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Always wear safety glass-
es when operating the
bandsaw. Failure to com-
ply may result in serious
personal injury.
DO
problems or adjust the
bandsaw while it is run-
ning.
machine is turned off,
unplugged
working
come to a complete stop
before proceeding!
Figure 48. Hand poised over stop button.
OPERATIONS
NOT
investigate
Wait
until
the
and
all
parts
have
General
Your Model W1673 Bandsaw will allow you to
perform many types of cutting operations.
However, the following section is not a com-
plete guide to the many specialized cuts that
can be made with this bandsaw; nor does it
include the various jigs and aftermarket prod-
ucts that can be used with this bandsaw.
We strongly recommend that you read books,
trade articles or seek training with bandsaws
before performing any cuts in which you are not
confident. Above all, your safety should come
first. This recommended research will pay off
with your increased safety, the quality of your
work and the gain in knowledge you will make as
a woodworker.
Test Run
Once assembly is complete and adjustments are
done to your satisfaction, you are ready to start
the machine.
Make sure the starting switch is off. The pad-
dle down means the machine is off. Make sure
all the fasteners and lock handles are tight.
Plug in the power cord. Pull the START paddle.
Make sure that your finger is poised over the
paddle (See Figure 48 ) just in case there is a
problem. The bandsaw should run smoothly,
with little or no vibration or rubbing noises.
Occasionally you may hear a "tick, tick, tick"
sound. This is usually caused by the weld in the
blade moving through the guide blocks.
Strange or unnatural noises require you to stop
the machine. Wait for it to stop moving, unplug
the machine, investigate and correct before fur-
ther operation.
If the source of an unusual noise or vibration is not
readily apparent, contact our service department
for help at 1-360-734-3482 or contact us online at
tech-support@woodstockint.com.
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