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ADJUSTING THE BLADE GUIDES

Upper Guides:

  To adjust the upper blade guides, 

first position the roller guides relative to the blade by 

loosening the Allen cap head screw (A-Fig.17) and 

sliding the guide assembly until the side roller guides 

are approximately 1/16” behind the gullet of the blade, 

then re-tighten the Allen cap head screw (A-Fig.17). 

Next, set the roller guides to within 1/32” of the blade 

by releasing the lock knob (B-Fig.17) and turning 

the micro-adjusting knob (C-Fig.17). Do not set the 

guides too close, as this will adversely affect the life 

of the blade. When the correct adjustment is reached, 

lock the guides in position by tightening the lock knob 

(B-Fig.17). Finally, follow the same steps above to 

position the rear thrust roller guide.

Lower Guides:

  To adjust the lower blade guides, first 

loosen the hex nut (A-Fig.18), then move the lower 

guide support casting to allow the side roller guides 

to be approximately 1/16” behind the gullets of the 

blade, and re-tighten the hex nut. Next set the roller 

guides to within 1/32” of the blade by releasing the lock 

knob (B-Fig.18) and turning the micro-adjusting knob 

(C-Fig.18). Do not set the guides too close, as this will 

adversely affect the life of the blade. When the correct 

adjustment is reached, lock the guides in position by 

re-tightening the lock knob (B-Fig.18). Adjust the thrust 

bearing to be just clear of the back of the blade by 

unlocking the hex nut (D-Fig.18), and turning adjusting 

knob on rear of the trunnion. Finally, re-tighten the hex 

nut (D-Fig.18).

Make sure the doors are closed, turn the bandsaw on 

and inspect that the upper, lower and thrust bearings 

are not turning. All bearings should not turn unless 

pressure from workpiece is applied to the blade. If 

bearings are turning under no pressure, repeat the 

steps above to correctly adjust the blade guides.

ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT

Loosen the guidepost lock knob

 

(A-Fig.19) and turn the 

guidepost handwheel

 

(B-Fig.19) to raise or lower the 

guide post/upper blade guide assembly to the desired 

height. Then tighten the guidepost lock knob. 

Note: 

The bottom edge of the guide bearings should be 

approximately 1/4” above the top surface of the work 

piece. (Fig.20)

Approximately     

        1/4”

 

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A

ADJUSTMENTS

Summary of Contents for 10-351

Page 1: ...cord the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference Serial Number _________________________ Date of purchase _________________________ For technical support or parts questi...

Page 2: ...TS SPECIFICATIONS Model No Motor Horsepower Amps Volts Speed Range Cutting Capacity Cutting Capacity Height Width Blade Width Length Table Size Size Left Tilt Right Tilt Miter Gauge Slot Height to Flo...

Page 3: ...ical receptacle The 3rd prong is used to ground the tool and provide protection against accidental electric shock DO NOT remove the 3rd prong See Grounding Instructions on the following pages 4 AVOID...

Page 4: ...ord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and overheating USE ONLY A 3 WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS A 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG AND A 3 POLE RECEPTACLE THAT AC...

Page 5: ...t will not get caught on lumber tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use a tool with a damaged...

Page 6: ...off the machine if the material is to be backed out of an uncompleted cut 6 Adjust the upper guide about 1 8 to 1 4 above the material being cut 7 Check for proper blade size and type for thickness a...

Page 7: ...de Tracking Window H Guide Post Rise Fall Handle I Guide Post Lock Knob J Hinged Blade Guard K Blade Guides L Work Table M Drive Belt Tension Wheel N 4 Dust Ports O Foot Break P Blade Tracking Knob Q...

Page 8: ...hoist mechanism to lift the Bandsaw c With the help of another person or by installing hoist ring unbolt the Bandsaw from the packing pallet Properly lift the Bandsaw off the packing pallet and place...

Page 9: ...Rip Fence B Rip Fence Carrier C Re saw Bar A B D C Tools for Assembly Adjustments A Hex Wrench 3MM B Hex Wrench 4MM C Hex Wrench 5MM D Hex Wrench 6MM E 10mm Wrench F 13mm Wrench C A C A E F B B Bandsa...

Page 10: ...sure that the opening of the slot on the right side of the table leveling bar faces toward the table trunnion This will allow the table leveling bar to open outward from the bandsaw RIP FENCE RAIL Th...

Page 11: ...may also be set at 90 to the back of the saw blade by adjusting the four trunnion micro adjustment screws found in the base of the lower trunnion A Fig 7 Slightly loosen part 134 mounting bolt refer t...

