Baker Blue Streak Portable or Stationary Band Sawmill - Rev 2, 03/07;
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Inspection and Maintenance:
(continued)
DAILY
- Check blade tension
ensuring proper pressure for the
size of blade in use.
DAILY -
Check band blade tracking. A 1-1/4” blade should be flush with the back of the
wheels; a 1-1/2” or 2” blade should be centered on the wheels with the gullet flush or no
more than 1/32” past the front face of the wheels.
Figure 32
Figure 32A
Figure 32B
Check tension via
pressure gauge
Pump handle to
increase pressure
Turn knob left to vent /
release pressure
Turn knobs left to vent
and release pressure
*Remember to re-tighten
before pumping the handle
Front view of the
pull wheel and
band blade
Gullet of band blade
should be flush or no
more than 1/32” past
the front face of wheel
1-1/2” and 2” Blades:
Blade gullet should be
flush or no more than
1/32” past the
front
face
of wheels
BLADE SIZE AND REQUIRED TENSION
1-1/4” Blade Tension
– 1,400 PSI
1-1/2” Blade Tension
– 1,700 PSI
2” Blade Tension
– 1,900 PSI
Note:
2” blades require a wider pull and
idler wheel
A 1-1/4” blade should
be flush with the
back
face
of the wheels
