Ripping Slot & Housing Cover Latches; On-Off Switch; Variable Speed Control; Assembly - Skil 3104 Operating Manual

10" band saw
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miter gauge extension allows you to lower the
blade guard within 1/8" of the material to be
cut without any interference from the blade
guard .
RIPPING SLOT . . . Place miter gauge in ripping
slot to desired width and tighten screw . (A rip
scale is provided for a reference .
HOUSING COVER LATCHES .
. There are
seven latches to remove the housing cover. To
release latches, place your index finger at one
end of the latch and gently lift the other end
with your thumb. To lock the latch, press down
until the open end of the latch snaps securely
over the locking tab . Always make sure the
latches are securely snapped before turning on
the saw .
MOUNTING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCH
5 . Drill
(2) 3/8" dia . holes through workbench .
Assembly
Your band saw is to be used in a permanent location,
it must be fastened securely to a firm supporting
surface such as a workbench .
When mounting to a workbench, holes should be
drilled through supporting surface of the workbench
using dimensions illustrated .
1 . Before mounting your band saw, be sure you have
access to all sides for assembly and adjustments .
2 . Release the latches that secure the band saw cover .
Loosen table lock knob, tilt table PRESS COVER
t RELEASE BUTTON and REMOVE COVER .
3 . Leg A and B 'must be bolted securely using 5/16"
diameter machine screws, lockwashers, and 5/16"
hex nuts. Bolts must be of sufficient length to
accommodate legs of saw, washers, hex nuts, and
thickness of supporting surface .
4 . Locate and mark holes where band saw is to be
mounted .
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12 .
ON-OFF SWITCH . . . The On-Off Switch has a
red locking lever which is included on switch .
THIS FEATURE IS INTENDED TO PREVENT
UNAUTHORIZED AND POSSIBLE HAZARD-
OUS USE BY CHILDREN AND OTHERS .
A .
To UNLOCK switch insert LEVER . To turn
machine ON lift END of LEVER up to ON
position .
LOCKING LEVER
SWITCH
ON
B .
To turn machine OFF . . . PUSH lever down to
OFF position . Never leave the saw until the
cutting tool has come to a complete stop .
C .
To LOCK switch in off position remove LEVER .
3/B" DIA .
REMOVE LEVER
TO LOCK SWITCH
WARNING:
After removing
locking lever awavs
check to see that the
N
switch a latched in
OFF position .
13 .
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL . . . The band
saw is equipped with a variable speed control
dial for greater versatility .
To increase speed, rotate the dial clockwise . To
decrease the speed turn counter-clockwise . The
saw can be turned off at any speed by pushing
the ONiOF F lever to off position .
(See Chart on page 10)
6 . Place band saw on workbench aligning holes in foot
with holes drilled in workbench .
7 . Insert bolts and washers through hole A and B and
tighten hex nuts securely .
VARIABLE
SPEED
CONTROL
OAF

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