Installing Optional Frame Riser
NOTE: Refer to the illustrations in the Replacement Parts section for location of the parts used on the frame riser.
1.Remove the saw blade (refer to Changing Saw Blades).
2.Remove the two screws at the top and bottom of the blade guide that holds the blade guide on the frame.
WARNING: The saw must be turned off and power disconnected any time the rubber protectors are being changed.
3.Unplug the electrical cord or open the circuit breaker in the branch circuit.
4.Support the upper frame and wheel assembly with a strap attached to an overhead crane. Use additional straps to be sure the frame assembly will be held in a stable position when it is lifted off the lower frame assembly.
5.Remove the nut on the bolt that clamps the upper frame to the lower frame and remove the bolt, two washers and nut.
6.Lift the upper frame high enough off of the lower frame to clear the riser casting.
7.Be certain the mating surfaces of the lower frame, riser, and upper frame are all clean and free from dirt and debris.
8.Position the riser casting over the lower frame. Make sure the locating dowels are inserted in the mating holes in the riser casting.
9.Lower the upper frame onto the riser casting. Make sure the locating dowels fit into their mating holes.
10.Put the new (longer) attaching bolt and top washer through the upper frame and riser, into the lower frame.
11.Put a washer and nut on the bolt and tighten securely.
12.Attach the bracket hooks to the top and bottom of the blade guard using
13.Attach the blade guide using the screws that held the original (shorter) guard.
14.Remove the old (shorter) blade guide post assembly from the upper frame.
15.The guide support assembly with the carbide guides and blade support bearings should be transferred to the new, longer support rod.
Several other new parts are included for this component. (Refer to the parts illustrations for more detail.)
16.Install a new
are checked and adjusted as required.
18.Install the extension plug cable between the motor plug and switch plug.
19.Plug the electrical cord into the power source or close the circuit breaker on the branch circuit. Operate the band saw to verify blade tracking.
Installing Optional Rip Fence
The rip fence slides on two rails attached at the front and rear of the work table. Install the fence mechanism as follows:
NOTE: Refer to the illustrations in the Replace- ment Parts section for location of the parts used on the rip fence.
1.Slide the rails into the fence.
2.Ease the fence and rails into position on the table.
3.Using the four spacers and four attachment bolts, attach the rails securely to the saw table.
4.The fence can now be adjusted and used according the instructions in Adjustment and Use of Optional Rip Fence.
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