Dake Corporation
724 Robbins Road
Grand Haven, MI 49417
www.dakecorp.com
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REV022019
BLADE GUIDE BEARING ADJUSTMENT
Before adjusting the blade guide bearings ensure that the saw is properly disconnected from
its power source.
Guide bearing position is extremely important in order get a straight, proper cut. The need for
adjustment should rarely occur if the saw is being used properly. If the guides get out of
adjustment is important to readjust immediately to avoid blade damage and waste of materials.
Because guide adjustment is a critical factor in performance of your saw it is best to a new blade
in to see if it will correct the poor cutting before beginning to adjust the guides. The guides
should have .000” (just touching) to .001” of clearance between themselves and the blade.
1) The outer bearing is mounted to an eccentric bushing and can be adjusted.
a. The inner bearing is fixed and cannot be adjusted.
2) While holding the bolt with a hex wrench loosen the nut on the outside.
3) Position the eccentric by turning the bolt to the desired position of clearance.
4) Tighten the nut.
5) Adjust the second blade guide in the same manner.
LUBRICATION
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6-8 drops of SAE-30 oil on driven pulley bearing once a week.
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Vise lead screw as needed.
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Drive gears run in an oil bath and does not require a lubricant change unless the oil gets
contaminated or a leak occurs.
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80/90 synthetic gear oil
