Woodstock W1770 Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings, To adjust the upper blade guides, do these steps

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake

Adjusting Blade Guide

Bearings

The blade guides provide side-to-side support to keep the blade straight while cutting. The blade guides are designed to be adjusted in two ways—forward/backward and side-to-side.

To adjust the upper blade guides, do these steps:

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 blade guide con- trols shown in Figure 27 & 28.

4.Loosen the lateral adjustment rod bolt, loosen the support bearing adjustment shaft bolt, and adjust the blade guides until the edges of the bearings are

1/16" behind the blade gullets, as illustrated in Figure 29.

Note: The 1⁄16" spacing is ideal, although with larger blades it may not be possible. In such cases, adjust the guide bearings as far forward to the blade gul- lets as possible, and still maintain the proper sup- port bearing spacing adjustment.

NOTICE

Make sure that the blade teeth will not contact the guide bearings when the blade is against the rear support bearing during the cut or the blade teeth will be ruined.

5.Tighten the lateral adjustment rod bolt.

6.Loosen the bearing rotation adjustment bolts on both sides of the blade.

7.Rotate the knurled knobs to position the bearings 0.004" away from the blade.

Note: 0.004" is approximately the thickness of a dol- lar bill.

8.Tighten both of the the bearing rotation adjustment bolts to lock the blade guide bearings in position.

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Guide Block
Assembly Cap	Blade Guide
Screws	Blade Guide
	Bearings
Bearing Rotation	Knurled
Adjustment Bolt	Knob

Figure 27. Upper blade guide controls

(rear view).

Support Bearing		SETUP
Adjustment		SETUP
Shaft Bolt
Knurled Knob
Bearing
Rotation	Lateral
Adjustment	Adjustment Rod
Bolt	Bolt
Figure 28. Upper blade guide controls
(front view).
	Bearings
1⁄16"
Blade
Gullet
Figure 29. Lateral adjustment of blade
	guides.

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Contents OWNERS MANUAL Page Contents Functional Overview Woodstock Technical SupportMachine Specifications W1770 21 Bandsaw w/Foot Brake Controls and Features Safety Safety Always Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Bandsaws Use push sticks whenever possible Use push blocks when necessary220V Operation Electrical SpecificationsExtension Cords Unpacking Items Needed for SetupDescription Qty Box Inventory Figure Qty InventoryHardware and Tools Cleaning Machine Machine PlacementLifting the bandsaw 2x4 Lifting & MovingBolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop FloorFence To install the fence, do these stepsGuide Post Handwheel To center track the blade, do these steps Blade TrackingChanges in the blade tension may change the blade tracking To set the positive stop, do these steps Positive StopTo connect the dust collection hoses, do these steps Dust CollectionTo test run the machine, do these steps Test RunResetting the switch Tensioning Blade Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings onTo tension the bandsaw blade, do these steps To adjust the upper blade guides, do these steps Adjusting Blade Guide BearingsTo adjust the upper support bearing, do these steps Adjusting Support BearingsBlade aligned 0.016 away from Bearing edge Lower support bearing controls To adjust the lower support bearing, do these stepsCap screws securing table to Trunnion Aligning TableCap screws securing rail to Aligning FenceCalibrating Miter Gauge Calibrating Fence PointerTo calibrate the pointer, do these steps To calibrate the miter gauge, do these stepsEnough to slide on the resaw fence To install the resaw fence, do these stepsBasic Controls GeneralControl Panel Rear Controls Figure Front Controls FigureCutting wood with minor Warping Workpiece InspectionBasic Cutting Tips Cutting OverviewBandsaw is capable of performing the following cuts Guide Post Foot BrakeBlade Lead Fine Tune TrackingCorrecting Blade Lead Aligning Table on Page 27 and Aligning Fence onTo shift the table, do these steps Rip Cutting Table TiltTo tilt the table, do these steps To make a rip cut, do these stepsResawing CrosscuttingTo make a 90˚ crosscut, do these steps To resaw a workpiece, do these stepsStacked Cuts Cutting CurvesTo complete a stacked cut, do these steps Blade Width Blade LengthTooth Style Blade Care Tooth PitchBlade Breakage Most common causes of blade breakage areTo remove a blade, do these steps Blade ChangesTo replace a blade, do these steps Table & Base CleaningBrushes LubricationBlade Guide Rack and Pinion Tension Adjustment AssemblyLubricant Frequency Quantity Trunnion Table Tilt Rack and Pinion AssemblyTo lubricate the trunnion, do these steps Checking V-Belts Checking and Tensioning BeltsTools Needed Replacing V-Belts Tensioning V-BeltsFollow Steps 1-2 in Checking V-Belts on To adjust the tension lever, do these steps Adjusting Tension LeverTo adjust the brushes, do these steps Adjusting Wheel Blade BrushesComponents and Hardware Needed Replacing Brake ShoeTo replace the brake shoe Follow Steps 1-4 in Replacing V-Belts onChecking Coplanarity Aligning WheelsGauge Shimming Upper WheelTo adjust the lower wheel, do these steps Adjusting Lower WheelElectrical Components Power supply terminal boxSee , Wiring DiagramSee Figure Motor & Electrical TroubleshootingCutting Tips on Machine OperationsLabels & Cosmetic Parts PartsBlade Guides-Cover Breakdown Parts Guide Post-Table Tilt BreakdownTable-Trunnion Breakdown Body Breakdown Capacitor Cover Body Parts ListMotor Cord 12AWG X 3C Resaw Fence Breakdown Comments Warranty RegistrationWoodstock international inc. p.o. box Bellingham, wa Warranty