Woodstock W1770 manual Blade Guide Rack and Pinion, Tension Adjustment Assembly

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake

Blade Guide Rack and Pinion

Lubricant	Frequency	Quantity
Multi-Purpose	As Needed	Thin Coat
GL2 Grease

To lubricate the blade guide rack and pinion, do these steps:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Lower the blade guide until it reaches the table.

3.Using a rag and mineral spirits, wipe off any existing grease and sawdust buildup on the rack (see Figure 63).

4.Apply a thin coat of multi-purpose GL2 grease to the rack.

5.Move the blade guide up and down several times and remove any excess grease to help prevent sawdust buildup.

Tension Adjustment Assembly

Lubricant	Frequency	Quantity
Multi-Purpose	As Needed	Thin Coat
GL2 Grease

To lubricate the tension adjustment assembly, do these steps:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Open the top wheel cover and look through the top of the wheel.

3.Using a rag and mineral spirits, wipe off any exist- ing grease and sawdust buildup on the blade tension adjustment assembly and tension lever cam.

4.Apply a thin coat of multi-purpose GL2 grease to the tension adjustment assembly and tension lever cam (see Figure 64).

Figure 63. Rack lubrication location.

Figure 64. Tension adjustment assembly locations (top wheel removed for clarity).

MAINTENANCE

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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 necessaryExtension Cords Electrical Specifications220V Operation Description Qty Items Needed for SetupUnpacking Hardware and Tools InventoryBox Inventory Figure Qty Cleaning Machine Machine PlacementLifting the bandsaw 2x4 Lifting & MovingBolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop FloorGuide Post Handwheel To install the fence, do these stepsFence Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking Blade TrackingTo center track the blade, do these steps 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 To tension the bandsaw blade, do these steps Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings onTensioning Blade 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 FenceTo calibrate the miter gauge, do these steps Calibrating Fence PointerCalibrating Miter Gauge To calibrate the pointer, do these stepsEnough to slide on the resaw fence To install the resaw fence, do these stepsControl Panel GeneralBasic Controls Rear Controls Figure Front Controls FigureCutting wood with minor Warping Workpiece InspectionBandsaw is capable of performing the following cuts Cutting OverviewBasic Cutting Tips Guide Post Foot BrakeAligning Table on Page 27 and Aligning Fence on Fine Tune TrackingBlade Lead Correcting Blade LeadTo shift the table, do these steps To make a rip cut, do these steps Table TiltRip Cutting To tilt the table, do these stepsTo resaw a workpiece, do these steps CrosscuttingResawing To make a 90˚ crosscut, do these stepsTo complete a stacked cut, do these steps Cutting CurvesStacked Cuts Tooth Style Blade LengthBlade Width Most common causes of blade breakage are Tooth PitchBlade Care Blade BreakageTo replace a blade, do these steps Blade ChangesTo remove a blade, do these steps Lubrication CleaningTable & Base BrushesLubricant Frequency Quantity Tension Adjustment AssemblyBlade Guide Rack and Pinion To lubricate the trunnion, do these steps Table Tilt Rack and Pinion AssemblyTrunnion Tools Needed Checking and Tensioning BeltsChecking V-Belts Follow Steps 1-2 in Checking V-Belts on Tensioning V-BeltsReplacing V-Belts To adjust the tension lever, do these steps Adjusting Tension LeverTo adjust the brushes, do these steps Adjusting Wheel Blade BrushesFollow Steps 1-4 in Replacing V-Belts on Replacing Brake ShoeComponents and Hardware Needed To replace the brake shoeChecking Coplanarity Aligning WheelsGauge Shimming Upper WheelTo adjust the lower wheel, do these steps Adjusting Lower WheelElectrical Components Power supply terminal boxSee Figure Wiring DiagramSee , 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