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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 8/10)
OPERATIONS
• Wet or "Green" Stock: Cutting wood with a moisture
content over 20% causes unnecessary wear on the
blade and yields poor results.
• Excessive Warping: Workpieces with excessive
cupping, bowing, or twisting are dangerous to
cut because they are unstable and can move
unpredictably when being cut. DO NOT cut
excessively warped wood.
• Minor Warping: Workpieces with slight cupping
can be safely supported if the cupped side faces
the table or fence, as shown in Figure 39. On the
contrary, a workpiece supported on the bowed side
will rock during a cut, leading to loss of control.
Here are some basic tips to follow when operating the
bandsaw:
• Keeptheupperbladeguideassemblyadjustedto
within 1" of the workpiece.
• Use the correct blade for the operation.
• Replace,sharpen,andcleanbladesasnecessary.
Make adjustments periodically to keep the saw
running in top condition.
• Uselightandevenpressurewhilecutting.Light
contact with the blade makes it easier to follow
lines and prevents extra friction, which reduces
blade life.
• Avoidtwistingthebladewhencuttingaroundtight
corners. Allow the blade to saw around the corners.
• Do not back the workpiece away from the blade
while the saw is running.
Basic Cutting Tips
Because of the unpredictable nature
of cutting warped stock, use extreme
caution. The difference between
acceptable and unacceptable warped
stock varies from machine to machine.
If you are in doubt, square-up the
stock first or do not cut it.
Cut with
this side down
Cut with
this side down
Figure 39. Cutting workpieces with minor
warping.