Baker Blue Streak Portable or Stationary Band Sawmill - Rev 2, 03/07;
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Tracking the Blade
(continued)
If the blade is out more than 1/32” you will need to adjust the blade tracking. The tracking
plates are located behind each wheel and are labeled “T-adj” (for Tracking adjustment).
For example, to move the blade tracking “inward” on the idler wheel you will adjust the
left center bolts by loosening the (2) outer bolts and then tightening the (1) center bolt.
Next make the same adjustments on the pull wheel, loosening the (2) outer bolts and
then tightening the (1) center bolt.
In some cases you may need to loosen the top and bottom bolts on the “L adj” (Lead
adjustment) on the side you are moving.
Rotate the idler wheel several rotations counter-clockwise and look at the blade gullet in
relation to the front face of the wheel. Continue to adjust and fine tune as necessary.
Once proper blade tracking as been achieved, re-tighten all tracking plate bolts on both
wheels.
Note:
All adjustments are based on a center pivot point. For example, to move the blade
“in” on the drive wheel you will use the “right side” adjustment.
Figure 45A
Figure 45
Pull wheel “inward”
tracking adjustment bolts
Figure 45B
Center
Pivot Point
Pull wheel “outward”
tracking adjustment bolts
Side view of
tracking plate and
adjustment bolts
Lead adjustment
bolts
Lead
adjustment
bolts