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M1014 7" x 12" Metal Cutting Bandsaw
MAINTENANCE
The blade guide side bearings support the blade so the
blade will enter the workpiece perpendicular to the table
surface (see Figure 32).
The blade guide support bearings prevent blade twist by
stopping the blade from being pushed back during a cut.
Both adjustments are the most critical saw adjustments.
To adjust the guide bearings, do these steps:
Note: Make sure the blade is tensioned and tracks
correctly before you adjust the blade guide bearings.
Refer to Blade Tension or Blade Tracking on Pages 20
and 31 for further instructions.
1. UNPLUG THE BANDSAW POWER CORD!
2. Let the bandsaw headstock park in the full down
position.
3. Using a 6mm hex wrench, loosen the guide bearing
adjustment cap screw (see Figures 32 and 33).
4. Adjust the blade guide housing so the support
bearing rests against the rear of the blade (see
Figure 32).
5. Tighten the cap screw.
6. Using a 14mm wrench, loosen the outer side bearing
eccentric jam nuts.
Note: The inner side bearings are not on eccentric
shafts and cannot be adjusted.
7. Using a 6mm wrench, rotate the side bearing
eccentrics (Figure 33) until the bearings hold the
blade perpendicular to the table surface and have a
bearing-to-blade clearance of 0.000" to 0.001". The
bearings must not pinch the blade.
Note: To make sure the blade is perpendicular to
the table, use a standard machinist's square.
8. Tighten the jam nuts and slide the blade guide close
to the workpiece so the blade is supported and will
not twist during the cut (see Figure 34).
Figure 34. Blade guide position lock knob.
Figure 33. Blade guide location.
Blade Guides
UNPLUG the bandsaw power cord,
and NEVER adjust the blade guides
while the saw blade is moving!
Figure 32. Blade guide adjustment
locations.
Guide
Bearing
Adjustment
Cap Screw
Side Bearing
Eccentric
and Jam Nut
Blade Guide
Side Bearing
Blade Guide Support Bearing
Guide Bearing
Adjustment
Cap Screw
Side Bearing
Eccentric
and Jam Nut
Lock Knob