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58
59
60
1. Loosen lock nut
(56)
.
2. Turn setting knob
(57)
:
-
Turn setting knob
(57)
clockwise if
the band saw blade runs towards the
front of the saw.
-
Turn
setting
knob
(57)
counterclockwise if the band saw
blade runs towards the rear of the
saw.
3. Tighten lock nut
(56)
.
8.3 Aligning the Upper Blade
Guide
The upper blade guide consists of:
-
a thrust bearing (supporting the band
saw blade from the rear),
-
two guide bearings (providing lateral
support).
All bearings need to be readjusted after
every band saw blade change and/or
tracking adjustment.
Note:
Periodically check all
bearings for wear, if
necessary replace both guide bearings at
the same time.
Adjusting the thrust bearing
1. If necessary, align and tighten the
band saw blade.
2. Loosen fixing screw
of the upper
blade guide.
3. Align upper blade guide
4. Tighten the upper blade guide's fixing
screw.
5. Loosen the thrust bearing's lock
screw .
6. Adjust
thrust
bearing
position
(distance thrust bearing - band saw
blade = 0.5 mm
–
if the band saw
blade is turned by hand, it must not
touch the thrust bearing).
7. Tighten the thrust bearing lock
screw.
Adjusting the guide bearings
1. Loosen locking bolt
(58)
.
2. Set guide bearings
(59)
with the shaft
(60)
against the band saw blade.
3. Turn band saw wheel by hand in a
clockwise direction several times to
bring the guide bearings in correct
position
–
both guide bearings should
just touch the band saw
4.
Retigthen locking bolt
(58)
to lock the
shaft
(60)
.
8.4 Aligning the Lower Blade
Guide
The lower blade guide consists of:
-
a thrust bearing (supporting the band
saw blade from the rear),
-
two guide bearings (providing lateral
These parts need to be readjusted after
every band saw blade change or tracking
Adjusting the thrust bearing
See
“
Aligning the Upper Blade
Guide
”
Adjusting the guide bearings
See
“
Aligning the Upper Blade
Guide
”
8.5 Replacing the Band Saw
Tyre
Periodically check band saw tyres for
wear. Replace only in pairs:
1. Remove band saw blade (see "Care
and Maintenance");
2. Lift band saw tyre with a small
screwdriver, then pull off the band
saw wheel.
3. Mount new band saw tyres and
reinstall the band saw blade.
8.6 Replacing the Table Insert
The table insert needs replacement when
its slot has become enlarged or damaged.
1. Remove table insert
(61)
from saw
table (push up from underneath).
2.
Fit new table insert.
8.7 Cleaning the Saw
1.
Open the housing doors.
2.
Remove chips and saw dust with
brush or vacuum cleaner.
3.
Close the housing doors.
8.8 Storage
Danger! Store saw where
-
it cannot be used or tampered with
by unauthorized persons and
-
nobody can get hurt by the
machine
.
Note:
The ON/OFF switch can be
safeguarded by a padlock.
Caution!
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