Blade Guides; Feed Rate - Shop fox W1715 Owner's Manual

W1715 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 2/08)
Blade.Guides
The blade guides should be as close to the workpiece as
possible. This will help ensure straight cuts by keeping the
blade from twisting and drifting off the cut line.
To.adjust.the.blade.guides,.do.these.steps:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Loosen the adjustment knob shown in Figure.32 and
slide the blade guide as close to the workpiece as
possible, then re-tighten the knob.
Feed.Rate
The feed rate is controlled by the spring and handle
shown in Figure.33.
For.. S lower.Feed.Rate: Twist the handle clockwise to add
tension to the spring.
For.Faster.Feed.Rate: Twist the handle counterclockwise
to remove tension from the spring.
Adjustment Knob
Figure.32. Blade guide adjustment knob.
Figure.33. Feed rate spring and handle.
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Blade Guides

Spring
Handle