a.Removetheripfence,theguiderail,thewingnutandscrew | c. Setthebladeguidetotherequiredheightbyturningtheguide | |
fromthetable. | postadjustingknob. | |
b.Opentheupperandlowerdoorsbytumingthedoorlocking | d.Tightenthewingnutaftersetting. | |
knobs. |
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c.Loosenthebladetensionbyturningthebladetensionknobon |
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thetopoftheupperwheelhousingcounterclockwiseuntilthesaw | Guide post adjusting knob | |
bladehasslackened(viewedfromabove)(SeeFig.12). | ||
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FIG. 14
d. Remove the saw blade from the upper and lower wheels. e. When fitting the new saw blade ensure the blade teeth are pointing downwards and towards you at the position where the saw blade passes through the table.
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by turning the upper wheel by hand. The saw blade should run in the center of the bandsaw wheels.
g. If need adjust the tracking of the saw blade, proceed as men- tioned below" TRACKING THE SAW BLADE"
h. Replace the rip fence, the guide rail, the wing nut and screw to the table.
i. Close the upper and lower doors by turning the door locking knobs before reconnecting the power supply.
8. ADJUSTING THE BLADE GUIDES
The Upper Blade Guide
a. To adjust the upper blade guides, first position the right and left roller guides relative to the blade by slackening the ratcher handle Fig.15 and moving the guide carrier until both roller guides are approximately 1/16" behind the gullets of the saw blade.
b. Set both roller guides to within 1/32" of the saw blade by releasing the guide adjusting screw (A) Fig. 15 on each side of the saw blade. Do not set the roller guides too close as this will adversely affect the life of the saw blade.
c. Adjust the rear roller guide to be just clear of the back of the saw blade by unlocking the guide adjusting screw (B) Fig. 15
6. TRACKING THE BANDSAW BLADE
Set the tracking of the saw blade before setting the blade guides. Once the saw blade is installed and tensioned, track the saw blade by adjusting the tracking knob by hand (See Fig. 13). The saw blade should run in the center of the bandsaw wheels. When the correct adjustment is achieved lock the tracking knob with the wing nut.
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d. When the correct adjustment is reached, lock the rear roller guide in position with the guide adjusting screw (B) Fig.15
Ratchet handle I
Guide adjusting screw (B)
Guide adjusting screw (A)
FIG, 15
Tracking knob I | |
FIG. | 13 |
The Lower Blade Guide
a. To adjust the lower blade guides, first position the right and left roller guides relative to the blade by slackening the lock nut Fig.16 and moving the guide carrier until both roller guides are approxi- mately 1/16" behind the gullets of the saw blade
7. SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
a. The upper blade guide should be set as close as practical against the workpiece.
b. To adjust this height, loosen the wing nut at the side of the upper wheel housing. (See Fig. 14)
b. Set both roller guides to within 1/32" of the saw blade by releasing the guide adjusting screw (C) Fig. 16 on each side of the saw blade. Do not set the roller guides too close as this will adversely affect the life of the saw blade.
c. Adjust the rear roller guide to be just clear of the back of the saw blade by unlocking the guide adjusting screw (D) Fig, 16
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