Woodstock SHOP FOX W1715 - Manual (Page 21)

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The following tips will help you safely and effectively
operate your bandsaw and help you get the maximum life
out of your saw blades.
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› Use the work stop to quickly and accurately cut
multiple pieces of stock to the same length (see
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• Clamp the material firmly in the vise jaws to ensure
a straight cut through the material.
• Allow the blade reach full speed before engaging
the workpiece. Never start a cut with the blade in
contact with the workpiece (see
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• Chips should be curled and silvery. If the chips are
thin and powder like, increase your feed rate (refer
to the
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• If the chips are burned, reduce the blade speed.
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Wait until the blade has completely stopped before
removing the workpiece from the vise, and avoid
touching the cut end—it could be very hot!
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• Workpieces that cannot be properly supported or
stabilized without a vise should not be cut in the
vertical position. Examples are chains, cables, round
or oblong-shaped workpieces, workpieces with
internal or built-in moving or rotating parts, etc.
• Make sure that the vertical table assembly is
securely fastened to the bandsaw frame so it will
adequately support the workpiece.
• Always keep your fingers away from the blade and
always hold the workpiece securely in your hand
(
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• Adjust the blade guides as close as possible to the
workpiece to minimize side-to-side blade movement.
=`^li\)'% Work stop and lever.
=`^li\)(% Proper bandsaw horizontal
starting position.
=`^li\))% Proper bandsaw vertical
starting position.
NOTICE
Release the blade tension at the end of the day to
prolong blade life.