Model SB1018 | S E R V I C E | For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 |
Service
Blade Tracking
Blade tracking describes the way the blade rides on the bandsaw wheels. A properly tracking blade will ride approximately 1⁄16" from the blade shoulder without touching it and will not wander back and forth when the blade is running. Blade tracking only needs to be adjusted if the blade rubs against the wheel shoulder or moves more than 1⁄16" away from the shoulder.
Tools Needed | Qty |
Wrench or Socket 14mm | ....................................... 1 |
To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsaw:
1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.Position the bandsaw in the vertical position.
3.Open the wheel access cover.
4.Loosen, but do not remove the lower hex bolt in the blade wheel tilting mechanism shown in Figure 45.
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Lower
Hex Bolt
Figure 45. Blade tracking adjustments.
5.Use the blade tension knob to release the blade tension, as shown in Figure 46.
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Blade | Tracking | |
Tension | ||
Set Screw | ||
Knob | ||
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Figure 46. Adjusting tracking hex bolt.
6.Adjust the tracking set screw shown in Figure 46.
—Tightening the tracking set screw will move the blade closer to the shoulder of the wheel.
—Loosening the tracking set screw will move the blade away from the shoulder.
7.Tighten the lower hex bolt loosened in Step 4, then tension the blade.
8.Reconnect the power and turn ON the bandsaw.
—If the blade tracks along the shoulder of the wheel (without rubbing), the blade is tracking properly and this adjustment is completed.
—If the blade walks away from the shoulder of the wheel or hits the shoulder, turn the bandsaw OFF, disconnect it from power, then repeat Steps
9.Turn the bandsaw OFF, disconnect it from power, then replace the blade guard and wheel access cover.