Adjusting the saw blade tension
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any adjustments.
The saw blade tension can be adjusted using the blade tension knob.
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finger halfway between the table and upper blade guide. The
blade should flex no more than 5/64 to 1/8 inch.
5. Correct the tension if necessary.
Adjusting the blade tracking
WARNING.
Always ensure that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the power supply before making any
adjustments.
The blade tracking adjustment knob is used to adjust the upper
band saw wheel to have the blade run dead centre on the
rubber tyres of the band saw wheels.
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tracking adjustment knob in a clockwise direction if the band
saw blade runs towards the front of the saw.
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direction if the band saw blade runs towards the rear of the saw.
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Note:
Rotate the bandsaw wheel by hand to check the blade is
correctly aligned before closing and locking the housing doors
and running the band saw.
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