Woodstock ST1000 owner manual Adjusting Support Bearings, To adjust the support bearings

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Adjusting Support

Bearings

The support bearings are positioned behind the blade and support the back of the blade during cut- ting 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 blocks while cutting.

To adjust the support bearings:

1.Make sure that the blade is tracking properly and that it is correctly tensioned.

2.UNPLUG THE BANDSAW!

3.Familiarize yourself with the support bearing controls shown in Figure 22.

Support

Bearing Lock

Bolt

Assembly

Lock Bolt

Support

Bearing

Figure 22. Support bearing controls.

4.Loosen the assembly lock bolt.

5.Look at the face of the support bearing and rotate the blade guide assembly side-to-side, until the blade is perpendicular with the face of the support bearing as illustrated in Figure 23.

Bandsaw

Blade

Support

Bearing

Top View

Figure 23. Blade should be perpendicular (90˚) to

the face of the support bearing.

6.Tighten the assembly lock bolt.

7.Loosen the support bearing lock bolt on the support bearing adjustment shaft.

8.Using the feeler gauge, slide the support bear- ing approximately 0.016" away from the back of the blade as illustrated in Figure 24.

0.016"

Side View

Figure 24. Blade should be aligned approximately

0.016" away from the bearing edge.

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Contents Manual Page Table of Contents Model ST1000 Specifications MotorMachine Features Front view of bandsawZero Risk Does Not Exist SafetySafety Instructions Safety Instructions Power Requirements OperationSetup Items Needed for SetupUnpacking QtyInventory Main Inventory Figure QtyFence Inventory Figure Qty Hardware QtyCleanup Site ConsiderationsFloor Load Necessary SpaceTo install the main body Assembling StandMain Body Components and Hardware Needed QtyMotor & Switch To install the motor and switchTo install the upper blade guide assembly Installing Blade GuidesTo install the lower blade guide To install the positive stop Installing Positive StopTo install the table Installing Fence To install the fenceTo set the positive stop Adjusting Positive StopDust Collection Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking Blade TrackingTo center track the blade To tension the bandsaw blade Test RunTensioning Blade Adjusting Support Bearings To adjust the support bearingsAdjusting Blade Guides To adjust the upper and lower blade guidesCalibrating Table Tilt Scale To calibrate the pointer on the table tilt scaleAligning Table Aligning FenceTo align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw blade To align the fence parallel with the miter slotMiter Gauge To calibrate the miter gaugeOperation Safety OperationsOverview Straight CutsGuide Post Key SwitchTo adjust guide post assembly alignment on the guide post Blade Lead Table TiltRipping CrosscuttingTo rip with the Model ST1000 To crosscut with the Model ST1000Resawing To resaw a workpieceTo complete a stacked cut Cutting CurvesStacked Cuts Blade Information Blade LengthBlade Width Tooth StyleTooth Pitch Blade CareBlade Breakage Most common causes of blade breakage areTo replace the blade Blade ChangesTo remove the blade Maintenance CleaningSchedule Unpainted Cast IronMotor ServiceTroubleshooting Operation Edge of the cut WorkpieceChecking V-Belt Tensioning V-BeltTo check the V-belt Tools Needed QtyReplacing V-Belt To replace the V-beltWheel Alignment To verify if the upper and lower wheels are copla- narTo Shim a Wheel 110V Motor Wiring 220V Motor Wiring ST1000 Electrical ComponentsST1000 Wiring Diagram Main Breakdown Main Breakdown Parts List DescriptionXPB73M Fence Breakdown & Parts List Safety Labels Breakdown & Parts List Warranty Warranty Registration CommentsBOX BELLINGHAM, WA