Baker BP Dominator 3650E - Page 39

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Inspection and Maintenance: (continued)
 DAILY - Check blade tension
ensuring proper pressure for the
size of blade in use.
 DAILY - Check band blade tracking. A 1 ½” blade should be centered on the wheels the
same distance from the gullet to the wheel and back edge of the wheel to the back edge
of the blade.
Figure 35
Figure 35A
Figure 35B
Check tension via
pressure gauge
Pump handle to
increase pressure
Turn knob left to vent /
release pressure
Turn knobs left to vent
and release pressure
*Remember to re-tighten
before pumping the handle
Front view of the
pull wheel and
band blade
Gullet of band blade
should be flush or no
more than 1/32” past
the front face of wheel
A 1 ½” blade should be
centered on the wheels
the same distance from
the gullet to the wheel
and back edge of the
wheel to the back edge
of the blade
BLADE SIZE AND REQUIRED TENSION
 2” Blade Tension – 1,900 – 2,100 PSI
 1 ½” Blade Tension -- 1,700 PSI