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Palmgren Operating Manual & Parts List 9683127
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
ALIGNING THE LOWER BLADE GUIDE
The lower blade guide consists of:
• A thrust bearing (supporting the band saw blade from the rear).
• Two guide bearings (providing lateral support).
These parts need to be readjusted after every band saw blade
change or tracking adjustment:
NOTE:
Periodically check thrust bearings and guide bearings for
wear, if necessary replace both guide bearings at the same time.
BASIC ALIGNMENT
Refer to Figures 16 through 18.
1 Open the lower housing door.
2. Loosen lower blade guide fixing-screw with an open jaw
wrench.
3. Adjust position of lower blade guide until band saw blade is
centered between the guide bearings.
4. Tighten fixing-screw.
ADJUSTING THE THRUST BEARING
Refer to Figure 17.
1. Loosen the thrust bearing's lock screw.
2. Adjust thrust bearing position (A) (distance thrust bearing - band
saw blade = 0.5 mm – if the band saw blade is turned by hand, it
must not touch the thrust bearing).
3. Tighten the thrust bearing lock screw.
ADJUSTING THE GUIDE BEARINGS
Refer to Figure 18.
1. Loosen screws (B).
2. Set guide bearings against the band saw blade.
3. Turn the band saw wheel by hand in a clockwise direction
several times to bring the guide bearings in correct position –
both guide bearings should just touch the band saw blade.
4. Tighten screws (B) again.
5. Close the lower housing door.
TILTING THE TABLE
For bevel cuts, the table tilts 0 through 45 degrees.
1. To tilt the table, loosen the handle on the table trunnion, set the
table to the required angle and tighten the handle again (see
Figure 19).
2. It is recommended to verify the correct angle setting using an
angle guide, or by making trial cuts in scrap wood. Adjust the
indicator accordingly by using a Phillips head screwdriver.
ADJUSTING THE RIP FENCE
Refer to Figure 20.
The locking pressure of the rip fence has been factory set; if
adjustment is required proceed as follows:
1. Raise the fence handle to horizontal position.
2. Turn the fence handle clockwise to increase clamping pressure,
counterclockwise to decrease clamping pressure.
3. After turning the fence handle counterclockwise, slide the rip
fence to the desired position on the guide rail.
4. The fence handle has a cam action, press down the handle to
clamp tightly to the table after setting rip fence to desired
position.
Figure 16 - Basic alignment.
Fixing Screw
Figure 17 - Basic alignment.
Thrust Bearing
Lock Screw
A
Figure 18 - Basic alignment.
Guide
Bearings
B
Figure 19 - Tilting the table.
Handle
Figure 20 - Adjusting the rip fence.
