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OPERATION
USING THE RIP FENCE
See Figure 20.
n Unplug the saw.
n From either side of the saw blade, slide the rip fence onto
the saw table. Check for a smooth, gliding action.
n Push the locking handle down to automatically align and
secure the fence.
NOTE: Rip fence may be used on either side of the saw
blade.
NOTE: For wider rip cuts, lock the rip fence at 10 in. then
unlock the table lock knob. Using the side of the saw table
as an indicator, extend the extension table to the desired
position. Retighten the table lock knob.
RIP FENCE
SAW
TABLE
WING
NUT
BLADE
GUARD
TABLE
ALIGNING
BOLT
WARNING:
Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool
is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in
the OFF ( O ) position. Failure to heed this warning could
result in serious personal injury.
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE BLADE
See Figures 21 - 22.
WARNING:
Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and
unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields to protect your eyes while uncoiling band saw
blades. Failure to heed this warning could result in a
serious eye injury.
n Unplug the saw.
n Loosen and remove the wing nut, washer, and table
aligning bolt from the saw table.
n Open the front cover by releasing the upper and lower
latches.
n Loosen the two screws that hold the blade guard in place
then remove the blade guard.
ADJUSTMENTS
n Turn the blade guide lock knob counterclockwise to
unlock the blade guide assembly. Turning the blade
guide knob (clockwise raises the blade guide assembly;
counterclockwise lowers it), position the blade guide
assembly about halfway between the saw table and
saw housing. Retighten the lock knob.
n Turn the blade tension knob counterclockwise two full
turns to release some of the blade tension. Release blade
tension by pushing the RapidSet™ blade tension lever
to the left.
WASHER
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
PHILLIPS
SCREWS