-26-
Model G0948 (Mfd. Since 08/21)
3. Loosen both guide bearing cap screws (see
Figure 27 on Page 25), then position guide
bearings so they evenly and lightly touch
sides of blade (see illustration in
Figure 30)
without deflecting it one way or the other.
Note: When the blade guide bearings are
properly adjusted against the blade, they
should lightly rotate as the blade moves.
Figure 30. Blade guide bearings evenly and
lightly touching the sides of the blade.
4.
Tighten cap screws to secure settings.
Re-check setting after tightening.
Whenever changing blade or adjusting
blade tension or tracking, the support and
guide bearings must be re-adjusted before
resuming operation to ensure proper blade
support.
Tool(s) Needed Qty
Hex Wrenches 4, 5mm ................................1 Ea.
Feeler Gauge 0.016"
.......................................... 1
Adjusting Lower Blade Guide
Bearings
To adjust lower blade guide bearings:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Loosen guide block cap screw (see Figure
31), then laterally position guide bearings
just behind blade gullets, as illustrated in
Figur
e 28 on Page 25, then tighten cap
screw to secure setting.
Note: The guide bearings should be posi-
tioned behind the gullets a distance equal to
that of the support bearing behind the blade
(see
Page 24 for reference).
3.
Loosen both guide bearing screws (see
Figure 31), then position guide bearings so
they evenly and lightly touch sides of blade
(see illustration in
Figure 30) without deflect-
ing it one way or the other.
Note: When the blade guide bearings are
properly adjusted against the blade, they
should lightly rotate as the blade moves.
Figure 31. Lower blade guide components (table
removed for clarity).
Guide Bearing
Screw (1 of 2)
Guide Block
Cap Screw
4. Tighten screws to secure settings. Re-check
setting after tightening.
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