
Model G0887 (Mfd. Since 01/19)
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6. Use hand to turn blade around wheels and
watch how blade tracks around idler wheel
and on idler wheel shoulder, then stop blade
movement (see
Figure 104).
LACERATION HAZARD!
Bandsaw blades are sharp
and difficult to handle.
Wear heavy leather gloves
while handling to reduce
the risk of being cut.
5. Put on heavy leather gloves.
Figure 105. Tracking adjustment set screw
location.
Tracking Adjustment
Set Screw
Tip: Make small, incremental adjustments
with tracking adjustment set screw.
8. Repeat Steps 6–7 as needed until back of
blade lightly touches shoulder of idler wheel
while tracking.
9. Close wheel cover when proper blade track-
ing has been achieved.
Figure 104. Blade tracking properly against idler
wheel shoulder.
Blade
Idler Wheel
Shoulder
Figure 103. Wheel cover secure screws (2 of 4).
4. Open wheel cover by removing (4) button
head cap screws (see
Figure 103).
— If blade lightly touches shoulder of idler
wheel without rubbing, blade is tracking
properly and no adjustments are needed.
—
If blade moves away from shoulder of idler
wheel or rubs against it, blade is not track-
ing properly. Proceed to
Step 7.
7. Tighten or loosen tracking adjustment set
screw to move idler wheel assembly forward
or backward (see
Figure 105).
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