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Note: For blade tension quick release, pull up on the tension
lever toward the left (90º position
) .
For quick blade tension-
ing, push the tension lever down
(0º position
)
.
To avoid damaging the tensioning mechanism never force the
tension lever beyond 90º vertical
or 0º horizontal .
LOOSEN TIGHTEN
DO NOT
DO NOT
This model 90-125 bandsaw is equipped with a blade tension indicator scale, which can be used as a reference for
the ideal setting with various blade widths.
It is also equipped with a lever for blade tension quick release.
To adjust blade tension proceed as follows:
Note: Always verify the level of blade tension before pulling the
blade tension quick release lever down. Refer to the blade ten-
sion gauge
. The indicated level of tension must correspond
to the width of the blade installed on your bandsaw. Pulling the
tension lever down with the blade too tensioned will force and
damage the blade tension mechanism.
1. Pull the tension lever down for quick blade tension-
ning.
2. Refering to the blade tension gauge , set the blade
tension to correspond with the width of the blade instal-
led on your bandsaw. Adjust the blade tensioning by
turning the blade tension knob
:
a) Clockwise to tighten
b) Counter-clockwise to loosen the blade tension.
3. With the saw turned off, press against the side of the bla-
de to test the tautness of the blade. For ideal results with
most blade widths and cutting applications the blade
should flex in no more than 1/4" to 3/8". (See Fig. 27)
4. Make a test cut on a sample piece of wood and if need-
ed re-adjust the blade tension.
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
Note: To prolong the life of the blade whenever the bandsaw is not in use for prolonged periods (more than 24
hours), release the blade tension lever to remove tension from the blade, Over time, maintaining tension on a
blade that is not in use will cause the blade to deform, by taking the shape of the wheels at both extremities. This
can weaken the blade and cause premature breakage.
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