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NORSE Operating Manual & Parts List 9683125
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
• Make sure that the blade tension and blade tracking are prop-
erly adjusted.
• Make “relief” cuts before cutting long curves.
• Release blade tension when the saw will not be used for a long
period of time.
ON/OFF SWITCH
Refer to Figure 14.
WARNING:
Before starting check if any part of your band saw is
missing, malfunctioning, has been damaged or broken, such as the
motor switch, or other operation control, a safety device or the
power cord, turn the band saw off and unplug it until the
particular part is properly repaired or replaced.
The ON/OFF switch is located on the left front of the saw column.
To turn saw ON, pull the switch to the up position. To turn saw OFF,
push the switch to the down position.
The saw can be locked from unauthorized use by locking the
switch. To lock the switch:
1. Turn the switch to OFF position and disconnect saw from power
source.
2. Pull the key out. The switch cannot be turned on with the key
removed.
NOTE: Should the key be removed from the switch at the ON posi-
tion, the switch can be turned off but cannot be turned on again.
• To replace key, slide key into the slot on switch until it snaps.
ADJUSTMENTS
The blade tracking, tension and blade guides have been properly
adjusted at the factory. However, the adjustments may change
while the saw is in transit.
It is recommended to verify these adjustments before operating
saw.
CHANGING AND ADJUSTING THE SAW BLADE
This band saw is factory-equipped with a general-purpose wood
cutting blade; the saw blade is set prior to delivery.
To change the saw blade, the following procedure must be fol-
lowed:
WARNING:
To avoid injury from unexpected starting, whenever
changing the saw blade or carrying out adjustments, switch the
band saw off and remove the power cord from the main outlet. To
avoid injury to hands when handling the saw blade, wear gloves
whenever necessary.
1. Remove the rip fence and the guide rail from the table.
2. Open the upper and lower doors by turning the door locking
knobs.
3. Loosen the tracking lock nut (See figure 15).
4. Loosen the blade tension by turning the blade tension knob on
the top of the upper wheel housing counterclockwise until the
saw blade has slackened (viewed from above) or turn blade ten-
sion quick release lever to the right. See Figures 15 and 10.
5. Remove the saw blade from the upper and lower wheels.
When fitting the new saw blade ensure the blade teeth are point-
ing downwards and towards you at the position where the saw
blade passes through the table.
6. Re-tension the new saw blade and check the saw blade tracking
by turning the upper wheel by hand.
The saw blade should run in the center of the band saw wheels. If
needed adjust the tracking of the saw blade. See "Tracking the Saw
Blade".
7. Tighten the tracking lock nut.
8. Replace the rip fence and the guide rail onto the table.
9. Close the upper and lower doors by turning the door locking
knobs before reconnecting the power supply.
TRACKING THE SAW BLADE
Set the tracking of the saw blade before setting the blade guides.
1. Once the saw blade is installed and tensioned, track the saw
blade by adjusting the tracking knob by hand (see Figure 15).
2. The saw blade should run in the center of the band saw wheels.
3. When the correct adjustment is achieved lock the tracking knob
with the lock nut.
SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
The upper blade guide should be set as close as practical against
the workpiece.
1. To adjust this height, loosen the locking knob in the center of
the adjusting knob (See Figure 16).
2. Set the blade guide to the required height by turning the guide
post adjusting knob.
3. Tighten locking knob after setting.
ADJUSTING THE BLADE GUIDES
Refer to Figures 17 and 18.
NOTE: Upper and lower blade guides are adjusted in the same man-
ner.
1. To adjust the upper blade guides, first position the right and left
roller guides relative to the blade by loosening set screw (A)
and moving the guide carrier until both roller guides are ap-
proximately 1/16˝ behind the gullets of the saw blade. Tighten
set screw (A).
2. Set both roller guides to within 1/32˝ of the saw blade by loos-
ening the thumb screw (B) then turning shaft (C) at rear of
guide carrier. Do not set the roller guides too close as this will
adversely affect the life of the saw blade. Tighten thumb screws.
Figure 14 - ON/OFF switch and key.
Figure 15 - Saw blade adjustments.
Blade Tension Knob
Tracking Knob
Tracking
Lock Nut
