Sp-pb140 eng_manual 11.pdf, Mounting to a workbench, Upper blade guide adjustment – Steele Products SP-PB140 User Manual
Page 11: Thrust bearing adjustment, Upper guide pin adjustment
Mounting to a workbench
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saw to a firm, stable surface at
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Upper blade guide adjustment
WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the power supply before making any
adjustments.
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against unintentional contact
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guide to provide adequate
protection against contact with
the band saw blade, it must
always be set as close as
possible against the workpiece
(maximum distance 1/8 inch).
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upper blade guide loosen the
blade guide locking knob and
then adjust the height using the
blade guide adjustment knob.
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knob to secure the upper blade
guide in position.
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consists of a thrust bearing
that supports the band saw
blade from the rear and two
guide pins that provide lateral
support, these need to be
readjusted after every band
saw blade change or tracking
adjustment.
Thrust bearing adjustment
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bearing locking screw using the Allen key
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1/32 inch away from the band saw blade.
When the band sawblade is turned by hand
it should not make contact with the thrust
bearing.
3. Tighten the thrust bearing locking screw.
Upper guide pin adjustment
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clockwise direction several times to bring
the guide pins into the correct position.
Both guide pins should just touch the saw
blade.
4. Tighten the guide pin locking screws.
Caution:
Ensure the blade is not pinched by
rotating the band saw wheel one or two
times by hand.
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