POWX180 EN
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Important. To secure workpieces whose size allows to prevent them sliding away, the parallel
stop (27) must always be fitted on the outside right of the saw bench (6) for making angled
cuts.
9 WORKING WITH THE BANDSAW
Important. After you have completed all the adjustments, it is advisable to carry out a test cut
to ensure that all the dimensions you have set are correct.
▪ When working with the bandsaw always move the top saw band guide (22) as close as
possible to the workpiece.
▪ Press the workpiece as flat as possible on to the saw bench (6) to prevent the saw band
(14) from jamming.
▪ Guide the workpiece at a uniform feed speed so that the saw band (14) can cut through
the material easily and without jamming.
▪ Use the parallel stop (27) or lateral stop (29) for all cuts on which they can be used.
▪ Always guide your workpiece from the longest side whilst sawing it.
▪ Always complete cuts in one operation wherever possible.
▪ If you have no choice but to pull back a workpiece, you must first switch off the bandsaw
and wait for the saw band (14) to reach a standstill.
9.1 Making longitudinal cuts (Fig. 28)
Cut a workpiece longitudinally.
▪ If possible fit the parallel stop (27) to the lefthand side of the saw bench (6).
▪ Lower the saw band guide (22) as far as possible on to the workpiece.
▪ Switch on the bandsaw.
▪ Press the workpiece against the parallel stop (27) with your right hand. Press the
workpiece flat on to the saw bench (6) with your other hand.
▪ Now Slide the workpiece against the saw band (14) at a uniform feed speed.
9.2 Making cross cuts (Fig. 29)
Cut a workpiece laterally.
▪ Push the lateral stop (29) into one of the two grooves on the saw bench (6) and set the
required angle on the scale on the lateral stop (29).
▪ Lower the saw band guide (22) as far as possible on to the workpiece.
▪ Switch on the bandsaw.
▪ Press the workpiece firmly against the lateral stop (29) with your right hand. Press the
workpiece flat on to the saw bench (6) with your other hand.
▪ Now Slide the workpiece against the saw band (14) at a uniform feed speed.
9.3 Making angled cuts (Fig. 30)
Cut a workpiece longitudinally at an angle.
▪ Undo the securing screw (8) and the locking handle (9) under the saw bench (6).
▪ Tip the saw bench (6) towards the outside until you reach the angle you require.
▪ Tighten the locking handle (9) and securing screw (8) again.
▪ If the workpiece size allows, fit the parallel stop (27) on the outside right of the saw bench
(6).
▪ Lower the saw band guide (22) as far as possible on to the workpiece.
▪ Switch on the bandsaw.
▪ Press the workpiece against the parallel stop (27) with your left hand. Press the workpiece
flat on to the saw bench (6) with your other hand.
▪ Now Slide the workpiece against the saw band (14) at a uniform feed speed.
