Adjusting The Blade Guide Bearings - Craftex CX Series User Manual

Figure N
3. Using the feeler gauge, position the
support bearing
0.016" away from the back of the
blade, as in (Figure O)
Note:
The purpose of this adjustment is to
prevent the blade from being pushed
backward far enough that the blade guides
contact (and ruin) the" tooth set" of the
blade during cutting operations.
Figure O
4. Tighten the adjustment cap screw to
lock the support bearing in place
When securing the lower support
bearing, make sure it is parallel with
the blade.
approximately
Note:
Adjusting the Blade Guide
Bearings
Properly adjusted blade guide bearings
provide side-to-side support, from just
behind the gullets to the back of the blade,
to help keep the blade straight while
cutting. These bearings can be adjusted left-
to-right, as well as front to back.
Both the upper and lower blade guide
assemblies have these bearings and both
adjust in the same manner. The following
refers to the upper bearings.
Important: make sure the blade is tracking
and tensioned properly before performing
this procedure.
1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM
THE POWER
2. Loosen the guide block cap screw
(Figure P),
position the guide bearings just
behind the blade gullets as in (Figure
Q), then retighten the cap screw to
secure seating.
The guide bearings should be
positioned behind the gullets a
distance equal to that of the support
bearing behind the blade.
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and then laterally
Note: