Blade Tensioning; General Operating Instructions - Chicago Electric 62800 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Blade Tensioning

WARNING! BEFORE EACH USE, PUT THE TENSION HANDLE IN THE
TIGHTENED POSITION (MAKING THE BLADE TAUT), AS FOLLOWS:
1. Make sure the Blade is centered on the
Guide Bearings and fits evenly around the wheels.
2. Turn the Tension Handle toward the body of the
Bandsaw 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.
WARNING Exposed Blade in Bandsaw
underside. Hold Bandsaw away from body.
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 D. 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.
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3. Put on eye and hearing protection, then stay clear
of the blade while plugging in and turning on the
tool. Inspect the Blade and make sure it runs
steadily 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.
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.
Saw
Blade
Figure D: 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.
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