4.Make small adjustments to the blade tension- ing handwheel, then rotate the top wheel by hand several times before checking the blade deflection again. Repeat this step until you are satisfied.
Note: Make sure the blade tracks next to, but not touching, the upper wheel flange as you rotate the upper wheel by hand.
5.Close the upper wheel door and reposition the guide post.
Guide Post
The guide post assembly is used for two purpos- es: 1) To properly position the blade guard to pro- tect the operator from the exposed blade between the workpiece and the upper wheel housing, and
2)to position the upper blade guides close to the workpiece for blade support.
In order to cut accurately and safely, position the bottom of the upper blade guides approximately
1⁄4" above the
To properly position the guide post:
1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.Model G8144Z/G8145Z (Figure 24):
a.Hold the guide post with one hand and loosen the guide post lock knob with the other.
b.Position the bottom of the upper blade guides approximately 1⁄4" above the workpiece, then
Guide Post |
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Blade Guide |
& Air Nozzle |
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Figure 24. Model G8144Z/G8145Z guide post
assembly.
3.Model G8146Z (Figure 25):
a.Loosen the guide post lock knob.
b.Use the guide post elevation handwheel to position the bottom of the upper blade guides approximately 1⁄4" above the workpiece, then
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Figure 25. Model G8146Z guide post assembly.
The bandsaw blade is sharp and can easily cut your hand or fingers. Always disconnect the power and wear leather gloves when making adjustments near the blade.
G8144Z/G8145Z/G8146Z (Manufactured Since 6/11)