Wood-mizer SHR-T Series, User Manual

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Tensioning The Blade
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Close the blade housing cover.
Next, tension the blade as described in the following instructions.
2.4 Tensioning The Blade
See Figure 2-3. Place the provided ratchet on the blade tensioner shaft. Turn the ratchet
clockwise until the outside face of the rubber spring washer is even with the indicator (see
the figure below). Check the blade tension occasionally when adjusting the cant control or
while cutting and adjust if necessary. As the blade and belts heat up and stretch, the
blade tension will change. Also, ambient temperature changes can cause tension to
change.
CAUTION! Release the blade tension when the resaw is
not in use.
FIG. 2-3
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Blade Tensioner
Handle
Outside face of washer
even with indicator
Rubber
Spring
Cant
Control
Blade Tension
Indicator