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Model G0568/G0569 (Mfd. Since 10/11)
Personal injury or death
can occur if the bandsaw
starts during table adjust-
ments. Disconnect power
from the bandsaw before
performing table adjust-
ments.
The positive stop allows the table to be quickly
and accurately returned to the horizontal (0˚) posi-
tion after being adjusted to a different angle.
To set the positive stop:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Adjust the blade tension to the appropriate
level for the blade size on the blade tension
scale (see
Page 34).
3. Loosen the jam nut that locks the positive
stop bolt in place.
Figure 35. Positive stop bolt and jam nut (as
viewed from front).
Jam Nut
Stop
Bolt
5. Adjust the positive stop bolt so it just touches
the table and secure it by tightening the jam
nut against the bandsaw.
6. Check the adjustment for accuracy once you
have tightened the jam nut.
Figure 36. Squaring table to blade.
4. Raise the guide post and place a machinist’s
square on the table next to the side of the
blade as illustrated in
Figure 36. Adjust the
table square with the blade using the table tilt
handwheel, then secure with the table tilt lock
lever.
Adjusting Table Stop
To calibate the table tilt pointer:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Follow Steps 2-6 in Table Stop Calibration.
3. Loosen the screw on the table tilt scale point-
er (see
Figure 37), but do not remove it.
Table Tilt Calibration
4. Align the tip of the pointer with the 0˚ mark on
the table tilt scale, then tighten the screw to
secure the setting.
Figure 37. Table tilt pointer.
Pointer
Screw
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