Steel City 50126SC, User Manual

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2. As you rotate the knob you will notice a red
marker(C) on the inside of the scale. This is to be
used as a guideline for the blade tension depending
on the width of the blade. For example if you are
using a 1/8” blade, align the red marker inside the
scale with the 1/8” mark on the outside of the scale.
SEE FIG. 15.
Fig.15
NOTE:
NOTE:
The scale is only a recommended guideline for
tensioning. Always follow the blade manufacturer’s rec-
ommendations for proper blade tension.
When the bandsaw is not in use, it is a good
idea to release the tension on the blade using the knob.
BLADE TRACKING
Blade tracking refers to the way the saw blade rides on the
wheels while the machine is in operation. This adjustment has
been set at the factory, but it is good practice to check the
tracking each time before using the machine. Tracking should
also be checked after a blade change.
1. Open the upper door exposing the top wheel of the
bandsaw.
2. Rotate the wheel clockwise, by hand, and take note
of the position of the blade on the wheel. The blade
should ride on the center of the wheel.
3. If the blade does not ride on the center of the wheel,
or starts to move towards the edge of the wheel,
loosen the wingnut (A) and turn the tracking
adjustment knob (B).
SEE FIG. 16.
Fig.16
NOTICE: When using the tracking adjustment knob, do
so in small increments as this is a sensitive adjustment.
4. Rotate the wheel again. Repeat steps 2 through 4
until the blade rides on the center of the wheel.
5. Once proper tracking is achieved, close and secure
the upper door and retighten wing nut loosened
In step 3.
C
A
B