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SETTING THE TABLE SQUARE TO THE SAW BLADE'S SIDE continued
4.
The angle indicator on the trunnion, under the table at the rear of
the machine, can be adjusted by loosening the Phillips head screw
and moving the pointer into position to accurately indicate the 90°
SETTING THE TABLE SQUARE TO THE SAW
BLADE'S BACK
While pre-set before shipping, if needed, the table
may also be re-set at 90° to the back of the saw blade
by adjusting the trunnion's micro
1. On the lower Trunnion Support (#18B), slightly
loosen the two Hex Bolts (#14B) that hold the support
to the bandsaw frame. Fig. 14, A.
2.
Set a square on the table and against the saw
blade's back, flat edge.
3. Using the 3mm hex wrench, turn the rear trunnion
micro adjusting hex screws (#17B) to adjust the table
position. Fig. 14, B.
- Clockwise will raise the trunnion & table.
- Counterclockwise will lower the trunnion & table.
4. Check the table and blade angle for 90° and when
achieved,
re-tighten the bolts to secure the table in
position.
TRACKING THE SAW BLADE
Unplug the bandsaw. A blade is
installed at the factory. It is recommended to check
the blade tracking prior to use. Make sure the upper
and lower blade guides are adjusted away from the
blade and the tension scale is set to correspond to
the width of the blade you are using.
1. Open both doors. At the rear of the machine,
loosen the Lock Lever (#27D, FIG. 15, A) by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Turn the Blade Tracking Handle (#28D, Fig. 15
B) clockwise or counterclockwise, while at the same
time carefully turning the Upper Wheel (#1F) by hand.
Reference Fig. 16, on page 14. Check the tracking of
the blade on the wheel through the side window (C).
Make at least three rotations of the wheel or until the
blade tracks centered on the wheel.
ADJUSTMENTS
adjustment screws.
13
THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE
PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE
OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE.
FIGURE 14
Photo of the micro adjusting screws shown with table angled for clarity.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
FIGURE 13
B
B
A
FIGURE 15
A
C
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