
Model G0887 (Mfd. Since 01/19)
-71-
Adjusting Blade
Tension Limit Switch
The blade tension limit switch prevents the
machine from operating if the blade is not prop-
erly tensioned.
To adjust blade tension limit switch:
1. Turn blade tension handwheel counterclock-
wise to loosen blade until indicator on blade
tension gauge moves out of green section
(see
Figure 110).
Tools Needed
Qty
Hex Wrench 4mm .............................................. 1
Open-End Wrench 13mm .................................. 1
Figure 110. Blade tension handwheel and gauge
components.
Blade
Tension
Handwheel
Blade
Tension
Gauge
2. Try to start hydraulic motor.
— If motor does not start, blade tension limit
switch is working correctly and no adjust-
ment is required.
— If motor does start, proceed to
Step 3 to
adjust blade tension limit switch.
3. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
4. Tension bandsaw blade for blade type (refer
to
Tensioning Blade on Page 36).
— If blade is square to vise table, no adjust-
ments need to be made.
— If blade is not square to vise table, loosen
two cap screws shown in
Figure 109 one
to two turns and repeat on second blade
guide assembly. Adjust blade guides as
necessary until blade is perpendicular to
bed, then tighten screws.
7. Repeat Step 6 as needed until blade and vise
table are square.
8. Install blade guards and extension and close
wheel cover.
Blade
Figure 109. Blade guide assembly cap screws
location.
Cap Screws
Содержание G0887
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