V4.1
4-1/2 in. Metal Cutting Band Saw
8699159
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CONVERT THE BAND SAW FOR HORIZONTAL USE
IMPORTANT! Notching, slitting and contour work is best done with the Band
Saw in its vertical position.
1. Remove the screws (#78) holding the Vertical Cutting Table (#134) in place
(Fig. 11 and 12).
2. Loosen the Bolt and guide the Vertical Cutting Table Support assembly
away from the Saw Blade (Fig. 13).
3. Remove the Screw (#113) and Flat Washer (#114) to open the Blade Back
Cover (#115 [Fig. 10]).
4. Guide the Horizontal Cutting Guard (#71)
around the Saw Blade and secure in place with
the Screws (#78).
5. Close the Blade Back Cover and secure with the
Screw and Flat Washer.
6. Remove the Locking Pin (#126) and turn the
Support Plate (#127) counterclockwise until it
disengages from the Body Frame (#93 [Fig. 14]).
7. Lower the Body Frame to its full horizontal
position.
8. When storing or moving the Band Saw, lock it in the horizontal position by
inserting the Locking Pin into the Body Frame.
TOOL SET UP
1. Raise the Body Frame (#93) to its vertical position, and lock the Body
Frame in place with the Support Plate (#127) and Locking Pin (#126).
2. Open the Moveable Vise Plate (#38) to accept the workpiece by rotating the
Hand Wheel (#31) counterclockwise (Fig. 15).
3. Place the workpiece on the Machine Bed (#122). Support the end if the
workpiece is long.
4. Clamp the workpiece firmly against
the Mitre Vise Plate (#41) with the
Moveable Vise Plate by rotating the
Hand Wheel clockwise.
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
