Controls & Components - Shop fox W1729 Owner's Manual

Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12)
Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better
understand the instructions in this manual.
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Figure.1..Bandsaw rear view.
Controls
A.. Blade.Tensioning.Lever: Adjusts blade tension
for quick blade changes. Refer to Page.19.
B.. Blade-Tension.Handwheel: Tensions blade in
gradual increments. Refer to Page.19.
C.. Blade.Tracking.Knob.and.Lock.Lever: Moves
and locks blade tracking. Refer to Page.28.
D.. Guide.Post.Elevation.Handwheel: Moves and
locks blade guide support quickly to the desired
height with a scale.
E.. ON./.OFF.Push.Button.Switch: Toggles all
power ON and OFF to the motor.
F.. Table.Tilt.Lock.Lever: Locks the table
between 45° right and 5° left.
G.. Wheel.Cover.Lock.Knobs: Locks wheel covers.
H.. Fence,.Rails,.and.Miter.Gauge:.Allows for
controlled cutting at various angles.
Controls.&.Components
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Figure.2..Bandsaw front view.
Features
I.. Lifting.Eye:.Provides a secure lifting location.
J.. Blade.Guides:.Allows for extended blade life
and low friction blade guide and support.
K.. Table-Stop.Bolt:.Allows for returning table to
0º degrees quickly and accurately.
L.. Blade.Tracking.Window:.Allows for easy
monitoring of blade tracking.
M.. Blade.Tension.Indicator.Window:.Allows for
easy monitoring of blade tension.
N.. Lower.Wheel.Tilt.Adjustment.Hub:.Allows for
coplanar adjustments.
O.. Dust.Ports: Allows for dust collection ducting
connection.
P.. Table.Tilt.Lever: Allows for easy table tilting
with the quick positioning gear and lever.
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