10: MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
7. Loosen the two screws on the bottom of the blade cover
with a Phillips screwdriver, and then slide the blade
cover up until it clears the base casting.
Figure 10-6: Two screws on the blade cover.
8. Remove the two screws from the side of the blade
cover, and then set aside the screws.
Figure 10-7: Removing the screws securing the blade
cover to the bandsaw.
9. Open the blade cover, as shown in the following image.
Figure 10-8: Blade cover opened.
10. Identify the tensioner on the top of the saw head.
Figure 10-9: Tensioner on top of the saw head.
11. Verify that the blade tension is set correctly.
12. Power on the bandsaw.
a. Rotate the Emergency Stop button on the operator
panel one-quarter turn clockwise to release it.
b. Turn the Main Disconnect switch to
ON
.
Mains power is connected to the machine.
13. Set the bandsaw to manual mode: from the control
panel, push the Down Arrow and Up Arrow buttons at
the same time. The control board displays
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.
WARNING!
Crush Hazard: Moving parts can
entangle, pinch, or cut you, causing death or
serious injury. While operating the machine in
vertical position, you must keep your hands
away from the blade.
14. From the operator panel, push the Cycle Start button.
The blade moves through the blade guides and around
the blade wheels.
15. Observe the blade as it moves:
l
Correct Tracking
The blade runs next to, but not
directly against, the wheel shoulder.
l
Incorrect Tracking
Go to Step 16.
NOTICE!
You must not let the blade run directly
against the wheel shoulder. If you do, it could
cause damage to the bandsaw or the blade.
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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