laguna MBAND14BX110-175 Manual page 15

1. Tension indicator / window.
Tension indicators are designed to indicate the compression of a
Emergency stop
spring. As a rule, the greater the spring compression, the greater
button
the tension on the blade. The tension scale does not register until
the blade is relatively taut and is located on the inside of the body
of the bandsaw. The tension scale is a general reference and not
a rule. The tension indicator is visible with the upper door closed
by looking through the tension indicator window.
2. Switch.
To start the machine press the "I" button on the start stop switch.
To shut off the machine press the "O" on the start stop switch.
When the safety switch is pressed it stops the power to the motor.
To reset it, twist and it will pop out and allow power to be supplied
to the motor.
3. Motor.
The bandsaw is supplied with a 1 3/4 hp, 110V motor or 2 1/2 hp,
220V motor. It drives the lower flywheel through a drive belt.
4. Frame.
The frame of the bandsaw is a U-shaped frame, which houses all Start / Stop buttons
the parts of the machine. This is the heart of the bandsaw and has
to be very rigid, as it takes the strain of the blade being tensioned.
5. Blade tension handle.
The blade tension handle moves the blade tension and tilt assembly vertically. The vertical
action compresses a spring that ensures that the blade tension is constant and will not
change dramatically as the blade length increases due to the heat generated by the cutting
action.
6. Blade tracking window.
There is a blade tracking window on the side of the frame that allows the edge of the upper
flywheel to be viewed. This allows the tracking of the blade to be achieved with the door
closed.
7. Cast iron table.
The table supports the work piece and can tilt (-7 degrees to +45 degrees) to produce cuts at
various angles. It has a groove to the right-hand side of the blade, which is used to guide the
miter gauge. In the center there is a table insert which the blade passes through. Should the
blade wander off center, this table insert will protect the blade from damage, as it is soft and
should not damage the blade. The table also supports the adjustable fence, which is used for
parallel cuts. There is a nut and bolt that joins both sides of the table and stops the table from
warping. The nut and bolt must always be fitted in the table and only removed when removing
or fitting a blade.
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