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Safety Instructions For Band Saw
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention
to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention
and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.
Safety Symbols
DANGER:indicates an imminently hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Before Using The Saw
WARNING:Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely the oper-
ator’s manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this tool
properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of mistakes that could
cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the saw in
until the following steps have been completed.
• Completely assemble and align saw (see “Assembly”
and “Alignment and Adjustments” section within).
• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch,
table tilt lock knobs, blade guides, backup bearings,
blade guard support adjustment knob and blade guard.
• Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this manual.
• Review the maintenance methods for this saw.
• Find and read all the warning labels found on the front
of the saw (shown below).
When Installing Or Moving The Saw
Reduce the risk of dangerous environment.
• Use the saw in a dry, indoor place protected from rain.
• Keep work area well lighted.
To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected saw
movement.
• Put the saw on a firm level surface where there is
plenty of room to handle and properly support the
workpiece.
• Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does
not rock.
• Bolt the saw to the floor or work surface if it tends to
slip, walk or slide during operations like cutting long,
Before Each Use
Inspect your saw.
• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting,
turn the switch off, unplug the saw, and remove the
switch key before changing the setup, removing covers, guards or blade.
• Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, and any
other conditions that may affect the way the saw
works.
• If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any
heavy boards.
• Turn saw off and unplug cord before moving the saw.
T o reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock.
• Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug’s metal
prongs when plugging in or unplugging the saw.
To reduce the risk of back injury.
• Get help when you need to move the saw. Always get
help if you need to lift the saw.
• Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the
tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do not
store any items above or near the tool where anyone
might stand on the tool to reach them.
electrical part does not work properly, turn the saw off
and unplug the saw.
• Replace damaged or missing parts before using the
saw again.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep the saw clean for best
and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating.
• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of
checking for and removing keys and adjusting
wrenches from table top before turning it on.
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Safety Instructions For Band Saw (continued)
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces Or Broken Blades
Inspect your blade.
• Choose the right blade size, style and cutting speed for
the material and the type of cutting you plan to do.
• Make sure the blade teeth point downward, toward the
table.
• Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearings are
properly adjusted.
• Make sure the blade tension is properly adjusted.
• Make sure the bevel clamp is tight and no parts have
excessive play.
• To reduce the risk of accidental blade contact, minimize blade breakage and provide maximum blade
support, always adjust the upper blade guide and
blade guard to just clear the workpiece.
Inspect your work area.
• Keep work area clean.
• Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor
must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.
• To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage, never
use the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
Plan your work
• Use the right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do
a job it was not designed to do.
• Use this band saw to cut only wood, wood like products and plastics.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of blade breakage, fire
or other damage to the saw, NEVER use this band saw
to cut metals.
• Know your saw. Read and understand the operator’s
manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its applica-
tion and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards peculiar to this tool.
• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental contact with
moving parts, don’t do layout, assembly, or set up work
on the saw while any parts are moving.
• Reduce the Risk of accidental starting. Make sure
switch is “OFF” before plugging saw into a power outlet.
Inspect your workpiece.
• Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the
part of the workpiece to be cut.
Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward
workpieces:
• Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.)
for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held
down to the table top.
• NEVER use another person as a substitute for a table
extension, or as additional support for a workpiece that
is longer or wider than the basic saw table, or to help
feed, support or pull the workpiece.
• When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your
work so it will not slip and pinch the blade. A piece of
molding for example, must lie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip while
being cut.
• Properly support round material such as dowel rods, or
tubing. They have a tendency to roll during a cut, causing the blade to “bite”. To reduce the risk of this, always
use a “V” block or clamp the work to the miter gage.
• Cut only one workpiece at a time.
• Clear everything except the workpiece and related
support devices off the table before turning the saw on.
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears
Dress for safety
• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with
safety goggles.
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and draw
you into moving parts.
• Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce the risk of possible
hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using
saw for hours at a time.
Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start
to finish.
• Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will
go under the blade guard. Use jigs or fixtures to hold
the work and keep your hands away from the blade.
• Secure work. Use clamps to hold work when practical.
