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-18- G1148 15" Bandsaw
Align the fence to the miter slot by first loosening
the two (2) bolts (#109) nearest the operator. Lock
the lower lock knob and measure between the
front edge of the fence (#114) and the front edge
of the miter slot. Compare this to a measurement
taken at the back of the fence and the miter slot.
Swing the fence to correct for any difference and
measure again. When satisfied that both front and
back measurements are equal, carefully tighten
the two bolts at the top of the fence.
Fence operation is controlled by the threaded
handle and knob located on the front of the fence.
The handle, when screwed tight, locks the fence
to the rear rail. The knob on the lower side of the
fence, when screwed tight, locks the fence to the
front rail. To change the fence position, loosen the
handle and knob and slide the fence along the
rails. To relock the fence always tighten the lower
knob first. This helps the fence to square itself to
the rails. Then lock the top handle to secure the
fence.
Fence Adjustment Speed Changes
Loosen the motor mounting bolts and move motor
accordingly to slacken the V-Belt. It should now
be easy to roll the belt onto the pulleys of choice.
There are two pulleys on both the lower bandsaw
wheel and the motor shaft. The belt should be on
either the inner or outer pulley on both the upper
and lower wheels. When the belt is on the pulleys
closest to the motor (inner pulleys) the speed is
2600 RPM. When it is on the outer pulleys the
speed is 1750 RPM. Never cross the belt from the
inner to the outer pulleys.
Tighten the motor mounting bolts and readjust
the belt tension and check the alignment accord-
ing to the instructions provided in the
Maintenance Section.
The G1148 has an integral 4'' dust port built-in to
the lower wheel housing. You will achieve best
results if you connect the machine to a dust col-
lection system when you are using the saw. This
helps to keep the blade and wheels clear of chips
and dust. Plus there is the added benefit of hav-
ing less dust put into the air of your shop. Connect
your dust collection hose securely to this port
using hose clamps, and activate the dust collec-
tion system at the time you start the bandsaw.
Dust Collection
The Model G1148 15" Bandsaw is a power-
ful, professional-quality machine, designed
and built to provide outstanding results
when used cautiously and with respect. Like
any machine of its type, the Model G1148
has some inherent dangers, which, when
used with a lack of care, can result in seri-
ous injury or fatality. Please do not attempt
to use this machine without familiarizing
yourself with the instructions for assembly,
adjustment, and safe operation. Failure to
do so could result in serious personal
injury, as well as property damage and dam-
age to the machine.
Operating this equipment has the potential
for respiratory damage to occur due to the
level of airborne dust it produces. Always
wear a dust mask or respirator when oper-
ating equipment.