9.Tension and track blade before operating saw. Find instructions for tensioning and tracking the blade under "Adjusting Blade Tension" and "Adjusting Blade Tracking".
Adjusting Blade Tension
1.Disconnect machine from power source.
2.Turn blade tension knob (Fig. 16) clockwise to tension blade. A gauge on the upper wheel slide bracket indicates the approximate tension according to the width of the blade. Initially, set the blade tension to correspond to blade width.
3.As you become familiar with the saw, you may find it necessary to change the blade tension from the initial setting. Changes in blade width and the type of material being cut will have an effect on blade tension.
4.Keep in mind that too little or too much blade tension can cause blade breakage.
Adjusting Blade Tracking
WARNING
Disconnect machinefrom the power source!
Never adjust blade tracking with the
machine running!
Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
“Tracking” refers to how the blade is situated upon the wheels while in motion. The blade should track in the center of both wheels.
1. The blade must be properly tensioned before adjusting blade tracking. The release lever should be in the down (tensioned) position. Make sure blade guides and blade bearings do not interfere with the blade.
2. Open top blade cover. Rotate the wheel forward and observe the position of the blade on the wheel - it should be in the center of the wheel. See Fig. 17a.
3. If adjustment is necessary, loosen wing nut (Fig. 17), and tighten tracking knob slightly to move blade toward rear of machine. Slightly loosening the tracking knob will cause the blade to track toward the front of the machine.
4. Tighten wing nut after blade is tracking in the center of the wheel.
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