Shopsmith 11” Manual page 19

SHOPSMITH 11" BANDSAW
gauge the guide clearance. Use which-
ever works best for you.
Be careful that the guide blocks do not
press the blade to one side or the other.
The blade should not be deflected when
the blocks are properly set, as shown in
Fig. A-32.
NOTE
Adjust the blade guides very carefully:
− − − − − If the guide blocks are too close to the
blade or too far forward, the blade guides
may interfere with the running blade.
− − − − − If the guide blocks are too far apart or too
far back, the blade may "lead"-wander off
the pattern line to one side or the other.
− − − − − If you're sure the blade guides are prop-
erly adjusted and the blade does not operate
freely, check if the blade is bent or has a
"high spot" at the weld.
− − − − − If the blade continues to lead no matter
how you adjust the guides, follow the proce-
dure described in "Correcting Blade Lead"
in the Troubleshooting section on page 34.
Figure A-28
Figure A-30
3. Spin the upper (idler) wheel by hand to be
Use only Shopsmith Bandsaw blades for your
Bandsaw. If you use other blades, be certain
that they are of premium quality, are 72" long
(plus or minus 1/2"), and are between 1/16" and
5/8" wide. ANY OTHER BLADES ARE UN-
SAFE. Also, when using 1/16" blades, you must
install Cool Blocks (Part No. 555374) in place of
the standard metal blade guides.
INSTALL THE TABLE INSERT
1. The table insert (95) has two clips on its
Figure A-29
Figure A-31
certain the blade guides don't interfere
with the action of the blade. Also, watch
the blade as it slips between the guide
blocks. Check that the teeth remain in
front of the blocks throughout the revolu-
tion of the blade. If the blade does not spin
freely or the teeth stray behind the blocks,
readjust the blade guides.
WARNING
underside, as shown in Fig. A-33. Put the
blade into the insert's slot so the solid part
of the insert is on the blade's tooth side.
Figure A-33
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Figure A-32
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