8 . Place the blade in place on the wheels (A)
and through the upper blade guard. CB)Fig. 1.
9 . Work the blade all the way up between the
blade guide bearings with the back of the
blade against the back-up bearing, as shown
in Fig. 2.
Note:
If bearings need adjustment, refer to
the section adjusting blade guide
roller bearings.
Fig. 2
10. Put light tension on the blade and work it on both wheels, as shown in Fig. 3. Make sure
that the back of the blade is against the wheel flanges of both wheels. This is very important.
11 . When you are sure the back of the blade
is against the wheel flanges of both wheels
and properly inserted into the guides, finish
putting tension on the blade.
Proper tension is achieved when the pointer
is on the left mark of the blade tension scale
behind the driven wheel.
12. Jog the power "on" and" off" to be sur the
blade is in place and tracking properly. If
blade is not tracking properly refer to the
section tracking the blade.
Starting and Stopping the Machine
The saw frame must be in the raised position
before starting the machine. The machine is s
-tarted by pushing the start button CA) Fig. 4,
and will continue to run until the saw frame is
in the down position at the end of the cut, or
when the stop button CB) is pushed. Pushing the
stop button (8) will stop the motor at any time.
Blade Tracking Adjustment
Fig. 3
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Fig. 4
Blade tracking has been set at the factory and should require no adjustment. If a tracking
problem occurs, adjust the machine as follows:
Since tracking can only be adjusted while machine is running, it is suggested that this adj
-ustment be accomplished by qualified personnel that are familiar with this type of adjust
-ment and the dangers associated with it.
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