Stop Clamp: Used to set the
Saw Release Lever: Releases the saw for cut- ting and returns it to the starting position.
Stop Clamp
Saw Release Lever
Figure 14. Model G0659 controls.
Blade Tension Handle: Sets and releases the blade tension when changing blades.
Work Lamp: Lights the cutting area.
Blade Guide: Supports the blade during cutting operations. Should be adjusted to approximately ½" above the workpiece for maximum support.
Blade Tension Handle
Work
Lamp
Blade Guide
Figure 15. Model G0659 electrical controls.
G0659 9" x 14" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
Feed Pressure Counterweight: Adjusts the pressure that the blade exerts on the workpiece.
Counterweight Lock Knob: Locks the counter- weight in the desired position.
Counterweight
Lock Knob
Feed Pressure
Counterweight
Figure 16. Counterweight controls.
Upper Wheel Tracking Adjustment: Adjusts blade tracking (Page 29).
Blade Post Lock Knob: Locks the blade guides in position.
Upper Wheel Tracking |
Adjustment |
Blade Post |
Lock Knob |