G0513X/G0514X/G0514X3 Extreme Series Bandsaw
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3. Clamp the board to the bandsaw table with-
out moving it. Now slide the fence over to
the board so it barely touches one end of the
board.
4. Loosen the four cap screws on top of the
fence.
5. Skew the fence so it is parallel to the edge of
the scrap piece. You may need to re-adjust
the fence locking mechanisms to gain maxi
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mum adjustment.
6. While maintaining the skew, tighten the cap
screws.
To shift the table:
1. On a scrap piece of wood, mark a line that is
perpendicular to the front edge.
2. Cut halfway through the board on the line by
pushing it into the blade.
3. Turn the bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade
to stop.
4. Loosen the table mounting bolts. Shift the
table to compensate for the blade lead, then
retighten the table bolts.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4 until the blade cuts
straight.
Personal injury or death
can occur if the bandsaw
starts during table adjust
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ment. Disconnect power
from the bandsaw before
performing table adjust
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ments.
Figure 42. Table tilt controls.
Lock Handle
Table Tilt Knob
Angle Indicator Scale
Located On Opposite Face
The bandsaw table will tilt 5˚ left and 45˚ right to
provide a wide range of cutting options. Remove
the positive stop bolt to tilt the table to the left.
To tilt the table:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Loosen the lock handle on the table trunnion
shown in Figure 42
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Table Tilt
3. Turn the table tilt knob to position the table
to the desired angle of tilt. Refer to the angle
gauge on the front table trunnion for the tilting
angle.
4. Retighten the lock handle to secure the
table.