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account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
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and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
SERVICE
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Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
BAND SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
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Firmly clamp or bolt the product to a work bench or leg
stand at approximately hip height.
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Never operate the product on the floor.
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Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where
a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the
blade. Always make sure you have good balance.
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Allow the motor to come up to full speed before starting
a cut to avoid binding or stalling.
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Do not use the product if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorised service centre.
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All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be
made by a qualified service technician at an authorised
service centre.
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When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
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Keep hands away from cutting area. Do not hand hold
pieces so small that your fingers go under the blade
guard. Do not reach underneath work or in the blade
cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason.
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Never cut more than one piece at a time or stack more
than one workpiece on the saw table at a time.
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Do not feed the material too quickly. Do not force the
workpiece against the blade.
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Use only correct blades. Use the right blade size and
style for the material and the type of cut. Blade teeth
should point down toward the table.
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Always support large workpieces while cutting to
minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback. The
product may slip or slide while cutting large or heavy
boards.
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Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until the blade has
stopped.
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Never touch blade or other moving parts during use.
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Before changing the setup and removing covers, guards
or blades, unplug the product from the power source.
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Hold the workpiece firmly against the saw table.
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To avoid accidental blade contact, minimise blade
breakage, and provide maximum blade support, always
adjust the blade guide assembly to just clear the
workpiece.
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Keep blades clean, sharp, and with sufficient set. Sharp
blades minimise stalling and kickbacks.
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Always turn off saw before disconnecting it to avoid
accidental starting when reconnecting to a power
source.
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Make sure the work area has ample lighting to see the
work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe
operation before performing any work using the product.
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The blade guides have been preset at the factory.
These settings are functional for some applications.
We recommend that you check and adjust blade guide
settings before first use of the product. Refer to adjusting
the thrust bearing, blade guide and blade guide support
procedures explained in this operator's manual.
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Do not use the product to cut metal.
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If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
only by the manufacturer or by an authorised service
centre to avoid risk.
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Do not use saw bands which are damaged or deformed.
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Replace the table insert when worn.
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Connect the product to a dust collecting device when
sawing wood.
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Do not operate the product when the guard protecting
the saw band is open.
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Select the saw band and the speed depending on the
material to be cut.
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Do not clean the saw band whilst it is in motion.
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Wear gloves when handling the saw band and rough
material.
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Use a push stick when straight cutting small work pieces
using the fence.
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Transport the product with the band guard fully down
and close to the table.
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Place the fence on the lower side of the table when
bevel-cutting with the table inclined.
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Use a suitable holding device when cutting round or
irregular shaped timber to prevent twisting of the work
piece.
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Do not use guards for handling or transportation.
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Adjust the adjustable guard as close to the work piece
as practicable.
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Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.)
when cutting large, small, or awkward workpieces.
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Even when the product is used as prescribed it is not
possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The
following hazards may arise and the operator should pay
special attention to avoid them:
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Damage to lungs if an effective dust mask is not
worn.
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Damage to hearing if effective hearing protection is
not worn.
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Damages to health resulting from vibration emission
if the product is used over longer periods of time, and
is not adequately managed or properly maintained.
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It is recommended that the product always be supplied
via a residual current device having a rated residual
current of 30mA or less.
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Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone
this tool, loan them these instructions also.
NOTES ON OPERATION
CUTTING TIPS
Scroll cutting and circle cutting
For general type scroll cutting, follow the pattern lines by
pushing and turning the workpiece at the same time. Do not
try to turn the workpiece while engaged in the blade without
pushing it – the workpiece could bind or twist the blade.
The smallest diameter circle that can be cut is determined
by blade width. A 6.35 mm (1/4") wide blade will cut a
minimum diameter of 38 mm (1-1/2").
HANDLING JAMMED MATERIAL
In case of a jam, following the instructions below:
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Original Instructions
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