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Table Aligned with Blade
For accurate crosscuts using the miter gauge,
the table (i.e. miter slot) must be aligned with the
blade. This alignment has been set by the
manufacturer, but the operator may wish to
verify it, as follows. NOTE: This procedure
works best with a wide blade.
Refer to Figure 41.
1. Place a straightedge along the side of the
blade, with very light pressure (do not
deflect the blade). The straightedge should
contact both front and back of blade.
2. Measure carefully with a fine rule from the
straightedge to the edge of the miter slot.
Do this at front and back of the table; the
distance should be the same.
3. If the miter slot is not aligned with the blade,
slightly loosen the six screws holding the
trunnions to the table.
4. Nudge the table as needed, until the miter
slot is aligned with blade (distances are the
same front to back).
5. Tighten trunnion screws. (NOTE: After this
adjustment, the alignment of fence to blade
may need to be re-checked. See “Aligning
Fence to Blade” on page 17.)
Installing Blades
Unplug the machine from the
power source before removing or installing
blades.
The PWBS-14CS Band Saw is provided with a
3/8” wide x 0.020 thick x 93.5” long, 6TPI blade.
Refer to Figure 42.
The blade tension lever is a patented Carter®
Quick-Release™ lever, and has three positions:
high (tension), middle (partial tension), and low
(blade release). Push the lever up slightly, then
out, and move it into position, allowing it to rest
on the appropriate ledge of the block.
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Move tension lever to blade release
position, as shown in Figure 42.
(Note: When using the larger width blades,
it may also become necessary to loosen the
tension knob to release all tension.)
3. Remove the table insert and the table pin.
4. Open both wheel guards.
5. Back off the upper and lower guide bearings
so that nothing conflicts with the blade.
Figure 41
Figure 42