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Model G0580 (Mfd. Since 11/06)
Adjusting Support
Bearings
Figure 32. Support bearing controls.
The support bearings are positioned behind the
blade and support the back of the blade dur-
ing 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.
Tools Needed:
Qty
Wrench 10mm ....................................................1
Feeler Gauge 0.016" ...........................................1
To adjust the support bearings:
1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly
and that it is correctly tensioned.
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
3. Familiarize yourself with the support bearing
controls shown in
Figure 32.
4. Loosen the assembly lock bolt.
Support
Bearing Lock
Bolt
Assembly
Lock Bolt
Support
Bearing
6. Tighten the assembly lock bolt.
7. Loosen the support bearing lock bolt on the
support bearing adjustment shaft.
8. Using the feeler gauge, slide the support
bearing approximately 0.016" away from the
back of the blade, as illustrated in
Figure 34.
Figure 33. Blade should be perpendicular (90˚)
to the face of the support bearing.
Bandsaw
Blade
Support
Bearing
Top View
0.016''
Figure 34. Blade should be aligned approxi-
mately 0.016" away from the bearing edge.
Side View
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 33.
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