Adjusting Blade Tension, Tracking The Blade, A B C D, E C B A

ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION

Blades of 1/8", 1/4", and 3/8" in width by 59-1/2" in length are available for use with your band saw. NOTE: The blade tension must be adjusted to accommodate different blade widths in order to provide proper blade tracking, cutting performance, and blade life.

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.

1.To install the desired blade, loosen screw (E) Fig. 25 with 5mm hex wrench provided and turn the tension knob

(A) Fig. 24, clockwise until the spring (B) begins to compress.

2.Turn the tension knob (A) Fig. 24 an additional 2-1/2 turns for 1/8" wide blades; 3 turns for 1/4" wide blades; and 4 turns for 3/8" wide blades. Tighten the screw (E) Fig. 25.

3.A chart (C) Fig. 24 is located at the rear of the band saw. This chart shows blade size, and the minimum radius that can be cut with each size blade.

TRACKING THE BLADE

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.

1.Before tracking the blade, make sure that the blade guides and blade support bearings are clear of the blade so as not to interfere with the tracking adjustment. Also make sure that the blade is tensioned properly. (Refer to section “ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION”).

2.Open the hinged door (C) Fig. 25.

3.Rotate upper wheel (A) Fig. 25, clockwise by hand and check to see if the blade (B) rides true on the approximate center of the two wheels.

4.If an adjustment is necessary, turn the blade tracking knob (D) Fig. 24 and/or Fig. 26, clockwise to move the blade to the rear, and counterclockwise to move the blade to the front. NOTE: Turn the blade tracking knob (D) in small intervals to adjust the blade tracking.

ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY

The upper blade guide assembly (A) Fig. 26 should always be no more than 1/8" above or as close as possible to the top surface of the workpiece being cut. Loosen knob (B), rotate knob (C) and position the guide assembly (A) to the desired position. Then tighten the knob (B).