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NOT
RECOMMENDED
Figure 24. Example of work holding options by
material shape.
Headstock Angle
Before adjusting headstock, verify workpiece is
held firmly in place by the vise. The headstock
can be adjusted to cut any angle, from a straight
90-degree cut-off to a 60-degree angle, by
loosening the angle lock handle. Angles between
90° and 60° can be read using the scale on top of
the saw base. Use a combination square or bevel
protractor if higher precision is required when find-
ing these angles (see Figure 25).
Figure 25. Example of headstock angle
adjustment.
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RECOMMENDED
Angle Lock
Handle
Scale
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.
Tips for cutting:
•
Use the work stop to quickly and accurately
cut multiple pieces of stock to the same
length.
•
Clamp the material firmly in the vise jaws to
ensure a straight cut through the material.
•
Let the blade reach full speed before engaging
the workpiece. Never start a cut while the
blade is in contact with the workpiece, and
do not start a cut on the sharp edge of a
workpiece.
•
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 guide assemblies as close
as possible to the workpiece to minimize
side-to-side blade movement.
Loosen blade tension at the end of each day
to prolong blade life.
Model G0885 (Mfd. Since 04/19)
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