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ASSEMBLY
n Refer to the assembly diagram (located in the back of
the manual) to determine the distance required between
the legs for each type of tool. Adjust the legs to the width
and depth dimensions shown. Tighten all fasteners after
making adjusments.
n Refer to the assembly diagram (located in back of
manual) to determine the direction the caster should
be mounted. Place the lower frame assembly under
the legstand with the ends of the tube under the leg
brackets. Install the hex head screw w/washer (1/4-20 x
2 in.) through the leg bracket and tube as shown. Install
the 1/4 in. washer and lock nut and tighten the lock
nuts until flush with the bottom of the screw. The screw
should freely pivot.
Fig. 12
n Place the upper frame assembly under the legstand with
the ends of the tube under the leg brackets. Install the
hex head screw w/washer (1/4-20 x 2 in.) through the
leg bracket and tube as shown. Install the 1/4 in. washer
and lock nut and tighten the lock nuts until flush with the
bottom of the screw. The screw should freely pivot.
n Check to insure the upper and lower frame assemblies
are centered. If required, loosen frame hardware and
adjust the frames side to side to center the frames.
Tighten all hardware.
Press down on the plate assembly and check alignment of
the U-bolt. The U-bolt should be centered within the latch
mechanism as shown. Release the pedal and adjust the U-
bolt as necessary, then tighten the nuts holding the U-bolt
to the tube.
ATTACHING COUNTERBALANCE SPRING
See Figures 13-17.
Not all units require the counterbalance extension spring,
however, the spring can be safely used on all tools listed
in this manual. Refer to the assembly diagram (located
in back of manual) for your particular tool to determine if
the extension spring is required. In general, the spring is
required on all lightweight tools and legstands.
WARNING:
Not using spring could result in unexpected tool
movement. Resulting in possible serious personal
injury.
On some models, it may be necessary to drill one 1/4 in.
hole in the upper stiffener to secure the counterbalance
spring. The hole is always located opposite the foot pedal
as shown.
Fig. 13
n Locate the following:
1 Spring
3 S-hooks
1Chain
n Insert the s-hook in the upper leg stiffener as shown and
attach chain.
n Place S-hooks on each end of the spring.
n Release foot pedal to make sure the upper frame
assembly is unlocked from the lower frame assembly.
n Insert spring S-hook into the center support assembly
as shown.
ALL TOOLS EXCEPT
BAND SAW
CENTER FRAMES EQUAL
DISTANCE ON EACH SIDE
BAND SAW
CENTER FRAMES EQUAL
DISTANCE ON EACH SIDE
Fig. 14
ADJUST U-BOLT
CENTERED WITHIN
LATCH MECHANISM
LATCH
MECHANISM
U-BOLT
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