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3. Adjust the table angle by
rotating the table angle
adjustment knob (17). Rotate
the knob in an anti-clockwise
direction to increase the bevel
angle, rotate the knob in a
clockwise direction to set the
angle back to 90°.
4. Tighten the table angle locking
knob (16) to secure the table in position.
Note. When greater precision is required, make a practice
cut first on a scrap piece of similar wood and then adjust the
table as necessary for your requirements.
Adjusting the saw blade tension
WARNING. Always ensure that
the saw is switched off and
unplugged from the power supply
before making any adjustments.
The saw blade tension can
be adjusted using the blade
tension knob.
1. To increase the blade tension
turn the blade tension knob
(24) in a clockwise direction.
2. To reduce the blade tension
turn the blade tension knob in
an anti-clockwise direction.
3. Fully raise the upper blade
guide.
4. Check the tension by pushing
the side of the blade with your
finger halfway between the
table and upper blade guide.
The blade should flex no more
than 2mm to 3mm.
5. Correct the tension if
necessary.
Adjusting the blade tracking
WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and
unplugged from the power supply before making
any adjustments.
The blade tracking adjustment knob is used to adjust the
upper band saw wheel to have the blade run centrally on
the rubber tyres of the band saw wheels.
1. Loosen the blade tracking locking nut (23).
2. While rotating the bandsaw wheel by hand, turn the blade
tracking adjustment knob (22) in a clockwise direction if
the band saw blade runs towards the front of the saw.
3. Turn the blade tracking adjustment knob in an anti-
clockwise direction if the band saw blade runs towards
the rear of the saw.
4. Tighten the blade tracking locking nut.
Note: Rotate the bandsaw wheel by hand to check the
blade is correctly aligned before closing and locking the
housing doors and running the band saw.
Dust collector connection
1. Connect dust extraction equipment
to the dust extraction port on
the back of the band saw.
CAUTION. Wood dust and chips
in a confined area can give rise
to fire or an explosion. Guard
against possible ignition sources.
Keep the saw dust to a minimum
by cleaning up after every use.