Figure 12. Rear blade guide bearing.
10.Secure the blade guide bearings removed in step 5.
11.Replace the back cover of the bandsaw.
12.Turn the blade tension lever back to “TIGHT.”
—When the quick nut pointer is positioned to the left, the vise jaw can slide rapidly up to the material (Figure 13).
Figure 13. Quick nut.
—When the quick nut pointer is positioned to the right the vise jaw will move when the crank is turned for fine adjustment and clamping force (Figure 14).
Using Table Vise
To use the vise on your bandsaw table:
1.Disconnect the bandsaw from the power source.
2.Secure the bandsaw to the stand before inserting the material to cut. Combine the vise can operate in two different ways, depending on how the quick nut is posi- tioned.
Figure 14. Vise nut.
3.When the vise has secured the workpiece properly, connect the machine to the power source.
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