4. Tighten the guide pin locking screws.
CAUTION: Ensure the blade is not pinched by rotating the band saw wheel one or two times by hand.
Housing doors
WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments.
1.The upper housing door (10) and lower housing
door (9) protect against contact with the rotating parts inside the machine.
2.Both housing doors must be closed and locked while the machine is in use.
3.To open the housing doors rotate the upper housing lock (12) and lower housing lock (11) in an
4.To close the housing doors rotate the upper housing lock
(12) and lower housing lock
(11)in a clockwise direction using the 5mm hex key supplied.
Adjusting the rip fence
WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched
off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments.
The rip fence allows you to make parallel cuts in a piece of wood, all at the same width.
1.Adjust the rip fence to the required width and secure it in position using the rip fence locking handle (29).
2.The rip fence can be positioned on both sides of the blade.
3.Ensure that the fence rests against the wood along its entire length to give a consistent parallel cut.
Adjusting the mitre gauge
1.The mitre gauge is used to help support the workpiece and can be adjusted when cutting an angle.
2.To adjust the mitre gauge loosen the knob (31) at the top of the mitre gauge.
3.Rotate the mitre gauge until the desired angle is reached.
4.Tighten the mitre gauge knob to secure the angle.
Note. When the mitre gauge is not in use it can be stored on the back of the band saw for greater convenience. Slide the mitre gauge into the mitre gauge storage slot (32) on the back of the band saw.
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 angle locking knob (16).
2.A bevel adjustment scale (19) is located under the table to assist in setting the table to the desired angle between 0° and 45°.
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