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SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS
BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT
The blade guides must be correctly aligned for the bandsaw to perform at its
best.
When the saw is used correctly, adjustment is rarely needed. If, for any reason,
the guides do move out of alignment, you must re-adjust them immediately or
the blade will not cut straight and will be damaged.
Guide adjustment is critical to the performance of your saw but it Is always
best to try a new blade to see if this will correct poor cutting before adjusting
the bearings.
If a blade becomes dull on one side, it will begin cutting crooked. A new
blade should correct this problem without the need for guide adjustment. If
not, check the blade guides for accurate spacing.
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The inner guide bearing is fixed and cannot be adjusted.
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The outer guide bearing is mounted to an eccentric bolt and can be
adjusted.
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There should be 0.001" clearance between a 0.025" thickness blade and
the guide bearings.
To obtain this clearance adjust the bearing as follows:
1. Loosen the nut whilst holding the
bolt with a second spanner as
shown.
2. Position the eccentric by turning
the bolt to the required position
before tightening the nut.
3. Adjust the other blade guide
bearing in the same way.
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The back edge of the blade
should just touch the blade guide
rear bearing.
BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT
The blade guide assemblies are adjustable to accommodate the size of
workpiece. Correct adjustment will help accurate cutting and prolong the life
of the blade.
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