Woodstock ST1000 owner manual Blade Tracking, To center track the blade

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Blade Tracking

The blade tracking is primarily affected by the tilt of the upper wheel, also known as Center Tracking; and the alignment of both wheels, also known as Coplanar Tracking. (For Coplanar Tracking, see the Wheel Alignment instructions on Page 37.)

The wheels on the Model ST1000 were aligned at the factory, so Center Tracking is the only adjustment that needs to be performed when the saw is new.

For the best performance from your saw, regularly maintain the proper tracking of the blade.

To center track the blade:

1.UNPLUG THE BANDSAW!

2.Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings and support bearings away from the blade.

3.Open the upper wheel cover.

4.Adjust blade tension until the mark on the blade tension scale matches the size of the installed blade.

The aluminum spokes may have sharp edges and the blade teeth may extend beyond the edge of the wheel, creating a laceration hazard. Be careful when turning the wheels by hand.

5.Spin the upper wheel by hand at least three times and watch how the blade rides on the crown of the wheel. Refer to Figure 21 for an illustration of this concept.

—If the blade rides in the center of the upper wheel and is centered on the peak of the wheel crown, then the bandsaw is already tracked properly and no further adjustments are needed at this time.

—If the blade does not ride in the center of the upper wheel and is not centered on the peak of the wheel crown, then continue with the following steps.

Blade Centered

on Peak of Crown

Blade

Centered on Wheel

CENTER TRACKING

Figure 21. Center tracking profiles.

6.Loosen the lock nut on the tracking control knob threads so that the tracking control knob will rotate for adjustments.

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.

Note: Turn the bandsaw ON to confirm the blade is tracking properly.

8.Tighten the tracking control lock nut and close the upper wheel cover.

NOTICE

Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking.

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Contents Manual Page Table of Contents Model ST1000 Specifications MotorMachine Features Front view of bandsawSafety Safety InstructionsZero Risk Does Not Exist Safety Instructions Power Requirements OperationUnpacking SetupItems Needed for Setup QtyFence Inventory Figure Qty InventoryMain Inventory Figure Qty Hardware QtyFloor Load CleanupSite Considerations Necessary SpaceMain Body To install the main bodyAssembling Stand Components and Hardware Needed QtyMotor & Switch To install the motor and switchInstalling Blade Guides To install the lower blade guideTo install the upper blade guide assembly Installing Positive Stop To install the tableTo install the positive stop Installing Fence To install the fenceAdjusting Positive Stop Dust CollectionTo set the positive stop Blade Tracking To center track the bladeChanges in the blade tension may change the blade tracking Test Run Tensioning BladeTo tension the bandsaw blade Adjusting Support Bearings To adjust the support bearingsAdjusting Blade Guides To adjust the upper and lower blade guidesCalibrating Table Tilt Scale To calibrate the pointer on the table tilt scaleTo align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw blade Aligning TableAligning Fence To align the fence parallel with the miter slotMiter Gauge To calibrate the miter gaugeOverview Operation SafetyOperations Straight CutsKey Switch To adjust guide post assembly alignment on the guide postGuide Post Blade Lead Table TiltTo rip with the Model ST1000 RippingCrosscutting To crosscut with the Model ST1000Resawing To resaw a workpieceCutting Curves Stacked CutsTo complete a stacked cut Blade Width Blade InformationBlade Length Tooth StyleBlade Breakage Tooth PitchBlade Care Most common causes of blade breakage areBlade Changes To remove the bladeTo replace the blade Schedule MaintenanceCleaning Unpainted Cast IronService TroubleshootingMotor Operation Edge of the cut WorkpieceTo check the V-belt Checking V-BeltTensioning V-Belt Tools Needed QtyReplacing V-Belt To replace the V-beltWheel Alignment To verify if the upper and lower wheels are copla- narTo Shim a Wheel 110V Motor Wiring 220V Motor Wiring ST1000 Electrical ComponentsST1000 Wiring Diagram Main Breakdown Main Breakdown Parts List DescriptionXPB73M Fence Breakdown & Parts List Safety Labels Breakdown & Parts List Warranty Warranty Registration CommentsBOX BELLINGHAM, WA
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