Woodstock W1770 manual Foot Brake, Guide Post

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake

Foot Brake

The Model W1770 is equipped with a foot brake (Figure 50). Use the brake to cut power to the motor and bring the blade to a halt.

NOTICE
The foot brake will not stop the bandsaw wheels
and blade instantly. DO NOT become over confident
and relax your safety awareness because of the
foot brake feature. Make sure the bandsaw blade
has stopped moving completely before leaving the
machine.	Figure 50. Foot brake location.

Guide Post

The guide post, shown in Figure 51, connects the upper blade guide assembly to the bandsaw. The guidepost allows the blade guide assembly to move up or down to be as close to the workpiece as possible. In order to cut accurately and safely, the bottom of the blade guide assembly must be no more than 1" above the workpiece at all times—this positioning provides the greatest blade sup- port and minimizes the amount of moving blade exposed to the operator.

To adjust the blade guide assembly on the guide post, do these steps:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Make sure that the blade tension, blade tracking, support bearings, and blade guides are adjusted cor- rectly.

3. Loosen the guide post lock knob shown in Figure 51.

4. Turn the guide post handwheel to raise or lower the guide post until the upper blade guide assembly is within 1" from the top of the workpiece.

5. Lock the guide post in place with the lock knob.

	Guide Post
	Handwheel
	Guide Post
	Lock Knob
Blade	Guide Post	OPERATIONS
Blade
Guard

	Blade Guide
	Assembly

Figure 51. Guide post controls.

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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 necessary220V Operation Electrical SpecificationsExtension Cords Unpacking Items Needed for SetupDescription Qty Box Inventory Figure Qty InventoryHardware and Tools Cleaning Machine Machine PlacementLifting the bandsaw 2x4 Lifting & MovingBolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop FloorFence To install the fence, do these stepsGuide Post Handwheel To center track the blade, do these steps Blade TrackingChanges in the blade tension may change the blade tracking 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 Tensioning Blade Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings onTo tension the bandsaw blade, do these steps 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 FenceCalibrating Miter Gauge Calibrating Fence PointerTo calibrate the pointer, do these steps To calibrate the miter gauge, do these stepsEnough to slide on the resaw fence To install the resaw fence, do these stepsBasic Controls GeneralControl Panel Rear Controls Figure Front Controls FigureCutting wood with minor Warping Workpiece InspectionBasic Cutting Tips Cutting OverviewBandsaw is capable of performing the following cuts Guide Post Foot BrakeBlade Lead Fine Tune TrackingCorrecting Blade Lead Aligning Table on Page 27 and Aligning Fence onTo shift the table, do these steps Rip Cutting Table TiltTo tilt the table, do these steps To make a rip cut, do these stepsResawing CrosscuttingTo make a 90˚ crosscut, do these steps To resaw a workpiece, do these stepsStacked Cuts Cutting CurvesTo complete a stacked cut, do these steps Blade Width Blade LengthTooth Style Blade Care Tooth PitchBlade Breakage Most common causes of blade breakage areTo remove a blade, do these steps Blade ChangesTo replace a blade, do these steps Table & Base CleaningBrushes LubricationBlade Guide Rack and Pinion Tension Adjustment AssemblyLubricant Frequency Quantity Trunnion Table Tilt Rack and Pinion AssemblyTo lubricate the trunnion, do these steps Checking V-Belts Checking and Tensioning BeltsTools Needed Replacing V-Belts Tensioning V-BeltsFollow Steps 1-2 in Checking V-Belts on To adjust the tension lever, do these steps Adjusting Tension LeverTo adjust the brushes, do these steps Adjusting Wheel Blade BrushesComponents and Hardware Needed Replacing Brake ShoeTo replace the brake shoe Follow Steps 1-4 in Replacing V-Belts onChecking Coplanarity Aligning WheelsGauge Shimming Upper WheelTo adjust the lower wheel, do these steps Adjusting Lower WheelElectrical Components Power supply terminal boxSee , Wiring DiagramSee Figure 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