COMPANION 172.21399 Operator's Manual page 24

FENCE
The quick-set fence can be moved on the
worktable and locked in place by raising
(unlocking) or lowering (locking) the lock
handle (1).
Z_ WARNING. To prevent personal injury,
ALWAYS disconnect the plug from the
power source when making any adjustment.
BASIC OPERATING UNFORMATION
Z_ WARNING: To avoid blade contact and personal injury, adjust the upper guard
assembly so that it just clears the upper surface of the workpiece.
For general cutting, follow the pattern lines by pushing the turning the workpiece at the
same time. To achieve a curved radius cut, follow the pattern line with the blade while
turning the workpiece. The blade should cut in the middle of the pattern line (kerf).
Use both hands to feed the work through the blade. Make sure you hold the workpiece
firmly against the worktable. Use light forward pressure and DO NOT force the workpiece
against the band saw blade.
The diameter of any circle cut you make is determined by the width of the band saw blade.
For example: a 1/4-in. wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of approximately 1-1/2-in.
A 1/8-in. wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of approximately 1/24n.
BAND SAW MiNiMUM CUTTRNGRADIUS
Always use the widest blade possible.
NOTE: the blade length for your band saw is 56 1/8 in. (1425 mm)
Z_ CAUTnON: Blade teeth are sharp. Use care when handling a band saw blade.
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