Woodstock M1054 owner manual Blade Tension & Tracking

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M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw

Blade Tension & Tracking

Proper blade tension is essential to long blade life, straight cuts, and efficient cutting. The Model M1048 fea- tures a blade tension indicator to assist you with blade tensioning.

Two major signs that you do not have proper blade ten- sion are: 1) the blade stalls in the cut and slips on the wheels, and 2) the blade frequently breaks from being too tight.

NOTICE

Loosen blade tension at the end of each day to pro- long blade life.

To tension the blade on the bandsaw, do these steps:

1.Turn the blade tension handle clockwise to tension the blade.

2.Use the graduated scale on the blade tension indica- tor (Figure 35) to determine blade tension in PSI.

—For carbon blades, the blade tension should be 20,000 PSI.

—For bi-metal blades, like the one supplied with your machine, the blade should be tensioned from 30,000 to 35,000 PSI.

The blade tracking has been properly set at the fac- tory. The tracking will rarely need to be adjusted if the bandsaw is used properly. Do not attempt to adjust track- ing until the blade is properly tensioned.

To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsaw, do these steps:

1.Loosen or tighten the tracking set screw in Figure 36 until the blade is tracking properly. The blade is tracking properly when the back of the blade is lightly touching the flange of both wheels.

2.Remove the V-belt from the motor pulley and spin either wheel by hand to observe how the blade is tracking. Make sure the blade teeth are not cutting into any part of the saw. Adjust as needed.

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Figure 34. Blade cutting direction.

Blade Tension Guide

Figure 35. Blade tension guide.

Tracking Set Screw

Figure 36. Tracking set screw.

SERVICE

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Contents Copyright October, 2010 by Woodstock INTERNATIONAL, INC Model M1054 10 x 18 Metal Cutting Bandsaw Manual InsertMachine Specifications Cutting Capacities Parts Breakdown Model M1054 Mfg. Since 4/10 Description Parts ListSAW BOW XPN03M Bandsaw Page Contents Maintenance Specifications IntroductionWoodstock Technical Support Controls and Features M1048 control panel Control PanelStandard Safety Instructions SafetyAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws Grounding Electrical220V Operation Extension CordsBox Inventory Figure Qty SetupUnpacking InventoryCleaning Machine Machine PlacementBolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop FloorWorkstop To setup the workstop do these stepsMoving & Placing Unit Shipping BracketChip Tray Recommended AdjustmentsTo adjust the feed stop bolt, do these steps Factory adjustments that should be verifiedTo test run the bandsaw, do these steps Test RunTo rapidly change the vise jaw gap, do these steps OperationsGeneral ViseSquaring vise to blade Rear Vise Jaw Stop To adjust the positive stops, do these stepsBlade Guide Arms To adjust the rear blade guide armTo select the correct blade TPI do these steps Blade SelectionTo set the feed rate, do these steps Blade SpeedFeed Rate To change blade speeds, do these stepsCoolant system reservoir Cover Coolant Control Valve Coolant SystemBiological and Poison Cutting FluidBandsaw Accessories Operation TipsTips for horizontal cutting Make Sure that your machine MaintenanceCleaning LubricationGear box To change the gear oil, do these stepsTroubleshooting ServiceBandsaw Operations To change the blade on the bandsaw, do these steps Blade ChangeBlade Tension & Tracking To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsaw, do these stepsTo adjust the blade guide bearings, do these steps To adjust the blade guide roller bearings, do these stepsBlade Guide Bearings To square the blade the to the table, do these steps Squaring Blade to TableElectrical Components Limit switch SQ1OFF Model M1048 220V Wiring DiagramGuides PART# Description Blade Guides Parts ListDrive Wheel Parts Breakdown Drive Wheel Parts List Breakdown Main Parts List XPSB30M CAPSCREWM6-1X45 Label Placement Warranty Comments Warranty RegistrationBOX BELLINGHAM, WA