Dake Corporation
1809 Industrial Park Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
985017/985018
11
REV122021
BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT
FRAME BALANCE SPRING ADJUSTMENT
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To check for proper balance spring adjustment, lift frame at by the handle with an
extension type scale (fish scale). The frame should weigh 12-15 pounds; if not, adjust by
turning the nut on the tension screw on bottom of spring.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Raise frame and close feed cylinder valve to hold frame in elevated position.
2. Loosen the vise nut and open the vise. Place work in vise and slide the vise swivel jaw
against the work piece. Engage the vise nut and tighten the vise screw to clamp the work
securely.
3. Slowly open feed cylinder valve and lower the frame until the blade is ½” to 1” away from
the work.
CAUTION: IF THE BLADE SHOULD REST UPON THE WORK BEFORE
MOTOR IS STARED THE BLADE TEETH CAN BE DAMAGED. IF THE BLADE IS
DROPPED ONTO THE WORK THE BLADE MIGHT BREAK. MAKE SURE THE
BLADE IS PROPERLY BROKEN IN PRIOR TO CUTTING.
Note:
The following instructions are for one guide
arm; procedure is same for both arms. Left hand
guide arm is shown to the right.
1. Loosen nut (A, on right) and turn eccentric axle (B)
until there is no light gap between rollers and
blade…do not pinch the blade. Tighten nut (A).
2. Vertical and radial adjustment is provided by the
clearance in the guide mounting holes (C). This
allows squaring of the blade to the bed and holding
the blade in the natural blade line.
3. Proper guide adjustment may require adding or
removing washer (shims) (D) for correct bearing
height (E).
