Checking and Tensioning Belts, Checking V-Belts | Woodstock W1770

W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake

SERVICE

General

This section covers the most common service adjustments or procedures that may need to be made during the life of your machine.

If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: tech-support@shopfox.biz.

Checking and Tensioning

V-Belts

To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade, the V-belts must be in good condition and operate under proper tension. The belts should be checked for cracks, fraying, and wear. Belt tension should be checked at least every 3 months—more often if the bandsaw is used daily.

Tools Needed:	Qty
Ruler	1
Hex Wrench 6mm	1
Wrench 17mm	1

Make sure that your machine is unplugged during all service proce- dures! If this warning is ignored, seri- ous personal injury may occur.

Checking V-Belts

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Open the wheel covers.

3.Note the condition of the V-belts. If the V-belts are cracked, frayed, or glazed; they should be replaced.

4.Push the center of the V-belts. Note the amount of deflection (Figure 67). If deflection is more than 3⁄4", tension the V-belt.

Motor

Wheel

3⁄4"

Deflection

Bandsaw

Wheel

SERVICE

Figure 67. V-belt deflection.

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Woodstock W1770 manual Checking and Tensioning Belts, Checking V-Belts, Tools Needed

Contents

OWNERS MANUAL Page Contents Functional Overview Woodstock Technical Support Machine Specifications W1770 21 Bandsaw w/Foot Brake Controls and Features Safety Safety Always Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Bandsaws Use push sticks whenever possible Use push blocks when necessary 220V Operation Electrical SpecificationsExtension Cords Unpacking Items Needed for SetupDescription Qty Box Inventory Figure Qty InventoryHardware and Tools Cleaning Machine Machine Placement Lifting the bandsaw 2x4 Lifting & Moving Bolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop Floor Fence To install the fence, do these stepsGuide Post Handwheel To center track the blade, do these steps Blade TrackingChanges in the blade tension may change the blade tracking To set the positive stop, do these steps Positive Stop To connect the dust collection hoses, do these steps Dust Collection To test run the machine, do these steps Test Run Resetting the switch Tensioning Blade Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings onTo tension the bandsaw blade, do these steps To adjust the upper blade guides, do these steps Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings To adjust the upper support bearing, do these steps Adjusting Support Bearings Blade aligned 0.016 away from Bearing edge Lower support bearing controls To adjust the lower support bearing, do these steps Cap screws securing table to Trunnion Aligning Table Cap screws securing rail to Aligning Fence Calibrating Miter Gauge Calibrating Fence PointerTo calibrate the pointer, do these steps To calibrate the miter gauge, do these steps Enough to slide on the resaw fence To install the resaw fence, do these steps Basic Controls GeneralControl Panel Rear Controls Figure Front Controls Figure Cutting wood with minor Warping Workpiece Inspection Basic Cutting Tips Cutting OverviewBandsaw is capable of performing the following cuts Guide Post Foot Brake Blade Lead Fine Tune TrackingCorrecting Blade Lead Aligning Table on Page 27 and Aligning Fence on To shift the table, do these steps Rip Cutting Table TiltTo tilt the table, do these steps To make a rip cut, do these steps Resawing CrosscuttingTo make a 90˚ crosscut, do these steps To resaw a workpiece, do these steps Stacked Cuts Cutting CurvesTo complete a stacked cut, do these steps Blade Width Blade LengthTooth Style Blade Care Tooth PitchBlade Breakage Most common causes of blade breakage are To remove a blade, do these steps Blade ChangesTo replace a blade, do these steps Table & Base CleaningBrushes Lubrication Blade Guide Rack and Pinion Tension Adjustment AssemblyLubricant Frequency Quantity Trunnion Table Tilt Rack and Pinion AssemblyTo lubricate the trunnion, do these steps Checking V-Belts Checking and Tensioning BeltsTools Needed Replacing V-Belts Tensioning V-BeltsFollow Steps 1-2 in Checking V-Belts on To adjust the tension lever, do these steps Adjusting Tension Lever To adjust the brushes, do these steps Adjusting Wheel Blade Brushes Components and Hardware Needed Replacing Brake ShoeTo replace the brake shoe Follow Steps 1-4 in Replacing V-Belts on Checking Coplanarity Aligning Wheels Gauge Shimming Upper Wheel To adjust the lower wheel, do these steps Adjusting Lower Wheel Electrical Components Power supply terminal box See , Wiring DiagramSee Figure Motor & Electrical Troubleshooting Cutting Tips on Machine Operations Labels & Cosmetic Parts Parts Blade Guides-Cover Breakdown Parts Guide Post-Table Tilt Breakdown Table-Trunnion Breakdown Body Breakdown Capacitor Cover Body Parts List Motor Cord 12AWG X 3C Resaw Fence Breakdown Comments Warranty Registration Woodstock international inc. p.o. box Bellingham, wa Warranty