Skil BW9501-00 Owner's Manual page 12

ANGLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Tilts the saw table for bevel cutting.
BLADE GUARD
Protects the operator from coming in contact
with the blade.
BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Use the blade guide adjustment knob to
move the blade guide assembly up and
down in order to keep the blade from twisting
or breaking. Always lock the blade guide
assembly in place before turning on the band
saw.
BLADE GUIDES
Upper and lower blade guides help keep the
blade from twisting during operation.
DUST EXHAUST PORT
A 2-1/2 in. dust exhaust helps reduce your
exposure to dust when a dust bag or a shop
vacuum is attached.
MITER GUIDE
This guide aligns the wood for a crosscut or
miter cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows
the exact angle for a miter cut from 0° to the
right or left 60°.
BLADE TENSION LEVER
Controls blade tension when changing
blades and making adjustments for various
sawing applications.
SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Input
Blade Speed
Blade Width
Blade Length
Frame to Blade Capacity
Table Size
Table Tilting Angle
Table Miter Slot
Cutting Capacity - Max Cutting Height
Cutting Capacity - Max Cutting Width
(Throat Size)
Dust Exhaust Port
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SAW TABLE WITH THROAT PLATE
Your band saw has a saw table with tilt
control. The throat plate, installed in the saw
table at the factory, allows for necessary
blade clearance.
SCALE AND SCALE INDICATOR
The scale and scale indicator show the angle
the saw table is tilted for bevel cutting.
SWITCH AND SAFETY KEY
Your band saw has an easy access power
switch. To lock it in the OFF position, remove
the yellow safety key. Place the safety key in
a location inaccessible to children and others
not qualified to use the tool.
TABLE LOCKING KNOBS
Loosening the two table lock knobs allow
the saw table to be tilted for bevel cutting.
Tightening the table lock knobs lock the saw
table at desired angle.
BLADE TRACKING KNOB
Adjusts tracking to keep blade centered on
the upper wheel.
TRACKING VIEW WINDOW
The tracking view window makes tracking
adjustments easier to see.
120 V ~, 60 Hz, 2.8 A
1700/2500 FPM (Feet Per Minute)
1/8" (3.2 mm) – 3/8" (9.5 mm)
59-1/4" (150.5 cm) – 59-1/2" (151 cm)
9" (22.9 cm)
12-1/4" x 12" (31.3 x 30.2 cm)
0°-45°
3/8" (9.5 mm)
3-1/2" (8.89 cm)
9" (22.9 cm)
Ø2-1/2" (63.5 mm)