Woodstock W1770 - Manual (Page 30)

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake
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Aligning.Fence
To ensure cutting accuracy when the fence is first
installed, the fence should be aligned with the miter slot.
To.align.the.fence.parallel.with.the.miter.slot,.do.these.
steps:
1.. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Make sure the miter slot is aligned with the bandsaw
blade (see Page.27).
3. If the fence is mounted on the left-hand side of the
blade, remove it and remount it next to the miter
slot.
4. Loosen the three cap screws that secure the rail to
the table (see Figure.38).
5. Adjust the fence face parallel with the edge of the
miter slot, as shown in Figure.39.
6. Tighten the cap screws that secure the rail to the
table, being careful not to move the fence.
Figure 38. Cap screws securing rail to
table.
Figure 39. Example of fence square with
miter slot.
NOTICE
Adjusting.the.fence.parallel.to.the.miter.slot.does.
not.guarantee.straight.cuts..The.miter.slot.may.
need.to.be.adjusted.parallel.to.the.side.of.the.
blade..Refer.to.the."Aligning.Table".instructions.on.
Page.27..