Adjusting Upper Thrust Bearing
1. NOTE: The thrust bearing supports the blade
from the rear and will rotate when the blade
is pushed against it while you are cutting. As
soon as you stop cutting, the bearing
should stop rotating.
2. To adjust, loosen the upper screw on the side
of the upper blade guide assembly and slide
the bearing forward until it is approximately
1/32" from the back of the blade. Tighten
screw. Rotate upper wheel slightly clockwise
to check clearance. Re-adjust if necessary.
Adjusting Lower Blade Guide Assembly
* Loosen the screw (as shown) on the side of the
lower blade guide assembly and slide assembly
forward until bearing is approximately 1/32"
from the back of the blade. Blade guides will
align with this adjustment. Tighten screw.
Adjusting Lower Blade Guides
* Loosen the two screws that lock the lower blade
guides and press the two guides evenly against
the sides of the blade but do not pinch the
blade. Release the guides and rotate the
upper wheel slightly clockwise moving the
blade downward. Make sure one guide is not
further away from the blade than the other.
Tighten both screws.
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NOTE: After all adjustments have been made, turn the wheel by hand (clockwise) a few turns to
check blade travel and clearance. (As diagram shown in paragram "Ten-sioning the blade")
Adjusting The Table
1. Replace the blade guard on the upper assembly
and tighten screws.
2. Locate the table insert and place it in the opening
in the table. Aiiyn slot in the insert with the slot
in the table.
3. Locate a 1/4 - 20 x 3/4" truss head screw, a f l a t
washer, and a 1 / 4 - 2 0 wing nut in loose parts.
Insert screw into hole in table top as illustrated.
4. From the underside of the table, install washer
and wing nut onto the truss head screw and tighten finger tight. This will keep the table flat
and in alignment.
5. Replace the band saw cover.
Mounting Band Saw To Workbench
If band saw is to be used in a permanent location, it
should be fastened securely to a firm supporting
surface such as a workbench.
If mounting to a workbench, holes should be •
drilled through supporting surface of the
workbench using dimensions illustrated.
1. Each leg should be bolted securely using 3/8"
diameter machine screws, lock-washers, and
3/8" hex nuts (not included).
2. Locate and mark the holes where band saw is
to be mounted.
3. Drill (4) —
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11 diameter holes through
workbench.
4. Place band saw on workbench aligning holes in feet with holes drilled in workbench.
5. Insert all four 3/8" screws and tighten.
NOTE: Front two mounting bolts should be inserted from the bottom with washer
and nut on top.
An alternate method of mounting is to fasten band saw to a mounting board. The board
should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use. Any good grade of plywood
or chipboard with a 3/4" minimum thickness is recommended. (Thinner chipboard can
break.)
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