Global Machinery Company LS8B - Manual (Page 13)

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1. Remove the rip fence (13)
from the table.
2. Remove the U shape from
under the work table by
removing the two screws
and two thumb nuts.
3. Open both housing doors.
4. Swing the lower blade
guide out of the way.
5. Loosen the blade tension
knob to slacken the blade.
6. Remove the blade by
guiding it through the slot
in the work table, the
upper blade guide and the
blade cover on the saw
housing.
7. Fit the new saw blade
ensuring that the teeth are
pointing towards the front
of the saw where the
doors are.
8. Lightly tension the new
blade by rotating the blade
tension knob.
9. Centre the band saw blade
on the rubber tyres of the
band saw wheels.
10. Turn the upper wheel by hand to ensure the blade is
running in the centre of the rubber-lined wheels.
11. If required, adjust the saw blade tracking.
12. Once the tracking is correct, tighten the blade tension
knob. Adjust the thrust bearing and guide pins as
described earlier.
13. Close both housing doors.
14. Swing the lower blade guide back into position.
15. Attach the U shape under the work table using the
two screws and two thumb nuts.
16. Attach the rip fence to the table and secure it by
pushing down the rip fence locking handle.
Operation
1. Adjust the bevel angle, rip fence and upper blade guide
as required.
2. Ensure that the table insert is in place and flush with
the table.
3. To start the saw, press the green 'ON' button.
4. To begin the cut guide the wood into the moving saw
blade.
5. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. Do
not force the cutting, allow the blade and the saw to
do the work.
6. When cutting at an angle ensure that the rip fence is
located on the right hand side of the blade.
7. When cutting rod, use a jig or fixture to prevent the
workpiece from turning.
8. When cutting boards vertically, use a suitable push
block to feed the workpiece into the saw.
9. Once finished turn off the tool by pressing the red 'OFF'
button and unplug the tool from the power point to
prevent unauthorised use.