Replacing the Drive Wheel

2.Remove the drive belt from the drive motor pulley (see Changing the Drive Belt).

3.Remove motor pulley.

4.Open the motor junction box and disconnect the power cord wires from their terminals.

5.Remove the nuts, washers and bolts that secure the motor to the mounting plate.

6.Installation of a new motor is a reversal of the above steps.

1.Remove the blade (see Changing Blades).

2.Remove the screw, spring washer, and washer from the speed reducer shaft.

3.Pull the wheel from the speed reducer shaft. Remove the drive key from the speed reducer shaft.

4.Inspection: Examine drive edge and shoulder of the wheel for damage. Replace the wheel if damaged.

5.Install the key in the keyway in the speed reducer shaft. Align the keyway in the wheel with the key in the speed reducer shaft. Reinstall the wheel on the speed reducer shaft.

6.Install the screw, spring washer and washer in the end of the speed reducer shaft.

7.Install the blade (see Changing Blades).

Replacing Idler Wheel or Idler Bearing

1.Remove the saw blade (see Changing Blades).

2.Remove the screw, spring washer, and washer from the idler shaft.

3.Remove the idler wheel. Remove the bearing from the idler wheel.

4.Inspection: Examine the drive edge and shoulder of the idler wheel for damage. Replace the wheel if damaged.

5.Inspect bearings for damage and smooth opera- tion, Replace if faulty.

6.Install the bearing in the idler wheel. Install the idler wheel on the idler shaft.

7.Install the screw, spring washer and washer in the idler shaft.

8.Install the blade (see Changing blades).

Adjusting the Blade Guides

The cut-off saw has adjustable blade guide supports (see figure 17). The blade guide supports allow you to set the blade guides for varying widths of workpieces.

To make accurate cuts and prolong blade life, the blade guide supports should be set to just clear the workpiece to be cut.

Scale (Metric)	Scale (Inches)
Lock	Lock
Lock	Handle
Handle
Left	Right
Guide	Right
Support	Guide
	Support

Figure 17: Blade Guide Supports

1.Loosen the knob on the blade guide support and slide the guide left or right as required. Repeat for the other blade guide.

2.Set the blade guide supports as required to accommodate the width/diameter of the workpiece. The blade guides should be posi- tioned so the guides do not contact the workpiece as the saw head moves downward through the workpiece.

Blade Tracking

Hex Adjustment

Screws

Single

Adjustment

Screw

Center

Locking

Screws

Figure 18: Blade Guide Features

Replacement of Carbide

Blade Guides (see figure 19)

Guide Support

Coolant Line

Chip Brush

Blade Edge

Bearing (2)Eccentric-Mounted Guide Bearing

Adjusting Knob

Blade Guides

Figure 19: Carbide Blade Guide Replacement

J-7060 specifications

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