VIII. Adjustments
A. Blade Tension
To check blade tension:
1.Turn off the power and unplug the saw.
2.Remove the upper wheel guard by removing the black plastic knob. The blade guard will come off with it.
3.Lower the guide post so it is not in the way when testing the tension. This is done by loosening the guide post secur- ing knob. Figure 11. Do not let the post and attached guide assembly drop. There is no spring attached. Damage could occur.
4.Press on the face of the blade with your thumb. Figure 10.
5.The blade should flex about 1/2" with mod- erate pressure.
If the blade flexes too much or too little, you will experience problems with blade life and/or cutting efficiency.
Figure 10 shows how to test the blade tension.
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To adjust the blade tension:
1.Turn the tension adjustment bolt until the blade appears properly tensioned.
Figure 11.
2.Check the blade tension again.
The pressure that the blade puts on the ten- sion bolt acts to keep it in place. The tension should stay relatively constant. But if you find that the blade will not keep proper tension, consider adding a jam nut to the bottom of the tension bolt. This will act as a supplementary lock.
If the tension seems correct, make the other adjustments to the saw and test run it. If the blade does not cut properly, the tension may be incorrect.
Tension
Adjustment
Bolt
Guide Post
Securing Knob
