Resetting the switch | Woodstock W1770 specs

W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake

—If the machine does start (with the stop button pushed in), immediately disconnect power to the machine. The OFF button safety feature is not working correctly. This safety feature must work properly before proceeding with regular opera- tions. Call Tech Support for help.

7.Push the OFF button in, then twist it clockwise so it pops out. When the OFF button pops out, the switch is reset and ready for operation (see Figure 24).

8.Turn the bandsaw ON and allow it to reach full speed, then press the foot brake (Figure 1, Page 5) completely.

—If the bandsaw blade stops the foot brake is work- ing correctly; continue to the next step.

—If the bandsaw blade does not stop moving, the foot brake feature is not working correctly. This safety feature must work properly before proceed- ing with regular operations. Call Tech Support for help.

9.Make sure the blade has fully stopped, open the top and bottom wheel covers a few inches, then turn the bandsaw ON.

—If the bandsaw does not start the upper wheel cover limit switch (Figure 25) is working correctly; continue to the next step.

—If the bandsaw starts, immediately disconnect power. The upper wheel cover limit switch is not working correctly. This safety feature must work properly before proceeding with regular opera- tions. Call Tech Support for help.

10.Close the upper and lower wheel covers.

11.Turn the switch disabling key to "0", as shown in

Figure 23.

12.Try to turn the machine ON.

—If the bandsaw does not start, the switch disabling feature is working as designed. The Test Run is complete.

—If the bandsaw starts, immediately disconnect power. The switch disabling feature is not working correctly. This safety feature must work properly before proceeding with regular operations. Call Tech Support for help.

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To Reset Switch...

Twist Button Clockwise

Figure 24. Resetting the switch.

Figure 25. Upper door limit switch.

Keep your hands away from the bandsaw blade when the door is open during Step 9 of this procedure in case the limit switch does not work! Failure to follow this warning may result in seri- ous personal injury!

SETUP

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Woodstock W1770 manual Resetting the switch

Contents

OWNERS MANUAL Page Contents Functional Overview Woodstock Technical Support Machine Specifications W1770 21 Bandsaw w/Foot Brake Controls and Features Safety Safety Always Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Bandsaws Use push sticks whenever possible Use push blocks when necessary Extension Cords Electrical Specifications220V Operation Description Qty Items Needed for SetupUnpacking Hardware and Tools InventoryBox Inventory Figure Qty Cleaning Machine Machine Placement Lifting the bandsaw 2x4 Lifting & Moving Bolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop Floor Guide Post Handwheel To install the fence, do these stepsFence Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking Blade TrackingTo center track the blade, do these steps To set the positive stop, do these steps Positive Stop To connect the dust collection hoses, do these steps Dust Collection To test run the machine, do these steps Test Run Resetting the switch To tension the bandsaw blade, do these steps Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings onTensioning Blade To adjust the upper blade guides, do these steps Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings To adjust the upper support bearing, do these steps Adjusting Support Bearings Blade aligned 0.016 away from Bearing edge Lower support bearing controls To adjust the lower support bearing, do these steps Cap screws securing table to Trunnion Aligning Table Cap screws securing rail to Aligning Fence To calibrate the miter gauge, do these steps Calibrating Fence PointerCalibrating Miter Gauge To calibrate the pointer, do these steps Enough to slide on the resaw fence To install the resaw fence, do these steps Control Panel GeneralBasic Controls Rear Controls Figure Front Controls Figure Cutting wood with minor Warping Workpiece Inspection Bandsaw is capable of performing the following cuts Cutting OverviewBasic Cutting Tips Guide Post Foot Brake Aligning Table on Page 27 and Aligning Fence on Fine Tune TrackingBlade Lead Correcting Blade Lead To shift the table, do these steps To make a rip cut, do these steps Table TiltRip Cutting To tilt the table, do these steps To resaw a workpiece, do these steps CrosscuttingResawing To make a 90˚ crosscut, do these steps To complete a stacked cut, do these steps Cutting CurvesStacked Cuts Tooth Style Blade LengthBlade Width Most common causes of blade breakage are Tooth PitchBlade Care Blade Breakage To replace a blade, do these steps Blade ChangesTo remove a blade, do these steps Lubrication CleaningTable & Base Brushes Lubricant Frequency Quantity Tension Adjustment AssemblyBlade Guide Rack and Pinion To lubricate the trunnion, do these steps Table Tilt Rack and Pinion AssemblyTrunnion Tools Needed Checking and Tensioning BeltsChecking V-Belts Follow Steps 1-2 in Checking V-Belts on Tensioning V-BeltsReplacing V-Belts To adjust the tension lever, do these steps Adjusting Tension Lever To adjust the brushes, do these steps Adjusting Wheel Blade Brushes Follow Steps 1-4 in Replacing V-Belts on Replacing Brake ShoeComponents and Hardware Needed To replace the brake shoe Checking Coplanarity Aligning Wheels Gauge Shimming Upper Wheel To adjust the lower wheel, do these steps Adjusting Lower Wheel Electrical Components Power supply terminal box See Figure Wiring DiagramSee , Motor & Electrical Troubleshooting Cutting Tips on Machine Operations Labels & Cosmetic Parts Parts Blade Guides-Cover Breakdown Parts Guide Post-Table Tilt Breakdown Table-Trunnion Breakdown Body Breakdown Capacitor Cover Body Parts List Motor Cord 12AWG X 3C Resaw Fence Breakdown Comments Warranty Registration Woodstock international inc. p.o. box Bellingham, wa Warranty