Baker Blue Streak Portable or Stationary Band Sawmill - Rev 2, 03/07;
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Drive Wheel Adjustment
The pull (drive) wheel is on the right as you are facing the saw head. The wheel is factory set
and should stay within tolerances for several years. However, as with any rotating
machinery, parts eventually must be replaced. Whenever any parts involved included in the
drive assembly are replaced the pull wheel alignment must be checked.
Note:
Before making any adjustments to the pull wheel ensure that the guides are not
touching the blades.
Refer to the
Setting The Guides
section for more information.
Verify the Drive Wheel Alignment
Ensure machine power is off by removing the key from the engine’s ignition.
If equipped, remove the safety pin and locking pin from the de-barker arm.
Open the left and right cowling doors.
Install a new blade centered on each wheel. Do not rotate the wheels after the new
blade has been properly centered (this prevents the blade from tracking off center).
Ensure the new blade has been tensioned properly and refer to the section
Changing
Blades
(
page 43
) for more information.
Check the blade lead as close to the drive wheel as possible; see the
Blade Lead
section
for more information (
page 46-50
).
If the lead is within tolerance (0" - 1/32" up or down lead) proceed to the
Idler Wheel
Adjustment
(
page 63
).
If the blade lead is out of tolerance follow the
Blade Lead
adjustment procedure as
outlined (
page 46-50
).