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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 8/10)
SETUP
The assembly procedure consists of attaching the bandsaw
body to the cabinet stand, installing the trunnion base
and table, and attaching the fence rails to the table.
To assemble the bandsaw, do these steps:
1. Place the cabinet stand in the working location.
— If you plan to mount the bandsaw on a mobile
base, put the stand on it now and secure the
mobile base so that it cannot move for the
remainder of the setup.
2. With the help of another person, carefully place the
bandsaw body on the cabinet stand and align the
mounting holes (see Figure 7).
3. Secure the bandsaw body to the cabinet with (4)
5
⁄16"-18 x 1
1
⁄2" hex bolts,
5
⁄16" lock washers,
5
⁄16" flat
washers, and
5
⁄16-18 hex nuts.
The trunnion base supports the table and enables it
to be tilted at any angle from 45° right to 10° left.
4. Position the trunnion base on the bandsaw body as
shown in Figure 8, then secure it in place with (2)
5
⁄16"-18 x 1
1
⁄4" hex bolts and
5
⁄16" lock washers.
Assembly
The bandsaw is a
heavy load. Get lifting
assistance before you
begin this step.
Setup Procedures
Before connecting your bandsaw to power for the first
time and performing the Test Run on Page 16, you MUST
successfully complete the following tasks in the given
order per the instructions on the referenced pages:
1. Assemble the bandsaw, as instructed on this page.
2. Connect the bandsaw to an adequate dust collection
system (see Page 13).
3. Adjust the blade tracking, as instructed on Page 14.
Figure 8. Installing the trunnion base.
Trunnion
Base
Figure 7. Bandsaw body mounted on the
cabinet stand.
Mounting Bolts