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• Retighten the locking handle (20).(Fig. 6)
• Attention! With a tilted saw bench (6), the longitu-
dinal fence (5) must be positioned on the downward
facing side to the right of the saw band in the working
direction (Fig. B) (if the workpiece width allows this),
in order to secure the workpiece against slipping.
Attention! After every new setting, we recommend
performing a test cut, in order to check the dimen-
sional settings.
• With all cutting processes, the top band guide (4)
must be positioned as close as possible to the work-
piece.
• The workpiece must always be guided with both
hands and kept flat against the band saw bench
(6), in order to prevent a jamming of the saw band.
• Forward feeding should always take place with an
even pressure, which is just sufficient for the saw
band to cut through the material with ease without
becoming blocked.
• Always use the longitudinal fence (5) for all cutting
processes that it can be used for.
• It is better to perform a cut in a single working step
than in multiple steps, which may require that the
workpiece be drawn back. However, if it is not pos-
sible to avoid drawing the workpiece back then the
band saw must be switched off first, and the work-
piece only drawn back once the saw band has come
to a standstill.
• When sawing, the workpiece must always be guided
by its longest side.
• Perform the cut as described under „Performing
longitudinal cuts".
Attention! When processing narrower workpieces it
is essential to use a push stick. The push stick (29)
must always be stored within reach, on the hook pro-
vided for this purpose on the side of the saw (Fig. 2).
10.5 Executing cuts with the transverse cutting
gauge, Fig. E+F+20
• Set transverse cutting gauge (30) to the desired an-
gle (see 10.2)
• Lower the saw band guide (4) onto the workpiece.
• Switch on the saw
• Press the workpiece against the cross-cut gauge
and slide it onto the saw blade at an even rate of
feed.
10.6 Freehand cuts, Fig. D+C
One of the most important features of a band saw is
the ease with which it can cut curves and radii.
• Lower the saw band guide (4) onto the workpiece.
• Switch on the saw.
• Press the workpiece firmly onto the saw bench (6)
and slowly slide into the saw band.
• In many cases it is helpful to roughly saw curves
and corners approximately 6 mm from the line.
If it is necessary to saw curves that are too tight for the
saw band used, auxiliary cuts must be sawn up to the
front face of the curve, so that these fall off as wood
waste when the final radius is sawn.
Attention!
For all cutting operations, the upper saw blade guid-
ance (4) should be as close as possible to the work-
piece.
• To do this, open the adjustment handle for saw blade
safety device (13). (Fig. 2)
• Lower the upper saw blade guide (4) and the saw
blade guard (3) as close as possible to the work-
piece.
11. Cleaning and maintenance
Warning! Prior to any adjustment, maintenance or
service work disconnect the mains power plug!
General maintenance measures
Wipe chips and dust off the machine from time to time
using a cloth. In order to extend the service life of the
tool, oil the rotary parts once monthly. Do not oil the
motor.
When cleaning the plastic do not use corrosive prod-
ucts.
Cleaning
Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor hous-
ing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the
equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with com-
pressed air at low pressure.
We recommend that you clean the device immediately
each time you have finished using it.
Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and
some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or sol-
vents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equip-
ment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device.
The ingress of water into an electric tool i creases the
risk of an electric shock.
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