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Model G0555/G0555P (Mfg. Since 5/11)
6. Tighten the guide assembly lock bolt to
secure the setting.
7. Loosen the thumbscrew on the support bear-
ing adjustment shaft.
8. Use the knurled knob to position the support
bearing approximately 0.016" behind the
blade, as illustrated in the figure below.
Tip: To quickly gauge this setting, fold a crisp
dollar bill in half twice (when folded tightly,
four thicknesses of a dollar bill is approxi-
mately 0.016"). Place the folded dollar bill
between the support bearing and the blade,
as shown in the figure below.
9. Tighten the thumbscrew to lock the support
bearing in place.
0.016''
Figure 31. The face of the support blade must
be approximately 0.016" behind the blade.
Figure 32. Dollar bill folded twice to make a
quick 0.016" gauge.
Adjusting Blade
Guide Bearings
Properly adjusting the blade guides provides side-
to-side support to help keep the blade straight
while cutting, which is essential to making accu-
rate cuts.
Tool Needed Qty
Hex Wrench 4mm ...............................................2
To adjust the upper and lower blade guides:
1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly
and is correctly tensioned.
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
3. Familiarize yourself with the blade guide con-
trols shown in the figure below.
Figure 33. Blade guide bearing controls.
Thumbscrew
Knurled
Knob
Guide Bearing
Adjustment
Cap Screws
Locking
Cap Screw