Woodstock W1770 manual Blade Tracking, To center track the blade, do these steps

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake

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 track- ing." (For coplanar tracking, refer to the Wheel Alignment instructions on Page 52.)

The wheels on this bandsaw were aligned at the factory, so center tracking is the only adjustment that needs to be performed when the saw is new.

To center track the blade, do these steps:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Make sure the upper and lower blade guides are adjusted away from the blade (refer to Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings on Page 23).

3.Move the quick tension lever to the tightened position (Figure 18) and turn the blade tension handwheel (Figure 17) until the blade tension matches the mark on the blade tension scale for the appropriate blade width (refer to Page 22 to tension the blade).

4.Open the upper wheel cover, then spin the upper wheel by hand at least three times and watch how the blade rides on the crown of the wheel through the tracking window. Refer to Figure 19 for an illus- tration 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 center 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 follow- ing steps.

5.Loosen the lock lever (Figure 18) so that the blade tracking knob can rotate.

6.Spin the upper wheel with one hand and rotate the blade tracking knob with the other hand to make the blade ride in the center of the bandsaw wheel tire.

7.Tighten the lock lever and close the upper wheel cover. Note: For the best performance from your

saw, regularly maintain proper tracking of the

blade.-17-

Blade

Tension

Scale

Blade Tension

Handwhel

Figure 17. Front blade tensioning controls.

Tracking Window

Quick

 

 

Release

 

 

Tension

 

Blade Tracking Knob

Lever

 

(Engaged)

SETUP

 

 

 

Blade Tracking Lock Lever

 

 

Figure 18. Rear blade tensioning and

tracking controls.

(Side View)

Blade Centered

on Peak of Crown

Blade

Centered on Wheel

CENTER TRACKING

Figure 19. Center tracking profiles.

NOTICE

Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking.

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Contents OWNERS MANUAL Page Contents Functional Overview Woodstock Technical SupportMachine Specifications W1770 21 Bandsaw w/Foot Brake Controls and Features Safety Safety Always Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Bandsaws Use push sticks whenever possible Use push blocks when necessary220V Operation Electrical SpecificationsExtension Cords Unpacking Items Needed for SetupDescription Qty Box Inventory Figure Qty InventoryHardware and Tools Cleaning Machine Machine PlacementLifting the bandsaw 2x4 Lifting & MovingBolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop FloorFence To install the fence, do these stepsGuide Post Handwheel To center track the blade, do these steps Blade TrackingChanges in the blade tension may change the blade tracking To set the positive stop, do these steps Positive StopTo connect the dust collection hoses, do these steps Dust CollectionTo test run the machine, do these steps Test RunResetting the switch Tensioning Blade Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings onTo tension the bandsaw blade, do these steps To adjust the upper blade guides, do these steps Adjusting Blade Guide BearingsTo adjust the upper support bearing, do these steps Adjusting Support BearingsBlade aligned 0.016 away from Bearing edge Lower support bearing controls To adjust the lower support bearing, do these stepsCap screws securing table to Trunnion Aligning TableCap screws securing rail to Aligning FenceTo calibrate the miter gauge, do these steps Calibrating Fence PointerCalibrating Miter Gauge To calibrate the pointer, do these stepsEnough to slide on the resaw fence To install the resaw fence, do these stepsBasic Controls GeneralControl Panel Rear Controls Figure Front Controls FigureCutting wood with minor Warping Workpiece InspectionBasic Cutting Tips Cutting OverviewBandsaw is capable of performing the following cuts Guide Post Foot BrakeAligning Table on Page 27 and Aligning Fence on Fine Tune TrackingBlade Lead Correcting Blade LeadTo shift the table, do these steps To make a rip cut, do these steps Table TiltRip Cutting To tilt the table, do these stepsTo resaw a workpiece, do these steps CrosscuttingResawing To make a 90˚ crosscut, do these stepsStacked Cuts Cutting CurvesTo complete a stacked cut, do these steps Blade Width Blade LengthTooth Style Most common causes of blade breakage are Tooth PitchBlade Care Blade BreakageTo remove a blade, do these steps Blade ChangesTo replace a blade, do these steps Lubrication CleaningTable & Base BrushesBlade Guide Rack and Pinion Tension Adjustment AssemblyLubricant Frequency Quantity Trunnion Table Tilt Rack and Pinion AssemblyTo lubricate the trunnion, do these steps Checking V-Belts Checking and Tensioning BeltsTools Needed Replacing V-Belts Tensioning V-BeltsFollow Steps 1-2 in Checking V-Belts on To adjust the tension lever, do these steps Adjusting Tension LeverTo adjust the brushes, do these steps Adjusting Wheel Blade BrushesFollow Steps 1-4 in Replacing V-Belts on Replacing Brake ShoeComponents and Hardware Needed To replace the brake shoeChecking Coplanarity Aligning WheelsGauge Shimming Upper WheelTo adjust the lower wheel, do these steps Adjusting Lower WheelElectrical Components Power supply terminal boxSee , Wiring DiagramSee Figure Motor & Electrical TroubleshootingCutting Tips on Machine OperationsLabels & Cosmetic Parts PartsBlade Guides-Cover Breakdown Parts Guide Post-Table Tilt BreakdownTable-Trunnion Breakdown Body Breakdown Capacitor Cover Body Parts ListMotor Cord 12AWG X 3C Resaw Fence Breakdown Comments Warranty RegistrationWoodstock international inc. p.o. box Bellingham, wa Warranty
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