Woodstock W1770 Tensioning V-Belts, Replacing V-Belts, Follow Steps 1-2 in Checking V-Belts on

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		W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake
Tensioning V-Belts
1.	Follow Steps 1-2 in Checking V-Belts on Page 47.
2.	Loosen the motor adjustment screws shown in	Tension Nut
	Figure 68.	Tension Nut	Tension
3.	Adjust the belt tension:		Bolt
3.	Adjust the belt tension:
	— If the belt is too loose, turn the tension nut clock-
	wise to tighten the belts.
	— If the belt is too tight, turn the tension nut counter-
	clockwise to loosen the belts.		Motor Adjustment Screws

4.Push the center of the V-belt. If deflection is approx- imately 3⁄4" with moderate pressure (see Figure 67) Page 47), then the tension is correct. If the deflec- tion is more than 3⁄4", repeat Step 3.

5.When the V-belt tension is correct, tighten the motor adjustment screws, and close the wheel cov- ers.

Figure 68. Motor mount bolts and tension bolt. (Lower wheel removed for clarity.)

SERVICE

Replacing V-Belts

1.Follow Steps 1-2 in Checking V-Belts on Page 47.

2.Remove the bandsaw blade (refer to Blade Changes on Page 43).

3.Loosen the motor adjustment bolts and tension nut shown in Figure 68, then turn the tension bolt coun- terclockwise.

4.Unthread the wheel cap screw shown in Figure 69, slide the lower wheel off of the bearing shaft.

5.Slip the old V-belts off the pulleys, then install the new V-belt set in their place.

Note: Replace both V-belts as a matched set.

6.Install the lower wheel back onto the bearing shaft, tighten the wheel mount cap screw, then tension the V-belt (see Tensioning V-Beltson this page).

7.Close the lower wheel cover.

Wheel

Cap Screw

Figure 69. Wheel cap screw for removing

the wheel.

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Contents OWNERS MANUAL Page Contents Woodstock Technical Support Functional OverviewMachine 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 blocks when necessary Use push sticks whenever possibleExtension Cords Electrical Specifications220V Operation Description Qty Items Needed for SetupUnpacking Hardware and Tools InventoryBox Inventory Figure Qty Machine Placement Cleaning MachineLifting & Moving Lifting the bandsaw 2x4Mounting to Shop Floor Bolting to Concrete FloorsGuide 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 Positive Stop To set the positive stop, do these stepsDust Collection To connect the dust collection hoses, do these stepsTest Run To test run the machine, do these stepsResetting the switch To tension the bandsaw blade, do these steps Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings onTensioning Blade Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings To adjust the upper blade guides, do these stepsAdjusting Support Bearings To adjust the upper support bearing, do these stepsBlade aligned 0.016 away from Bearing edge To adjust the lower support bearing, do these steps Lower support bearing controlsAligning Table Cap screws securing table to TrunnionAligning Fence Cap screws securing rail toTo calibrate the pointer, do these steps Calibrating Fence PointerCalibrating Miter Gauge To calibrate the miter gauge, do these stepsTo install the resaw fence, do these steps Enough to slide on the resaw fenceControl Panel GeneralBasic Controls Front Controls Figure Rear Controls FigureWorkpiece Inspection Cutting wood with minor WarpingBandsaw is capable of performing the following cuts Cutting OverviewBasic Cutting Tips Foot Brake Guide PostCorrecting Blade Lead Fine Tune TrackingBlade Lead Aligning Table on Page 27 and Aligning Fence onTo shift the table, do these steps To tilt the table, do these steps Table TiltRip Cutting To make a rip cut, do these stepsTo make a 90˚ crosscut, do these steps CrosscuttingResawing To resaw a workpiece, do these stepsTo complete a stacked cut, do these steps Cutting CurvesStacked Cuts Tooth Style Blade LengthBlade Width Blade Breakage Tooth PitchBlade Care Most common causes of blade breakage areTo replace a blade, do these steps Blade ChangesTo remove a blade, do these steps Brushes CleaningTable & Base LubricationLubricant 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 Adjusting Tension Lever To adjust the tension lever, do these stepsAdjusting Wheel Blade Brushes To adjust the brushes, do these stepsTo replace the brake shoe Replacing Brake ShoeComponents and Hardware Needed Follow Steps 1-4 in Replacing V-Belts onAligning Wheels Checking CoplanarityShimming Upper Wheel GaugeAdjusting Lower Wheel To adjust the lower wheel, do these stepsPower supply terminal box Electrical ComponentsSee Figure Wiring DiagramSee , Troubleshooting Motor & ElectricalMachine Operations Cutting Tips onParts Labels & Cosmetic PartsBlade Guides-Cover Breakdown Guide Post-Table Tilt Breakdown PartsTable-Trunnion Breakdown Body Breakdown Body Parts List Capacitor CoverMotor Cord 12AWG X 3C Resaw Fence Breakdown Warranty Registration CommentsWoodstock international inc. p.o. box Bellingham, wa Warranty