Shop fox M1048, Owner'S Manual

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M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw
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Chip Tray
The chip tray fits over the lip of the base as illustrated in
Figure 11.
Figure 11. Chip tray installation.
Figure 12.
Feed stop.
Jam Nut
Feed Stop
Feed Stop
Depending on how the Model M1048 was shipped, it may
be necessary to adjust the feed stop before the test run.
The blade should not make contact with any part of the
vise assembly.
To adjust the feed stop bolt, do these steps:
1.
Adjust the feed stop bolt and jam nut (
Figure 12
),
so the bandsaw blade teeth are
1
⁄
16
" below the vise
table surface.
The adjustments listed below have been performed at
the factory. However, because of the many variables
involved with shipping, we recommend that you at least
verify the following adjustments to ensure accurate cut-
ting results.
Step-by-step instructions on verifying these adjustments
can be found in the SERVICE section .
Factory adjustments that should be verified:
1. Blade Tracking ( Page 29 ).
2. Blade Guide Bearings ( Page 30 ).
Recommended
Adjustments