Woodstock ST1000 owner manual Test Run, Tensioning Blade, To tension the bandsaw blade

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Test Run

Once the assembly is complete and you have read through Safety section, test run the machine before continuing with the setup.

If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop using the machine immediately, then contact our Technical Support for further assistance.

Wear safety glasses during the entire test run process. Failure to comply may result in serious personal injury.

To test run the machine:

1.Make sure that you have performed the Blade Tracking instructions.

2.Make sure that the blade guides are moved away from the blade and that the blade is not touching the table or table insert.

3.Plug the machine into the power source.

4.Turn the bandsaw ON to allow it to reach full speed, then turn the bandsaw OFF.

—The bandsaw should run smoothly with little or no vibration or rubbing noises. Disconnect power to troubleshoot any problems before continuing.

5.Remove the switch safety key.

6.Try to turn the bandsaw ON with the key removed.

—If the bandsaw starts with the key removed, disconnect power immediately and call Technical Support.

—If the bandsaw does not start with the key removed then it is operatig properly.

Tensioning Blade

A properly tensioned blade is essential for making accurate cuts and is a prerequisite before making many bandsaw adjustments.

To tension the bandsaw blade:

1.Make sure you have performed the Test Run instructions on this page and that the blade is tracking properly.

2.Raise the upper blade guide assembly as high as it will go, and adjust the upper and lower guide blocks as far away from the blade as pos- sible.

Note: This procedure will not work if the guide blocks have any contact with the blade.

3.Adjust the blade tension knob until it matches the blade size on the bandsaw.

Note: This scale can only be considered as a gen- eral guide, follow these steps to accurately set the blade tension.

4.Turn the bandsaw ON.

5.Release the tension one quarter of a turn at a time. Do this very slowly. When you see the bandsaw blade start to flutter, stop decreasing the tension.

6.Now, slowly increase the tension until the blade stops fluttering, then tighten the tension anoth- er quarter turn.

7.Look at what the tension gauge reads and use that as a guide for tensioning that blade in the future.

Note: Always detension the blade after use to increase blade life and reduce strain on the bandsaw components.

NOTICE

After blade tension and tracking are set cor- rectly, properly adjust the upper and lower sup- port bearings and guide-block assemblies into position before cutting operations.

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Contents Manual Page Table of Contents Motor Model ST1000 SpecificationsFront view of bandsaw Machine FeaturesSafety Instructions SafetyZero Risk Does Not Exist Safety Instructions Operation Power RequirementsQty SetupItems Needed for Setup UnpackingHardware Qty InventoryMain Inventory Figure Qty Fence Inventory Figure QtyNecessary Space CleanupSite Considerations Floor LoadComponents and Hardware Needed Qty To install the main bodyAssembling Stand Main BodyTo install the motor and switch Motor & SwitchTo install the lower blade guide Installing Blade GuidesTo install the upper blade guide assembly To install the table Installing Positive StopTo install the positive stop To install the fence Installing FenceDust Collection Adjusting Positive StopTo set the positive stop To center track the blade Blade TrackingChanges in the blade tension may change the blade tracking Tensioning Blade Test RunTo tension the bandsaw blade To adjust the support bearings Adjusting Support BearingsTo adjust the upper and lower blade guides Adjusting Blade GuidesTo calibrate the pointer on the table tilt scale Calibrating Table Tilt ScaleTo align the fence parallel with the miter slot Aligning TableAligning Fence To align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw bladeTo calibrate the miter gauge Miter GaugeStraight Cuts Operation SafetyOperations OverviewTo adjust guide post assembly alignment on the guide post Key SwitchGuide Post Table Tilt Blade LeadTo crosscut with the Model ST1000 RippingCrosscutting To rip with the Model ST1000To resaw a workpiece ResawingStacked Cuts Cutting CurvesTo complete a stacked cut Tooth Style Blade InformationBlade Length Blade WidthMost common causes of blade breakage are Tooth PitchBlade Care Blade BreakageTo remove the blade Blade ChangesTo replace the blade Unpainted Cast Iron MaintenanceCleaning ScheduleTroubleshooting ServiceMotor Edge of the cut Workpiece OperationTools Needed Qty Checking V-BeltTensioning V-Belt To check the V-beltTo replace the V-belt Replacing V-BeltTo verify if the upper and lower wheels are copla- nar Wheel AlignmentTo Shim a Wheel ST1000 Electrical Components 110V Motor Wiring 220V Motor WiringST1000 Wiring Diagram Main Breakdown Description Main Breakdown Parts ListXPB73M Fence Breakdown & Parts List Safety Labels Breakdown & Parts List Warranty Comments Warranty RegistrationBOX BELLINGHAM, WA
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