Axminster Bandsaw Original Instructions Manual page 27

Setting the Table Angle
DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE
MAINS SUPPLY!
The cast iron table (1) can be tilted 0-45˚ degrees. The tilt
quadrant comprises a scale/pointer, clamping handle (A) to
lock the table in set positions and a rack and pinion operating
handle (B) to manoeuvre the table at set angles. The table can
be tilted back -5˚ for cutting dovetails, see fig 76.
Fig 76
A
Step 1 To tilt the table loosen the clamping handle (A) and
manoeuvre the lift and shift handle (B) back and forth to tilt
the cast iron table (1) until you have reached the required angle.
Tighten the clamping handle (A) to secure the table in position,
see fig 77-78-79.
Fig 77-78-79
B
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Operating Instructions
Cutting Dovetails
Step 2 Follow the instruction in 'Step 1' but first rotate the
table's 90˚ angle bracket stop out of the way, see fig 80.
Step 3 Rotate the table back until the pointer reads -5˚ on the
tilt quadrant scale. Re-tighten the locking handle (A) to secure
the table, see fig 81-82.
45˚
Fig 80
Fig 81-82
-5˚