Guide Post; Work-Piece Inspection - Craftex CX Series User Manual

Adjust the table until the distance on both
sides of the table is equal and tighten the
table trunnion bolts.

Guide Post

The guide post assembly can be moved up
or down above the work-piece. The
movement of the guide post is controlled
with the hand wheel shown in figure-27.
Figure-27 Guide post
To make accurate cuts and to reduce the
blade slipping out of position, it is
recommended to keep the guide post no
more than 1" above the work-piece while
cutting operation.
To Adjust the Guide Post Assembly:
Make sure the switch is turned off and the
cord is disconnected from the power source.
Loosen the guide post lock knob on your
band saw shown in figure-27 and rotate the
hand-wheel to move the guide post assem-
bly up or down.
When the guide post assembly is about 1"
above the work-piece, lock the guide post in
place using the lock knob.
Work-piece Inspection (Wood)
Before cutting any wood, make sure to
inspect the work-piece for nails, staples,
small pieces of stone or metal and any other
object which might come in contact with the
blade.
If the wood contains any of these objects
and it comes in contact with the blade, the
object might fly and hit the operator or
seriously damage the blade. For a safe
cutting method always inspect your
work piece carefully before cut and wear eye
protection.
Some woods with excessive twisting or
wrapping are un-stable while cutting and are
dangerous to cut because during
operation the work-piece can move
un expectedly which either damage the
blade or hurt the operator.
If the wood is slightly cupped, make sure the
cupped face of the wood is held against the
fence. If the bowed side of the work piece
is held against the fence, the work piece will
move while cutting.
WARNING
The information above is just a guideline
for you to understand how to cut a
work piece with slight cupping. If you are
not sure and do not have any experience in
cutting cupped stock, do not cut it.
Failure to follow these instructions might
bring personal injuries to the operator or
serious damage to the blade.
Some stock with large knots can damage
the blade and wet stock will give a poor
result.