COMPANION 172.21399 Operator's Manual page 12

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Supports band saw. For additional stability, holes are provided in base to bolt the band saw to a
workbench which should also be bolted to the floor.
Blade Guides
These guides support the band saw blade and keep it from twisting and deflecting during operation.
Blade guides must be adjusted when blade is changed or replaced. These guides should be tracking
but not forcing the band saw blade in another direction. Make sure the guides do not ride on the
teeth of the band saw blade but ONLY on the flat part of the band saw blade.
Upper Slide Adjusting Knob
This knob locks the upper slide. Use it after you adjust the upper guide assembly to make sure the
upper blade guide just clears the workpiece before cutting. BEFORETURN_NG ON THE BAND SAW,
tighten the upper slide adjusting knob.
Worktabme Provides a working surface to support the workpiece.
WorktabMe Lock Handle Locks the worktable in place after it has been adjusted for your workpiece.
THe (Beve0 Scale Shows the degree the worktable is tilted for bevel cutting.
Blade Tension Adjustment Knob
Moves the upper wheel up or down to control the amount of blade tension.
Blade Tracking Adjustment Knob
Adjusts the blade position so that the blade always runs in the center of the wheels.
Sawdust Ejection Port
Helps keep the band saw free from sawdust. The sawdust ejection port makes an excellent hook-up
to many wet/dry shop vacuums.
Blade Slot
Slot in the worktable to help make blade changes quick and easy without removing the worktable
assembly
Cover
For easy and convenient blade changes and adjustments, your band saw has been designed with
a durable, hinged cover.
Baade Guard Protects the operator from the blade during band saw operation.
Trunnion
A bracket located under the worktable assembly that allows the worktable to tilt up to 45 degrees.
A scale on the rear of the trunnion allows the operator to measure the angle of the cut.
Band Saw ON/OFF Switch
Has a locking feature which is intended to help prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use
by children and others. To lock the switch in the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch.
Bevel Cut An angle cut made through the face of a workpiece.
Compound Cut A simultaneous bevel and miter cut.
Crosscut
A cut made across the width of the workpiece and at 90 degrees to the primary grain of the wood.
F.P.Mo Abbreviation for feet per minute. Used in reference to the linear surface speed of the saw blade.
Free Hand
Performing a cut without using a fence (guide), holdodown or other proper device to prevent the
workpiece from twisting during the cutting operation.
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