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F. Arm Down Button: Depress to lower arm.
G. Coolant Switch: Turn arrow to ON starting
flow of coolant. Turn arrow to OFF stopping
flow of coolant. Blade must be circulating
for coolant pump to work.
H. Downfeed Rate Knob: Turn clockwise to
increase down feed rate. Turn counter-
clockwise to decrease down feed rate. See
adjusting feed rate page 9.
Prior to Operation
1. All JET bandsaws are designed and
intended for use by properly trained and
experienced personnel only. If you are not
familiar with the proper and safe operation of
a bandsaw, do not use until proper training
and knowledge have been obtained.
2. Check blade tooth direction matches
diagram on blade guides.
3. Check to see that blade is properly seated
on wheels after applying correct tension
(approximately 25,000 lbs.).
4. Check blade guides for proper adjustments.
See guide adjustments, page 11.
5. Position sliding blade guide arms as close to
workpiece as possible.
6. Select proper speed and feed rate for
material being cut. See speed selection
chart found in the enclosed "Guide to
Bandsawing" booklet supplied with this saw.
7. Material to be cut must be securely held in
the vise. See vise adjustment page 8.
8. Check to see that coolant level is adequate
and turn on coolant pump if material to be
cut requires it. See coolant pump page 13.
9. Do not start cut on a sharp edge.