Woodstock W1770 manual Checking and Tensioning Belts, Checking V-Belts, Tools Needed

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake

SERVICE

General

This section covers the most common service adjustments or procedures that may need to be made during the life of your machine.

If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: tech-support@shopfox.biz.

Checking and Tensioning

V-Belts

To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade, the V-belts must be in good condition and operate under proper tension. The belts should be checked for cracks, fraying, and wear. Belt tension should be checked at least every 3 months—more often if the bandsaw is used daily.

Tools Needed:	Qty
Ruler	1
Hex Wrench 6mm	1
Wrench 17mm	1

Make sure that your machine is unplugged during all service proce- dures! If this warning is ignored, seri- ous personal injury may occur.

Checking V-Belts

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Open the wheel covers.

3.Note the condition of the V-belts. If the V-belts are cracked, frayed, or glazed; they should be replaced.

4.Push the center of the V-belts. Note the amount of deflection (Figure 67). If deflection is more than 3⁄4", tension the V-belt.

Motor

Wheel

3⁄4"

Deflection

Bandsaw

Wheel

SERVICE

Figure 67. V-belt deflection.

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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