Woodstock M1113 - Manual (Page 30)

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M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw
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Guide Post
The guide post (shown in Figure 39) connects the upper
blade guide assembly to the bandsaw. The guidepost
allows the blade guide assembly to move up or down to
be as close to the workpiece as possible. In order to cut
accurately and safely, the bottom of the blade guide
assembly must be no more than 1" above the workpiece at
all times—this positioning provides the greatest blade sup-
port and minimizes the amount of moving blade exposed
to the operator.
To adjust the blade guide assembly on the guide post
(the bandsaw must be turned OFF), do these steps:
1. Make sure that the blade tension, blade tracking,
support bearing, and blade guides are adjusted cor-
rectly.
2. Loosen the guide post lock knob shown in Figure 39.
3. Use the guide post handwheel to raise/lower the
guide post so the bottom of the blade guide assem-
bly is less than 1" from the top of the workpiece.
4. Lock the guide post with the lock knob.
Figure 39. Guide post controls.
Blade
Guard
Guide Post
Lock Knob
Guide Post
Handwheel
Blade Guide
Assembly
Rip Cutting
When cutting solid wood, "Rip Cutting" means cutting with
the grain. For plywood or metal, rip cutting simply means
cutting down the length of the workpiece.
To make a rip cut, do these steps:
1. Adjust the fence to match the width of the cut on
your workpiece, then lock the fence in place.
2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to less than 1"
above the workpiece.
3. After all safety precautions have been met, turn the
bandsaw ON. Slowly feed the workpiece into the
blade and continue with the cut until the blade is
completely through the workpiece. Figure 40 shows
a typical ripping operation.
Note: If you cut narrow pieces, use a push stick to
protect your fingers.
Figure 40. Typical rip cut.
NEVER place fingers or hands in the
line of cut. If you slip, your hands or
fingers may go into the blade. ALWAYS
use a push stick when ripping narrow
pieces. Failure to follow these warn-
ings may result in serious personal
injury!
Guide Post