Shop fox W1825, Owner'S Manual

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Model W1825 (For Machines Mfd. Since 07/15)
SE
RV
IC
E
Adjusting.Tension.Lever
The quick-release tension lever is setup for use with the
pre-installed 143" blade. However, replacement blades
may vary slightly in actual length even if they are sold
as 143". If you install a different blade, you may need to
adjust the tension lever adjustment screw so the quick-
release tension lever works correctly.
Tools.Needed:. Qty
Hex Wrench 6mm ...............................................1
Wrench 13mm ...................................................2
To.adjust.the.tension.lever,.do.these.steps:
1.
DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.
Install the new blade (refer to
Changing.Blades
on
Page.41 ).
3.. Loosen the jam nut on the tension adjustment screw
7-10 turns.
4.
Put the quick-release tension lever in the down
(engaged) position, then turn the blade tension
handwheel until the blade tension matches the mark
on the blade tension scale for the appropriate blade
thickness.
5.
Thread the tension adjustment screw (see
Figure.74
) down until it contacts the wheel block
plate, then back it off 1-2 turns.
6.
Tighten the jam nut.
Figure.74.
Quick release tension lever
adjustment screw.
Tension
Adjustment
Screw
Jam Nut
Figure 75 . The wheel brushes.
Brushes
Adjusting.Wheel.and.
Blade.Brushes
The lower wheel compartment contains the brushes
shown in Figure 75 . These brushes are designed to sweep
sawdust off the tire and blade during cutting operations.
In order to work properly, the brushes must properly
contact the wheel and blade.
Tools.Needed:. Qty
Wrench/Socket 10mm ..........................................2
To.adjust.the.brushes,.do.these.steps:
1.
DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.
Open the lower wheel cover.
3.
Loosen the bolt/nut that secures each
brush in place.
4. Adjust each brush so it makes even
contact with the wheel or blade—
without bending the bristles.
5. Tighten the bolt/nuts to secure each
brush in place.
Wheel Block
Plate