BLADE TENSION (FIG. M)
Toavoid injury, turn the switch OFF and disconnect the saw
from the power source before rnaking any adjustments,
NEVER make tension adjustments with the machine running.
The gauge (1) on thebracket (2) at the rear of the upper
wheel housing indicates the proper tension for the various
blade widths.
1. Set the blade tension gauge to correspond with the width
of the blade inuse.
2. Turn the blade tension knob (3)clockwise, raising the
upper wheel to tighten the blade.Turn the knob
counterclockwise to lower the upper wheel, loosening
the blade.
3. As you become familiar with the saw,you may want to
change the tension settings.
NOTE: Changes in blade width and type of material
being cut will have an effect on the blade tension. Too
much ortoo littletension could break the blade.When
the band saw is not in use, relax the blade tension.
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If the blade moves toward the front of the wheel, turn the
tracking knob (5) on the rear of the band saw clockwise.
This tilts the top of the wheel and moves the blade
toward the center.
If the blade moves toward the back edge, turn the
tracking knob counterclockwise, moving the blade toward
the center.
NO'rE: Turn the tracking knob SLIGHTLY to make blade
tracking adjustments.
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BLADE TRACKING (FIG, N)
Toavoid injury, turn the switch OFF and disconnect the saw
from the power source before making any adjustments.
NEVER make tension adjustments with the machine running.
1. The blade (1) must be tensioned properly before
adjusting the tracking.
2. Open the upper cover.
3. Move the blade guides (2) and support bearings (3)
away from the blade, ifnecessary. See page 15 for
bearing and guide adjustment.
4. Rotate the wheel (4) slowly forward by hand, and check
the position of the blade on the wheel. The blade should
remain centered on the wheel as it turns.
UPPER BLADE GUBDEASSEMBLY (FIG. O)
Toavoid injury, turn the switch OFF and disconnect the saw
from the power source before making any adjustments.
NEVER make adjustments with the machine running.
1. Loosen the lock knob (1) and move the blade guide
assembly (2) up or down to 1/8" above the workpiece.
2. Tighten the lock knob.
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UPPER BLADE GUIDES AND BLADE SUPPORT
BEARING (FIG. P,Q)
o The blade guard has been removed for clarity of
illustration. Toavoid injury never operate the band saw
without all guards in place and in working order.
Toavoid injury, turn the switch OFF and disconnect the
saw from the power source before making any
adjustments. NEVER make adjustments with the
machine running.
NOTE: Make sure the blade is tensioned and tracking
properly. Adjust the blade guides and support bearing after
each blade tension and Iracking adjustment. When the upper
blade guides and supporl bearings are adjusted, the lower
guides and bearings should also be adjusted.
Blade guides (HG. P)
!. Make sure theblade is tensioned and tracking properly.
2. Loosen the front hexsocket screws (1) with a hexwrench.
3. Move the guides (2) as close to the blade (3) as possible
without pinching it. :
4. Using a feeler gaugel make sure the space between
each guide and the blade measures 0.02!' (the thickness
of a dollar bill) ........
Tighten the hex socket screws:
Loosen the:side hex socket screw (4)by turning
counterclockwise, ::
Move the blade guide: bracket shaft (5) inor out untilthe
guides are at least1/3Z' behind the blade teeth.
The guides must remain behind the blade teeth during
operation toprevent damage tothe saw blade.
Tighten the hex socket screw.
5.
6.
7.
8;
9.
FIG. P
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5
Support bearing (FIG, Q)
10. Loosen the bearing hex socket screw (6).
11, Move the support bearing shaft (7:)in or out, until the
bearing (8)is 1/64" behind the blade.
12. Tighten the hex socket screw (6).
NOTE: The blade support bearing prevents the blade
from moving back too far and damaging the saw teeth
setting.
FIG. O
LOWER BLADE GUIDES AND SUPPORT BEARING
Toavoid injury, turn the switch OFF and disconnect the saw
from the power source before making any adjustments.
NEVER make adjustments with the machine running.
NOTE: Make sure the blade is tensioned and tracking
properly.
The lower blade guides and support bearings should always
be adjusted after the blade istensioned, the tracking is
adjusted, and the upper blade guides and upper support
bearings are properly adjusted.
Blade guides (FIG. R)
1. Loosen both front hex socket screws (1) with a hex
wrench.
2. Move the guides (2)as close to the sides of the blade (3)
as possible without pinching it.
3. Using the feeler gauge, measure the spaces between
the guides and the blade. Adjust to 0.02".
4. Tighten the hex screws.
5. _ Loosen the side hex socket screw (4). Move the guide
suppod bracket (5) in or out until the guides are at least
1/32" behind the saw teeth. Tighten the screw.
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