Woodstock SHOP FOX W1706 - Manual (Page 30)

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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 3/13)
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Basic.Controls
Refer to Figures.35–37 and the descriptions below to
better understand the basic controls and components of
this bandsaw.
A.. ON/OFF.Buttons:.Turns the motor ON and OFF.
B.. Upper.Wheel.Cover.Knob:.Enables access to the
upper wheel compartment.
C.. Fence.and.Miter.Gauge:.Allows for controlled
cutting at various angles.
D.. Upper.Blade.Guide.Assembly:.Supports the sides
and back of the blade when cutting. The lower guide
assembly underneath the table is similar.
E.. Fence.Lock.Lever:.Locks the fence to the front rail.
F.. Fence.Pointer.&.Scale:.Displays the fence position
relative to the blade.
G.. Blade.Tension.Scale: Indicates the approximate
tension for each blade width. Rotate the blade
tension knob on top of the bandsaw to adjust the
indicator block inside the aluminum housing of the
scale and align it with the appropriate mark on the
scale for the blade width.
H.. Blade.Tension.Quick.Release.Lever:.Quickly
releases or engages full blade tension.
I.. Blade.Tracking.Knob:.Adjusts the tilt of the upper
wheel for proper blade tracking.
J.. Guide.Post.Handwheel:.Adjusts the height of the
guide post and blade guide assembly above the
workpiece.
K.. Positive.Stop:.Allows the table to be quickly
returned to 0° after tilting to the right.
L.. Trunnion.Lock.Knob.(1.of.2):.Secure the table tilt
position.
M.. Table.Slot.Locking.Pin:.Keeps the table on each side
of the slot even.
N.. Guide.Post.Lock.Knob:.Secures the guide post in
position.
O.. Blade.Tension.Knob:.Adjusts the blade tension.
Figure.36. Rear controls.
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Figure.37. Blade tension knob.
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Figure.35. Front Controls
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