9-INCH BENCHTOP BAND SAW Model # 3960 bit.ly/wenvideo IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If you use your tool properly and for intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 3 4 5 7 9 12 13 14 17 Technical Data General Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules For Band Saw Electrical Information Assembly Adjustments Operation Maintenance Exploded View & Parts List Warranty TECHNICAL DATA Model Number: Motor: Throat: Cutting Depth: Speeds: Table Angle: Work Table: Blade Length: Blade Width: Weight: 2 3960 120 V, 60 Hz, 300W, 2.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: To avoid mistakes and serious injury, do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood. 1. READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual. LEARN the tool’s applications, limitations, and possible hazards. 2. AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. Do not use power tools in wet or damp areas or expose them to rain.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled footwear. Keep the floor clear of oil, scrap, and other debris. 16. MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY. ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 17. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for alignment of moving parts, jamming, breakage, improper mounting, or any other conditions that may affect the tool’s operation.
SPECIFIC RULES FOR BAND SAW 11. Small pieces should be secured with clamps or fixtures. Do not hold small pieces with your hand because your fingers might go under the blade guard. 12. Support round work properly (use a V block or press it against the miter gauge) to prevent it from rolling and the blade from biting. 13. Cut only one workpiece at a time. Make sure the table is clear of everything except the workpiece and its guides before you turn the saw on. 14. Always WATCH the saw run before each use.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION WARNING: This tool is for indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. UL GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXTENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING Carefully unpack the band saw and all its parts, and compare against the list below. Do not discard the carton or any packaging until the band saw is completely assembled. WARNING: If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug in the band saw until the missing or damaged part is replaced. 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 1. Band Saw (1) 2. Fence (1) 3. Table Assembly (1) 4. Open Spanner (1) 5. 6mm Hex Wrench (1) 6. 4mm Hex Wrench (1) 7. Miter Gauge (1) 8.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: Unplug the machine from the power source before assembling or making adjustments. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. Assembly requires at least two people to safely move around the band saw. HOW TO ASSEMBLE 1. Attach the four feet to the base of the band saw (Fig. A). 2. Remove the D-nut (Fig. B - 1), washers (Fig. B - 2) and wing screw (Fig. B - 3) from the saw’s table assembly (Fig. B). Fig. A 3. Slide the saw table onto the band saw (Fig.
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before making any adjustments. TILTING THE TABLE 1. Find and loosen the table bevel lock located in back under the saw table (Fig. F - 2). 2 2. Adjust the table to the desired angle using the table tilting knob (Fig. F - 1) and the angle indicator. 3. Use the angle indicator to confirm the desired angle and tighten the lock handle (NOTE: a table perpendicular (90°) to the blade corresponds to a scale indication of 0°). 1 Fig.
ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION WARNING: If the tension in the blade is too high, it runs the risk of breaking. If the tension is too low, there is a risk of the blade slipping and stopping during a cut. 1. Raise the upper blade guide fully using the upper blade guide adjustment knob (Fig. I - 1). 2. Check the tension by pushing with a finger against the side of the blade halfway between the table and the upper guide. The blade should not flex more than 2 mm. 3. Turn the tension knob (Fig.
ADJUSTMENTS LOWER BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT The lower blade guide needs to be readjusted after every band saw blade change or tracking adjustment. 1. Use a hex wrench to loosen the socket bolts in Holes 1 & 2 (Fig. M - 1, 2). Adjust the guide block (Fig. M - 4) and thrust bearing (Fig. M - 3) in the same manner that you adjusted the upper blade guide. 2. Loosen Screw 1 (Fig. M - 5) and adjust the guide bearing to a position of 1/4 mm away from the blade. Retighten Screw 1 (Fig. M - 5). 1 5 2 4 Fig.
OPERATION SUGGESTIONS AND WARNINGS: • Do not touch the saw blade when cutting. • During saw operation, wear safety glasses but do not wear gloves. • Cut only one workpiece at a time. • Always hold the workpiece down on the table. • Do not jam any workpieces. • Do not try to slow the blade down by pushing the work piece against the saw blade from the side. • When straight cutting against the fence, use a push stick.
OPERATION GENERAL CUTTING WARNING: Operating a band saw involves a certain amount of hazard. Read the instructions and plan your work before cutting a workpiece. 1 1. Use scrap lumber to check the settings and to get the feel of operating the band saw before attempting regular work. 2. Do not turn the power on until all adjustments have been made. Check to make sure the upper and lower guard are in place.
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