User manual SKIL 3385-01

[. . . ] "READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS" Failure to follow the safety rules listed below and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE When not in use, before servicing, when changing blades, bits, cutters, etc. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE In working order, and in proper adjustment and alignment. [. . . ] Before connecting the motor cord to power source, make certain the switch is in the "OFF" position and be sure the electric current is of the same characteristics as stamped on the band saw nameplate. This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. Plug power cord into a 110-120V properly grounded type outlet protected by a 15-amp dual element time delay fuse or circuit breaker. If you are not sure that your outlet, as pictured in Fig. 1 , is properly grounded; have it checked by a qualified electrician. To avoid electric shock, do not touch the metal prongs on the plug when installing or removing the plug to or from the outlet. Failure to properly ground this power tool can cause electrocution or serious shock, particularly when used near metal plumbing or other metal objects. If shocked, your reaction could cause your hands to hit the tool. If power cord is worn, cut or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately to avoid shock or fire hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, never connect plug to power source outlet until all assembly steps are complete and until you have read and understood the entire owner's manual. Model 3385-01 Motorized Band Saw is shipped complete in one box. Check each one with the "Table of Loose Parts" to make sure all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material. If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the band saw, plug in power cord or turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly. Use any ordinary household type grease and spot remover. Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Blade tension knob Blade tension quick release handle LED work light Blade Table support assembly Lower blade guide Drive belt 9 Lower wheel Door Reset button Upper wheel Blade tracking lock knob Blade tracking knob Motor assembly Base Dust port Table tilt adjustment lock knob Table tilt adjustment knob 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Table Upper blade guide Upper blade guide lock knob Upper blade guide adjustment knob Upper viewing port Upper door latch Laser line adjustment knob Lower door latch ON/OFF switch with safety key Laser switch Work light switch Before assembling the band saw, turn off the saw, remove the safety key and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. The power cord must remain unplugged whenever you are working on the saw. Loosen the locking knob (1) and rotate the blade guard knob (2) to raise the upper blade guard (3) to the highest position. Place the table on the table support by sliding the slot (4) in the table over the blade (5), taking care not to damage the blade. Align the four holes on the bottom of the table over the four holes in the table support (6). Place a washer and locking washer on each bolt (7) and secure the bolt through the table support and into the table. Press the inset into the square opening in the middle of the table. [. . . ] Remove pitch and dust from the upper and lower wheels using a stiff brush. An occasional coat of paste wax on the work table will allow the wood being cut to glide smoothly across the work surface. Avoiding use of these and other types of cleaning agents minimizes the probability of damage. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, turn Move the quick release handle (1) counterclockwise to raise the upper wheel and increase the tension on the blade. [. . . ]