Aligning Table
To ensure cutting accuracy when the table is first installed, the table should be aligned so the miter slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade. This proce- dure works best with a 3⁄4" blade.
To align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw blade:
1.Make sure the blade is tracking properly and that it is correctly tensioned.
2.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
3.Loosen the trunnion bolts that secure the trunnions to the table.
4.Place an accurate straightedge along the blade. The straightedge should lightly touch both the front and back of the blade (the flat part only) without touching the blade teeth.
5.Use a fine ruler to gauge the distance between the straightedge and the miter slot. The dis- tance you measure should be the same at both the front and back ends of the miter slot.
6.Adjust the table as needed until the distance between the blade and miter slot is equal at both ends.
7.Tighten the trunnion bolts.
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Aligning Fence
To ensure cutting accuracy, the fence must be parallel with the miter slot.
To align the fence parallel with the miter slot:
1.If the fence is mounted on the
2.Adjust the fence face parallel with the edge of the miter slot.
3.Loosen the two cap screws that mount the front rail to the table.
4.Place shims between the front rail and the table as necessary to make the fence parallel with the miter slot.
Note: Shim stock works well for this, but small pieces of paper can also work in a pinch.
5.Tighten the front rail mounting bolts.
NOTICE
Adjusting the fence parallel to the miter slot does not guarantee straight cuts. The miter slot may need to be adjusted parallel to the side of the blade. Refer to the Aligning Table instructions.
