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Category - Retro C

Replacing a Centerline Encoder

The centerline encoder is the counter that tracks the position of the vertical movement. The centerline encoder is located either on the end of the shaft for the (older) Joyce actuator style or on the end of the shaft of the gearbox (newer style) behind a gray cover.
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Replacing a Material Feed Encoder

The encoders work to synchronize the two sides of the Retro C. If the saw loses synchronization or stalls it could be something mechanical, it may be that one of the encoders is starting to fail or it could be the connection of the encoder to the motor has broken. This article will teach you have to replace the encoder.
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Replacing a Saw Blade

To replace the blade the steps are basically identical for all the blades. Reattach the blade to the saw with 3 screws (Blades 1,2,3,4). Blade number 5 gets (6) screws. Make sure the blade is attached with the teeth cutting toward the front of the saw (where the operator is standing). Put 3 screws into the three holes that are countersunk. The screw heads will NOT stick up past the plane of the blade if the correct 3 holes are chosen.
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