Woodstock W1673 Introduction About Your NEW Bandsaw, Woodstock Service and Support

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INTRODUCTION

ABOUT YOUR NEW BANDSAW

This new Shop Fox® Bandsaw has been specially designed by Woodstock International, Inc. to provide many years of trouble free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality con- trol program assure safe and reliable operation.

The Model W1673 Bandsaw is capable of a wide variety of cutting operations in wood. The tilting table allows sawing angles from 10˚ left to 45˚ right of the blade. The precision ground table ensures depend- able accuracy and the quick release lever for the blade makes changing blades a snap. The W1673 is packaged with a blade, motor and paddle switch with removable safety key.

Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction in providing this manual. It is our intent to make sure all the information necessary for safety, ease of assembly, practical use and dura- bility of this product be included.

If you should have any comments regarding this manual, please contact us at:

Woodstock International, Inc.

P.O. Box 2309

Bellingham, WA 98227

WOODSTOCK SERVICE AND SUPPORT

We stand behind our machines! In the event that a defect is found, parts are missing or questions arise about your machine, please contact Woodstock International Service and Support at 1-360-734-3482 or tech-support@woodstockint.com. Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems, send out parts or arrange warranty returns.

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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 BandsawsGrounding Electrical Requirements110V Operation Extension Cords220V 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 Table Mounting Dust PortTo mount the table Fence/Rails Rail placementLocation of Controls AdjustmentsSpeed Changes Diagram of speed optionsInstall/Remove Blades To install the bladeTo remove the blade To tighten your blade by deflection To adjust blade tensionBlade Tension To tighten your blade by soundTo track the blade using center tracking 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 optionOperations GeneralTest Run Ripping CrosscuttingTo perform ripping operations Cutting Curves ResawingTo make curved cuts To resaw, follow this basic procedure Stacked CutsTo make stacked cuts Blade Teeth Blade SelectionBlade Type Blade WidthLubrication MaintenanceMaintenance Notes Maintenance SchedulePage Closure Page Page Page XPB03 Adapter Warranty Card BOX BELLINGHAM, WA