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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake
SETUP
Positive Stop
The positive stop allows the table to be quickly and accu-
ratelyreturnedtothehorizontal(0˚)positionafterbeing
adjusted to a different angle.
To set the positive stop, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Adjust the blade tension to the appropriate level for
the blade size on the blade tension scale (see Page
22).
3. Loosen the jam nut that locks the positive stop bolt
in place, as shown in FIgure 20.
4. Raise the guide post and place a machinist’s square
on the table next to the side of the blade as illus-
trated in Figure 21. Adjust the table square with the
blade using the table tilt handwheel, then secure
with the table tilt lock lever.
5. Adjust the positive stop bolt so it just touches the
table and secure it by tightening the jam nut against
the bandsaw.
6. Check the adjustment for accuracy once you have
tightened the jam nut.
7. Loosen the screw on the table tilt scale pointer, but
do not remove it.
8. Alignthetipofthepointerwiththe0˚markonthe
table tilt scale, then tighten the screw to secure the
setting.
Figure 20. Positive stop bolt and jam nut
(as viewed from front).
Blade
Table
Square
Figure 21. Squaring table to blade.
Jam Nut
Stop Bolt