Woodstock ST1000 Calibrating Table Tilt Scale, To calibrate the pointer on the table tilt scale

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5.Move the guides forward or backward to posi- tion them laterally, so that the edges of the blocks are 1/16" behind the blade gullets as illus- trated in Figure 27.

1/16"

Blade

Gullet

Blade

Guide

Block

Figure 27. Lateral adjustment of blade guides.

NOTICE

Make sure that the blade teeth will not contact the guide blocks when the blade is against the rear support bearing during the cut.

6.Tighten the thumbscrew on the adjustment rod.

7.Loosen the thumbscrews that secure the guide blocks.

8.Adjust the position of the blocks 0.004" away from the blade.

Note: 0.004" is approximately the thickness of a piece of paper.

9.Tighten the thumbscrews.

NOTICE

Whenever changing a blade or adjusting ten- sion and tracking, the upper and lower blade support bearings and guide-blocks must be properly adjusted before cutting operations.

Calibrating Table Tilt

Scale

The pointer on the table tilt scale must be calibrated in order for the scale reading to be accurate.

To calibrate the pointer on the table tilt scale:

1.Make sure that the blade is tensioned and is tracking correctly, and that the table is 90˚ to the blade.

2.Loosen the screw on the pointer (Figure 28), but do not remove it.

Figure 28. Table tilt scale.

3.Align the tip of the pointer with the 0˚ mark on the table tilt scale.

4.Tighten the screw on the pointer so that the pointer is locked in place.

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Contents Manual Page Table of Contents Model ST1000 Specifications MotorMachine Features Front view of bandsawSafety Instructions SafetyZero Risk Does Not Exist Safety Instructions Power Requirements OperationUnpacking SetupItems Needed for Setup QtyFence Inventory Figure Qty InventoryMain Inventory Figure Qty Hardware QtyFloor Load CleanupSite Considerations Necessary SpaceMain Body To install the main bodyAssembling Stand Components and Hardware Needed QtyMotor & Switch To install the motor and 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 Installing Fence To install the 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 Adjusting Support Bearings To adjust the support bearingsAdjusting Blade Guides To adjust the upper and lower blade guidesCalibrating Table Tilt Scale To calibrate the pointer on the table tilt scaleTo align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw blade Aligning TableAligning Fence To align the fence parallel with the miter slotMiter Gauge To calibrate the miter gaugeOverview Operation SafetyOperations Straight CutsTo adjust guide post assembly alignment on the guide post Key SwitchGuide Post Blade Lead Table TiltTo rip with the Model ST1000 RippingCrosscutting To crosscut with the Model ST1000Resawing To resaw a workpieceStacked Cuts Cutting CurvesTo complete a stacked cut Blade Width Blade InformationBlade Length Tooth StyleBlade Breakage Tooth PitchBlade Care Most common causes of blade breakage areTo remove the blade Blade ChangesTo replace the blade Schedule MaintenanceCleaning Unpainted Cast IronTroubleshooting ServiceMotor Operation Edge of the cut WorkpieceTo check the V-belt Checking V-BeltTensioning V-Belt Tools Needed QtyReplacing V-Belt To replace the V-beltWheel Alignment To verify if the upper and lower wheels are copla- narTo Shim a Wheel 110V Motor Wiring 220V Motor Wiring ST1000 Electrical ComponentsST1000 Wiring Diagram Main Breakdown Main Breakdown Parts List DescriptionXPB73M Fence Breakdown & Parts List Safety Labels Breakdown & Parts List Warranty Warranty Registration CommentsBOX BELLINGHAM, WA