It’s often safer than using your hand, and frees both
hands to operate the tool.
• Don’t overreach. Keep good footing and balance.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask
for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which
is marked to comply wtih ANSI Z87.1.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
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Whenever Saw Is Running
WARNING: Don’t allow familiarity (gained from fre-
quent use of your band saw) cause a careless mistake.
Always remember that a careless fraction of a second
is enough to cause a severe injury.
• Before starting your cut, watch the saw while it runs. If
it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot, stop
immediately. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not
restart until finding and correcting the problem.
• Before removing loose pieces from the table, turn saw
off and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Keep Children Away.
• Keep all visitors a safe distance from the table saw.
• Make sure bystanders are clear of the table saw and
workpiece.
Don’t Force Tool.
• Let the blade reach full speed before cutting.
• It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate.
• Feed the workpiece into the saw only fast enough to let
the blade cut without bogging down or binding.
Before Leaving The Saw
• Turn the saw off.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Unplug the saw.
• Make workshop child-proof.
Before freeing jammed material.
• Turn switch “OFF”.
• Unplug the saw.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Remove switch key.
When backing up the workpiece, the blade may bind
in the kerf (cut). This is usually caused by sawdust
clogging up the kerf or because the blade comes out
of the guides. If this happens:
• Turn saw “OFF”.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Remove switch key.
• Unplug the saw.
• Remove band saw cover.
• Stick flat blade screwdriver or wedge into the kerf.
• Turn the upper wheel by hand while backing up the
workpiece.
- Lock the shop.
- Disconnect master switches.
- Remove the yellow switch key. Store it away from
children and others not qualified to use the tool.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-bases paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking
Beveling
An angle cutting operation made through the face of the
workpiece.
Compound Cutting
A simultaneous bevel and miter crosscutting operation.
Crosscut
A cutting operation made across the width of the workpiece.
FPM
Feet per minute. Used in reference to surface speed of
blade.
Freehand (as used for band saw)
Performing a cut without the workpiece properly supported on the work table.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Kerf
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the
slot produced by the blade in a nonthrough or partial cut.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece which, is pushed into the cutting tool first.
Mitering
An angle cutting operation made across the width of the
workpiece.
Push Stick
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw
during narrow ripping type operations and helps keep the
operator’s hands well away from the blade.
Resaw
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the work-
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piece to make thinner pieces.
Resin
A sticky, sap based substance that has dried.
Ripping
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
Sawblade Path
The area of the worktable or workpiece directly in line
with the saw blade.
Set
The distance the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent out-
ward from the face of the blade.
Trailing End
The workpiece end last cut by the blade.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being performed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly
referred to as faces, ends, and edges.
Worktable
The surface on which the workpiece rests while performing a cutting or sanding operation.
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements
Power Supply and Motor Specifications
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical hazards,
fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit
protection. Your tool is wired at the factory for operation using the voltage shown. Connect tool to a power
line with the appropriate voltage and a 15-amp branch
circuit. Use a 15-amp time delay type fuse or circuit
breaker. To reduce the risk of shock or fire, if power
cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it
replaced immediately.
Follow the instructions on page 7 to connect the motor for
220-240V A/C operation.
General Electrical Connections
DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1. Use only identical replacement parts when servicing. Servicing should be performed by a qualified
service technician.
2. Do not use in rain or where floor is wet.
This tool is intended for indoor residential use only.
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information
The plug supplied on your tool may not fit into the outlet
you are planning to use. Your local electrical code may
require slightly different power cord plug connections. If
these differences exist refer to and make the proper
adjustments per your local code before your tool is
plugged in and turned on.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped
with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, as shown. The plug must
be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green
with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding
conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or
plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
If the grounding instructions are not completely under-
The A-C motor used in this saw is nonreversible type, having the following specifications:
Rated Horsepower3/4
Voltage
Amperes
Hertz (Cycles)
Phase
RPM
Rotation of Shaft
WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the termi-
nals of plug when installing or removing the plug to or
from the outlet.
stood, or if you are in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel.
