6.Loosen the lock nut on the tracking control knob threads so that the tracking control knob will rotate for adjustments.
Blade Centered
on Peak of Crown
Blade
Centered on Wheel
CENTER TRACKING
Figure 19. Center tracking profiles.
7.Spin the upper wheel with one hand and rotate the tracking control knob with the other hand to make the blade ride in the center of the bandsaw wheel tire.
8.Tighten the tracking control lock nut and close the upper wheel cover.
For the best performance from your saw, regular- ly maintain the proper tracking of the blade.
NOTICE
Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking.
Test Run
Once the assembly is complete and you have performed the ÒBlade TrackingÓ instructions, you need to test run the machine to continue with the remainder of the adjustments.
If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate the source of an unusual noise or vibration, feel free to contact our service department for help.
Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire test run process. Failure to com- ply may result in serious personal injury.
To test run the machine:
1.Make sure that you have performed the ÒBlade TrackingÓ instructions before continu- ing with these instructions.
2.Make sure that the blade guides are moved away from the blade and that the blade is not touching the table or table insert.
3.Plug the machine into the power source.
4.Press the ON button. Make sure that your hand stays poised over the switch in case you need to quickly turn the machine OFF.
5.Listen to and watch the bandsaw for abnor- mal noises or actions. The bandsaw should run smoothly with little or no vibration or rub- bing noises. Strange or unnatural noises should be investigated and corrected before operating the machine
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