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3.
Keep the machine clean and free of sawdust. Frequently blow out or vacuum up the sawdust and wipe down
the machine occasionally with a damp rag.
Note: The wheels must always be kept clean. Dirt on the wheels will cause blade slippage.
4.
Do not allow dirt, pitch or gum to build up on the table, blade, guide/thrust bearings. Clean as needed with
gum and pitch remover.
Note: Do not immerse the bearings in the gum and pitch remover.
5.
To prevent rust from forming on the unpainted cast iron of the table, and so that the wood slides easily while
cutting, apply a light coating of paste wax or use regular applications of any after-market surface protectant
or rust inhibitor.
To avoid eye injury from blowing debris, wear safety goggles when blowing out sawdust.
REPLACING THE BANDSAW BLADE
The blade should be replaced when worn out. Refer to the following symptoms to determine whether or not it is
time to replace the blade:
- It is not cutting as fast.
- It is not able to follow a cutting line as it used to.
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE
REPLACING THE UPPER AND LOWER THRUST BEARINGS
1.
Turn the tension knob
A
counter-clockwise for
the blade to be loose enough to remove easily.
2.
Remove the right hand side blade guard
B
by loos-
ening the two phillips head screws
C
, just enough
to slide it out.
3.
Loosen the upper thumb screw
D
.
A
C
C
REAR VIEW
FRONT VIEW
4.
Unscrew the upper Allen bolt using the supplied 3
mm Allen key
E
.
Note: Hold the micro adjust nut while unscrewing the
Allen bolt,
E
.
5.
Remove the thrust bearing and mounting shaft
F
.
6.
Use C-ring pliers
G
to remove the "C ring"
H
and
slide the bearing off the shaft
I
.
7.
Install a new bearing on the mounting shaft
8.
Re-install the C-ring.
9.
Put the bearing and mounting shaft back in place,
re-install the Allen bolt and tighten the upper thumb
screw.
10.
Re-install the blade-guard.
Note: After the upper thrust bearing have been changed, al-
ways verify the lower thrust bearing. If needed, replace it pro-
ceeding in the same way as with the upper thrust bearing.
E
F
G
H
I
D
B
