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5.Use a 12mm wrench to loosen the four motor mount hex bolts (see Figure 49).
wheel alignment
Wheel Alignment
When the wheels are coplanar (in the same plane), the bandsaw cuts straighter, with much less vibration, heat, and blade wear because the blade is continuously balanced on the wheels. Refer to Figure 50 to better understand this arrangement.
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Figure 49. Motor mount hex bolts.
Coplanar
Coplanarity Gauge |
| Coplanarity Gauge Contacts Top And Bottom of Both Wheels |
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Not Coplanar
6.If it is necessary to replace the
7.Position the motor to adjust the
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| Figure 50. Wheel coplanar examples. | |
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