ASSEMBLY
5
THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE
PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE
OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE.
INSTALLING THE LOWER BLADE GUIDES
Remove the lower drive wheel from the machine
.
1. Loosen the drive belt tension and remove the drive belt from the lower wheel’s rear pulley step.
2. Remove the center Bolt and Washer that secure the lower wheel to the motor’s drive shaft.
3. Remove the lower wheel from the drive shaft.
NOTE:
This operation will give better access to the lower
frame interior, to allow the following installation steps to be easier.
Remove the original, lower blade guides and blade guard that are below the saw’s table.
4. If necessary, consult your bandsaw’s original Operator’s Manual for information on the parts of the lower
guide assembly, and to identify the fasteners needed to be accessed to remove the guide assembly from the
lower saw frame.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
Install the new, lower Tool-less Blade Guide &
Guard Assembly.
6. The new Blade Guide Assembly comes pre-assem-
bled and ready for installing onto your machine.
Remove the Hex Socket Cap Screw and Washer that
are located under the Connecting Plate (#26).
7. Position the Guide Assembly onto the lower frame
with the small alignment pin that is on the bottom of
the connecting plate, set into the pre-bored hole in the
frame. Figure 5.
NOTE:
If the lower, plastic blade guard hits the un-
derside of the table insert, the guide assembly should
be removed and the top of the guard can be carefully
cut off ONLY about 3/8” - 5/8” inches (10-16mm) with
a hack saw. DO NOT remove more than this from the
top of the guard as this will defeat the safety purpose
and regulations for the guard, and void the warranty.
ALSO
, see the note on page 8, below step #4 regard-
ing the position of the guard to the rear thrust bearing.
8. Once the lower Guide Assembly is positioned on
the frame, insert the Cap Screw, removed in step 6,
up through the hole in the saw frame and back into
its threaded hole in the connecting plate. Do not fully
tighten the screw at this time. Figure 5.
9. Make sure that the lower Guide Assembly is prop-
erly aligned straight to the frame and the saw’s
trunnion, then tighten the Cap Screw to secure the
assembly in place.
5. With the old, lower blade guide and guard assem-
bly removed, make sure that the lower frame area and
pre-bored hole(s) is clean of any sawdust or residue
left from past saw usage. Figure 4.
Never operate the bandsaw with-
out the blade guards in place, as serious injury may
result.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
PRE-BORED
MOUNTING
HOLE IN
FRAME
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SEE ADDENDUM NOTE ON PAGE 13
