Harbor Freight Tools 97099 To Adjust the Blade Tension, To Adjust the Feed Rate

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.With the Bandsaw running, turn the Adjusting Hex Head Screw (240) until the Saw Blade (251) is tracking properly, making sure Blade tension is maintained by turning the Adjustable Blade Knob (245) clockwise. (See Figure O.)

.Make sure to retighten the upper Hex Head Screw (243) when adjusment is complete. (See Figure O.)

BLADE TENSIONER

KNOB (245)

FIGURE O

HEX HEAD SCREW

(243)

ADJUSTING HEX HEAD SCREW

(240)

TO ADJUST THE BLADE TENSION

1.Turn the Blade Tensioner Knob (245) clockwise to increase tension on the Saw Blade (251). Turn the Knob counterclockwise to decrease tension on the Saw

Blade. Correct tension is aquired when the Saw Blade does not slip on the Drive and Idler wheels (231S and 250-1). (See Figure O.)

2.NOTE: When the Bandsaw is not in use over long periods of time, release the tension on the Saw Blade (251).

TO ADJUST THE FEED RATE

Note: Feed rate is adjusted by the Bleed Valve above on/off valve of the cylinder. Turning the wheel clockwise slows down the arm’s movement.

SKU 97009

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Contents Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions or replacement parts, please callFor technical questions, please call Save This Manual Electrical safety Work area safetyPersonal safety . Service Power tool use and careSKU For technical questions, please call Specific Safety Rules For technical questions, please call Electric shock Improperly connecting the grounding wire can resultSee 3-Prong Plug and Outlet See Table a See Outlets for 2-Prong PlugFeet SpecificationsUnpacking See Figure B To USE the Quick Vise. Setting up the Quick Vise an angle Setting up the Quick Vise for a straight 0 cut. Setting up the Quick Vise for cutting a 12 workpiece To Adjust the Stop BlockFigure G To Convert the Bandsaw for Vertical USESee Figure To Adjust the Blade SpeedSee Figure J Figure L To Adjust the Blade Guide BearingsSee Figure N To Adjust the Blade TrackingSee Figure O, next To Adjust the Feed Rate To Adjust the Blade TensionTo Fill the Coolant Tank To Adjust the Blade Guide BracketsFigure R Basic Bandsaw Operation Vertical PositionFigure S See Figure S Basic Bandsaw Operation Horizontal PositionFigure T INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, and Cleaning Figure U See Figure UFigure W Please Read the Following Carefully Troubleshooting Parts List Part Description Specification Qty Leveler Parts List Part Description Specifications 259 Belt Tension Limiter Bolt Parts List Assembly Diagram Assembly Diagram Assembly Diagram Assembly Diagram Assembly Diagram Volt Electrical SchematicElectrical Schematic Electrical Schematic Limited 90 DAY Warranty