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To adjust the guard’s height, loosen the lock knob (D).
The, turn the handwheel (E) clockwise to raise or coun-
terclockwise to lower the blade guard. Once the guard
is set correctly, retighten the lock knob. A scale on the
guard indicates its current setting (F).
Table Tilt Adjustment
Loosen the two table trunnion knobs on the under-
side of the table (G), and the tilt support knob (H),
then tilt the table to the desired angle. With the angle
set as, re-tighten the trunnion knobs.
The scale underneath the table will indicate the
table’s angle setting from- 5° to 45°.
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• Ensure the blade is correctly installed and tensioned.
• Set the guard no more than 1/4” above the workpiece.
• Ensure the fence is locked and aligned for rip cuts.
• Wear safety glasses whenever the saw is in use.
• Use a blade appropriate for the type of cut being
made.
• Use a pushstick to guide material close to the blade.
• Never attempt to cut wood that is not supported by the
table, including round logs.
• When using the rip fence, ensure it is locked in place
before starting a cut.
• Let the blade come up to speed before starting a cut.
• If the workpiece is larger than the table, ensure it is
adequately supported and you have space to work.
Basic Operation
Rip Cutting
Cutting a workpiece lengthwise to reduce its width is
called ripping. To perform a rip cut, hold the workpiece
with both hands and push it into the blade while keep-
ing the side firmly against the rip fence so that it is cut
straight (A).
A
Resawing
A special type of rip cutting than is performed on a
bandsaw is called resawing. This process can be used
to cut thin veneer pieces out of a larger workpiece to
reduce waste and produce bookmatched panels. To
achieve the best results, a special resawing blade is
typically used with a tall add-on fence for resawing.
Adjusting for Drift
Drift while resawing or ripping wood is an issue com-
mon to all bandsaws; the amount of drift varies with
wood species, blade type and condition. To eliminate
drift and provide a straight cut, adjust the fence’s angle
from the blade by following the procedure on page 14.
Instead of squaring the fence, angle it to support the
workpiece and provide a straight cut even though it is
at an angle from the blade.