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G4186Z 18" Bandsaw -23-
Once assembly is complete, adjustments are
done to your satisfaction and tools are safely put
away, you are ready to test run the machine.
Test Run
DO NOT attempt to investigate or adjust
machine while it is running. Wait until the
machine is turned off, unplugged, and all
working parts have come to a stop before
you do anything or serious injury may
occur.
Turn on the power supply at the main
panel. Press the START button. Make sure
that your finger is poised over the switch to
press the STOP button, just in case there is
a problem. The bandsaw should run
smoothly, with little or no vibration or rub-
bing noises. Strange or unnatural noises
should be investigated and corrected
before operating the machine further.
If you cannot easily locate the source of an
unusual noise or vibration, contact our Service
Department for help.
If the bandsaw runs smoothly, make a cut into a
piece of scrap lumber. If a problem exists, stop
the machine and review all the adjustments. Call
for assistance if needed.
Align the fence to the miter slot by first loosening
the (2) bolts nearest the operator. See Figure 26.
Lock the front rail lock knob and measure
between the front edge of the fence and the front
edge of the miter slot. Compare this to a mea-
surement taken at the back of the fence and the
miter slot. Swing the fence to correct for any dif-
ference and measure again. When you are satis-
fied that both of the front and back measure-
ments are equal, carefully tighten the two bolts at
the top of the fence.
Fence Adjustment
Figure 26. Fence adjustment and controls.
Adjustment Bolts
Rear Rail Lock Handle
Front Rail Lock Knob
Fence operation is controlled by the handle and
knob located on the front of the fence. The han-
dle, 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.
Read the “Ripping” instructions before using
the fence.