Workpiece And Work Area Set Up; Blade Tensioning; General Operating Instructions - Chicago Electric 47840 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Blade Tensioning

WARNING! BEFORE EAcH USE, MAKE SURE THE TENSION HANDLE IS IN THE
TIGHTENED POSITION (MAKING THE BLADE TAUT), AS FOLLOWS:
1. Make sure the Blade is centered on the Guide
Bearings (45) and evenly fits around the wheels.
2. Turn the Tension Handle (24) until the
blade is taut and the handle "Tight".

Workpiece and Work Area Set Up

1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach
the work area without creating a tripping hazard or
exposing the power cord to possible damage. The
power cord must reach the work area with enough
extra length to allow free movement while working.

General Operating Instructions

1. Make sure that the Trigger is in the
off-position, then plug in the tool.
2. Secure your workpiece to a workbench
or other solid surface.
3. Make sure the cord is out of the way.
4. Set the Guide Bar against the workpiece, keeping
blade at a 90° angle compared to the workpiece.
5. Turn on the Bandsaw and allow it to come
up to full speed before starting the cut.
Note: If desired, while continuing to depress the trigger,
engage the lock button with your thumb.
Release the trigger and the motor will stay locked on.
To disengage the lock button, pull the trigger again.
6. Adjust speed by turning the Speed Dial on the trigger.
7. Tilt the unit so that the blade is vertical as shown in
Figure E. To start a cut, use minimal force to start a
groove. Once groove is started, allow the rest of the
blade to cut into workpiece. Doing this will prevent
blade from moving from side-to-side during cutting.
cAUTION! Do not apply force to the tool by pressing
too hard with your hands or leaning into it. The weight of
the tool itself creates enough force to make a clean cut.
Forcing or leaning on the tool may twist or break the
blade, damaging the saw and possibly causing injury.
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3. Plug in the tool and put on your ear/eye protection,
and turn on the tool. Inspect the blade and make sure
it runs steady and evenly around the wheels, and
that the teeth are pointed in the correct direction.
3. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.
4. There must not be objects, such as utility lines,
nearby that will present a hazard while working.
Saw
Blade
(65)
Figure E: Example cut
8. As you reach the end of your workpiece,
finish off the cut by slightly raising the
unit slowly, bringing the blade up.
9. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and
unplug it after use. Clean, then store the
tool indoors out of children's reach.
REV 04g; 06f; 10g
Item 47840