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Set the Blade Tracking
Unlock the adjuster using the wingnut.
By hand, slowly rotate the bandsaw
upper wheel clockwise. If the blade starts
to move forward or backwards on the
wheel adjust the tracking control until the
blade is balanced.
The blade can sit in the centre of the
rubber tyre or with the tips of the teeth
projecting over the front end.
Lock the wingnut to set this position.
Repeat this process whenever the blade
is changed.
Set The Upper Blade Guides
The upper and lower thrust bearings and
guide bearings should be set up next.
Rear thrust bearing
Rear thrust bearing locking knob
Guide bearing
Guide bearing locking knob
The thrust bearing should be set 0.5mm
off the back of the blade. Adjust and lock
it in place.
The guide bearings should be set 0.5mm
off the sides of the blade. Adjust and lock
them in place.
Set The Lower Blade Guides
Guide Bearing
Guide Bearing Locking Screw
Rear Thrust Bearing
Rear Thrust Bearing Locking Screw
The thrust bearing should be set 0.5mm
off the back of the blade. Adjust and lock
it in place.
The guide pins should be set 0.5mm off
the sides of the blade. Adjust and lock
them in place.