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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 8/10)
SETUP
Adjusting Blade Support
Bearings
The support bearings are positioned behind the blade and
support the back of the blade during cutting operations.
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. There are support bearings on the upper
lower blade guide assemblies—both sets adjust in the
same manner.
To adjust the support bearings, do these steps:
1. Make sure that the blade is correctly tensioned
(refer to Page 17) and is tracking properly (refer to
Page 14).
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
3. Familiarize yourself with the blade support bearing
controls shown in Figure 27.
4. Loosen the assembly lock bolt.
5. Look at the face of the support bearing and rotate
the blade guide assembly side-to-side, until the
blade is perpendicular with the face of the support
bearing, as illustrated in Figure 28.
6. Re-tighten the assembly lock bolt to secure the
setting.
Figure 27. Blade support bearing controls.
Assembly
Lock Bolt
Thumbscrew
Knurled
Knob
Support
Bearing
90°
Blade
Support
Bearing
Figure 28. Support bearing perpendicular
to the blade.
NOTICE
Whenever changing a blade or adjusting
the tension or tracking, the upper and
lower blade support bearings and guide
bearings must be properly adjusted
before cutting operations.