RIKON Power Tools 10-370 User Manual

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Figure 28

Adjusting the Blade Guides

Upper Guides: To adjust the upper blade guides,

first position the roller guides relative to the blade

by loosening the locking hex screw (A-Fig.25) and

moving the guide carrier until the roller guides are

approximately 1/16” behind the gullets of the Bandsaw

blade and tighten the hex nut (A-Fig.25). Next set the

roller guides to within 1/32” of the blade by releasing

the screw (B-Fig.25) on each side of the blade. Do not

set the guides too close, as this will adversely affect

the life of the blade. Finally, adjust the thrust bearing

to be just clear of the back of the blade by unlocking

the hex nut (C-Fig.25). When the correct adjustment is

reached, lock the thrust bearing in position with the hex

nut (C-Fig.25).

Lower Guides: To adjust the lower blade guides, first

loosen the hex nut (A-Fig.26) then move the guide

carrier casting to allow the front to be approximately

1/16” behind the gullets of the Bandsaw blade and

tighten the hex nut (A-Fig.26). Next set the roller guides

to within 1/32” of the blade by releasing the screw

(B-Fig.26) on each side of the blade. Adjust the thrust

bearing to be just clear of the back of the blade by

unlocking the hex nut (C-Fig.26), and turning adjusting

knob (D-Fig.26). Finally, tighten hex nut (C-Fig.26).

Make sure doors are closed, turn the bandsaw on and

inspect that the upper, lower and thrust bearings are

not turning. All bearings should not turn unless pressure

from workpiece is applied to the blade. If bearings are

turning under no pressure, repeat steps to adjust the

blade guides.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

Loosen the guidepost lock knob

(A-Fig.27)

and turn the

guidepost handwheel

(B-Fig.27)

to raise or lower the

guide post/upper blade guide assembly to the desired

height. Then tighten the guidepost lock knob.

Note: The bottom edge of the guide bearings should

be approximately 1/4”above the top surface of the work

piece.

(Fig.28)

Approximately

1/4”