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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 8/10)
OPERATIONS
Basic Controls
Refer to Figures 35–37 and the descriptions below to
better understand the basic controls and components of
this bandsaw.
A. ON/OFF Buttons: Turns the motor ON and OFF.
B. Upper Wheel Cover Knob: Enables access to the
upper wheel compartment.
C. Fence and Miter Gauge: Allows for controlled
cutting at various angles.
D. Upper Blade Guide Assembly: Supports the sides
and back of the blade when cutting. The lower guide
assembly underneath the table is similar.
E. Fence Lock Lever: Locks the fence to the front rail.
F. Fence Pointer & Scale: Displays the fence position
relative to the blade.
G. Blade Tension Scale: Indicates the approximate
tension for each blade width. Rotate the blade
tension knob on top of the bandsaw to adjust the
indicator block inside the aluminum housing of the
scale and align it with the appropriate mark on the
scale for the blade width.
H. Blade Tension Quick Release Lever: Quickly
releases or engages full blade tension.
I. Blade Tracking Knob: Adjusts the tilt of the upper
wheel for proper blade tracking.
J. Guide Post Handwheel: Adjusts the height of the
guide post and blade guide assembly above the
workpiece.
K. Positive Stop: Allows the table to be quickly
returned to 0° after tilting to the right.
L. Trunnion Lock Knob (1 of 2): Secure the table tilt
position.
M. Table Slot Locking Pin: Keeps the table on each side
of the slot even.
N. Guide Post Lock Knob: Secures the guide post in
position.
O. Blade Tension Knob: Adjusts the blade tension.
Figure 36. Rear controls.
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G
I
N
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K
L
M
Figure 37. Blade tension knob.
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Figure 35. Front Controls
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A
D
B
C
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