ADJUSTING THE CARRIAGE BEARINGS
See Figures 21A and 21B.
Loose carriage bearings permitthe bladeto wander
slightlywhile cutting, whichwill result in a poor cut
and more wear and tear onthe saw. Usethe following
stepsto checkfor tightness and tothen adjustthe
bearings if needed.
•On the left side of the arm, remove the carriage
lock knob, the carriage cover screws, and the
carriage cover.
•With one hand, grip the front bearing hardto keep it
still,and pull the carriage forward withthe other
hand. The bearing should turn. If itstays still as the
carriage is moved, it needs to be adjusted.
CARRIAGEBEARING
•Use a 9/16 in. wrench to hold the eccentric screw
(topof bearing) and a1/2 in. wrenchto loosen the
nutbelow the bearing.
•Turn the eccentricscrew apartialturn as needed to
tighten the bearing.
•Retighten the nut and repeat the second step to
test the tightness.Adjust it sothe bearing turns
even against resistance when the carriage is
moved -but not so muchthat the carriage is difficult
to move and return it to its rear position.
•Repeat for the left rear bearing.
Note: Adjustbearings onthe left side only. Bearings
on the rightside do not adjust.
•Replace the carriage cover,carriage cover screws,
and carriage lockknob.
ECCENTRICSCREW 9/16In.
WRENCH
GRASPANDHOLD
CARRIAGEBEARING Fig.21A 1/2in,
WRENCH Fig.21B
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