WARNING: If not properly grounded, this tool can
cause an electrical shock, particularly when used in
damp locations, in proximity to plumbing, or out of
doors. If an electrical shock occurs there is the potential of a secondary hazard, such as your hands contacting the sawblade.
Properly
Grounded
3-Prong Outlet
110-120220-240
105
6050/60
Single
1725
Counterclockwise
3-Prong Plug
Grounding
Prong
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Changing Motor V oltage
WARNING: If not properly grounded, this tool can
cause an electrical shock, particularly when used in
damp locations, in proximity to plumbing, or out of
doors. If an electrical shock occurs there is the potential of a secondary hazard, such as your hands contacting the knives.
NOTE: The band saw is prewired at the factory for 120V
operation. Use the following procedure to change motor
voltage. To change to 240V application an additional wire
nut is supplied from the factory. This part is included in
the loose parts.
1. Unplug the band saw before making or changing any
connections. Open the motor junction box cover
located on the side of the motor.
2. Remove and discard the electrical tape from the wire
nuts. Remove wire nuts.
3. Reconnect the leads as shown in the “Wiring Diagram”
section at the rear of manual.
4. Reinstall the wire nuts and wrap with two layers of new
U.L. listed electrical tape per wire nut.
5. Recheck your wiring to the wiring diagrams. Do this so
you can be sure that the wiring is correct.
6. Reinstall the junction box cover.
7. Cut off the 120 volt power cord plug and replace it with
a (3 blade) 240 volt 15 amp U.L. Listed Assembled - on
Plug Cap suitable for 16 AWG Type SJT Cord. (See
illustration of 240V plug & receptacle.) Connect the
power cord white and black leads, respectively, to the
“hot” plug blade terminals and connect the power cord
green grounding wire to the plug ground prong terminal.
8. Plug your band saw into a 220-240V, 15 amp, 3 blade
receptacle.
9. Make certain the receptacle is connected to a 240 volt
A.C. power supply through a 240 volt branch circuit
having at least a 15 amp capacity and protected by a
15 amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.
Junction
Box Cover
Grounding
Prong
Grounded
Outlet Box
220-240 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Connections
Motor Safety Protection
1. Connect this tool to a power source with the appropriate voltage for your model and a 15-amp branch circuit
with a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. Using
the wrong size fuse can damage the motor.
2. If the motor won't start, turn off the power switch immediately and unplug the tool. Check the saw blade to
make sure it turns freely. If the blade is free, try to start
the motor again. If the motor still does not start, refer to
the "Motor Troubleshooting Chart."
3. If the motor suddenly stalls while cutting wood, turn off
the power switch, unplug the tool and free the blade
from the wood. The motor may now be restarted and
the cut finished.
4. Fuses may "blow" or circuit breakers may trip frequently if:
Wire Sizes
NOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used and
is in good condition.
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent overheating and motor burnout, use the table shown to determine
the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension cord.
Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which
accept the tools plug.
a. Motor Is Overloaded-Overloading can occur if you
feed too rapidly or make too many start/stops in a
short time.
b. Line voltages should not be more than 10% above
or below the nameplate voltage. For heavy loads,
however, the voltage at motor terminals must equal
the voltage specified for your model.
c. Improper or dull saw blade is used.
5. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incorrect connections, overload, low voltage (such as small
size wire in the supply circuit) or to overly long supply
circuit wire. Always check the connections, the load
and the supply circuit whenever motor doesn't work
well. Check wire sizes and length with the Wire Size
Chart.
Extension
Cord Length
0-25 Ft.
26-50 Ft.
7
Gauge
(A.W.G.)
14
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Unpacking and Checking Contents
Tools Needed
Combination Wrenches
10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm
#1 Phillips Screwdriver
Straightedge
#2 Phillips Screwdriver
Adjustable Wrench
Combination Square
Unpacking
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unex-
pected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the
power cord in until all assembly and alignment steps
are complete. The power cord must remain unplugged
whenever you are working on the saw.
1. Separate saw and all parts from packing materials
and check each one with the illustration and the “List
of Loose Parts” to make certain all items are
accounted for, before discarding any packing material.
WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not attempt
to assemble the band saw, plug in the power cord, or
turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained
and are installed correctly.
2. Sometimes small parts get lost in packaging materials.
Do not throw away any packaging until your saw is put
together. Contact 1-866-539-1710 if any parts are
damaged or missing.
Combination Square Must be True
Draw Light
Line on Board
Along this Edge
Should be no Gap or Overlap when Square
is Flipped Over in Dotted Position
Straight Edge of
Board 3/4” Thick
This Edge Must be
Perfectly Straight
NOTE: The square and straight
edge are used to align the saw.
They must be accurate if the
saw is to be aligned properly.
* Number varies: bags can contain other smaller bags.
NOTE: To make assembly easier keep contents of each
bag together and separate from contents of other bags.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of damage to the band saw
leave it laying on its side in the shipping box until you are
ready to mount it to the leg set.
A
B
C
D
E
F
K
G
8
H
J
M
N
L
List of Loose Parts in Bag
Screw Pan Head
M4 x 0.7-10 (4)
Washer External
M4 (4)
Nut Hex M4 (4)
Screw Flat Hd.
M5 x 0.8-15 (2)
Washer M5 (2)
Screw Pan Head
M5 x 0.8-12 (5)
Washer Flat
M5 x 10 Dia. (6)
Washer External
M5 (2)
Nut Hex M5 (3)
Bolt Hex Head
M8 x 1.25-35 (10)
Bolt Carriage
M8 x 1.25-16 (40)
Washer Lock
M8 (50)
Washer Flat
M8 x 16 (56)
Screw Hex Head
M8 x 1.25-80 (1)
Nut Hex 3/8-16 (8)
Screw Pan Head
Lock M6 x 1 (2)
Bolt Hex Head
M6 x 1-10 (1)
Washer Flat
M6 x 12 (1)
Nut Hex M5 x 0.8 (2)
Rubber Grommet (4)
Dust Chute (1)
Screw Pan Head
M5 x 0.8-6 (1)
Blade Hanger (2)
Nut Hex Head
M8 (49)
Knob Locking (2)
Key-Switch (1)
Leveling Foot (4)
Pointer (1)
Bevel Scale (1)
M3 Hex “L” Wrench (1)
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M5 Hex “L” Wrench (1)
Assembly
M8
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Attaching Leveling Feet
1. From the loose parts bag find the following items:
4Leveling feet
8Hex nut 3/8-16
2. From the loose parts find the following items:
4Leg
3. Put a hex nut on each of the leveling feet and screw it
down towards the rubber foot.
4. Put the leveling feet through the holes in the bottom of
each leg.
5. Put another hex nut on each of the leveling feet and
hand tighten until they are next to the bottom support
of the leg.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unex-
pected saw or work movement, leveling feet must be
adjusted so that saw does not rock. After the band saw
has been attached to the legset, it will be necessary to
adjust the leveling feet so the saw does not rock.
Hex Nut 3/8-16
Leveling Foot
Leg
Leg
Hex Nut 3/8-16
Leveling Foot
Assembling Leg Set
1. From the loose parts bag find the following hardware:
40 Carriage Bolts M8 x 1.25-16
40 M8 Washers
40 M8 Lockwashers
40 M8 Nuts
2. From the loose parts find the following items:
4 Legs (With Attached Leveling Feet)
2 Stiffeners (short)
2 Stiffeners (long)
1 Stand top
3. Place stand top upside down on a level surface. Fasten four legs to top using carriage bolts, washers, lock
washers, and nuts, as shown (with nuts and washers
to the inside). Note: Legs fasten to outside of top. Do
not tighten at this time.
4. Fasten two long stiffeners and two short stiffeners to
stand legs using carriage bolts, washers, lockwashers,
and nuts, as shown. Finger tighten only at this time.
Bolt Carriage
M8 x 1.25-16
Stiffener (Long)
Carriage
Bolt
Washer M8
Legs
Lockwasher
M8
Washer
Lockwasher
M8
Stand Top
Stiffener (Short)
M8 Nut
Nut Hex M
10
Leg
Stand Top
Stiffener (Long)
Stiffener
(Short)
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