Basic Band Saw Operation; Sawing - Craftsman 113.244401 Owner's Manual

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2. To turn machir_e on, insert finger under switch 'ew!}_
arid pu4 e_d of switch out,
band
3.
To turnmachh_e OFF .. PUSH lever ir_.
NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE UNATTENDED
UNTIL IT HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
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4. To lock switch in OFF position.,, hold switch IN
with one hand .,, REMOVE key with other hand,
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAYS
LOCK THE SWITCH "OFF" WHEN MACHINE IS
NOT IN USE... REMOVE KEY AND KEEP IT IN A
SAFE PLACE... ALSO...IN THE EVENT OF A
POWER FAILURE (ALL OF YOUR LIGHTS GO OUT)
TURN SWITCH OFF.., REMOVE THE KEY AND
STORE DTREMOTE FROM BAND SAW. THIS WILL
PREVENT THE MACHINE FROM STARTING UP
AGAIN WHEN THE POWER COMES BACK ON.
basic band saw operation
A band saw is basically a "curve cutting" machine. It is also used for straight-line cutting operations such as cross-
cutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, compound cutting, and resawing, tt is not capable of doing inside curing.
This band saw is not designed to cut metal.
SAWING
1. Adjust the upper guide assembly to just clear the
workpiece.
2. Use both hands while feeding the work into the
blade. Hold the workpiece firmly against the table.
Use gentle pressure, and do not force the work, but
allow the blade to cut.
BLADE SELECTION GUIDE FOR
MINIMUM CIRCLE CUTTING
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The smallest diameter circle that can be cut out is
determined by the width of the blade. For example,
a 1/4" wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of
approximately 1-1/2 £ (See Chart)
BLADE SIZE 114" 3,!8 ,,
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