Adjusting Blade Tension
Blade tension is important to the proper operationof
the saw. Proper blade tension is 22,000 to 25,000
Ibs. per square inch as measured on a blade tension
gauge.
To set the blade tension without the use of a blade
tension gauge:
3. Turn the blade tension knob (A, Fig. 11)one and
three quarter to two revolutionsclockwise. This
equals approximately 23,000 Ibs.of blade
tension.
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1. Install the blade betweenthe wheel and insert
blade between the bearingson the blade guides.
2. Tension the blade slightlyto removeany sag in
blade between the blade wheels.
CAUTIONI
Fig.11
4. After the blade has beencompletely installed,
close the covers. connect to the power source,
and run saw for two to three minutesso the
blade can seat properly.
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5. Disconnect the machine from the power source.
Open the cover and loosen the bladejust until it
begins to sag.
6. Tighten the blade until it becomes straight
between the blade wheel and all sag has been
eliminated.
7. Tighten the blade by turning the blade tension
wheel two full revolutions. Blade is now properly
tensioned and ready for use.
8. Close the covers and connect the machineto
the power source.
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