OPERATION & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING!
Turn off the saw, remove the main On/Off switch safety key and
unplug the power cord before making any adjustments on the saw.
ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION
The blade tension knob (B) Fig.13 is used to adjust blade tension. The quick
release tension lever (A) Fig.13 must be engaged (moved to the left) before
making blade tension adjustments with the blade tension knob (B).
1) Disconnect machine from power source.
2) Turn blade tension knob just enough to apply tension and take slack out of
blade.
3) Turn one wheel a few times to allow blade to position itself in center of tire.
4) If the blade does not center itself, see the next section Adjusting Blade Track-
ing.
5) A gauge (A) Fig.14 directly behind and above upper wheel indicates
approximate tension according to the width of the blade. Set blade tension with
knob (B) Fig.14 to correspond to blade width as marked on gauge (A).
ADJUSTING BLADE TRACkING
NOTE: The blade tension must be properly adjusted before tracking the
blade.
Blade tracking refers to the position the blade turns on the wheels while in motion.
The blade should track in the centre of both wheels.
1) Open upper and lower doors. Rotate upper wheel forward by hand, and observe
position of the blade on the upper wheel through the window (A) Fig.15. Blade
should be in the center of the wheel.
2) If adjustment is necessary: Loosen handle (B) Fig.15 and make adjustment with
tracking knob (C) while rotating wheel by hand.
3) Tightening the tracking knob slightly will move the blade so it tracks towards the
rear of the machine. Loosening the tracking knob slightly will cause the blade to
track towards the front of the machine.
4) After blade is tracking in the center of the wheel, tighten handle (B) Fig.15.
ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY
1) The upper blade guide assembly (A) Fig.16 should be adjusted to just above the
material being cut.
2) To adjust: Loosen lock knob (B) and raise or lower upper blade guide assembly
(A) by turning height adjustment knob (C).
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 14
FIGURE 15
FIGURE 16
