Woodstock W1673 instruction manual Bandsaw

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MODEL W1673

16" BANDSAW

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@woodstockint.com

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WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT

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Contents Bandsaw Table Of Contents Introduction About Your NEW Bandsaw Woodstock Service and SupportMachine Specifications Warranty and ReturnsDisconnect machine when cleaning, adjusting or servicing Safety FirstKeep proper footing and balance at all times Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws110V Operation Electrical RequirementsExtension Cords Grounding220V Operation Unplug saw before changing blades Avoiding Potential InjuriesUse push blocks when necessary Contents Assembly InstructionsStand HardwareLifting tensioning handle Bandsaw BodyQuick-Connect Cord Mounting MotorMounting Dust Port Mounting TableTo mount the table Fence/Rails Rail placementLocation of Controls AdjustmentsSpeed Changes Diagram of speed optionsTo install the blade Install/Remove BladesTo remove the blade Blade Tension To adjust blade tensionTo tighten your blade by sound To tighten your blade by deflectionTracking To track the blade using center trackingRead the next section for coplanar tracking To check if your wheels are coplanar Wheel AlignmentLower wheel adjustment control Blade guide assemblies Blade GuidesGuide block position on blade To adjust the guide blocksTo square the table to the blade Table AdjustmentsTo make the miter gauge slot parallel with the blade Table AdjustmentsTo set the fence so it is parallel to the miter slot Fence AdjustmentsBlade Lead To adjust for blade lead with the fence only optionGeneral OperationsTest Run Crosscutting RippingTo perform ripping operations Resawing Cutting CurvesTo make curved cuts Stacked Cuts To resaw, follow this basic procedureTo make stacked cuts Blade Type Blade SelectionBlade Width Blade TeethLubrication MaintenanceMaintenance Notes Maintenance SchedulePage Closure Page Page Page XPB03 Adapter Warranty Card BOX BELLINGHAM, WA