Calibrating Fence With Miter Slot - Shop fox W1878 Owner's Manual

9" benchtop bandsaw
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Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21)
4. Use fine ruler to measure distance between
straightedge and miter slot at front and back of
table (see Figure.31.on.Page.28).
— If the distances are the same, no further
adjustments are required.
— If the distances are different, continue with Step.6.
5. Loosen the four cap screws securing table to
trunnion brackets (see Figure.32).
6. Position table so distances are equal between
straightedge and miter slot at front and back of
table.
7. Taking care not to move table, re-tighten cap screws.
8. Verify setting and, if necessary, repeat this
procedure until you are satisfied with adjustment.
Calibrating.Fence.with.
Miter.Slot
To ensure accurate cutting when using the fence, the face
of the fence must be parallel with the table miter slot
and, thus, to the side of the blade.
Before beginning this procedure, make sure miter slot
is parallel with blade, as instructed in previous Aligning.
Table.procedure.
Tools.Needed.
Hex Wrench 4mm ...............................................1
To.align.fence.parallel.with.miter.slot,.do.these.steps:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Install fence on right side of blade, even with edge
of miter slot, then lock it in place.
— If the fence is parallel with the miter slot, no
additional adjustment is necessary.
— If the fence is not parallel with the miter slot,
proceed to Step.4.
3.. Loosen two fence adjustment cap screws shown in
Figure.33, adjust fence parallel with miter slot,
then re-tighten cap screws to secure setting.
Figure.32. Location of trunnion bracket
Qty
Figure.33. Location of the fence
adjustment cap screws.
-29-
Cap Screws
(3 of 4)
flange bolts.
Cap Screws
(Located Inside
Holes)

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