Calibrating Miter Slot With Blade - Shop fox W1878 Owner's Manual

9" benchtop bandsaw
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3. Loosen both guide bearing adjustment cap screws
(see Figure.27), then position guide bearings so they
evenly and lightly touch sides of blade (see Figure.
30) without deflecting it one way or the other.
Note:.When the blade guide bearings are properly
adjusted against the blade, they should lightly
rotate as the blade moves.
4. Re-tighten cap screws to secure settings. Re-check
the setting after tightening.
Whenever.changing.blade.or.adjusting.blade.tension.
or.tracking,.the.support.and.guide.bearings.must.
be.re-adjusted.before.resuming.operation.to.ensure.
proper.blade.support.
Calibrating.Miter.Slot.
with.Blade
To ensure cutting accuracy, the table must be carefully
positioned so the miter slot is parallel with the blade.
Before beginning this procedure, make sure blade is
correctly tensioned as described in the Tensioning.Blade
subsection earlier in this manual.
Tip: This procedure is easier if done with the widest
possible blade installed.
Tools.Needed.
Straightedge or Carpenter's Square ..........................1
Fine Ruler ........................................................1
Hex Wrench 6mm ...............................................1
To.align.table.miter.slot.parallel.to.blade,.do.these.steps:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Make sure table is perpendicular to side of blade and
is locked in place.
3. Place an accurate straightedge along blade. The
straightedge should lightly touch both front and back
of blade (see Figure.31).
Note:.Make sure straightedge does not go across a
tooth while performing this step.
Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21)
Figure.30. Blade guide bearings evenly
and lightly touching the sides of the blade.
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Figure.31. Placing a straightedge along
the blade and measuring to the miter slot.
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