Harbor Freight Tools 32208 User Manual
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SKU 32208/32206
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10.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure you are prepared to begin work
before turning the START switch on.
11.
DO NOT USE THIS TOOL FOR CUTTING METALS OR BRITTLE MATERIALS.
Do not cut dangerous materials, such as asbestos which can cause harmful dust or
vapors.
12.
CAUTION: Some woods contain preservatives such as copper chromium arsenate
(CCA) which can be toxic. When cutting these materials extra care should be taken
to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact.
13.
BEFORE USING THE BANDSAW, MAKE SURE THE SAW BLADE IS PROPERLY
MOUNTED. Make sure the saw blade is balanced, its tension and tracking are
properly adjusted, its teeth point downward, and it is not bent or cracked.
14.
ALLOW THE SAW BLADE TO SPIN UP TO FULL SPEED BEFORE FEEDING
WOOD INTO IT. When turning it off, allow the saw blade to spin down and stop on
its own. Do not press against the saw blade to stop it.
15.
DO NOT FORCE THE MATERIAL INTO THE SAW BLADE WHEN CUTTING.
Apply moderate pressure, allowing the saw blade to cut without being forced.
16.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE MATERIAL STUCK IN THE MOVING
PARTS OF THE BANDSAW WHILE THE SAW IS PLUGGED IN AND RUNNING.
17.
THE SAW BLADE WILL BECOME HOT WHILE CUTTING. Allow the saw blade
to completely cool before touching.
18.
WHENEVER POSSIBLE, USE CLAMPS OR OTHER SAFE, PRACTICAL WAYS
TO HOLD AND SUPPORT THE WORKPIECE. Do not attempt to saw material that
does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.
19.
ADJUST THE BLADE GUIDE (29) about 1/8” (3.2mm) above the material being cut.
20.
TURN OFF THE BANDSAW IF THE MATERIAL IS TO BE BACKED OUT OF AN
UNCOMPLETED CUT.
21.
MAKE “RELIEF” CUTS BEFORE CUTTING LONG CURVES.
22.
ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM BLADE.
23.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BANDSAW FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICES OR MAINTENANCE such as
leaving the work area, moving the tool from one location to another, changing the
saw blade, cleaning sawdust from the unit, etcetera.