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ADJUSTING THE BLADE TENSION
NOTE:
Ensure the saw is turned
off and unplugged
before commencing.
1. Adjust the saw blade so it sits
dead centre on the rubber
tyres of the bandsaw wheels.
2. Raise the upper blade guard
fully (see page 13).
3. Turn the blade tension setting
knob to required tension.
• Turning the setting knob clockwise increases the blade tension.
• Turning the setting knob counter clockwise reduces the blade tension.
4. Check the tension by pressing with a finger against the side of the blade,
halfway between the table and upper guard.
• The blade should not flex more than 2 mm.
TRACKING THE SAW BLADE
If the saw blade does not run on the
centre of the rubber tyre, the
tracking needs to be corrected by
adjusting the tilt of the upper
bandsaw wheel.
1. Loosen locking nut
2. Turn blade tracking adjustment
knob:
• Turn clockwise if the saw blade
runs towards the front of the
saw
CAUTION: TOO MUCH TENSION CAN CAUSE THE BLADE TO BREAK. TOO
LITTLE TENSION CAN CAUSE THE BLADE TO MAKE IRREGULAR CUTS.