Woodstock W1824 manual Operations, General, Basic Controls

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OPERATIONS

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General

This machine will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incorrectly.

The instructions in this section are written with the understanding that the operator has the necessary knowledge and skills to operate this machine. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing any operation, stop using the machine!

If you are an inexperienced operator, we strongly recommend that you read books or trade articles, or seek training from an experienced table saw operator before performing any unfamiliar operations. 8Yfm\Xcc#pfli jX]\kpj_flc[Zfd\]`ijk

Basic Controls

Use the following descriptions and refer to Figure 27 to gain an understanding of the basic controls of this table saw.

A.Blade Height Handwheel & Lock. Adjusts the blade height. To set the blade height, loosen the lock knob in the center of the handwheel, turn the handwheel to set the blade height approximately 1⁄4" higher than the workpiece (for through cuts only), then re-tighten the lock knob.

B.START/STOP Switch. Starts and stops the motor. The START button has a hole through it that accommodates a pin to disable the switch against unauthorized usage.

C.Fence Lock. Secures the fence in place. After adjusting the fence to the desired width of cut, lock it in place by firmly pushing the fence lock down until it stops.

D.Blade Tilt Handwheel & Lock. Adjusts the blade tilt. Loosen the lock knob in the center of the handwheel, turn the handwheel to position the blade at the desired angle, then re-tighten the lock knob.

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READ and understand this entire manual before using this machine. Serious personal injury may occur if safety and operational information is not understood and followed. DO NOT risk your safety by not reading!

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Figure 27. Model W1824 basic controls.

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