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2. Rotate the adjustment shaft until the support wheel is approximately 0.016" behind the back of the
blade. Check with a feeler gauge or four thicknesses of a dollar bill.
3. Tighten the lock bolt.
4. Spin the wheels clockwise by hand. If the support wheels turn, increase the spacing between the blade
and the bearing (the bearings should only turn when cutting).
Note
：
To prevent the blade from wearing a groove into the support wheel adjust the height periodically.
Move the adjustment shaft up or down until the blade contacts the support wheel in a new place.
SECTION 9
：
MAINTENANCE
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WARNING
：
Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in
serious personal injury.
Cleaning
Inside Wheel Cover
To keep the bandsaw working properly, regularly open the wheel cover and vacuum any sawdust from the
machine that did not make it into the dust collector.
Conveyor Belts
Use compressed air to clean the built-up sawdust from the conveyor belts. Eye injuries frequently occur
when cleaning with compressed air—wear safety glasses to protect you. Also wear a dust mask or
respirator to protect your lungs from airborne dust particles.
Hydraulic Elevation Rams
Use a dry rag to remove sawdust from the hydraulic elevation rams, and then wipe the rams down with a
light coat of hydraulic fluid.
Painted Surfaces
These areas may be cleaned with a dry or damp rag; however, make sure you Do not clean bare metal
surfaces with a damp rag or they may rust.
Miscellaneous
Always be aware of the condition of your machine. Routinely check the condition of the following items
and repair or replace as necessary
：
• Loose mounting bolts
• Worn switch
• Worn or damaged blade
• Worn or damaged support bearings or guide bearings
