-30- G8144Z/G8145Z/G8146Z
Vertical Metal Cutting Bandsaw
4. Make small adjustments to the blade tension-
ing handwheel, then rotate the top wheel by
hand several times before checking the blade
deflection again. Repeat this step until you
are satisfied.
Note: Make sure the blade tracks next to, but
not touching, the upper wheel flange as you
rotate the upper wheel by hand.
5. Close the upper wheel door and reposition
the guide post.
Guide Post
The guide post assembly is used for two purpos-
es: 1) To properly position the blade guard to pro-
tect the operator from the exposed blade between
the workpiece and the upper wheel housing, and
2) to position the upper blade guides close to the
workpiece for blade support.
In order to cut accurately and safely, position the
bottom of the upper blade guides approximately
1⁄4" above the workpiece—this positioning pro-
vides the greatest blade support and minimizes
the amount of blade exposed to the operator dur-
ing operation.
To properly position the guide post:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Model G8144Z/G8145Z (Figure 24):
a. Hold the guide post with one hand and
loosen the guide post lock knob with the
other.
b. Position the bottom of the upper blade
guides approximately 1⁄4" above the
workpiece, then re-tighten the lock knob
to secure the setting.
Figure 24. Model G8144Z/G8145Z guide post
assembly.
Guide Post
Guide Post
Lock Knob
Blade Guard
Blade Guide
& Air Nozzle
3. Model G8146Z (Figure 25):
a. Loosen the guide post lock knob.
b. Use the guide post elevation handwheel
to position the bottom of the upper blade
guides approximately 1⁄4" above the
workpiece, then re-tighten the lock knob.
The bandsaw blade is
sharp and can easily cut
your hand or fingers.
Always disconnect the
power and wear leather
gloves when making
adjustments near the
blade.
Figure 25. Model G8146Z guide post assembly.
Guide Post
Lock Knob
Guide Post
Blade Guide
& Air Nozzle
Blade
Guard
Guide
Post
Elevation
Handwheel