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G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw -21-
The support bearing backs the blade during oper-
ation. As mentioned in the “Blade Guard” instruc-
tions, the blade guide assembly (with the support
bearing) should be within an inch from the mate-
rial you are cutting to be most efficient.
The support bearing shown in Figure 34 should
be approximately .016" away from the back of the
blade. This is about four thicknesses of a dollar or
a dollar folded twice. To adjust the support bear-
ing, loosen the support bearing shaft thumbscrew
and slide the support bearing forward or back-
ward as necessary.
10. Blade installation is opposite of removal.
Once the blade is installed, remember to ten-
sion it appropriately, set the blade guides,
and replace the V-belt.
Make sure all components that were
removed have been placed back in their
original position, are adjusted correctly,
and all guards are in place before you plug
the bandsaw back into the power outlet. An
injury may occur if this caution is ignored.
Figure 35. START/STOP switch.
Once assembly is complete and adjustments are
done to your satisfaction, you are ready to start
the machine.
Press the START button. Make sure that your fin-
ger is poised on the STOP button as shown in
Figure 35, just in case there is a problem. The
bandsaw should run smoothly with little or no
vibration or rubbing noises. Strange or unnatural
noises should be investigated and corrected
before operating the machine further.
Run the Model G5787 for a short time to ensure
that the moving parts are working properly with
no excessive vibration. If any problem develops,
correct it before attempting to use the machine.
If you cannot locate the source of unusual noises,
immediately contact our service department for
help.
Test Run
Support Bearing
Support Bearing
Figure 34. Support bearing.