Setting up
Centring the table
1.Loosen the screws holding the table trunnion bracket
2.Move the table until the saw blade is positioned in the centre of the table insert
3.Tighten the bracket screws ensuring that the table does not move.
Setting the table square with the saw blade
1.Loosen the table tilt-securing knob.
2.Adjust the hex headed screw stop on the underside of the table so that the table is at right angles to the saw blade when the screw rests on the lower wheel housing.
Fixing
1.The Band saw should be stable.
2.Either secure it to the support stand provided or to the floor or to a bench or table.
Note: Do not use the saw unless is is firmly fixed and stable.
3.There are four 9 mm fixing holes in the base of the saw.
Rip fence
The rip fence can be used either side of the blade.
1.Raise the rip fence guide handle to unlock it and turn the handle to increase the distance between the guides so that it can be lifted clear of the table.
2.Position the fence on the other side of the blade with the guides located in the channels either side of the table.
3.Slide the fence to the desired location and push the rip fence guide handle down to lock the fence in position.
Dust collection
1.Connect dust extraction equipment to the 60 mm diam. dust extraction port.
2.The dust extraction equipment must provide for an airflow rate of at least 20 m/s.
Caution. Wood dust and chips
in a confined area can give rise to fire or an explosion. Guard against possible ignition sources.
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