Rikon Power Tools 10-336, Owner'S Manual

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4.0 Adjustment
Setting the Table Square to Saw Blade
The table may be set at 90
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to the saw blade by
adjusting the table stop screw under the table.
The table stop screw rests on the top of the lower
wheel bandwheel housing. By fi rst slackening the
locking nut (A--Fig.5) and then adjusting the screw
(B--Fig.5), the table can be set correctly. Retighten
the locking nut (A--Fig.5) making sure that the
setting is maintained.
Tilting the Table
Loosen the lock handle (A--Fig.6) on the table
trunnion.
Turn the table tilting knob (B--Fig.6) to adjust the
table to the desired angle. Use the angle indicator
scale on the trunnion bracket to fi nd the desired
angle.
Retighten the lock handle to secure the table.
Fig.6
Fig.5
Fig.7
A
B
Tracking the Saw Blade
WARNING!
Unplug the bandsaw.
Firstly, make sure the upper and lower blade
guides are adjusted away from the blade and the
tension scale reading corresponds to the width
blade you are using.
Then loosen the lock lever (Fig.7) by turning it
counterclockwise and turn the blade tracking
knob (Fig.7) clockwise/counterclockwise while
turning the upper wheel by hand at least three
rotations until the blade tracks centered on the
wheel.
Finally, tighten the lock lever and close the doors.
Lock Lever
Blade Tracking Knob
Adjusting the Blade Tension
To loosen the tension of the blade, turn the blade
tension handwheel (Fig.8) counter clockwise.
To tighten the tension of the blade, turn the blade
tension handwheel.
Tension the blade until the tension readings
corresponds to the width blade you are using
through the tension indicator window (Fig.8).
Fig.8
Blade Tension Wheel
Tension Indicator Window
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4.0 Adjustment
Setting the Table Square to Saw Blade
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