Model G0555LX
(Mfd. Since 1/14)
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3. Loosen the guide assembly lock bolt so that
the support bearing can be rotated perpen-
dicular to the blade in the next step.
4. Rotate the blade guide assembly until the
face of the support bearing is perpendicular
to the blade, as illustrated in the
Figure 29.
Bandsaw
Blade
Support
Bearing
Figure 29. The face of the support bearing must
be perpendicular (90°) to the blade.
5. Tighten the assembly lock bolt (see Figure
28).
6. Loosen the cap screw (see Figure 28) on the
support bearing adjustment shaft.
7. Use the knurled knob to position the support
bearing approximately 0.016" away from the
back of the blade, as illustrated in
Figure 30.
This can be measured with a feeler gauge.
Figure 30. Blade should be aligned approxi-
mately 0.016" away from the bearing edge.
0.016''
8. Tighten the cap screw to lock the support
bearing in place.
Adjusting Blade
Guide Bearings
Properly adjusting the blade guides provides side-
to-side support to help keep the blade straight
while cutting.
There are blade guide bearings on the upper and
lower blade guide assemblies. Both adjust in the
same manner.
IMPORTANT: The blade is tracking and ten-
sioned correctly before performing this procedure
(see
Tensioning Blade on Page 25).
Tool Needed
Qty
Hex Wrench 4mm .............................................. 1
To adjust the upper and lower blade guides:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Familiarize yourself with the blade guide con-
trols shown in
Figure 31.
Figure 31. Blade guide bearing controls.
Cap Screw
Knurled
Knob
Locking
Cap Screw
(1 of 2)
Guide Bearing
Adjustment
Cap Screws
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