PowerTec R2103 Manual page 10

Turn the Tension Handle A until the blade is taut and the handle "Tight".
Plug in the tool and put on your ear/eye protection, and turn on the tool. Inspect the
blade and make sure it runs steady and evenly around the wheels, and that the teeth
are pointed in the correct direction.
Guide Bar Assembly
Assemble the Guide Bar G to the bandsaw before operation
Release the Screws I on the Frame.
Move the Guide Bar G around the blade as shown 3 , then lock the screws.
Switching the machine on and off
Turn on/off the Portable Band Saw by switch F electronic speed control.
Adjust the speed by turning the speed dial E, user can choose different speed for
different cutting materials.
Switching the LED light on and off
Turn on/off the LED light by Switch K.
Cutting Operations
Make sure that the Switch is in the off-position, then plug in the tool.
Secure your workpiece to a workbench or other solid surface.
Make sure the cord is out of the way.
Set the Guide Bar against the workpiece, keeping blade at a 90° angle compared to
the workpiece.
Turn on the Band saw and allow it to come up to full speed before starting the cut.
Adjust speed by turning the speed dial E.
Tilt the unit so that the blade is vertical as shown in. To start a cut, use minimal force
to start a groove. Once groove is started, allow the rest of the blade to cut into
workpiece. Doing this will prevent blade from moving from side-to-side during cutting.
CAUTION! Do not apply force to the tool by pressing too hard with your
hands or leaning into it. The weight of the tool itself creates enough force
to make a clean cut. Forcing or leaning on the tool may twist or break the
blade, damaging the saw and possibly causing injury.As you reach the
end of your workpiece, finish off the cut by slightly raising the unit slowly,
bringing the blade up.
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