Head Locking Pin - Shop fox W1715 Owner's Manual

6. Install the safety bracket and lock it in place with
the pin shown in Figure.25 to keep the saw from
falling.
Note: To ensure the safety bracket fits securely in
the notch on the body frame, the safety bracket
may need to be slightly "modified" with a hammer
or other appropriate implement to fit securely.
Head.Locking.Pin
The.head.locking.pin.secures.the.head.in.the.down,.
horizontal.position..You.MUST.secure.the.head.
with.the.locking.pin.before.moving.the.machine.
to.prevent.the.head.unexpectedly.springing.up,.
causing.the.machine.to.tip.or.fall..Otherwise,.serious.
personal.injury.or.property.damage.could.occur.
The head locking pin safely secures the head in the down
position. To ensure the head does not unexpectedly
spring up and tip the bandsaw over, this locking pin must
be properly inserted when the bandsaw is not in use or
before moving it.
To.use.the.head.locking.pin,.do.these.steps:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Fully lower the head down, then insert the locking
pin through the holes in the head pivot arm and
base, as shown in Figure.26.
3. Before connecting the machine to power, remove the
locking pin.
Model W1715 (For Machines Mfd. Since 2/19)
Safety
Bracket
Figure.25. Safety bracket in position.
Figure.26. Head locking pin correctly
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Notch
Pin

Head Locking Pin

installed.