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2. If adjustment is necessary, loosen bolts (A,
Figure 5) holding the vise and adjust vise so
square lines up properly. Tighten bolts.
3. You may want to perform a test cut. Cut off
the end of the stock. Make another cut so that
you have an accurate section to measure.
Measure thickness with calipers.
Figure 5
11.2 Adjusting vise for miter cuts
(Position B, Figure 5)
1. Move the vise into the second set of threaded
holes (B, Figure 5) by removing hex cap bolts
(A, Figure 5).
2. When angle has been set tighten bolts.
3. Adjust other jaw.
4. There is an angle label on the backside of the
bed. This is for reference only. Check angles
with a machinist’s protractor.
For your own safety: only use position B for miter
cuts. Vise square to the blade, in position B would
expose more of the blade, right of the vise, than is
necessary for the cut.
11.3 Positioning vise
To position the moveable vise:
1. Pull up on the rack block (C, Figure 5).
2. Move vise to desired location by sliding along
bed.
3. Tighten vise by turning hand wheel, found at
the left end of the bed, clockwise.
4. Loosen vise by turning hand wheel counter-
clockwise so you can pull up on the rack block.
11.4 Changing blade speeds
Adjust the variable blade speed only while the
machine is running. The dial (A, Figure 6) sticking
out of the belt cover (right side) controls the
variable speeds between 66 FPM to 264 FPM.
Figure 6
11.5 Semi-automatic arm
Preset the height, which the arm stops when it
raises automatically. The height the arm raises
depends upon the piece you want to cut. The limit
switch is lowered or raised by loosening a locking
handle (A, Figure 7). Tighten the locking handle
when the limit switch has been properly adjusted.
Figure 7
11.6 Automatic shut-off
The blade will stop after the material has been cut,
and the arm reaches its lowest position. The arm
will automatically rise to the preset height.
11.7 Adjusting feed rate
Rate of downfeed is adjusted by turning the
downfeed knob on the control panel. Rate of feed
is important to band saw performance; excessive
pressure may break the blade or stall the saw.
Insufficient pressure rapidly dulls the blade.
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