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-16- Model G1019Z 14" Bandsaw
Figure 13. Blade tension and tracking controls.
F
G
General
SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS
General control and adjustment locations are
shown in Figures 12, 13 & 14 and are described
below.
A. These two knobs secure the upper and
lower wheel covers. The covers should only
be opened to change a blade or make an
adjustment to blade tracking. Always dis-
connect power before opening.
B. This is the paddle switch that controls the
motor. To turn the motor on, flip the paddle
to the up position. To turn the motor off,
push the paddle to the down position.
C. This knob locks the rip fence in position.
D. These trunnion knobs are used to lock the
table in position.
E. The miter gauge slides in the milled groove
in the table and can be set at 45° left and
right. Use the miter gauge for crosscutting
and miter-cutting.
Now, direct your attention to the controls located
around the backside of the upper cover of the
saw. See Figure 13.
F. This knob is used to control blade tension.
Turning clockwise increases tension;
counter-clockwise decreases tension.
G. This knob controls blade tracking. Note that
the knob has a locknut to lock tracking in
place.
Figure 12. Location of controls.
A
B
C
D
E
Keep clothing rolled up
and out of the way of
machinery and keep
hair pulled back.
Wear safety glasses dur-
ing the entire adjustment
process. Failure to com-
ply may result in serious
personal injury.
Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
ing any maintenance or
assembly. Failure to do
this may result in serious
personal injury.