Blade Tracking, Blade Guide Adjustment | Jet Tools VBS-2012 specs

5.Use the blade tension indicator (B, Fig. 10) as reference only. Blade should be tensioned using the finger pressure method.

Blade Tracking

Blade tracking may be required from time to time depending on the blade size and tension. The blade must be tensioned as outlined on page 5 under "Blade Tensioning". Disconnect the machine from the power source and open both blade wheel doors. Shift the high-low gear box lever into the neutral position. Turn the upper blade wheel by hand while observing blade position on the upper blade wheel. If adjustment is necessary:

1.Turn blade tracking knob (A, Fig. 10) clockwise to track blade toward front of blade wheel.

2.Turn counter-clockwise to track blade toward rear of blade wheel. Blade should be tracked as close to the center of the top blade wheel as possible.

Fig. 10

Note: Upper and lower blade guides should be moved away and left loose from the blade while tracking adjustments are being made.

Blade Guide Adjustment

Lt CAUTION

Blade guides must be properly adjusted or damage may occur to the blade and/or the guides.

Lt WARNING

Air nozzle has been removed to show detail. Always operate saw with the air nozzle in place and properly adjusted. Failure to comply may cause serious injury!

1.Loosen lock knob (A, Fig. 9) and turn blade guide handwheel (B, Fig. 9) until blade guide assembly is half way between table and head, then tighten lock knob (A, Fig. 9).

Fig. 11

2.Loosen screw (A, Fig. 11) and slide blade guide assembly away from the blade until it stops.