Harbor Freight Tools 97099 To Adjust the Blade Tracking, See Figure N, See Figure O, next

than the other, it will begin cutting crooked. A Saw Blade replacement will correct this problem, whereas Blade Guide Bearings adjustment will not.

2.If a new Saw Blade (251) does not correct the problem, check the clearance between the Saw Blade and Blade Guide Bearings (266-10) to obtain proper clearance. NOTE: There should only be a maximum of 0.001 clearance between the Saw Blade and Blade Guide Bearing. To obtain this clearance, adjust as follows:

•The Blade Guide Bearings (266-10) are mounted to the Guide Pivot Assemblies (270S) and can be adjusted. (See Figure N.)

•Loosen the Hex Socket Head Screw (269-9) while holding the Guide Pivot Assembly (270S) with an allen wrench (not included). (See Figure N.)

•Position the Guide Pivot Assembly (270S) by turning it to the desired position of clearance. Then re-tighten the Hex Head Socket Screw (269-9).

(See Figure N.)

•Adjust the second Blade Guide Bearing (266-10) in the same manner.

SAW BLADE

(251)

GUIDE PIVOT ASSY.

(270S)

HEX SOCKET HEAD SCREW (269-9)

BLADE GUIDE BEARING (266-10)

BLADE GUIDE BEARING (266-10)

FIGURE N

TO ADJUST THE BLADE TRACKING

1.Raise the Bandsaw to its full vertical position, making sure it locks in position by turning the Cylinder (216) to its “OFF” position. (See Figure H.)

2.Turn on the Bandsaw. The Saw Blade (251) is tracking properly when the back of the Blade is just touching the edge of the Idler Wheel (250-1) flange. The back of the Blade should not be rubbing against the flange.

(See Figure O, next page.)

3.If adjustment is necessary, the Blade Guide Bearings (266-10) shoud be clear of the Saw Blade (251). (See Figure N.)

4.Loosen the upper Hex Head Screw (243) to a point where it is just barely snug.

(See Figure O, next page.)

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