KNOVA KN SCM-07A Manual page 7

ADJUSTMENTS
2. BLADE GUIDES ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the knob and slide the blade guide as close to
the workpiece as possible, then re-tighten the knob.
Knob
3. FEED RATE ADJUSTMENT
The feed rate is controlled by the spring and handle
To adjust the feed rate:
Slower: twist the handle clockwise to add tension to
the spring.
Faster: twist the handle counterclockwise to remove tension
from the spring.
Spring
Hex bolt on
opposite jaw
Blade
guide
Handle
4. BLADE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
The band saw is capable of operating at 80, 120,
or 200FPM. The speed can easily be adjusted by changing
the v-belt placement.
SPEED
To change the blade speeds:
Loosen the motor lock bolt to allow the motor to pivot
Raise the motor to relieve the belt tension and position
the belt in the desired pulley alignment.
Release the motor and let its weight tension the belt.
Tighten the motor
lock bolt back
against the
frame of the
band saw.
5. HEAD LOCK PIN
The head locking pin safely secures the head in the down
position. To ensure the head does not unexpectedly
spring up and tip the band saw over, this locking pin must
be properly inserted when the band saw is not in use or
before moving it.
To use the
head locking
pin:
Fully lower
the head down,
then insert
the locking pin
through the holes
in the head pivot
arm and base.
6
FEET PER MINUTE
Head lock pin
Motor
lock bolt