AllTrade Kawasaki 9in Band Saw 840254 User Manual

9" BAND SAW INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COMPONENT
#691257
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE
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OU DU CONSOMMATEUR
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PARA EL CONSUMIDOR1-800-590-3723
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MOTORS CORP., U.S.A., WHICH DOES NOT MANUFACTURE OR 
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©COPYRIGHT 2006 ALLTRADE TOOLS, LLC.
1431 VIA PLATA
LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1462 USA
691257 – 9Band Saw_Rev. 8/18/06
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS...

OPERATING THE BAND SAW  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
FEEDING WORK INTO THE SAW  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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ACCESSORIES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27...

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by cutting off the grounding prong so it will fit into unapproved, un-
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If you have questions about hooking up the band saw, contact a 
certified electrical contractor to install the proper circuitry acceptable for this...

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injury or death to the operator.
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accidentally turning it on. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.
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about the proper use of band saws is available
from the Power Tool Institute; 1300 Sumner Avenue,...

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1. Band Saw
2. Hex Keys (2)
3. Work Table
4. Miter Gauge
5. Table Insert
6. Rip Fence
7. Recessed three hex bolts, 
washers and nuts (supplied in 
the bag) 
8. Work Light
9. Open-end Wrench
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The band saw is shipped partly disassembled.
Assembly consists of attaching the table, table insert, rip fence and miter gauge.
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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 four holes in the base of the saw.
2. Attach the band saw to the work bench using bolts (inserted from the top), lock
washers and nuts.
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1. To 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. Tighten the blade guide locking
knob to secure the upper blade
guide in position.
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The thrust bearing must be adjusted after
every band saw blade change or tracking
adjustment.
1. Loosen the thrust bearing locking
screw with the Allen key supplied.
2. Adjust the...

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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 Turn the band saw wheel by hand in a
clockwise direction several times to
bring the guide pins into position. Both
guide pins should touch the saw blade.
4. Tighten the guide pin locking screws.
5. Rotate the band saw tensioner wheel
one or two times to ensure...