ADJUSTMENTS
Slowly turn the upper wheel to the right or clockwise by hand to center the blade on the rubber tires.
Adjust the blade tension; check or adjust the blade track- ing and
Adjust both upper and lower blade guides and thrust bearings.
Reattach the aligning bolt, washer, and wing nut. Tighten securely.
Reattach the blade guard.
Close front cover.
ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY
See Figures 18 and 19.
WARNING:
The blade guides have been preset at the factory. These settings are functional for some applications. We recom- mend that you check and adjust blade guide settings be- fore first use of your saw. Refer to “Adjusting thrust bear- ings, blade guide support, and blade guides” procedures explained in the adjustments section of this operator’s manual.
To prevent the blade from twisting or breaking, the blade guide assembly should always be set approximately 1/8 in. (3 mm) above the workpiece.
Turn the lock knob counterclockwise to unlock the blade guide assembly.
As a guide, use a scrap piece of the same wood you are about to cut to set the height of the blade guide assembly. Adjust the blade guide assembly by turning the blade guide knob.
Lock blade guide assembly in place by turning the lock knob clockwise.
Always lock the blade guide assembly in place before turning on the band saw.
WARNING:
To avoid personal injury, maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, blade guides, and thrust bearings.
To check tension, raise the blade guide assembly all the way up to expose the blade.
Push the blade to the side with moderate force; the blade should flex approximately 1/8 in. (3 mm).
BLADE GUIDE
KNOB
BLADE GUIDE
ASSEMBLY
LOCK
KNOB
Fig. 18
UNLOCK | LOCK |
Fig. 19
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