Manual
ACCESSORY RIP FENCE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
The accessory rip fence (A) Fig. 42, can be moved along
the table surface by lifting lock lever (B) and sliding the
rip fence (A) to the desired location on the table. Push
down on lever (B) to firmly lock rip fence in position on
the table. When the rip fence (A) is locked to the band
saw table, it should be parallel to the miter gage slot (D).
If an adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM THE POWER
SOURCE.
2. Loosen two screws (E)Fig. 42, and raise locking
lever (B).
3. While holding rip fence bracket (F)Fig. 42 firmly,
move the far end of the fence (A) until it is parallel with
the miter gage slot (D).
4. Tighten two screws (E) Fig. 42, and push down on
locking lever (B).
5. Clamping action on the rip fence (A)Fig. 42, can
be tightened or loosened by lifting locking lever (B) and
rotating lever (B) clockwise or counterclockwise as
necessary.
Fig. 42
A
DUST CHUTE
A built-in dust chute (A) Fig. 43, on your bench band saw
is equipped with a 1-1/2" I.D. opening that can easily be
connected to a dust collection system.
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
The identification plate (B) Fig. 43, is located at the rear
of the machine near the motor. The Model No. and Serial
No. are located on this plate. Please write these numbers
on the front cover of this manual for future reference.
Fig. 43
OPERATING THE BAND SAW
Before starting the machine, see that all adjustments are properly made and the guards are in
place. Turn the upper wheel by hand to make sure that everything is correct BEFORE turning on
the power.
Keep the top guide down close to the work at all times. Do not force the material against the
blade too hard. Light contact with the blade will permit easier following of the line and prevent
undue friction, heating and work-hardening of the blade at its back edge.
KEEP THE SAW BLADE SHARP and you will find that very little forward pressure is required
for average cutting. Move the stock against the blade steadily and no faster than will give an easy
cutting movement.
Avoid twisting the blade by trying to turn sharp corners. Remember, you must saw around cor-
ners.
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