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Adjusting the rip fence guide scale
Tools Required:- 10mm Wrench Straight edge
To adjust the rip fence scale loosen the four winged screws
below the table and move the scale and rip fence guide (C, Fig
12) sideways to adjust.
Fig 12
Re-tighten the winged screws when the adjustment is correct.
The adjustment can be checked by setting the rip fence to a
thickness and cutting a test piece.
When the adjustment is correct the thickness of the test piece
will correspond with the rip fence scale setting.
Checking the table for flatness
A steel rule should be held on the table across the table slot
close to the front edge of the table. (See Fig. 13)
Fig 13
If the straight edge shows there is a step across the table slot
then the table needs to be adjusted using the two screws and
locking nuts provided for this purpose, located on the
underside of the rip fence guide, at (D, Fig 13)
Lower blade guard
When open the lower bandwheel door on this machine the
lower blade guard (C, Fig 14) swings down.
Fig 14
When the lower door is closed the guard MUST be raised back
to its operating position.
The bandwheel doors MUST be closed at all times when the
machine is being operated.
5.2 Mains connection
Mains connection and any extension cords used must comply
with applicable regulations.
The mains voltage must comply with the information on the
machine licence plate.
The mains connection must have a 10 A surge-proof fuse.
Only use power cords marked H07RN-F
Connections and repairs to the electrical equipment may only
be carried out by qualified electricians.
5.3 Dust connection
The machine is equipped with a dust port dia 100mm (B, Fig
15)
Fig 15
Before initial operation, the machine must be connected to a
dust extractor. The suction should switch on automatically
when the bandsaw is switched on.
