Adjusting the bevel angle
WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments.
The bevel adjustment allows material to be cut at an angle from 0° to 45°.
1.Loosen the table locking knob (20).
2.Loosen the table setting lever (21). The lever works on a cam allowing you to pull it towards you and back into the original starting position if you run out of room.
3.A bevel adjustment scale
(22)is located under the table to assist in setting the table to the desired angle between 0° and 45°
4.Tighten the table setting lever (21) and the table locking knob (20) to secure the table in place.
5.When greater precision is required, make a practice cut first on a scrap piece of similar wood and then adjust the table as necessary for your requirements.
Adjusting the saw blade tension
WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments.
The saw blade tension can be adjusted using the blade tension knob (8).
1.To increase the blade tension turn the blade tension knob (8) in a clockwise direction.
2.To reduce the blade tension turn the blade tension knob (8) in an
3.Fully raise the upper blade guide (15).
4.Check the tension by pushing the side of the blade with your finger halfway between the table and upper blade guide. The blade should flex no more than
5.Correct the tension if necessary.
Adjusting the blade tracking
WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments.
The blade tracking adjustment knob (18) is used to adjust the upper band saw wheel to have the blade run dead centre on the rubber tyres of the band saw wheels
1.Loosen the blade tracking locking nut (19)
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