Woodstock W1770 - Manual (Page 26)

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake
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NOTICE
Whenever.changing.a.blade.or.adjusting.tension.and.
tracking,.the.upper.and.lower.blade.support.bear-
ings.and.guide.bearings.must.be.properly.adjusted.
and.locked.before.cutting.operations..
To.adjust.the.lower.blade.guides,.do.these.steps:
1. Make sure the blade is tracking properly and that it
is correctly tensioned.
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
3. Familiarize yourself with the lower blade guide con-
trols shown in Figures 30 and 31.
4. Follow the instructions for adjusting the upper blade
guides on Page.23.in a similar manner for adjusting
the lower blade guides.
Note: The lateral adjustment rod cap screw and
guide block cap screws are located below the table
tilt lock lever (see Figure 31).
Figure 30. Lower blade guide controls
(front view).
Knurled
Knob
Bearing Rotation
Adjustment Bolt
Blade Guide Bearings
Figure 31. Lower blade guide controls
(rear view).
Lateral
Adjustment
Rod Cap
Screw
Adjusting.Support.
Bearings
The support bearings are positioned behind the blade for
support during cutting operations, because the blade is
typically pushed back with the pressure from the advanc-
ing workpiece. Proper adjustment of the support bearings
is an important part of making accurate cuts and also
keeps the blade teeth from coming in contact with the
guide bearings while cutting.
To.adjust.the.upper.support.bearing,.do.these.steps:
1. Make sure the blade is tracking properly and that it
is correctly tensioned.
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
NOTICE
Whenever.changing.a.blade.or.adjusting.tension.
and.tracking,.the.upper.and.lower.blade.support.
bearings.and.blade.guide.bearings.must.be.properly.
adjusted.before.cutting.operations..
Guide Block Cap Screws