Woodstock W1770 Replacing Brake Shoe, Components and Hardware Needed, To replace the brake shoe

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake

Replacing Brake Shoe

The brake shoe will need to be replaced when the pad wears out, which depends upon how frequently the foot brake is used. The following are indications that the brake pad needs to be replaced: The bandsaw takes noticeably longer to stop when the foot brake is pushed or the foot brake makes metal-to-metal grinding sounds.

Contact Woodstock International Technical Support at

(360)734-3482 to order the replacement brake shoe, Part X1770536 (refer to Page 64).

Components and Hardware Needed:
Replacement Brake Shoe (Part X1770536)	...................1
Tools Needed:
Hex Wrench 5mm	1
Hex Wrench 6mm	1
Wrench 10mm	1
Wrench 17mm	1
To replace the brake shoe:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Follow Steps 1-4 in Replacing V-Belts on Page 48.

3.Remove the cap screws, lock washers, and bushings that secure the brake shoe to the brake lever, then remove the brake shoe (see Figure 72).

4.Install a new brake shoe onto the brake lever with the cap screws, lock washers, and bushings removed in Step 3.

5.Reinstall the V-belts onto the pulleys, then slide the lower wheel back onto the bearing shaft.

6.Tension the V-belts (see Tensioning V-Belts, on Page 48).

7.Reinstall the bandsaw blade, adjust blade tension and tracking, then adjust the upper and lower blade guides and support bearings as needed.

8.Close the wheel covers.

Brake Shoe

Cap Screws

Figure 72. Brake shoe location.

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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 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 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 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 stepsTo complete a stacked cut, do these steps Cutting CurvesStacked Cuts Tooth Style Blade LengthBlade Width Blade Care Tooth PitchBlade Breakage Most common causes of blade breakage areTo replace a blade, do these steps Blade ChangesTo remove a blade, do these steps Table & Base CleaningBrushes 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 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 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