Adjustments
Adjusting Blade Support/Guide Height
The upper blade support and guide mechanism can be adjusted to accomodate the height of the work piece.
1.To adjust the support, loosen the knob that clamps the support rod, then move the support up or down in its holder. (Refer to Figure location of the support mechanism.
2.Adjust the support so there is space between the support and work piece. Space of approxi- mately
Adjusting Blade Tension
Blade tension is set by a spring loaded tension mechanism on the upper drive wheel. Check the level of the tension device before cutting. The tension for various blade widths as indicated on the casting on the tension device.
Figure 7. Saw Blade Tension and Tracking Mechanism |
Figure 8. Table Tilt Mechanism and Angle Gauge
Adjusting Table Angle
(Refer to Figure 8.) The angle gauge is under the front of the table. The angle gauge shows the angle of the table relative to the saw blade. The table is mounted on trunnions that allow adjustment downward 45 degrees, and upward 10 degrees. Loosen the two trunnion lock knobs slightly to adjust the table angle and retighten the lock knobs.
NOTE: by adjusting the positive leveling stop on the table leveling mechanism, it is possible to tilt the table upward 10 degrees. When returning to 0 degrees, the table leveling mechanism must be reset after completing the sawing operation (refer to Machine
WARNING: When cutting at an angle with a tilted table, provide a guide against which the material being cut can rest. Cutting “freehand” at an angle, can result in injury and maintaining an accurate cut is it diffi- cult.
Leveling Work Table
The table can be adjusted to level the table relative to the saw bleade. Use the following method:
WARNING: The saw must be turned off and power disconnected any time the gearbox lubricant is being drained or filled.
1. Unplug the electrical cord or open the circuit
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