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Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21)
SE
RV
IC
E
Wheel.Alignment
Wheel alignment is important for optimal performance
from your bandsaw. Wheels are properly aligned when
they are parallel with each other and in the same plane
or “coplanar” (see the illustration in the figure to the
right).
When wheels are coplanar, the bandsaw is more likely to
cut straight without wandering; and vibration, heat, and
blade wear are considerably decreased because the blade
is automatically balanced on the wheel.
Bringing the wheel into alignment may require a
combination of shimming a wheel and adjusting the
position of the lower wheel shaft.
Tools.Needed.
Qty
Straightedge 2' ..................................................1
Fine Ruler ........................................................1
Wrench Open-End 10mm.......................................1
Checking.Wheel.Alignment
1.
DISCONNECT
MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Remove table.
or
Straightedge
Wheel
Wheel
Wheels parallel
and aligned: No
adjustment
needed.
Wheels parallel, but
upper or lower
wheel is not copla-
nar with the other
wheel: Move upper
wheel in or out.
Upper wheel is not
vertically aligned
with lower wheel:
Use blade tracking
knob to tilt upper
wheel
Lower wheel is not
laterally aligned
with upper wheel:
Adust rear adjust-
ment set bolts to
tilt lower wheel
left/right.
Figure.47.
Wheel alignment illustration.
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