Woodstock ST1000 owner manual Operation, Edge of the cut Workpiece

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Operation

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Blade slows when cut-

1.

V-belts loose.

1.

Tighten V-belts.

ting. Blade

makes a

2.

V-belts worn out.

2.

Replace V-belts.

squealing noise, espe-

 

 

 

 

cially on start-up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blade

does

not

run

1.

Tracking is not adjusted properly.

1.

Adjust tracking.

evenly

on wheels

or

2.

Rubber tire on wheel is damaged or

2.

Replace rubber tires.

runs off.

 

 

 

worn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Wheels are not co-planar.

3.

Adjust wheel co-planarity.

 

 

 

 

 

Blade does not cut

1.

Blade tension is incorrect.

1.

Adjust tension.

evenly.

 

 

 

2.

Tooth set is uneven.

2.

Replace blade, or have it professionally sharpened.

 

 

 

 

3.

Teeth are sharper on one side than the

3.

Replace blade, or have it professionally sharpened.

 

 

 

 

 

other.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wood cuts slow or

1.

Worn or dull blade, missing teeth.

1.

Replace blade.

smokes during cut.

 

2.

Blade installed backwards.

2.

Check blade rotation and reverse blade if necessary.

 

 

 

 

3.

Wrong teeth per inch.

3.

Use a blade with fewer teeth per inch.

 

 

 

 

 

Blade will not cut a

1.

Blade tension is incorrect.

1.

Adjust blade tension.

straight line.

 

 

2.

Blade too narrow.

2.

Use wider blade.

 

 

 

 

3.

Blade guides need adjustment.

3.

Adjust blade guides.

 

 

 

 

 

Blade comes off of

1.

Blade tension is incorrect.

1.

Adjust blade tension.

wheel.

 

 

 

2.

Blade guides need adjustment.

2.

Adjust blade guides.

 

 

 

 

3.

Feeding workpiece too fast.

3.

Feed workpiece slower.

 

 

 

 

 

Blade breaks frequent-

1.

Blade tension is incorrect.

1.

Adjust blade tension.

ly.

 

 

 

2.

Blade guides need adjustment.

2.

Adjust blade guides.

 

 

 

 

3.

Cutting corners too sharply.

3.

Use a wider arc on outside cuts, or use relief cuts to make tight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

inside cuts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sawdust

build-up

1.

Clogged dust port.

1.

Clean out dust port.

inside wheel covers.

2.

Low CFM (airflow) from dust collection

2.

Three options:

 

 

 

 

 

system.

 

—Check dust lines for leaks or clogs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

—Move dust collector closer to saw.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

—Install a stronger dust collector.

 

 

 

 

 

Burn marks on the

1.

Too much side pressure when feeding

1.

Feed workpiece straight into the blade.

edge of the cut.

 

 

workpiece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Blade too wide for size of radius being

2.

Install a smaller width blade, and/or increase blade tension.

 

 

 

 

 

cut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rough or poor quality

1.

Feeding workpiece too fast.

1.

Reduce feed rate.

cuts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blade contacting table

1.

Excessive side pressure when cutting.

1.

Reduce side pressure.

insert.

 

 

 

2.

Table improperly adjusted.

2.

Adjust table.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ST1000 14" Bandsaw

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Contents Manual Page Table of Contents Model ST1000 Specifications MotorMachine Features Front view of bandsawSafety Safety InstructionsZero Risk Does Not Exist Safety Instructions Power Requirements OperationSetup Items Needed for SetupUnpacking QtyInventory Main Inventory Figure QtyFence Inventory Figure Qty Hardware QtyCleanup Site ConsiderationsFloor Load Necessary SpaceTo install the main body Assembling StandMain Body Components and Hardware Needed QtyMotor & Switch To install the motor and switchInstalling Blade Guides To install the lower blade guideTo install the upper blade guide assembly Installing Positive Stop To install the tableTo install the positive stop Installing Fence To install the fenceAdjusting Positive Stop Dust CollectionTo set the positive stop Blade Tracking To center track the bladeChanges in the blade tension may change the blade tracking Test Run Tensioning BladeTo 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 scaleAligning Table Aligning FenceTo align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw blade To align the fence parallel with the miter slotMiter Gauge To calibrate the miter gaugeOperation Safety OperationsOverview Straight CutsKey Switch To adjust guide post assembly alignment on the guide postGuide Post Blade Lead Table TiltRipping CrosscuttingTo rip with the Model ST1000 To crosscut with the Model ST1000Resawing To resaw a workpieceCutting Curves Stacked CutsTo complete a stacked cut Blade Information Blade LengthBlade Width Tooth StyleTooth Pitch Blade CareBlade Breakage Most common causes of blade breakage areBlade Changes To remove the bladeTo replace the blade Maintenance CleaningSchedule Unpainted Cast IronService TroubleshootingMotor Operation Edge of the cut WorkpieceChecking V-Belt Tensioning V-BeltTo check the 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
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