Original Instruction Manual |
BS12
12” Bandsaw | Version 2.0 | February 2012
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Tracking the Bandsaw Blade
Isolate the machine from the supply by unplugging the
mains plug. Set the tracking of the blade before setting the
blade guides.
Once the blade is tensioned, track the blade by turning
the upper bandwheel by hand and adjusting the tracking
knob (Fig. 9.3, A). By turning the tracking knob clockwise
the blade will move towards the back of the bandwheel,
by turning the tracking knob anti-clockwise the blade will
move to the front of the bandwheel. The blade should
run as close to the centre of the bandwheel as possible
(Fig. 9.4). On narrow blades (e.g 1/4" and 3/8") it may
be necessary to run the blade to rear of the bandwheel.
After the blade is tracked in the desired position on the
bandwheel, rotate the wheel several more times by hand
without any further adjustment ensuring that the blade
remains in the same position. Once this has been achieved
lock the tracking knob with the winged nut (Fig. 9.3, B).
9. Bandsaw Blade Set Up - Cont.
Note:
It takes a few revolutions of the bandwheel for the
effecting adjustment on the tracking knob to become
apparent. To avoid over-adjusting, make small gradual
adjustments on the tracking knob and revolve the
bandwheel on a few times to check the alignment of
the blade before making further adjustments.
Fig. 9.3
Fig. 9.4
A
B