Page 12: ...ings correspond to the width of blade you are using by viewing through the tension indicator window B Fig 11 Note The blade tension scale may read differently due to cut specifications of the blade ma...

Page 13: ...the new blade ensure the blade teeth are pointing downwards and towards you at the position where the blade passes through the table e Center the blade on both wheels ADJUSTMENTS 13 f Re tension the n...

Page 14: ...n the hex nut Next set the roller guides to within 1 32 of the blade by releasing the lock knob B Fig 18 and turning the micro adjusting knob C Fig 18 Do not set the guides too close as this will adve...

Page 15: ...heel SETTING THE DRIVE BELT TENSION To properly adjust belt tension turn the hand wheel D Fig 21 until there is 3 8 to 1 2 deflection in the flat ribbed J belt Figure 22 A B C Tension Pulley Figure 21...

Page 16: ...workpiece to get stuck or bend the blade For straight cuts use the fence provided to feed the workpiece along the blade slowly and in a straight line Use a miter gauge for cross cut or angle cutting...

Page 17: ...SWITCHES Both the upper and lower blade wheel doors are equipped with safety switches that will shut the saw off when opened Fig 29 The saw will not operate until the blade wheel doors are closed If a...

Page 18: ...side of the machine near the saw blade etc clean to prevent accumulation of dust Use dust collection if possible 5 To prolong the life of the blade when the bandsaw is not in use for extended periods...

Page 19: ...sure was put on the workpiece 1 The blade tracking knob hasn t been properly adjusted 2 Inferior blade 3 The wheels are not in alignment REMEDY Check the cable for breakage Contact your local dealer f...

Page 20: ...t 98 by removing the hex head bolt and washer in the middle of the wheel s hub Carefully slide the lower wheel off of the lower wheel shaft and at the same time remove the saw blade from this wheel Re...

Page 21: ...M8X20 4 on the back of the upper bandsaw cabinet housing Next swing the Guide Post part 195 right or left until side guide bearings are properly spaced on each side of blade making sure that the blad...

Page 22: ...must be released on the lower wheel to allow proper adjustments and to avoid damaging the machine If the blade is not running true or it is not running on center of the lower wheel but is correct on t...

Page 23: ...ary If a blade is moving back and forth wobbling follow these steps Adjustment to the wheel hub on the rear of the bandsaw is required 1 De tension the saw blade 2 Loosen 6 o clock shaft bolt to take...

Page 24: ...PARTS DIAGRAM FRAME ASSEMBLY 24 NOTE Please reference the Manufacturer s Part Number when calling for Replacement Parts For Parts under Warranty the serial number of your machine is required...

Page 25: ...Wheel Retaining Ring Retaining Ring Spring Washer Nut M27X2 Relay Bushing Micro Switch Screw M4X30 Light Screw M4X15 Bushing Upper Guide Cover Thread Handle Adjusting Knob Indicator Light Hex Socket S...

Page 26: ...26 PARTS DIAGRAM WHEEL ASSEMBLY...

Page 27: ...Lower Wheel Bushing Tire Retaining Ring Bearing Upper Wheel 2 2 1 1 2 2 4 4 1 P10 351 95 P10 351 96 P10 351 97 P10 351 98 P10 351 99 P10 351 100 P10 351 101 P10 351 102 P10 351 103 NOTE Please referen...

Page 28: ...28 TABLE FENCE ASSEMBLY PARTS DIAGRAM...

Page 29: ...1 133 P10 351 134 P10 351 135 P10 351 136 P10 351 137 P10 351 138 P10 351 139 P10 351 140 P10 351 141 KEY NO DESCRIPTION QTY MFG PART NO 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157...

Page 30: ...BLADE TENSION TRACKING PARTS DIAGRAM 30...

Page 31: ...0 Knob Bushing Knob Lever Knob Small Hand Wheel Flat Washer Spring Washer Hex Screw M6X12 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 10 2 1 P10 351 164 P10 351 165 P10 351 166 P10 351 167 P...

Page 32: ...GUIDE POST ASSEMBLY PARTS DIAGRAM 32 NOTE Please reference the Manufacturer s Part Number when calling for Replacement Parts For Parts under Warranty the serial number of your machine is required...

Page 33: ...her Hex Bolt M8X20 Screw M6x12 Big Hand Wheel Handle Assembly Hex Screw M6X12 Hex Screw M5X8 Ring Bushing Rod Locking Handle Setting Plate Pan Head Screw Nut M6X15 Washer Wing Knob Support Bracket 1 1...

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Page 35: ...WARRANTY 35 WARRANTY...

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