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FINAL ASSEMBLY OF FRONT TABLE AND FRONT COVER
1. Replace table and drive screw
securely
through
table
into
tinnerman.
Do
not over tighten.
maintenance
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY,
TURN
SWITCH "OFF" AND
REMOVE
PLUG
FROM POWER
SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING
OR
LUBRICATING YOUR BAND
SAW.
TIres
Pitch and sawdust that build up on the tires should
be removed with a stiff brush or scraped off with
a
piece of wood.
CAUTION: To avoid damagIng the tIres do not use
a
sharp knIfe or any kind of
solvent.
When the tires become worn they should
be
replaced
When replacing the tires, stretch them around the
wheels but do not glue them on.
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ADJUSTING BAND SAW
BEVEL TRAVEL
If
the band
saw
will not hold its position
when at a
bevel
angle, and before the bevel lock
is
locked, or if
it
is
difficult to change the bevel angle, an adjustment
is necessary to correct the force required to
bevel
the band saw.
To adjust the force required to
bevel
the band
saw,
locate the three (3) capscrews holding the frame to
the motor mount. The capscrews are located in the
recessed
area behind the hub of the lower wheel at
the
2
o'clock,
6
o'clock, and
10
o'clock positions. Use
a
3/1
6-inch hexagonal "L" wrench that
has a
4-inch
leg, reach between the spokes of the lower wheel to
the capscrews. Adjust the capscrews equally until
the bevel action
is
smooth and the saw will hold
its
position before the
bevel
lock is
locked.
ADJUSTING THE UPPER BLADE GUIDE
TRAVEL
If the
upper
guide
bar
will not move up and
down
easily or faIls when the lock knob is loosened. the
following adjustment should be performed.
1.
Remove the Guide Bar Lock Knob and the
washer which is under
it.
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2,
Using
a
7/16" socket or wrench. tighten the nut
which
is
under the washer to just tight.
2.
Final assembly
of
front
cover
- Use
(1
) screw,
pan
head type AB #10 x 1/2" to screw through front
cover into the self thread nut.
3. Then loosen the same nut 1 turn
4. Move the guide bar up and down to check for
smooth movement while still holding its position
when released
5.
Make
further adjustments to the nut
as
required
to get the guide bar to move smoothly and hold
its position when released.
6. Reinstall the washer and Guide Bar Lock Knob.
General MaIntenance
Keep your band saw clean. Remove the sawdust
from the inside. Vacuum or blow out frequently.
Do not allow filth to build up on the table, the guides
or
the back-up bearings. Clean them with Craftsman
Gum and PItch Remover.
CAUTION: Do not Immerse the backup bearIngs in
the gum and
pitch
remover.
Put a thin coat of paste wax on the table so that the
wood slides easily while cutting.
Light Bulb
To replace the light bulb
remove
the front cover. Use
a
phillips screwdriver to
remove
the lens and replace
the bulb. The light bulb is
a
25 watt bayonet mount
bulb.
Motor
Frequently blow or vacuum out any sawdust from
the motor. Follow lubrication instruction on
the
motor
label.
WARNING: TO AVOID EYE INJURY FROM BLOW-
ING DEBRIS, WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES
WHEN
BLOWING OUT SAWDUST.
WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTROCUTION OR FIRE,
IMMEDIATELY REPLACE A WORN, CUT,
OR
DAMAGED POWER CORD.
Lubrlc8tlon
All of the ball bearings are packed with grease at the
factory. They require no further lubrication.
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