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5.  ADJUSTMENTS

 

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WARNING

Turn off the saw, remove the main On/Off switch safety key and unplug the power cord before 

making any adjustments on the saw.

5.1      ADJUSTING POSITION OF THE THE 

UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY

The upper blade guide assembly (C) Fig.5.1 should 

always be set about 1/8” above or as close as possible to 

the top of the surface of the workpiece being cut.

- Loosen the upper blade guide assembly lock knob (A) 

Fig.5.1.

- Turn the upper blade guide assembly adjusting knob (B) 

to position the blade guide assembly (C) 1/8” above the 

surface of the workpiece.

- Tighten the upper blade guide assembly lock knob 

clockwise to secure the adjusting knob.

FIG.5.2

FIG.5.3

5.2     ADJUSTING THE TABLE

- Loosen the table lock knob (A) Fig.5.2.

- Tilt the table to the desired angle using the bevel angle 

scale (B) Fig.8 and pointer (C) as a guide.

- Retighten the table lock knob by turning it clockwise to 

secure the table angle.

5.3     SETTING TABLE SQUARE TO THE 

BLADE

- Loosen the upper blade guide assembly lock knob (A) 

Fig.5.1 and position the upper blade guide assembly all 

the way up. Retighten the lock knob.

- Loosen the table lock knob (A) Fig.5.2.

- Place a small square on the table against the flat side of 

the blade or as close as possible as shown in Fig.5.3.

- Set the table to a perfect 900 angle to the blade and 

lock the table using the table lock knob. Loosen hex. nut 

(D) Fig.5.2 under the table and turn the table 00 positive 

stop bolt(E)until it touches the table. Retighten the hex. 

nut after the adjustment is done.

- Check the blade squareness to the table. Readjust if 

necessary.

- Adjust the pointer (C) using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, 

position pointer at the 00, retighten pointer screw.

FIG.5.1

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Страница 1: ...HIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 4 3 49 5 3 LWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE MANUAL LWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN USING WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT LWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER BEFORE ADJUSTING ANY EQUIPMENT AILURE TO OBSERVE PROPER SAFETY PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY 7 2 O NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR MACHINE AND ACCESSORIES TO BECOME COM...

Страница 2: ... 2 INDEX 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 SPECIFICATIONS 4 ASSEMBLY 5 ADJUSTMENTS 6 ADJUSTMENTS OPERATION 7 MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING 8 DIAGRAMS AND COMPONENTS ...

Страница 3: ...correct use of the machine Only skilled and authorized staff shall use and service the machine after reading this manual Respect the accident prevention regulations and the general safety and industrial medicine rules Indicates imminent risks which may cause serious injury to the operator or other persons Be careful and scrupulously follow the instructions A statement advising of the need to take ...

Страница 4: ... Before further use of the tool a guard or other parts that are damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that they will operate properly and perform their intended function Check for alignment of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other parts that are damaged should be properly repaired or replaced NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNN...

Страница 5: ...e and unconventional installation manufacturer assumes no responsibility WARNING Accident cause by change machine function or change spare part arbitrarily manufacturer assumes no responsibility Accident caused by operation under missing part or damage condition manufacturer assumes no responsibility WARNING 2 2 RESIDUAL RISKS contact with tool contact with moving parts belts pulleys etc recoil of...

Страница 6: ... sawdust from inside the machine A 1 1 4 vacuum hose or dust collector adaptor can be used for optimal sawdust removal 9 Bevel scale pointer The bevel scale shows the degree to which the table is tilted for bevel cutting 10 Upper blade guide lock knob Loosen this knob before adjusting blade guide height 11 Upper blade guide adjust wheel The upper blade guide assembly should be lowered to just abov...

Страница 7: ...Dia 39 Net Gross Weight 17 19Kgs Package Siae 795x335x420mm To avoid electrocution or fire any maintenance or repair to electrical system should be done only by qualified electricians using genuine replacement parts WARNING 3 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Electrical installation should be carried out by competent qualified personnel The mains connection should be made using the terminal box Replacement ...

Страница 8: ...Other factors which reduce exposure to noise are correct tool choice tool and machine maintenance use of hearing protection systems e g headsets earplugs WARNING Please use the hearing protection systems if the above mentioned noise levels exceed 95dB A 3 5 DUST EXTRACTION If this band saw is operated indoors it is recommended to have it connected to a dust collector The suction connector supplied...

Страница 9: ...ry to rotate the lock handle counterclockwise to allow the rip fence to fit onto the table Rotate locking handle clockwise before locking the handle in position Place the miter gauge B Fig 4 2 into the miter gauge slot D in the table on the right side of the blade FIG 4 1 1 FIG 4 1 2 4 3 MOUNTING YOUR BANDSAW If your bandsaw is to be used in a permanent location it should be clamped securely to a ...

Страница 10: ...e table to the desired angle using the bevel angle scale B Fig 8 and pointer C as a guide Retighten the table lock knob by turning it clockwise to secure the table angle 5 3 SETTING TABLE SQUARE TO THE BLADE Loosen the upper blade guide assembly lock knob A Fig 5 1 and position the upper blade guide assembly all the way up Retighten the lock knob Loosen the table lock knob A Fig 5 2 Place a small ...

Страница 11: ...ge bolt plastic nut and table insert Replace these parts after the blade has been installed Loosen the blade tension adjusting knob A Fig 5 3 counterclockwise Slide the old blade off the wheels and out from the protective guards Slide the new blade into the slot of the table with the teeth facing forward and down toward the table Slide blade behind the protective guards and place the blade on both...

Страница 12: ...d the gullet of the blade behind the blade teeth Tighten the set screw Repeat for the lower blade guide support Adjust the position of the lower blade guide support A Fig 5 7 3 Loosen hex nut and bolt B Slide the blade guide support until the front edge of the blade guides C Fig 5 7 3 are about 1 32 behind the gullet of the blade behind the blade teeth Tighten the hex nut and bolt Adjust the upper...

Страница 13: ...fore the radius or the curve is cut The blade should cut in the middle of the pattern line saw kerf since wood cutting bandsaw blades are thin Wood dust and chips in a confined area can give rise to fire or an explosion Keep ignition sources away from bandsaw Keep saw dust to a minimum by cleaning the inside of the bandsaw after every use Wood dust and chips in a confined area can give rise to fir...

Страница 14: ...r power cord 2 Motor defective 1 Replace defective parts before using your bandsaw again 2 Any attempt to repair this motor may create a HAZARD unless repaired by a qualified service technician Blade does not run in the approximate center of the upper wheel 1 Not tracking properly 1 Adjust tracking See Tracking blade Bandsaw slows down when cutting 1 Cutting too small a radius 2 Dull blade 1 Stop ...

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