RIKON Power Tools 10-370 - Manual (Page 16)

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Re-sawing
A resaw guide is supplied with this bandsaw to help
correct any blade wandering during certain resawing
operations.
For resawing, attach the resaw bar to the slot on the
fence. Position the resaw bar so that it is aligned with
the front of the blade. Draw a reference line down the
workpiece. Use the bar as a pivot point and follow the
line through the cut. (Fig.32)
Note: The resaw bar is not needed for all resaw operations. Proper
blade tension and selection as well as proper guide set up will allow
resawing flat stock against the fence.
Basic Operation
The blade cuts on a continuous down-stroke.
With both hands, firmly hold the workpiece down on the table, and feed it towards the blade slowly,
keeping your hands away from the blade.
For best results the blade must be sharp. A dull blade will not cut correctly, especially when straight
cutting, and causes excess pressure to be applied on the rear guide bearings.
Select the right blade for the job, depending on the thickness of the wood and the cut to be made.
The thinner and harder the wood, the finer the teeth of the blade should be. Use a fine tooth blade for
cutting sharp curves.
The machine is especially suited for cutting curves, but will also make straight cuts. When cutting,
follow the design marked out by pushing and turning the workpiece evenly.
Do not attempt to turn workpiece without pushing it as this may cause the workpiece to get stuck, or
the blade to bend.
Adjusting the Rip Fence/Drift
Align the fence assembly in or out until parallel with the
side of the blade by turning the adjustment collars and
the fence bolts accordingly (A-Fig.31). If the mounting
bolts have been tightened, these will need loosened
off before this adjustment can be made. The same
adjustment can be made to compensate for blade drift.
Check that the fence is 90 degrees to the table using
a suitable square. If no adjustments are needed fully
tighten the fence bar nuts. If adjustment is required, raise
or lower either side of the fence rail until the fence body
is 90 degree to the table. Once set at 90 degrees, fully
tighten the fence bar nuts.
Figure 31
Figure 32
Pivot Workpiece
A