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BLADE TENSION
A properly tensioned blade is very
important to get the best performance from
any band saw. If the blade is too loose
there is a possibility that the blade will slip
or drift off the line while in operation and it
will be hard to have accuracy in the line of
cut. If the blade is tensioned too tightly, it
will be very difficult to make tighter radius
cuts and there will be a great possibility of
blade breakage. When using a wider blade
for making straight cuts, for re-sawing or
making wide radius cuts, tighter blade
tension is recommended; while using
narrower blades for cutting shorter stock or
making tighter radius cuts, less blade
tension is recommended.
BLADE TENSION ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the blade tension, turn the blade
tension handle shown in figure-27
clockwise to increase the blade tension and
counter-clockwise to decrease it.
To release tension simple lift the handle up.
Figure-27 Blade tension adjustment
TABLE ADJUSTMENT
CX104 features a table stop which allows
the table to easily come to 90° if the table is
tilted.
To adjust the table stop so that the table
sits at 90°, you should first make sure the
switch is in “OFF” position and the power
cord is unplugged.
Loosen the two table lock knobs under the
table.
Place a square on the table as shown in
figure-28.
Figure-28 Table adjustment
Loosen the lock nut on the table stop bolt
and thread the table stop bolt in or out so
that the square is touching the table and the
blade with its full length and the table is at a
90° with the blade.
IMPORTANT
The information above is just a guideline
for you to understand to set the blade
tension according to the cut. However,
understanding the blade tension
adjustment comes with practice.
IMPORTANT
To prolong the life of the blade and
reduce blade stretching, when the
machine is not in use for period of 24
hours or more release the tension on the
blade.
