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OPERATION MANUAL
3.5 TEST RUN
Once the assembly is complete, test run your machine to make sure it runs properly. If, during
the test run, you cannot easily locate the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop the
machine immediately, then review the Troubleshooting section on Page
21
If you still cannot remedy a problem, contact your distributor. The test procedure is as follows.
1. Make sure you have read the safety instructions at the beginning of the manual and that
the machine is set up properly, including Blade Tracking on Page
15
2. Make sure all tools and objects used during setup have been cleared away from the machine.
3. Connect the machine to the power source.
4. Turn the machine ON.
5. Listen and watch for abnormal noises or actions. The machine should run smoothly with little
or no vibration or rubbing noises. — Strange or unusual noises must be investigated and
corrected before operating the machine further. Always disconnect the machine from power
when investigating or correcting potential problems.
6. Turn the machine OFF
TABLE STOP CALIBRATION
After tilting the table the adjustable positive stop allows the
table to be reset 90˚ to the blade.
To set the positive stop:
1. DISCONNECT BAND SAW FROM POWER!
2. For the BP-255, adjust the blade tension see Page 16
(For BP-310, BP-360 adjust until the mark on the blade
tension scale matches the size of the installed blade.)
3. Loosen the hex nut that locks the positive stop bolt in
place and loosen the table tilt hand knobs.
4. Raise the guide post and place a machinist’s square on
the table next to the side of the blade, as illustrated in
Fig. 3.9. Adjust the table square with the blade, then
secure with the table tilt knobs.
5. Adjust the positive stop bolt to the table. (Fig. 3.10)
6. Secure the positive stop bolt by tightening the hex nut
against the trunnion bracket.
7. Check the adjustment for accuracy once you have
tightened the hex nut.
Blade
Positive Stop
Bolt
Fig. 3.9
Fig. 3.10
Table