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Brake Pedal
An alternate method of stopping the machine is to
press the brake pedal, shown in Figure 29. The
band saw will shut off when the brake pedal is
pressed.
The brake pedal is also useful for stopping the
blade quickly, instead of waiting for the blade to
coast slowly to a stop after the machine has been
shut off.
Re-start the saw by pressing the start button on
the column.
Operation
General Procedure
1. Make sure the blade is adjusted correctly for
tension and tracking.
2. Adjust blade guide assembly so that the guide
bearings are just above the workpiece (about
3/16”) allowing minimum exposure to the
blade. See Figure 30.
3. If using the fence, move it into position and
lock it to the guide rail. If you are using the
miter gauge for a crosscut, the fence should
be moved safely out of the way.
4. Turn on the band saw and allow a few
seconds for the machine to reach full speed.
Whenever possible, use a
push stick, hold-down, power feeder, jig, or
similar device while feeding stock, to prevent
your hands getting too close to the blade.
5. Place the straightest edge of the workpiece
against the fence, and push the workpiece
slowly into the blade. Do not force the
workpiece into the blade.
When cutting, do not overfeed
the blade; overfeeding will reduce blade life,
and may cause the blade to break.
6. When cutting long stock, the operator should
use roller stands, support tables, or an
assistant to help stabilize the workpiece.
Figure 29
Figure 30