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OPERATIONS
Once assembly is complete and adjustments are
done to your satisfaction, you are ready to start
the machine.
Make sure the starting switch is off. The pad-
dle down means the machine is off. Make sure
all the fasteners and lock handles are tight.
Plug in the power cord. Pull the START paddle.
Make sure that your finger is poised over the
paddle (See
Figure 48
) just in case there is a
problem. The bandsaw should run smoothly,
with little or no vibration or rubbing noises.
Occasionally you may hear a “tick, tick, tick”
sound. This is usually caused by the weld in the
blade moving through the guide blocks.
Strange or unnatural noises require you to stop
the machine. Wait for it to stop moving, unplug
the machine, investigate and correct before fur-
ther operation.
If the source of an unusual noise or vibration is
not readily apparent, contact our service depart-
ment for help at 1-360-734-3482 or contact us
online at tech-support@woodstockint.com
.
Test Run
General
DO NOT investigate
problems or adjust the
bandsaw while it is run-
ning. Wait until the
machine is turned off,
unplugged and all
working parts have
come to a complete stop
before proceeding!
Figure 48. Hand poised over stop button.
Your Model W1672 Bandsaw will allow you to
perform many types of cutting operations.
However, the following section is not a com-
plete guide to the many specialized cuts that
can be made with this bandsaw; nor does it
include the various jigs and aftermarket prod-
ucts that can be used with this bandsaw.
We strongly recommend that you read books,
trade articles or seek training with bandsaws
before performing any cuts in which you are not
confident. Above all, your safety should come
first. This recommended research will pay off
with your increased safety, the quality of your
work and the gain in knowledge you will make as
a woodworker.
Always wear safety glass-
es when operating the
bandsaw. Failure to
comply may result in
serious personal injury.