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Model W1878 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/21)
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TU
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The deflection method is much more subjective
than the flutter method. Each blade will deflect
differently and every user will determine what
"moderate pressure" means. The following are
general guidelines for tensioning the blade with
this method.
To.tension.bandsaw.blade.using.deflection.
method,.do.these.steps:
1..
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Make sure blade is properly tracking as
instructed in
Blade.Tracking.
subsection on
.
Page.19
.
3.
Raise guide post all the way and move
upper and lower guide bearings away from
blade.
The.Deflection.Method
4..
Using moderate pressure, push center of
blade sideways.
— If blade deflects approximately
1
⁄
4
", it is
properly tensioned. Proceed to
Step.5
.
— If blade deflects less than
1
⁄
4
", it is over-
tensioned. Turn blade tensioning knob
counterclockwise two full turns and
repeat
Step.4
.
— If blade deflects
1
⁄
4
" or more, blade is
not properly tensioned. Apply tension to
blade incrementally and repeat
Step.4
until properly tensioned.
5..
Adjust blade guides as described in
Adjusting.Blade.Support.Bearings.
and
.
Adjusting.Blade.Guide.Bearings
on
.Pages.
26–27
.
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