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Adjusting the Blade Guides

Upper Guides: To adjust the upper blade guides,

rst position the roller guides relative to the blade by

loosening the Allen cap head screw (A-Fig.17) and

sliding the guide assembly until the side roller guides

are approximately 1/16” behind the gullet of the blade

then tighten the Allen cap head screw (A-Fig.17).

Next set the roller guides to within 1/32” of the blade

by releasing the lock knob (B-Fig.17) and turning

the micro-adjusting knob (C-Fig.17). Do not set the

guides too close, as this will adversely affect the life

of the blade. When the correct adjustment is reached,

lock the guides in position by tightening the lock knob

(B-Fig.17). Finally, follow the same steps above to

position the rear thrust roller guide.

Lower Guides: To adjust the lower blade guides, rst

loosen the hex nut (A-Fig.18) then move the lower

guide support casting to allow the side roller guides to

be approximately 1/16” behind the gullets of the blade

and tighten the hex nut (A-Fig.18). Next set the roller

guides to within 1/32” of the blade by releasing the lock

knob (B-Fig.18) and turning the micro-adjusting knob

(C-Fig.18). Do not set the guides too close, as this will

adversely affect the life of the blade. When the correct

adjustment is reached, lock the guides in position by

tightening the lock knob (B-Fig.18). Adjust the thrust

bearing to be just clear of the back of the blade by

unlocking the hex nut (D-Fig.18), and turning adjusting

knob on rear of the trunnion. Finally, tighten hex nut

(D-Fig.18).

Make sure doors are closed, turn the bandsaw on and

inspect that the upper, lower and thrust bearings are

not turning. All bearings should not turn unless pressure

from workpiece is applied to the blade. If bearings are

turning under no pressure, repeat steps to adjust the

blade guides.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

Loosen the guidepost lock knob (A-Fig.19) and turn the

guidepost handwheel (B-Fig.19) to raise or lower the

guide post/upper blade guide assembly to the desired

height. Then tighten the guidepost lock knob.

Note: The bottom edge of the guide bearings should

be approximately 1/4”above the top surface of the work

piece. (Fig.20)

Approximately

1/4”