Woodstock W1770 manual Resetting the switch

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake

—If the machine does start (with the stop button pushed in), immediately disconnect power to the machine. The OFF button safety feature is not working correctly. This safety feature must work properly before proceeding with regular opera- tions. Call Tech Support for help.

7.Push the OFF button in, then twist it clockwise so it pops out. When the OFF button pops out, the switch is reset and ready for operation (see Figure 24).

8.Turn the bandsaw ON and allow it to reach full speed, then press the foot brake (Figure 1, Page 5) completely.

—If the bandsaw blade stops the foot brake is work- ing correctly; continue to the next step.

—If the bandsaw blade does not stop moving, the foot brake feature is not working correctly. This safety feature must work properly before proceed- ing with regular operations. Call Tech Support for help.

9.Make sure the blade has fully stopped, open the top and bottom wheel covers a few inches, then turn the bandsaw ON.

—If the bandsaw does not start the upper wheel cover limit switch (Figure 25) is working correctly; continue to the next step.

—If the bandsaw starts, immediately disconnect power. The upper wheel cover limit switch is not working correctly. This safety feature must work properly before proceeding with regular opera- tions. Call Tech Support for help.

10.Close the upper and lower wheel covers.

11.Turn the switch disabling key to "0", as shown in

Figure 23.

12.Try to turn the machine ON.

—If the bandsaw does not start, the switch disabling feature is working as designed. The Test Run is complete.

—If the bandsaw starts, immediately disconnect power. The switch disabling feature is not working correctly. This safety feature must work properly before proceeding with regular operations. Call Tech Support for help.

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To Reset Switch...

Twist Button Clockwise

Figure 24. Resetting the switch.

Figure 25. Upper door limit switch.

Keep your hands away from the bandsaw blade when the door is open during Step 9 of this procedure in case the limit switch does not work! Failure to follow this warning may result in seri- ous personal injury!

SETUP

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Contents OWNERS MANUAL Page Contents Functional Overview Woodstock Technical SupportMachine Specifications W1770 21 Bandsaw w/Foot Brake Controls and Features Safety Safety Always Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Bandsaws Use push sticks whenever possible Use push blocks when necessaryExtension Cords Electrical Specifications220V Operation Description Qty Items Needed for SetupUnpacking Hardware and Tools InventoryBox Inventory Figure Qty Cleaning Machine Machine PlacementLifting the bandsaw 2x4 Lifting & MovingBolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop FloorGuide Post Handwheel To install the fence, do these stepsFence Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking Blade TrackingTo center track the blade, do these steps To set the positive stop, do these steps Positive StopTo connect the dust collection hoses, do these steps Dust CollectionTo test run the machine, do these steps Test RunResetting the switch To tension the bandsaw blade, do these steps Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings onTensioning Blade To adjust the upper blade guides, do these steps Adjusting Blade Guide BearingsTo adjust the upper support bearing, do these steps Adjusting Support BearingsBlade aligned 0.016 away from Bearing edge Lower support bearing controls To adjust the lower support bearing, do these stepsCap screws securing table to Trunnion Aligning TableCap screws securing rail to Aligning FenceTo calibrate the miter gauge, do these steps Calibrating Fence PointerCalibrating Miter Gauge To calibrate the pointer, do these stepsEnough to slide on the resaw fence To install the resaw fence, do these stepsControl Panel GeneralBasic Controls Rear Controls Figure Front Controls FigureCutting wood with minor Warping Workpiece InspectionBandsaw is capable of performing the following cuts Cutting OverviewBasic Cutting Tips Guide Post Foot BrakeAligning Table on Page 27 and Aligning Fence on Fine Tune TrackingBlade Lead Correcting Blade LeadTo shift the table, do these steps To make a rip cut, do these steps Table TiltRip Cutting To tilt the table, do these stepsTo resaw a workpiece, do these steps CrosscuttingResawing To make a 90˚ crosscut, do these stepsTo complete a stacked cut, do these steps Cutting CurvesStacked Cuts Tooth Style Blade LengthBlade Width Most common causes of blade breakage are Tooth PitchBlade Care Blade BreakageTo replace a blade, do these steps Blade ChangesTo remove a blade, do these steps Lubrication CleaningTable & Base BrushesLubricant Frequency Quantity Tension Adjustment AssemblyBlade Guide Rack and Pinion To lubricate the trunnion, do these steps Table Tilt Rack and Pinion AssemblyTrunnion Tools Needed Checking and Tensioning BeltsChecking V-Belts Follow Steps 1-2 in Checking V-Belts on Tensioning V-BeltsReplacing V-Belts To adjust the tension lever, do these steps Adjusting Tension LeverTo adjust the brushes, do these steps Adjusting Wheel Blade BrushesFollow Steps 1-4 in Replacing V-Belts on Replacing Brake ShoeComponents and Hardware Needed To replace the brake shoeChecking Coplanarity Aligning WheelsGauge Shimming Upper WheelTo adjust the lower wheel, do these steps Adjusting Lower WheelElectrical Components Power supply terminal boxSee Figure Wiring DiagramSee , Motor & Electrical TroubleshootingCutting Tips on Machine OperationsLabels & Cosmetic Parts PartsBlade Guides-Cover Breakdown Parts Guide Post-Table Tilt BreakdownTable-Trunnion Breakdown Body Breakdown Capacitor Cover Body Parts ListMotor Cord 12AWG X 3C Resaw Fence Breakdown Comments Warranty RegistrationWoodstock international inc. p.o. box Bellingham, wa Warranty