International, Inc. Saw User Manual

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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 8/10)
SETUP
Aligning Miter Gauge
Body
To ensure accurate cutting results when using the miter
gauge, the miter gauge body must be aligned with the
blade.
Tools Needed Qty
Machinist's Square ..............................................1
Phillips Screwdriver.............................................1
To align the miter gauge body, do these steps:
1. Install the widest blade possible, then make sure the
blade is properly tensioned (refer to Page 17) and is
tracking correctly (refer to Page 14).
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
3. Make sure the table is properly aligned with the
blade (refer to Page 19).
4. Lay the machinist's square flat on the table and up
against the blade without touching any blade teeth
(see Figure 23 for an example).
5. Without moving the square, bring the miter gauge
body up to the square.
— If there are no gaps between the miter gauge body
and the square, no adjustments are needed.
— If there are gaps between the miter gauge body
and the square, continue with this procedure.
6. Loosen the miter gauge lock knob and rotate the
gauge body until it is flat against the square, then
re-tighten the lock knob.
7. Loosen the screw that secures the miter gauge
pointer, set the pointer to the 0° mark on the scale,
then re-tighten the screw.
Figure 23. Aligning the miter gauge body
with the blade.