STARTRITE 352E Original Instruction Manual page 12

6.6 BLADE MOUNTING AND ADJUSTMENT
To mount blade first remove the steel bar (A of FIG. 6.6) underneath the table, and the table insert ( (A) FIG. 6.7) Place the blade onto the band wheel
checking the teeth are in a correct position, and tighten the tension using the handwheel ( (A) of FIG. 6.8). The correct tension value is indicated on the
tension scale inside the upper door, the indicated value corresponds to the width of the blade. (e.g. for blade width 25 mm tighten until no. 25 appears on
the indicator).
Turn the bandwheels manually, checking that the blade does not interfere with any fixed parts and that the blade is placed correctly on the bandwheels.
The points of the teeth should slightly protrude over the edge of the bandwheels. To adjust the blade position on the bandwheels slacken the locking lever
( (B) of FIG. 6.8), and then turn the knob ( (C) of FIG.6.8): the blade will move inwards when turning the knob clockwise and the blade will move further
out when turning the knob anti-clockwise; A quarter of one turn is sufficient to make a noticeable displacement. Tighten the locking lever after the blade is
positioned correctly.
Then reinstall the table insert, close the band wheels accessing doors.
IMPORTANT NOTE :
After use we recommend slackening the blade tension, and to display a visible sign on the machine advising of this procedure.
Remember to check and re-tension before use. This operation prevents damage to the band wheel tyres.
FIG. 6.6
6.7 SETTING THE SAW BLADE GUIDE & GUARD
ADJUSTING THE SAW BLADE GUARD
The adjustable saw blade guard should be positioned as close as possible to the workpiece. To adjust
the height, release the locking knob ( (D) of Fig.6.8 ) and turn the handwheel ( (E) of Fig. 6.8) to adjust
the guard up or down. Lock the knob once the correct position of guard is obtained.
This operation must always be carried out while the machine is stopped.
BLADE GUIDE ROLLER BEARINGS
The side rollers should almost touch the blade, to prevent vibration during operation and ensure correct
direction of cutting. The positioning of these rollers is controlled by screw ( (A) of Fig.6.9), once they
have been adjusted, tighten grub screw ( (B) of Fig.6.9); they should be 2mm behind the teeth of the
blade. The thrust shaft prevents excessive backward movement of the blade whilst in operation and
should be 1-2 mm from the back of the blade: this can be adjusted by screw ( (C) of Fig.6.9).
LOWER SAW BLADE GUIDE
To adjust the lower blade guide move the table insert and adjust it from the top of the table. The lower
blade guide should be positioned as close as possible to the workpiece (5-10mm)
The side rollers should lightly touch the blade, to prevent vibration during operation and ensure
correct direction of cutting. The positioning of these rollers is controlled by screw ( (A) of Fig.6.10),
once they have been adjusted, tighten nut ( (B) of Fig.6.10); they should be 2mm behind the teeth of
the blade. The thrust shaft prevents excessive backward movement of the blade whilst in operation,
and should be 1-2 mm from the back of the blade: this can be adjusted by screw ( (C) of Fig.6.10).
FIG. 6.7
A
FIG.6.8
E
A
D
FIG. 6.9
B
A
FIG. 6.10
A
C
B
A
C
B
C