Woodstock SHOP FOX M1113 - Manual (Page 30)

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Model M1113 (Mfg. Since 2/08)
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Guide.Post
The guide post (shown in Figure.39) connects the upper
blade guide assembly to the bandsaw. The guidepost
allows the blade guide assembly to move up or down to
be as close to the workpiece as possible. In order to cut
accurately and safely, the bottom of the blade guide
assembly must be no more than 1" above the workpiece at
all times—this positioning provides the greatest blade sup-
port and minimizes the amount of moving blade exposed
to the operator.
To.adjust.the.blade.guide.assembly.on.the.guide.post.
(the.bandsaw.must.be.turned.OFF),.do.these.steps:
1. Make sure that the blade tension, blade tracking,
support bearing, and blade guides are adjusted cor-
rectly.
2. Loosen the guide post lock knob shown in Figure.39.
3. Use the guide post handwheel to raise/lower the
guide post so the bottom of the blade guide assem-
bly is less than 1" from the top of the workpiece.
4. Lock the guide post with the lock knob.
Figure.39. Guide post controls.
Blade
Guard
Guide Post
Lock Knob
Guide Post
Handwheel
Blade Guide
Assembly
Rip.Cutting
When cutting solid wood, "Rip Cutting" means cutting with
the grain. For plywood or metal, rip cutting simply means
cutting down the length of the workpiece.
To.make.a.rip.cut,.do.these.steps:
1. Adjust the fence to match the width of the cut on
your workpiece, then lock the fence in place.
2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to less than 1"
above the workpiece.
3. After all safety precautions have been met, turn the
bandsaw ON. Slowly feed the workpiece into the
blade and continue with the cut until the blade is
completely through the workpiece. Figure.40 shows
a typical ripping operation.
Note:.If you cut narrow pieces, use a push stick to
protect your fingers.
Figure.40. Typical rip cut.
NEVER. place. fingers. or. hands. in. the.
line.of.cut..If.you.slip,.your.hands.or.
fingers.may.go.into.the.blade..ALWAYS.
use.a.push.stick.when.ripping.narrow.
pieces.. Failure. to. follow. these. warn-
ings. may. result. in. serious. personal.
injury!
Guide Post