Woodstock W1770 manual Adjusting Tension Lever, To adjust the tension lever, do these steps

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake

Adjusting Tension Lever

The quick release tension lever is setup correctly for use with the preinstalled 165" blade. However, if you install a different length blade, you will need to adjust the tension lever adjustment screw so the quick release tension lever works correctly.

Tools Needed:	Qty
Hex Wrench 6mm	1
Wrench 13mm	2
To adjust the tension lever, do these steps:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Open the wheel covers, remove the bandsaw blade, then install the new one (refer to Blade Changes,

Page 43).

3.Loosen the jam nut on the tension adjustment screw 7-10 turns.

4.Put the quick release tension lever in the down (engaged) position, then turn the blade tension handwheel until the blade tension matches the mark on the blade tension scale for the appropriate blade thickness.

5.Thread the tension adjustment screw (Figure 70) down until it contacts the wheel block plate, then back it off 1-2 turns.

6.Tighten the jam nut.

	Tension
	Adjustment
	Screw
Wheel Block	Jam Nut
Wheel Block
Plate

Figure 70. Quick release tension lever

adjustment screw.

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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 necessaryElectrical Specifications 220V OperationExtension Cords Items Needed for Setup UnpackingDescription Qty Inventory Box Inventory Figure QtyHardware and Tools Cleaning Machine Machine PlacementLifting the bandsaw 2x4 Lifting & MovingBolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop FloorTo install the fence, do these steps FenceGuide Post Handwheel Blade Tracking To center track the blade, do these stepsChanges 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 Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings on Tensioning BladeTo 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 stepsGeneral Basic ControlsControl Panel Rear Controls Figure Front Controls FigureCutting wood with minor Warping Workpiece InspectionCutting Overview Basic Cutting TipsBandsaw 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 stepsCutting Curves Stacked CutsTo complete a stacked cut, do these steps Blade Length Blade WidthTooth Style Most common causes of blade breakage are Tooth PitchBlade Care Blade BreakageBlade Changes To remove a blade, do these stepsTo replace a blade, do these steps Lubrication CleaningTable & Base BrushesTension Adjustment Assembly Blade Guide Rack and PinionLubricant Frequency Quantity Table Tilt Rack and Pinion Assembly TrunnionTo lubricate the trunnion, do these steps Checking and Tensioning Belts Checking V-BeltsTools Needed Tensioning V-Belts Replacing 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 boxWiring Diagram See ,See 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