11.Slide pulley cover (A, Fig. 5) around motor shaft and worm gear shaft. Secure with two hex cap screws and washers (B, Fig. 5).
12.Lift motor with one hand while the other hand places
13.Attach the tension bracket (D, Fig. 5) to the saw bow with one 5/16”x3/4” hex head bolt and flat washer (E, Fig. 5).
14.Connect the two tension brackets with one 5/16”x3/4” carriage bolt, one 5/16” flat washers and one 5/16” hex nut (F, Fig. 5). Hint: Insert the carriage bolt from the inside so the hex nut is easy to access with a wrench.
15.Tension belt by pressing down on the motor while tightening hex nut (F, Fig. 5) until finger pressure on the belt between the two pulleys causes approximately 1/2" deflection. Close pulley cover. Don’t over tighten the belt.
16.Insert stop rod (A, Fig. 6) into bed and tighten set screw (B, Fig. 6). Slide stock stop (C, Fig. 6) onto rod and tighten set screw (D, Fig. 6) to hold in place.
17.Slide handwheel (E, Fig. 6) onto shaft and secure by tightening set screw (F, Fig. 6). Make sure set screw seats on flat portion of shaft.
Vertical Cutting Plate Assembly
Note: These steps are only necessary when using the bandsaw in the vertical mode.
WARNING
Disconnectthe bandsaw from the power
source before making any repairs or
adjustments!
Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
1. Disconnect the bandsaw from the power source.
2. Raise the arm to the vertical position and lock in place with lever (A, Fig. 7).
3. Loosen bolt (B, Fig. 7) and insert bracket (C, Fig. 7). Tighten bolt just enough to hold the bracket in place.
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