WEN 3914 14 inch band saw User Manual

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Setting the cutting height

Figure 8

Locking
Knob

Guidepost-
Adjusting Knob

1. The upper blade guide should be set as close as is

practically necessary against the workpiece.

2. To adjust this height, loosen the locking knob in the

center of the adjusting knob (See Figure 8).

3. Set the blade guide to the required height by turning

the guidepost-adjusting knob.

4. Tighten locking knob after setting.

Adjusting the blade guides

Guide Carrier

Figure 9

NOTE: Upper and lower blade guides are adjusted inthe
same manner.See Figures 9 and 10.
1. To adjust the upper blade guides, first position the

right and left roller guides relative to the blade by
loosening set screw (A) and moving the guide
carrier until both roller guides are approximately
1⁄16" behind the gullets of the saw blade. Tighten set
screw (A).

2. Set both roller guides to within 1⁄32" of the saw

blade by loosening the thumb screw (B) and turning
the shaft (C) at rear of guide carrier. Do not set the
roller guides too close as this will adversely affect
the life of the saw blade. Tighten thumb screws.

Rear Guide

Guide Carrier

Figure 10

3. Adjust the rear roller guide to be just clear of the

back of the saw blade by unlocking the set screw (D)
located on rear of guide carrier. Adjust shaft (E) and
then lock the set screw (D).

Tilting the table

Figure 11

Locking
Handle

Indicator

Adjusting Knob

For bevel cuts, the table tilts 0 through 45 degrees.
1. To tilt the table, loosen the locking handle on the

table trunnion. Set the table to the required angle by
turning adjustment knob (See Figure 11). Secure
table in position by tightening locking handle.

2. It is recommended to verify the correct angle setting

using an angle guide or by making trial cuts in scrap
wood. Adjust the indicator accordingly by using a
screwdriver.