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General Overview
The bandsaw is one of the most versatile wood
cutting tools in the shop. It is capable of perform-
ing the following types of cuts:
Straight Cuts
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Miters
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Angles
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Compound Angles
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Resawing
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Ripping
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Crosscutting
Irregular Cuts
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Simple and Complex Curves
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Duplicate Parts
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Circles
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Beveled Curves
A properly adjusted bandsaw can be safer to
operate than most other saws and performs many
functions with ease and accuracy.
Basic Cutting Tips
Here are some basic tips to follow when oper-
ating the bandsaw:
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Replace, sharpen, and clean blades as nec-
essary. Make adjustments periodically to
keep the saw running in top condition.
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Use light and even pressure while cutting.
Light contact with the blade eases line follow-
ing and prevents undue friction.
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Avoid twisting the blade when cutting around
tight corners. Allow the blade to saw around
the corners.
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Misusing the saw or using incorrect tech-
niques is unsafe and results in poor cuts.
Remember—the blade does the cutting with
the operator's guidance.
Model G0555XH (Mfd. Since 1/18)
Disabling & Locking
Switch
The ON/OFF switch can be disabled and locked
by inserting a padlock through the ON button,
as shown. Locking the switch in this manner can
prevent unauthorized operation of the machine,
which is especially important if the machine is not
stored inside an access-restricted building.
IMPORTANT: Locking the switch with a padlock
only restricts its function. It is not a substitute
for disconnecting power from the machine when
adjusting or servicing.
Shaft
Figure 45. Switch disabled by a padlock.
Children or untrained people can be
seriously injured by this machine. This
risk increases with unsupervised operation.
To help prevent unsupervised operation,
disable and lock the switch before leaving
machine unattended! Place key in a well-
hidden or secure location.
NOTICE
The padlock shaft diameter is important to
the disabling function of the switch. With
any padlock used to lock the switch, test
the switch after installation to ensure that it
is properly disabled.
Figure 46. Minimum lock shaft requirements.
Padlock
0.12"–0.15"
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