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TRACKING THE BLADE
For accurate work and maximum blade life, it is
important that the blade (A) Fig. 18, be centered on the
upper band saw wheel. When this adjustment is properly
made, the blade will “track” – that is, it will run steady in
the same line. To “track” the blade, proceed as follows:
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER
SOURCE.
1. Make sure the blade is tensioned properly. Make
sure the blade guides and blade support bearings are
clear of the blade so as not to interfere with the tracking
adjustment.
2. Rotate the upper wheel (B) Fig. 18, slowly by hand
to determine if the blade is riding on the center of the
wheel.
3. If the blade is not riding on the center of the wheel,
loosen wing nut (C) Fig. 19, and while turning the upper
wheel by hand, turn tracking adjusting knob (D) slightly
clockwise or counterclockwise. You will notice that the
saw blade will move to the right or left on the wheel.
NEVER RUN THE SAW TO TRACK THE
BLADE.
4. When the blade is tracking properly, tighten wing nut
(C) Fig. 19.
5. Close the wheel cover after the adjustment is made.
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
B
A
C
D
ADJUSTING UPPER
BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY
The upper blade guide assembly (A) Fig. 20, should
always be set about 1/8" above or as close as possible
to the top surface of the workpiece being cut. Loosen
lock screw (B) and position the guide assembly to the
desired height and tighten lock screw (B).
Fig. 20
B
A
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