3.To adjust the height of the upper blade guide loosen the blade guide locking knob (17) and then adjust the height using the blade guide setting knob (16).
4.Tighten the blade guide locking knob (17) to secure the upper blade guide in place.
5.The upper blade guide consists of a thrust bearing that supports the band saw blade from the rear and two guide pins that provide lateral support, these need to be readjusted after every band saw blade change or tracking adjustment.
Thrust bearing adjustment
6.To adjust the thrust bearing loosen the thrust bearing locking screw using the Allen key supplied.
7.Adjust the thrust bearing position until it is 0.5mm away from the band saw blade. When the band saw blade is turned by hand it should not make contact with the thrust bearing.
8.Tighten the thrust bearing locking screw.
Upper guide pin adjustment
9.To adjust the guide pins loosen the 2 screws that hold the guide pins in place using the Allen key supplied.
10.Press the guide pins together against the band saw blade.
11.Turn the band saw wheel by hand in a clockwise direction several times to bring the guide pins into the correct position. Both guide pins should just touch the saw blade.
12.Tighten the guide pin locking screws.
Caution: Ensure the blade is not pinched by rotating the band saw wheel one or two times by hand.
Lower blade guide adjustment
WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments.
1.The lower blade guide is located beneath the work table and protects against unintentional contact with the saw blade.
2.The lower blade guide must always be in place and cover the band saw blade while the band saw is running.
Lower Blade Guide Adjustments
3.The lower blade guide adjustments consists of a thrust bearing that supports the band saw blade from the rear and two guide pins that provide lateral support, these need to be readjusted after every band saw blade change or tracking adjustment.
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