ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING! Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before making any adjustments.
Wear work gloves when handling saw blades. Failure to comply may cause serious injury.
SAW BLADE TRACKING
Before initial cutting and after every blade change, check and adjust
blade tracking so that the blade runs on the center of the wheels.
1. Turn off the band saw and unplug it from the power supply. Make
sure that the blade is not moving, then open both the upper and
lower wheel covers (Fig. 6).
2. Stand to the side of the saw in the position shown in Fig. 7. Care-
fully rotate the upper wheel (Fig. 7 - 1) manually for at least three
rotations (making sure not to touch the blade) and watch the blade
travel. If the blade is veering off to either side of the wheel, follow the
next step to adjust blade tracking.
3. Loosen the blade tracking lock (Fig. 7 - 2). Continue to rotate
the wheel and slowly turn the blade tracking knob (Fig. 7 - 3) in the
desired direction until the blade is centered over the wheels. Turning
the blade tracking knob towards you shifts the blade to the left, and
turning it away from you shifts the blade to the right.
4. Spin the wheel a few more turns to ensure that the blade is now
running consistently in the center of the wheel. Close and lock the
covers.
NOTE: Blade tracking will be more difficult with thinner blades, but
don’t be frustrated. Keep at it and you’ll get there!
ADJUSTING THE BLADE TENSION
Proper tensioning of the blade is important before operating the
band saw. If the tension in the blade is too high, it runs the risk of
breaking. If the tension is too low, there is a risk of the blade slipping
and stopping during a cut.
1. Loosen the blade guard lock knob located on the back of the saw
(Fig. 8 - 1). Raise the blade guard to the top by turning the blade
guard adjustment knob (Fig. 8 - 2). Lock the blade guard.
2. Check the tension by tapping with a finger against the side of
the blade halfway between the table and the upper guide. The blade
should not flex more than 2 mm.
WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling saw blades.
3. Turn the tension knob (Fig. 8 - 3) clockwise to increase the blade
tension or counterclockwise to decrease tension. Check and adjust
the tension as necessary to make sure the blade is properly ten-
sioned.
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