Woodstock ST1000 Operations, Operation Safety, Overview, Straight Cuts, Irregular Cuts

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OPERATIONS

Operation Safety

Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without proper protective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection when oper- ating this machine.

Loose hair/clothing could

get caught in machinery

and cause serious personal

injury. Keep clothing and

long hair away from moving machinery.

NOTICE

If you have never used this type of machine or equipment before, WE STRONGLY RECOM- MEND that you read books, trade magazines, or get formal training before beginning any projects. Regardless of the content in this sec- tion, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training.

Overview

The bandsaw is one of the most versatile wood cut- ting tools in the shop. It is capable of performing many different cutting functions including:

Straight Cuts

•Miters

•Angles

•Compound Angles

•Resawing

•Ripping

•Crosscutting

Irregular Cuts

•Simple and Complex Curves

•Duplicate Parts

•Circles

•Beveled Curves

A properly adjusted and tuned bandsaw can be safer to operate than most other saws and performs many functions with ease and accuracy.

Here are some basic tips to follow when operat- ing the bandsaw:

•Replace and clean blades as necessary and make adjustments periodically to keep the saw always running in top condition.

•Use light and even pressure while cutting. Light contact with the blade will permit easier line following and prevent undue friction.

•Avoid trying to turn sharp corners because this will twist the blade. Remember, you must allow the blade to saw around corners.

•Misuse of the saw or using incorrect techniques is unsafe and results in frustration and poor cuts. Remember—the blade does the cutting with the operator’s guidance.

ST1000 14" Bandsaw

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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 RequirementsItems Needed for Setup SetupUnpacking QtyMain Inventory Figure Qty InventoryFence Inventory Figure Qty Hardware QtySite Considerations CleanupFloor Load Necessary SpaceAssembling Stand To install the main bodyMain Body Components and Hardware Needed QtyTo 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 ScaleAligning Fence Aligning TableTo align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw blade To align the fence parallel with the miter slotTo calibrate the miter gauge Miter GaugeOperations Operation SafetyOverview Straight CutsTo adjust guide post assembly alignment on the guide post Key SwitchGuide Post Table Tilt Blade LeadCrosscutting RippingTo rip with the Model ST1000 To crosscut with the Model ST1000To resaw a workpiece ResawingStacked Cuts Cutting CurvesTo complete a stacked cut Blade Length Blade InformationBlade Width Tooth StyleBlade Care Tooth PitchBlade Breakage Most common causes of blade breakage areTo remove the blade Blade ChangesTo replace the blade Cleaning MaintenanceSchedule Unpainted Cast IronTroubleshooting ServiceMotor Edge of the cut Workpiece OperationTensioning V-Belt Checking V-BeltTo check the V-belt Tools Needed QtyTo 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