Adjusting The Upper Blade Guides; Adjusting The Lower Blade Guides - General International 90-120 Setup & Operation Manual

14 inch wood cutting bandsaw
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MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM-
ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTING THE UPPER BLADE GUIDES

A
1.
Loosen the two thumbscrews A.

ADJUSTING THE LOWER BLADE GUIDES

C
C
1.
Loosen the set screws C located on each side of the
blade guides using a 3 mm Allen key.
Note: To access the lower guide assembly, unlock and tilt
the table.
ADJUSTING THE UPPER THRUST BEARING
E
1.
Loosen the set screws E using a 3 mm Allen key.
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REAR VIEW
A
B
REAR VIEW
D
E
1/32"
2.
Adjust the guides by turning the knurled nut B so
that the guides are at least 1/32" behind the teeth
of the blade to avoid damage during cutting. Re-
tighten the thumbscrews A.
1/32"
2.
Adjust the guides by turning the knurled nut D so
that the guides are at least 1/32" behind the teeth
of the blade to avoid damage during cutting. Re-
tighten the set screws C.
RIGHT VIEW
F
2.
Then manually adjust the thrust bearing bracket F in
or out until the bearing is 1/64" behind the blade G.
Retighten the set screw E.
B
D
G
1/64"

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