Woodstock STEELEX ST1000 - Manual (Page 5)

ST1000 14" Bandsaw -3-
MACHINE FEATURES
The instructions in this manual will be easier to understand if you become familiar with the location and names of
the basic features of your new machine. Match up the feature list below with the letters in Figures 1 & 2 to identify
the external bandsaw feature locations.
B
A
C
D
E
F
Figure 1. Front view of bandsaw.
Figure 2. Rear view of bandsaw.
C
H
I
J
G
A. Locking ON/OFF Switch: Makes the machine
run or stop, and with the removable key, pre-
vents others from using the bandsaw. However,
it does not cut power to the machine and should
never be substituted for unplugging the power
when required.
B. Fence Lock Knob: Locks the fence in place for
cutting operations and unlocks the fence for
adjustments or removal.
C. Hinged Wheel Covers: Allow easy access to
wheels and pulleys for maintenance, blade
changes or adjustments.
D. Blade Guide Assemblies: Two assemblies, one
upper and one lower, each consisting of guide
blocks for side-to-side support and a roller bear-
ing to support the back of the blade.
E. Table Trunnion Adjustment Knobs: Loosens
the table on the trunnions for tilt adjustments
and locks the table in place at a desired angle.
F. Table Tilt Scale: Displays the current angle of
table tilt.
G. Blade Tension Adjustment Knob: Controls
blade tension adjustments.
H. Blade Tracking Adjustment Knob: Controls
how the blade will track on the wheels by
adjusting the tilt of the upper wheel.
I. Guide Post Lock Knob: Unlocks the guide post
for adjustments and locks the guide post in
place after adjustments.
J. Blade Tension Scale: Displays the current blade
tension and is marked with a scale for a range of
blade sizes.