Guide Post | Table Tilt | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
The guide post, shown in the figure below, con- nects the upper blade guide assembly and blade guard to the bandsaw.
The guidepost allows these components to be positioned above the workpiece at a distance that provides the greatest support to the blade and minimizes operator exposure to the blade. We recommend positioning the blade guides so that they just clear the workpiece.
Guide
Post
Guide Post
Lock Knob 
Figure 43. Guide post and lock knob.
To adjust the height of the guide post:
1.Make sure that the blade tension, blade tracking, support bearings, and blade guide bearings are adjusted correctly.
2.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
3.Loosen the guide post lock knob, then adjust the height of the guide post so that the blade guide assembly just clears the workpiece.
4.
Model G0555/G0555P (Mfg. Since 5/11)
The table can be tilted when making angle or bevel cuts.
Note: When tilting the table to the left, the positive stop bolt must be lowered. Be sure to
To tilt the table:
1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.Loosen both table lock knobs underneath the table.
3.Use the table tilt scale underneath the front of the table or a protractor against the table and blade to tilt the table to the desired degree, then