adjusting lower blade guides and blade support bearing
Adjust the lower blade guides and blade support bearing after the the upper guides and bearing have been adjusted.
Disconnect the machine from the power source!
1.Turn the knurled knob (C) Fig. 36 to adjust the front
edge of the guide blocks (B) Fig. 36 so that they are | E | Fig. 36 |
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just behind the "gullets" of the saw teeth. |
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NOTE: The support bearing (D) Fig. 36 should not be |
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touching the back of the blade. | C |
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2. Loosen the two screws (A) Fig. 36. Move the guides |
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(B) as close as possible to the side of the blade, being |
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careful not to pinch the blade. Tighten the screws (A). |
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3. Turn the other knurled knob (E) to adjust the lower |
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blade support bearing (D) Fig. 36 so that it is about |
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1/64" behind the back of the blade. |
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dust PORT
A dust port (A) Fig. 36A enables you to connect your band saw to a dust collector.
NOTE: The dust port is 4" O.D.
CHANGING BLADE SPEED FOR MODEL 28-206 ONLY
Disconnect the machine from the power source!
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Fig. 36A
1.Remove the pulley guard (A) Fig. 37 by removing screw (B).
2.Lift the motor, place the belt on the selected step of the pulleys (A) Fig. 38, and release the motor.
3.The motor has two speeds: 3300 fpm (good for general work), and 2500 fpm (used for resaw work).
NOTE: The motor will achieve 3300 fpm with the belt placed on the large motor pulley and the small saw pulley. The motor will achieve 2500 fpm with the belt placed on the small motor pulley and the large saw pulley.
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Fig. 37
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MACHINE USE
Before applying power to the machine, make all necessary adjustments and ensure that all guards are in place and are secure. Turn the upper wheel by hand to visually inspect the machine.
Keep the top guide within 1/8" of the workpiece. Do not force the workpiece against the blade. Light pressure will produce a smoother cut and prevent excess friction and heating of the blade. Keep the workpiece moving at a slow and consistent rate.
To prevent twisting of the blade, avoid making sharp corner cuts.
KEEP THE SAW BLADE SHARP.
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