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Model G0555LX
(Mfd. Since 1/14)
The deflection method is much more subjective
than the flutter method. Each blade will deflect
differently and every user will determine what
"moderate pressure" means. The following are
general guidelines for tensioning the blade with
this method.
To tension the machine blade:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER.
2. Make sure the blade is properly tracking as
instructed in the
Blade Tracking section on
Page 21.
3. Raise the guide post all the way and move
the upper and lower guide bearings away
from the blade.
4. Engage the blade tension quick-release lever
to apply tension to the blade.
5. Using moderate pressure, push the center of
the blade sideways.
— If the blade deflects approximately
1
⁄
4
" it is
properly tensioned. Proceed to
Step 6.
— If the blade deflects less than
1
⁄
4
" it is over-
tensioned. Turn the blade tensioning knob
counter clockwise two full turns and repeat
Step 4.
— If the blade deflects
1
⁄
4
" or more, the blade
is not properly tensioned. Apply tension to
the blade incrementally and repeat
Step 6
until properly tensioned.
6. Re-adjust blade guides as described in
Adjusting Blade Support Bearings and
Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings on
Pages– 27.
When using different size blades, the blade
tensioning system may need to be reset for
correct operation. Refer to Blade Tensioner
on Page 54 for detailed instructions.
Deflection Method
Tools Needed
Qty
Wrench 10mm ................................................... 1
Feeler Gauge 0.016" .......................................... 1
To adjust the support bearings:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Familiarize yourself with the support bearing
controls shown in
Figure 28.
Knurled
Knob
Assembly Lock Bolt
Support
Bearing
Figure 28. Upper support bearing assembly and
controls.
Cap Screw
Adjusting Blade
Support Bearings
The support bearings are positioned behind the
blade on the blade guides and prevent it from
deflecting backward during cutting operations.
Proper adjustment of the support bearings is an
important part of making accurate cuts and keeps
the blade teeth from coming in contact with the
blade guides while cutting.
There are support bearings on the upper and
lower blade guide assemblies. Both adjust in the
same manner.
IMPORTANT: The blade is tracking and ten-
sioned correctly before performing this procedure.
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