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Fence Adjustments
There are two knobs on the fence.
1. The long handle to the side of the fence
allows you to clamp (turning clockwise) the
rear of the fence. See Figure 46.
2. The smaller knob below the rear lock knob
is the front knob. This locks (also turning
clockwise) the front of the fence in place.
3. When each knob has been loosened (turn-
ing counterclockwise), the fence slides
back and forth on the rails so you can
adjust it to the desired distance from the
blade.
4. To lock the fence in position, first tighten
the front lock knob and then the rear.
If the fence is not adjusted parallel to the miter
slot (or blade), then it will stay skewed every
time you slide it. It is important that this be
checked and adjusted to ensure straight cuts.
To set the fence so it is parallel to the miter
slot:
1. Tighten the rear of the fence and loosen
the adjustment bolts shown in Figure 46.
2. Skew the fence so it is parallel to the miter
slot. This can be accomplished by using a
fine ruler and measuring the distance from
one end of the fence to the edge of the
miter slot. When the miter slot-to-fence
distances are the same on both ends, tight-
en the bolts.
3. Now re-check that the fence stays square
when repositioned and locked in place. If it
is not square, repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. If, after performing this adjustment, your
bandsaw does not cut straight while using
the miter gauge, refer to the “Blade Lead”
instructions in this manual.
DO NOT investigate prob-
lems or adjust the band-
saw while it is running.
Wait until the machine is
turned off, unplugged
and all working parts
have come to a complete
stop before proceeding!
NOTICE
When adjusting the fence during normal
operations, the knob that locks the end of
the fence nearest the operator must be
locked first. Distance to the blade must be
rechecked at this time and the fence should
be adjusted as needed. Once the distance is
established, the far clamp may be locked
down to stabilize the fence completely.
Figure 46. Adjusting the fence.
Adjustment Bolts
Rear
Lock Knob
Front Knob