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Operation Tips
the following tips will help you safely and effec-
tively operate your bandsaw and get the maxi-
mum life out of your saw blades.
NOTICE
Loosen blade tension at the end of each day
to prolong blade life.
Tips for horizontal cutting:
•
use the work stop to quickly and accurately
cut multiple pieces of stock to the same
length.
•
Clamp the material in the vise jaws to ensure
a straight cut through the material.
•
let the blade reach full speed before engag-
ing the workpiece.
•
never start a cut with the blade in contact
with the workpiece and do not start a cut on
a sharp edge.
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•
Chips should be curled and silvery. if the
chips are thin and powder like, increase your
feed rate.
•
Burned chips indicate a need to reduce your
blade speed.
•
Wait until the blade has completely stopped
before removing the workpiece from the vise,
and avoid touching the cut end—it could be
very hot!
•
support long pieces so they won't fall when
cut, and flag the ends to alert passers-by of
potential danger.
•
adjust the blade guides as close as possible
to the workpiece to minimize side-to-side
blade movement.
•
use cutting fluid when possible to increase
blade life.
g0664 heavy duty Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
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