Note. It may be necessary to rotate the handle anticlockwise to be able to slide the rip fence over the table and then clockwise before locking the handle in position.
5.Attach the mitre gauge (30) onto the table by sliding it into the mitre gauge slot.
6.Screw the push stick screw and nut into the hole at the rear of the saw (next to the push stick storage area).
Mounting to a workbench
1.The band saw features four holes in the base for mounting to a workbench.
2.It is best to attach the band saw to a firm, stable surface at a convenient working height. A workbench is ideal.
3.Drill four holes in the workbench to match the four holes in the base of the saw.
4.Attach the band saw to the work bench using bolts (inserted from the top), lock washers and nuts (not supplied).
Upper blade guide adjustment
WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched
off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments.
1.The upper blade guide (20) protects against unintentional contact with the saw blade.
2.In order for the upper blade guide to provide adequate protection against contact with the band saw blade (25), it must always be set as close as possible against the workpiece (maximum distance 3mm).
3.To adjust the height of the upper blade guide rotate the blade guide knob (21). Rotate in a clockwise direction to move the blade guide up, rotate in an
4.The upper blade guide consists of a thrust bearing that supports the band saw blade from the rear and two guide pins that provide lateral support, these need to be readjusted after every band saw blade change or tracking adjustment.
Thrust bearing adjustment
1.To adjust the thrust bearing loosen the thrust bearing locking screw using the 3mm hex key (36) supplied.
2.Adjust the thrust bearing position until it is 0.5mm away from the band saw blade. When the band saw blade is turned by hand it should not make contact with the thrust bearing.
3.Tighten the thrust bearing locking screw.
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