User Manual

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3. T h e f o l l o w i n g a r e o p e r a t o r t e ns i o n in g
recommendations:
• Reduce the recommended band tension when
using saw bands with a coarser pitch or lighter
gage.
• Increase the recommended band tension when
using heavier gage saw bands.
Saw Band Tracking
1. The upper bandwheel can be tilted a maximum of
three (3) inches (76.2 mm) forward and backward
to help obtain correct saw band tracking. A saw
band is tracking properly when the saw band
center follows the center of both crowned rubber
bandwheel tires.
2. The following tracking procedures are to be
performed with the band drive motor off and the
transmission in "neutral": (a) Open both bandwheel
doors; (b) Manually turn the bandwheels to observe
how the saw band is tracking.
Tilt Adjustment Handles.
3. To adjust bandwheel tilt if tracking is not correct:
(a) Loosen the tilt lock handle; (b) Turn the tilt
adjustment handle until the saw band tracks
correctly on the bandwheel tires; (c) Retighten the
tilt lock handle.
4. Close both bandwheel doors.
POST ADJUSTMENT
1. Post and upper saw guide elevation can be adjusted
to accept workpieces with heights varying up to 13
inches (330.2 mm).
2. To adjust: (a) Loosen the lockscrew located inside
the upper bandwheel door by using the adjustment
knob and turn counterclockwise (this knob also
used for band tension adjustment); (b) Raise or
lower the post manually to the desired position; (c)
Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to lock the
post in position.
Post Adjustment.
3. Some machines have a optional post elevating
handwheel which uses a set of gears to raise and
lower the post. Refer to the "Accessories" section
for use of this option.
WORKTABLE AND TILT ADJUSTMENT
1. The standard worktable measures 26 by 26 inches
(660.4 by 660.4 mm). Its load capacity is 500
pounds (226.8 kg).
 Themachinemustbeboltedtotheoorfor
table loads over 100 pounds (45 kg).
SAW BAND PREPARATION (Continued....)