Woodstock SHOP FOX W1706 - Manual (Page 22)

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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 3/13)
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Aligning.Miter.Gauge.
Body
To ensure accurate cutting results when using the miter
gauge, the miter gauge body must be aligned with the
blade.
Tools.Needed. Qty
Machinist's Square ..............................................1
Phillips Screwdriver.............................................1
To.align.the.miter.gauge.body,.do.these.steps:
1.. Install the widest blade possible, then make sure the
blade is properly tensioned (refer to Page.17) and is
tracking correctly (refer to Page.14).
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
3. Make sure the table is properly aligned with the
blade (refer to Page.19).
4. Lay the machinist's square flat on the table and up
against the blade without touching any blade teeth
(see Figure.23 for an example).
5. Without moving the square, bring the miter gauge
body up to the square.
— If there are no gaps between the miter gauge body
and the square, no adjustments are needed.
— If there are gaps between the miter gauge body
and the square, continue with this procedure.
6. Loosen the miter gauge lock knob and rotate the
gauge body until it is flat against the square, then
re-tighten the lock knob.
7. Loosen the screw that secures the miter gauge
pointer, set the pointer to the 0° mark on the scale,
then re-tighten the screw.
Figure.23. Aligning the miter gauge body
with the blade.