Woodstock W1770 Saw User Manual


 
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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake
OPERATIONS
Figure 46. Front controls.
Front Controls (Figure 46)
A. Blade Tension Scale: Allows for easy monitoring of
blade tension.
B. Blade Tension Handwheel: Tensions blade in gradual
increments.
C. Blade Tracking Window: Allows for easy monitoring
of blade tracking (refer to Page 36).
D. Fence, Rails, and Miter Gauge: Allows for controlled
cutting at various angles.
E. Foot Brake: Cuts power to motor and allows
bandsaw blade to be quickly brought to a stop.
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Figure 47. Rear controls.
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Rear Controls (Figure 47)
F. Guide Post Handwheel and Lock Knob: Moves
blade guide support quickly to the desired height on
the guide post; locks setting (refer to Page 35).
G. Blade Tracking Knob and Lock Lever: Moves and
locks blade tracking.
H. Quick Release Blade Tension Lever: Adjusts blade
tension for quick blade changes.
I. Table Tilt Handwheel: Tilts the table up to 5º to the
left or 45º to the right (refer to Page 38).
J. Table Tilt Lock Lever: Locks or unlocks the table at
the current angle.