Baileigh TS-1040E 30, Operator'S Manual

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ADJUSTMENT
Before operation, the machine should be carefully adjusted for best performance.
Blade Raising and Tilting Mechanism
1. To raise or lower the blade, loosen lock knob (A)
and turn the raising handwheel (B).
2. When desired height is obtained, tighten lock knob.
The blade should be raised 1/8
” to 1/4” above the top
surface of the material being cut. With hollow ground
blades the blade should be raised to the maximum
to provide chip clearance.
3. To tilt the saw blade, loosen lock knob (C) and turn
tilting handwheel (D).
4. When desired angle is obtained, tighten lock knob.
Adjusting Ripfence
1. The rip fence must be perfectly aligned with the
table T-slot, to verify this, align the edge of the rip
fence with the table T-slot and lower the locking lever
(A) to lock in into place.
2. Check to see if the edge of the rip fence and the
table T-slot are parallel.
3. If they are not parallel, unlock the rip fence and turn it
upside down.
4. Adjust the set screws (H, Fig. 23) in or out. Verify
your adjustment, repeat if necessary.
5. The lock lever pressure can be adjusted by
loosening the front lock nuts (B) and adjusting the
set screws (C) the same amount, make sure the fence remains parallel with the table T-slot.
Retighten lock nuts.
WARNING:
Make sure the electrical disconnect is OFF before working on
the machine.
Always follow proper safety precautions when working on or around any machinery.
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