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B. Tracking
VIII. Adjustments
Alignment of the blade on the wheels, or tracking, is important for cutting efficiency. Also, blade life will be extended and your cuts will be more predictable.
To CHECK tracking:
1.Turn the power off and unplug the saw.
2.Spin the wheels through several com- plete rotations. Watch the position of the blade on the wheels.
3.The blade will move back and forth on the wheels very slightly. It may also ride closer to the back of the wheels than the front or vice versa. This is acceptable for a meat cutting saw. However, if the blade moves back and forth on the wheels erratically or falls off completely, you must adjust the tracking.
Adjustment Screw | |
DO NOT | DO NOT |
ADJUST! | ADJUST! |
Adjustment Screw | |
Figure 12 shows the tracking adjustment screws. Do not attempt to adjust the horizontally opposed screws.
To ADJUST tracking:
Tracking is adjusted by altering the position of the setscrews behind the upper wheel. Adjust only the upper and lower setscrews. Do not adjust the setscrews on the sides. Figure 12.
1.Disconnect the bandsaw from the power source and adjust the upper guide blocks away from the blade. See Section
VIII.C.
2.Decrease the tension slightly before adjusting tracking. Tracking adjustment will automatically increase the tension. See Section VIII.A.
3.If you need to push the top of the upper wheel toward the front of the saw, loosen the lower setscrew first and then tighten the upper setscrew.
4.If you need to push the bottom of the upper wheel toward the front of the saw, loosen the upper setscrew first and then tighten the lower setscrew.
Pushing the top or bottom of the upper wheel toward the front of the saw will correct any tracking irregularities. You must loosen the opposing setscrew before tightening the setscrew that pushes the wheel the way you want. Otherwise, you’ll put tremen- dous pressure on the threads and may strip them out.
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