Maintenance Question

[Im A Little Petunia]

It’s become hard to raise and lower my saw blade (BT3). Lowering it is a little easier than raising it. That said, I am getting ready to do some maintenance. I’ll be checking and cleaning the shims etc., but what I would like some information on, - is it hard to change out the spring on the blade adjusting assembly, or is this something I need to leave alone? The reason I am asking is because I no longer hear a 'click' as I raise/lower the blade. Looking at the schematic, it looks as if I can do it. Does anyone have any advice concerning “hidden things” I need to watch for as I disassemble and reassemble the blade adjusting assembly? Should the roll pin (#51 keeps spring in position) be centered through the clutch (#29)? The pin on my saw sticks out more on one side of the clutch than the other side. Both ends of the pin do have enough length sticking out to retain the spring in the proper location though. Whew! – Sorry to be so long winded! Thanks

Lynn
Ps: The numbers are referenced from the schematic in the BT3 manual

[Lonnie in Orlando]

Lynn:

Clean the threaded rod that raises and lowers the motor, and the pinion(?) that connects the threaded rod to the shaft for the raising/tilting knob. I use Teflon spray lube to loosen the sawdust and crud, then clean with a tooth brush. Lube with Teflon or Johnsons paste wax.

In between cleanings, I tilt the blade to expose the threaded rod thought the front slot that the knobs moves in and shoot the threaded rod and the pinion with Teflon lube to wash off crud and to lube.

I lube the guides that the motor moves on with Johnsons paste wax. Wipe off the excess. You'll have to remove the blade, then squeeze your hand and or finger into the throat opening to wax the guides.

Don't loose any sleep over the clicking or lack of clicking.

- Lonnie

[Im A Little Petunia]

Thanks a lot for the information, Lonnie.

Lynn