SAW BLADE TENSION & TRACKING
Before initial cutting and after every blade change, check and adjust
blade tracking so that the blade runs on the center of the wheels.
1. Turn off the band saw and unplug it from the power source. Make
sure that the blade is not moving, then adjust the upper and lower
blade guides away from the blade. See "BLADE GUIDES ADJUST-
MENT" section on the next page.
2. Push the blade tension quick release lever (Fig. 12 - 1) to the UP
(unlocked) position. Use the blade tension adjustment knob (Fig. 12
- 2) to move the red indication arrow on the blade tension scale (Fig.
12 - 3) to the correct setting for the width of blade being used.
3. To tension the blade, pull the blade tension quick release lever to
the DOWN (locked) position.
4. Open the upper wheel cover (Fig. 13 - 1). Carefully rotate the upper
wheel manually for at least three rotations (making sure not to touch
the blade) and watch the blade travel.
If the blade sits in the center of the tire: (Fig. A):
The bandsaw is tracked properly and you do not need to make any
other adjustments.
If the blade is veering off to either side of the tire:
Follow the next steps to adjust the blade tracking.
5. Loosen the wing nut on the blade tracking knob (Fig. 12 - 4). Con-
tinue to rotate the wheel, and slowly turn the blade tracking knob in
the desired direction until the blade is centered over the wheels. As
viewed from the right side of the band saw, turning the blade tracking
knob towards you shifts the blade to the left, and turning it away from
you shifts the blade to the right.
NOTE:
When adjusting the tracking knob, make small adjustments at
a time. This will make the process much easier.
6. Once you have the blade centered, tighten the wing nut on the blade
tracking adjustment knob and close the upper wheel cover.
CONNECTING TO DUST COLLECTION
Connect your band saw to the dust collection system of your choice
(not included) using the dust port (Fig. 14 - 1) on the back of the unit.
The dust port diameter is four inches. Hose adapters or hose clamps
(not included) may be needed depending on the size of your dust
hose.
NOTE:
Always operate in a well-ventilated area and always use a dust-
collection system. Failure to do so will cause sawdust to build up
inside the machine, possibly damage the machine, and void the war-
ranty.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
1
2
4
3
1
1
Fig. A
Blade
Centered
on
Tire
Blade
Centered
on Peak
of Crown
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