Kawasaki Band Saw manual

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    9" BAND SAW INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPONENT #691257 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE POUR LE SERVICE APRÉS VENTE OU DU CONSOMMATEUR PARA EL SERVICIO PARA EL CONSUMIDOR 1-800-590-3723 Printed in China 87-1904-60957 KAW ASAKI™ IS A TRADEMARK LICENSED BY KAW ASAKI™ MOTORS CORP ., U.S.A., WHICH DOES NOT MANUFACTURE OR DISTRIBUTE THIS PRODUCT . CONSUMER INQU[...]

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    OPERA TING THE BAND SAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 FEEDING WORK INTO THE SAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 S S E E C C T T I I O O N N F F O O U U R R MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    G G E E N N E E R R A A L L S S A A F F E E T T Y Y R R U U L L E E S S – – F F O O R R A A L L L L E E L L E E C C T T R R I I C C P P O O W W E E R R T T O O O O L L S S R R E E A A D D A A N N D D U U N N D D E E R R S S T T A A N N D D A A L L L L I I N N S S T T R R U U C C T T I I O O N N S S . . Failure to follow all instruc- tions liste[...]

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    If the power cord will not fit into the wall plug, an approved adapter can be used as long as it is connected to the center screw in the wall plate. N N e e v v e e r r m m o o d d i i f f y y t t h h e e e e l l e e c c - - t t r r i i c c a a l l p p l l u u g g by cutting off the grounding prong so it will fit into unapproved, un- grounded elect[...]

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    M M A A I I N N T T A A I I N N A A P P R R O O P P E E R R W W O O R R K K E E N N V V I I R R O O N N M M E E N N T T . . Do not operate the band saw in damp or wet locations or expose it to rain. Water can cause the electrical com- ponents to malfunction resulting in damage to the band saw and/or serious injury or death to the operator . A A L L[...]

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    S S E E C C U U R R E E T T H H E E E E L L E E C C T T R R I I C C A A L L P P O O W W E E R R C C O O R R D D W W H H E E N N T T H H E E B B A A N N D D S S A A W W I I S S N N O O T T I I N N U U S S E E to prevent unauthorized use of the tool and/or to prevent children from accidentally turning it on. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulati[...]

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    F F U U N N C C T T I I O O N N A A L L D D E E S S C C R R I I P P T T I I O O N N C C O O N N T T R R O O L L S S A A N N D D C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T S S : : 1. Band Saw 2. Hex Keys (2) 3. Work T able 4. Miter Gauge 5. T able Insert 6. Rip Fence 7. Recessed three hex bolts, washers and nuts (supplied in the bag) 8. Work Light 9. Open-[...]

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    M M O O U U N N T T I I N N G G T T H H E E S S A A W W T T O O A A W W O O R R K K B B E E N N C C H H The band saw has four predrilled holes in the base for mounting to a workbench. It is best to attach the band saw to a firm, stable surface at a convenient working height. A workbench is ideal. 1. Drill four holes in the workbench to match the fo[...]

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    1. T o adjust the height of the upper blade guide loosen the blade guide locking knob and then adjust the height using the blade guide adjustment knob. 2. T ighten the blade guide locking knob to secure the upper blade guide in position. A A D D J J U U S S T T I I N N G G T T H H E E T T H H R R U U S S T T B B E E A A R R I I N N G G The thrust b[...]

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    A A D D J J U U S S T T I I N N G G T T H H E E U U P P P P E E R R G G U U I I D D E E B B E E A A R R I I N N G G 1. Loosen the two screws that hold the guide pins in place using the Allen key . 2. Press the guide pins together against the band saw blade. 3 T urn the band saw wheel by hand in a clockwise direction several times to bring the guide[...]

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    1. T o increase blade tension, turn the blade tension knob clockwise. 2. T o reduce blade tension, turn the blade tension knob counterclock- wise. 3. Fully raise the upper blade guide. 4. Check the tension by pushing the side of the blade, halfway between the table and upper blade guide, with your finger . The blade should bend no more than 5/64 to[...]

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    6. Fit the new blade in place, ensuring that the teeth point toward the front of the saw (doors). 7. Apply tension to the new blade by rotating the blade tension knob. 8. Center the band saw blade on the band saw wheel. 9. T urn the upper wheel by hand to ensure the blade is centered on the wheels. 10.Adjust saw blade tracking as needed (see proced[...]

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    O O P P E E R R A A T T I I N N G G T T H H E E L L A A S S E E R R Do not stare into the laser beam. Never aim the beam at any person or an object other than the work piece. The use of optical instru- ments with this laser product will increase the chance of eye damage. U U S S I I N N G G T T H H E E L L A A S S E E R R L L I I G G H H T T 1. Pla[...]

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    M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E A A N N D D C C L L E E A A N N I I N N G G It is important to keep your band saw in perfect operating condition. C C L L E E A A N N I I N N G G After every use of the band saw, the saw and surrounding area should be cleaned thoroughly to remove any buildup of metal filings. Use an air hose or soft brist[...]

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    The date of purchase shall be the date of shipment to the original pur chaser , or the date the original purchaser took possession, custody or control of the product, whichever occurred first. This warranty shall be null and void if the product or any component thereof is modified or altered. This warranty does not apply to any other product and/or[...]

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    PURPOSE. NO WARRANTY , ORAL OR WRITTEN, OTHER THAN THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS MADE WITH REGARD TO THIS PRODUCT . ALL EXPRESS AND/OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, GUARANTIES AND/OR REPRESENT A TIONS BY ALL TRADE AND/OR ITS REPRESENT A TIVE(S) REGARDING THE DESIGN, MANUF ACTURE, PURCHASE, USE AND/OR OPERA TION OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF SOLD HEREUNDER,[...]