Aligning Table
To ensure cutting accuracy when the table is first installed, the table should be aligned so the miter slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade.
Tools Needed | Qty |
Straightedge 2' | 1 |
Fine Ruler | 1 |
Masking Tape | As Needed |
Wrench 10mm | 1 |
To align the table to the blade: |
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1.Make sure the blade is correctly tensioned as described in the Tensioning Blade subsec- tion earlier in this manual.
2.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
3.Make sure the table is perpendicular to the side of the blade and locked in place.
4.Place an accurate straightedge along the blade. The straightedge should lightly touch both the front and back of the blade (see
Figure 39).
Note: Make sure the straightedge does not go across a tooth.
Figure 39. Measuring for table-to-blade
parallelism.
5.Use the fine ruler to measure the distance from the straightedge and the miter slot along the full depth of the table.
—If the distances are the same, no further adjustments are required.
—If the distances are different, continue with
Step 6.
6.Loosen the six flange bolts that secure the table to the trunnion brackets (see the figure below).
Flange Bolts
(3 of 6)
Figure 40. Location of trunnion bracket flange
bolts.
7.Shift the table so that the distances are equal between the straightedge and miter slot along the full depth of the table.
8.Taking care not to move the table further, re- tighten the flange bolts.
9.Verify the setting and, if necessary, repeat this procedure until you are satisfied with the adjustment.
Model G0555/G0555P (Mfg. Since 5/11) |