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-26- G0555 14" Ultimate Bandsaw
Here are some basic tips to follow when oper-
ating the bandsaw:
• Replace and clean blades as necessary and
make adjustments periodically to keep the
saw always running in top condition.
• Use light and even pressure while cutting.
Light contact with the blade will permit easier
line following and prevent undue friction and
heat.
• Avoid trying to turn sharp corners because
this will twist the blade. Remember, you must
SAW around corners.
• Misuse of the saw or using incorrect sawing
techniques can be unsafe as well as result in
frustration and poor cuts. Remember—the
blade does the cutting with the operator’s
guidance.
The bandsaw table will tilt 10˚ left and 45˚ right to
provide a wide range of cutting options.
To tilt the table:
1. Loosen the two plastic knobs underneath the
table that lock the table trunnion.
2. Position the table to the desired angle of tilt.
Refer to the angle gauge on the front table
trunnion for the tilting angle.
3. Retighten both plastic knobs.
Table Tilt
NOTICE
If setting table tilt to the left, it will be nec-
essary to remove the positive stop.
To adjust guide post assembly alignment on
the guide post:
1. Make sure that the blade tension, blade
tracking, support bearing and blade guides
are adjusted correctly.
2. Loosen the guide post lock knob shown in
Figure 28.
3. Raise/lower the guide post so that there is
not more than 1" from the top of the work-
piece to the bottom of the blade guide
assembly.
4. Lock the guide post in place with the lock
knob.
Guide Post
Figure 28. Guide post controls.
The guide post (shown in Figure 28) connects
the upper blade guide assembly to the bandsaw.
The function of the guidepost is to allow the blade
guide assembly to move up or down depending
on the height of the workpiece being cut. In order
to cut accurately, the blade guide assembly must
be no more than 1" from the top of the workpiece
at all times—this positioning provides the great-
est support to the blade.
Guide Post
Guide Post
Lock Knob