Tilting the Table, Adjusting the Table Stop

TILTING THE TABLE

1.The table on the band saw can be tilted 45 degrees to the right and 10 degrees to the left. To tilt the table to the right, loosen the two locking knobs (A) Fig. 20, tilt the table to the desired angle as shown on the scale (D) Figs. 20 and 21, and tighten two locking knobs (A).

2.To tilt the table (C) Fig. 21 to the left, loosen the two lock- ing knobs (A) Fig. 20, and tilt the table to the right until access to the table stop (A) Fig. 21 is gained. Remove the table stop

(A) Fig. 21, and tilt the table to the left 10 degrees. Tighten the two locking knobs (A) Fig. 20.

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ADJUSTING THE TABLE STOP

The tool is equipped with an adjustable table stop (A) Fig. 21 that allows the table to be set at 90 degrees to the blade.

Tilt the table (C) Fig. 21 to the right until the table stop (A) Fig. 21 contacts the table. Place a square on the table against the blade (Fig. 22). Check to see if the blade is 90 degrees to the table surface. If not, then do the following:

1.Tilt the table slightly to the left and tighten the table lock knobs.

2.Loosen the locknut (B) Fig. 21 to free the adjusting screw (A) Fig. 21. Turn the adjusting screw (A) right or left to raise or lower the table stop, then tighten the locknut (B).

3.Lower the table. Check to see that the table is 90 degrees to the blade (Fig. 22).

4.When the table is 90 degrees to the blade, check the pointer (E) Fig. 21 to see if it is situated correctly. If not, loosen the screw

(F) Fig. 21 and move the pointer to the correct position. Tighten the screw.

ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION

CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

A series of graduations is located on the back of the upper wheel slide bracket. These graduations indicate the proper tension for various widths of blades. With the blade on the wheels, turn the knob (A) Fig. 23 to raise or lower the wheel, until the red fiber washer (B) Fig. 23 is in line with the proper graduation for the size of the blade used.

These graduations are correct for average work, and will not be affected by rebrazing of the saw blade. Use these gradu- ations until you become familiar enough with the operation of the band saw to vary the tension for different kinds of blades or work.

IMPORTANT: OVER-STRAINING IS A COMMON CAUSE OF BLADE BREAKAGE AND OTHER UNSATISFACTORY BLADE PERFORMANCE. RELEASE THE TENSION WHEN THE TOOL IS NOT IN USE.

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