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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.
Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Exploded View & Parts List Warranty TECHNICAL DATA Model Number: 3975, 3975T Motor: 120 V, 60 Hz, 4.5A, 400W (S6 40%) Saw Blade: 56-1/2 x 1/2 in. Cutting Capacity for Square Material: 5 x 4-7/8 in. (90°) 3-1/8 x 3-15/16 in.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFE- TY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: To avoid mistakes and serious injury, do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood. 1.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled foot- wear. Keep the floor clear of oil, scrap, and other debris. 16. MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY. ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order. Follow instruc- tions for lubricating and changing accessories.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides the path of least resistance for an electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
KNOW YOUR BAND SAW Refer to the parts and controls in the dia- gram below. They will be referred to later in the manual for assembly, adjustment, and operation instructions. Blade Tension Adjustment Knob Run Switch Vise Handle Rubber Feet Work Stop Miter Locking Handle Locking Pin...
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY 1. Attach the four feet (Fig. B - 1) along each respective corner of the base. 2. Place the machine on a work bench, and secure it in place by us- ing the three holes provided in the base (Fig. A). 3.
1. Using a hex wrench, loosen the 2 socket head cap screws (parts 3975-109 and 3975-110). 2. Adjust the position of the stationary blade guide assembly so that its side lays flush with the body of the saw.
OPERATION Fig. G Fig. H Fig. I 1. Pull out the pin (Fig. G - 1) from the hole in the saw’s body and tilt the saw to its upper position. Set the blade stop to the desired position (Fig. H - 2).
Replace the band saw blade when it becomes dull. A sharp blade gives the best cuts and helps extend the life of your machine. Replacement blades (model no. 3975-056 and BB5650) can be purchased from wenproducts.com.
4. Keep the machine’s hand grip clean in order to prevent accidental slippage during use. 5. If you do not intend to use the machine for longer than a week, clean it and store it in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children.
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