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Model G0701 (Mfd. Since 9/17)
Guide Post
The motorized guide post (see
Figure 44) moves
the blade guide assembly up or down. To cut
accurately and safely, the bottom of the blade
guide assembly must be no more than 1" above
the workpiece during cutting operations—this
positioning provides the greatest blade support
and minimizes the length of moving blade that is
exposed to the operator.
To adjust the guide post:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Make sure that the blade tension, blade
tracking, support bearings, and blade guides
are adjusted correctly.
3. Loosen guide post lock knob shown in Figure 44.
To fine tune the tracking:
1. Close the wheel covers and turn the bandsaw
ON.
2. Observe the blade tracking path through
the clear window on the right side of the
bandsaw, as shown in
Figure 45.
Fine Tune Tracking
Figure 45. Blade tracking window.
3. Loosen the blade tracking lock lever.
4. Using the tracking controls (Page 5, Figure
2), adjust the blade so it tracks on the center
of the wheel.
5. Tighten the blade tracking lock lever.
NOTICE
Adjusting the final blade tracking setting
requires the machine to be turned ON.
4. Press the guide post elevation control to raise
or lower the guide post until the upper blade
guide assembly is between
1
⁄
4
" and 1" from
the top of the workpiece.
5. Lock guide post in place with the lock knob.
Figure 44. Guide post controls.
Guide
Post
Blade Guide
Assembly
Blade Guard
Guide Post Lock Knob
NEVER place fingers or hands under the
motorized blade guide assembly. Your hand
could be crushed or stuck between the
blade guides and the workpiece. Failure to
follow these warnings may result in serious
personal injury!