Blade Tension; Bevel Cuts - Woodstock SHOP FOX W1872 Owner's Manual

Blade Tension

If the blade is not tensioned enough, it will drift while
cutting, making it difficult to follow your cutting lines. If
the blade is tensioned too tightly, it can break or cause
damage to the saw.
Adjust blade tension using the knob shown in Figure.21.
Turn the blade tension knob clockwise to increase the
blade tension and counterclockwise to decrease it.
To.check/adjust.blade.tension,.do.these.steps:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Pivot blade guard up.
3. Pinch blade and move it side to side with light
pressure to check tension. When properly tensioned,
center of blade will deflect only slightly when
moved, and blade ends will remain firmly in
position.
4. Tighten/loosen blade as necessary and pivot blade
guard down. Perform a test cut on a scrap piece
of wood and repeat this entire procedure if further
adjustments are necessary.
Bevel.Cuts
Bevel cuts can be used for miters, cope joints, and
making relief or recessed projects.
To.make.a.bevel.cut,.do.these.steps:
1. Draw your cutting path pattern on workpiece.
2. Adjust table to desired angle.
3. Turn machine ON, then feed workpiece slowly
and evenly into blade. Remember not to force
workpiece. Allow the blade to do the cutting
according to the rate it was designed for (see
Figure.22).
4. Turn machine OFF, then wait until blade stops
before removing any chips/dust near blade that
didn't get removed by chip blower.
Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 06/20)
Figure.21. Location of blade tension knob.
Figure.22. Example of making a bevel cut.
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Blade
Tension
Knob