Blade Tracking
The blade tracking is primarily affected by the tilt of the upper wheel, also known as Center Tracking; and the alignment of both wheels, also known as Coplanar Tracking. (For Coplanar Tracking, see the Wheel Alignment instructions on Page 37.)
The wheels on the Model ST1000 were aligned at the factory, so Center Tracking is the only adjustment that needs to be performed when the saw is new.
For the best performance from your saw, regularly maintain the proper tracking of the blade.
To center track the blade:
1.UNPLUG THE BANDSAW!
2.Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings and support bearings away from the blade.
3.Open the upper wheel cover.
4.Adjust blade tension until the mark on the blade tension scale matches the size of the installed blade.
The aluminum spokes may have sharp edges and the blade teeth may extend beyond the edge of the wheel, creating a laceration hazard. Be careful when turning the wheels by hand.
5.Spin the upper wheel by hand at least three times and watch how the blade rides on the crown of the wheel. Refer to Figure 21 for an illustration of this concept.
Blade Centered
on Peak of Crown
Blade
Centered on Wheel
CENTER TRACKING
Figure 21. Center tracking profiles.
6.Loosen the lock nut on the tracking control knob threads so that the tracking control knob will rotate for adjustments.
7.Spin the upper wheel with one hand and rotate the tracking control knob with the other hand to make the blade ride in the center of the bandsaw wheel tire.
Note: Turn the bandsaw ON to confirm the blade is tracking properly.
8.Tighten the tracking control lock nut and close the upper wheel cover.
NOTICE
Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking.
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