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Place miter gauge into table slot and use a square
to verify that 90-degree setting on scale is 90-
degrees to slot. Adjust pointer (K) if necessary.
Figure 16
10.0 Operating controls
On/Off Switch – located on front of machine: pull
switch out to start; push switch in to stop. When
yellow safety key is removed, machine will not start.
Work Lamp Switch – located on front of machine
above On/Off switch. Turns LED work lamp on and
off.
11.0 User-maintenance
Unplug machine from power
source
before
making
adjustments. Failure to comply may cause
serious injury.
After each use, clean sawdust from table and blade
guides with a brush or compressed air (do not use
bare hands).
Check that bolts are tight and electrical cords are in
good condition.
Belt should be in good condition with no sign of
cracks, frays or deterioration.
Bearings on the band saw are self-contained and
permanently lubricated; no further lubrication is
needed.
Periodically blow out any dust from fan cover of
motor.
The exposed table surface should be kept clean and
free of rust. Protective sprays or paste wax are
available from most hardware stores. Note: Avoid
wax that contains silicone or other synthetic
ingredients; these materials can find their way into
lumber and make staining and finishing difficult.
If the band saw is not to be used for an extended
period of time, de-tension the blade to prevent
stress upon the wheels.
11.1 Replacing drive belt
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Open upper and lower doors.
any
repairs
or
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3. Remove saw blade as described in sect. 9.3.
Refer to Figure 17:
4. Remove tension on drive belt (L) by loosening
the socket head screw (13mm wrench required)
on the back of the cabinet that secures the
motor.
5. Using snap ring pliers, remove snap ring (M)
that secures lower wheel (N) to shaft (O).
6. Slide lower wheel assembly off the shaft (O)
which will dislodge the belt (L). Discard the old
belt.
7. Place new belt onto lower wheel pulley.
8. Reinstall lower wheel assembly by sliding it
back onto the shaft (O).
9. Reinstall snap ring (M).
10. Place new belt (L) partially around motor pulley
(P) to get it started, then turn wheel (N) by hand
until belt is completely seated on motor pulley
(P).
11. Push the motor down to add tension to belt. The
belt is properly tensioned when moderate finger
pressure on the belt between the two pulleys
causes a 1/2-inch deflection.
12. Tighten socket head screw on the back of the
cabinet that secures the motor.
13. Re-install blade as described in sect. 9.3.
Figure 17
11.2 Adjusting drive belt tension
Refer to Figure 17:
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. With a 13mm wrench, loosen socket head
screw on back of cabinet that secures the
motor.
3. Push motor down to add tension to belt.
4. The belt is properly tensioned when moderate
finger pressure on the belt between the two
pulleys causes a 1/2" deflection.
5. Tighten socket head screw that secures motor.
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