RIKON Power Tools 10-350BAL - Manual (Page 19)

Adjusting the Upper Blade Guide Bearings Parallel to the Blade
(Refer to “Guide Post Assembly” parts diagram on page 28)
This step may not be necessary, it is factory preset. If adjustment is needed follow the steps
below.
First slightly loosen part #226 Hex Bolt M8X20 (4 each) on rear of upper bandsaw housing. This
will allow you to adjust the micro adjustment screws #227 in part #224 Gear Bracket.
Next place a 3mm “L” wrench through the sight holes in part #198 Cover. Turning clockwise on
the micro adjustment screws in left two holes will adjust the left bearings to the right. Turning
clockwise on the micro adjustment screws in the right two holes will adjust the right bearings to
the left. Check bearings for parallel.
Lastly tighten parts #226 Hex Bolt (4) on back of bandsaw housing. Repeat steps if the bearings
are still not parallel.
Adjust Upper Side Bearings Which Will Not Track Close to the Blade
(Refer to “Guide Post Assembly” parts diagram on page 28)
If the right or left upper guide bearings do not adjust to within 1/32” of the blade, the Guide Post
(part #195) may need adjustment.
First lower the Guide Post (part #195) all the way to the table.
Second slightly loosen parts #226 Hex Bolt M8X20 (4) on the back of the upper bandsaw cabinet
housing.
Next swing the Guide Post (part #195) right or left until side guide bearings are properly spaced
on each side of blade making sure that the blade will strike the center of the rear thrust bearing.
Tighten part #226 Hex Bolt M8X20 (4) on the back of the upper bandsaw cabinet housing.
Raise the Guide Post (part #195) seven inches off the table and check alignment. If side guide
bearings travel out of alignment repeat steps above. Raise the Guide Post (part #195) to the top
of the travel and check final alignment. Repeat steps above if necessary.
Changing Bandsaw Tire
Use a putty knife to get underneath the tire and pull it up and away from the wheel. Work the putty
knife all the way around the wheel to loosen the tire. Then, use the putty knife as leverage to flip the
tire over and off of the wheel. Clean the inside of the groove, removing any dirt, debris or cement with
lacquer thinner.
Soak the replacement tire in warm water to make it more flexible. Let tire dry and lay on top of wheel.
Start by setting the tire into the wheel groove at the top of the wheel. Using a putty knife, work the
new tire around the wheel, making sure not to slice the tire. If rubber cement is to be used, make sure
to distribute evenly. Having high spots between the wheel and the tire will cause a vibration and effect
blade tracking.
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Troubleshooting