Operation; Basic Saw Operations; General Cutting; Cutting Curves - Craftsman 137.224240 Operator's Manual

E:]ASNC SAW OPERATF ONS
"ON/OFF" SWFTCH (Fig.. Z)
The keyed switch is intended to prevent unauthorized
use of the band saw.
1. 7o turn the band saw ON insert the yellow key (1) into
the key slot (2) in the center of ttfe switch.
2. Push the key firmly into theslot, then push switch
to the ON position to start the band saw.
3. To tLirn lhe band saw OFF push the switch to the
down position.
4. Remove the yellow switch key, when the saw has come
to a complete stop., by gently pulling it outward.
Renlove the switch key whenever the saw is not in use.
Place it in a safe place and out of reach of children.
Fig. Z
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GENERAL CUTTING
For your safety, read and understand all GENERAL and
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on pages 3-5 before
using the band saw.
Operating band saws involves a certain amount of hazard.'
Before attempting regular work, Use scrap lumber to check
the settings, and to get the feel of operating the band saw.
Read instructions and plan your work before cutting a
workpiece.
Do not turn the power ON until after you have made all •
adjustments, checked that the guard is in place, and turned
the wheel by hand Io make sure all parts workproperly.
Always keep the guide assembly 1/8" above the workpiece.
Do not force the workpiece against the blade. Light contact
permits easier cutting and prevents unwanted friction and
heating of the blade.
Sharp saw blades need little pressure for cutting. Steadily
move the workpiece against the blade without forcing it.
7b avoid twisting the blade do not turn sharp corners; saw
around corners.
A band saw is basically a "curve-cutting" saw, It is not
capable of doing intricate inside cutting as can be done
with a scroll saw.
It is also Llse'dfor straight line operations such as
crosscutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, compound cutting,
and resawing.
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To avoid blade breakage, fire or other damage or injury,
NEVER use this band saw to cutmetals.
CUTTING CURVES
When cutting curves, carefully turn the workplece so the
blade follows without twisting. If the curve is so sharp that
you repeatedly back up and cut new kerf use a narrower
blade, or a blade with more set (teeth further apart). When
a blade has more set, the workpiece turns easier but the
cut is rougher.
When changing a cut, do not wittTdraw the workpiece frorn
the blade. The blade may _:jetdrawn of[ the wheels,
To change a cut, turn the workpiece and saw out through
the scrap material area.
When cutting long curves, make relief cuts as you go
along.
CIRCLE CUTTING (Fig. AA)
1. Adjust the guide assembly to 1/8" above the workpiece.
2. Use both hands while feeding the work into the blade
Hold the workpiece firmly against the table. Use gentle
pressure: Do not force the work, ALLOW the blade to cut.
3. Tt7e smallest diameter circle that can be cut 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".
Fig. AA
MinirlTum
2-112"D Circle Diameler
1/Z' Blade Width
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