NOTICE
Whenever changing a blade or adjusting ten- sion and tracking, the upper and lower blade support bearings and guide bearings must be properly adjusted and locked before cut- ting operations.
To adjust the lower blade guides:
1.Make sure the blade is tracking properly and that it is correctly tensioned.
2.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
3.Familiarize yourself with the blade guide con- trols shown in Figure 25.
Blade Guide Bearings |
Knurled |
Knob |
Bearing Rotation |
Adjustment Bolt |
Figure 25. Lower blade guide controls (front |
view). |
Guide Block Assembly Cap Screws
Lateral
Adjustment
Rod Cap
Screw
Figure 26. Lower blade guide controls (rear
view).
G0636X 17" Ultimate Bandsaw
4.Follow the procedure for adjusting the upper blade guides on Page 21.
Note: The lateral adjustment rod cap screw and guide block assembly cap screws are located below the table tilt lock lever (see Figure 26).
Adjusting Support
Bearings
NOTICE
Whenever changing a blade or adjusting ten- sion and tracking, the upper and lower blade support bearings and blade guide bearings must be properly adjusted before cutting operations.
The support bearings are positioned behind the blade for support during cutting operations. Proper adjustment of the support bearings is an important part of making accurate cuts and also keeps the blade teeth from coming in contact with the guide bearings while cutting.
To adjust the upper support bearing:
1.Make sure the blade is tracking properly and that it is correctly tensioned.
2.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
3.Familiarize yourself with the upper support bearing controls shown in Figure 22 & 23.