Baker Blue Streak Portable or Stationary Band Sawmill - Rev 2, 03/07;
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Setting the Flat Guides
(continued)
Now prepare to set the bottom guide pads to the bottom of the blade. The bottom guide pads
have two adjustments that are done on the same block, up/down and side-to-side.
Note:
This is the most critical part of setting the flat guides.
Begin with the
left side guide
by raising the bottom pad upward to the blade, applying a
light amount of pressure so that the pad is touching the bottom of the blade, then tighten
the two 5/16” nuts located on the back of the guide assembly.
Note:
A temporary adjustment is needed for the next step.
Check the side-to-side positioning to ensure the pad is even and level with the blade.
Next check the front-to-back alignment (tilt) and ensure the pad is even and level with the
blade.
With your finger, tap on the front edge and the back edge of the blade in order to tell
where the biggest gap is. For example, if the pad is farther away in the back of the blade
then you will tilt the front of the pad down to get the pad as flat as possible to the blade.
If required, adjust the two 1/4” bolts that push down (tilt) on the side-to-side adjustment
assembly.
After
bottom pad
is in the
proper
position,
tighten the
two 5/16”
nuts
After the
bottom pad
is in the
proper
position,
tighten the
two 5/16”
nuts
Raise the
bottom pad
upward to
the blade,
applying a
light
amount of
pressure
Figure 55
Figure 55A
Left
side
guide