Fence Adjustment | Test Run | |
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Align the fence to the miter slot by first loosening the (2) bolts nearest the operator. See Figure 26. Lock the front rail lock knob and measure between the front edge of the fence and the front edge of the miter slot. Compare this to a mea- surement taken at the back of the fence and the miter slot. Swing the fence to correct for any dif- ference and measure again. When you are satis- fied that both of the front and back measure- ments are equal, carefully tighten the two bolts at the top of the fence.
Adjustment Bolts
Rear Rail Lock Handle 
Front Rail Lock Knob 
Figure 26. Fence adjustment and controls.
Fence operation is controlled by the handle and knob located on the front of the fence. The han- dle, when screwed tight, locks the fence to the rear rail. The knob on the lower side of the fence, when screwed tight, locks the fence to the front rail. To change the fence position, loosen the handle and knob, and slide the fence along the rails. To relock the fence, always tighten the lower knob first (this helps the fence to square itself to the rails), then lock the top handle to secure the fence.
Read the “Ripping” instructions before using the fence.
Once assembly is complete, adjustments are done to your satisfaction and tools are safely put away, you are ready to test run the machine.
Turn on the power supply at the main panel. Press the START button. Make sure that your finger is poised over the switch to press the STOP button, just in case there is a problem. The bandsaw should run smoothly, with little or no vibration or rub- bing noises. Strange or unnatural noises should be investigated and corrected before operating the machine further.
DO NOT attempt to investigate or adjust machine while it is running. Wait until the machine is turned off, unplugged, and all working parts have come to a stop before you do anything or serious injury may occur.
If you cannot easily locate the source of an unusual noise or vibration, contact our Service Department for help.
If the bandsaw runs smoothly, make a cut into a piece of scrap lumber. If a problem exists, stop the machine and review all the adjustments. Call for assistance if needed.
G4186Z 18" Bandsaw |