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Adjusting
Blade Tracking
The blade tracking has been properly set at the
factory. The tracking will rarely need to be adjust-
ed if the bandsaw is used properly.
If the blade comes off the wheels, or if the blade
bogs down in a cut, these are signs that the track-
ing needs to be adjusted. Before adjusting the
blade tracking, however, be sure that the feed
rate and blade speed are correct, the blade is not
dull and has correct teeth style and TPI for mate-
rial, the blade tension is correct, and the blade is
properly lubricated.
Tool Needed
Hex Wrench 8mm .............................................. 1
To adjust blade tracking:
1.
Make sure blade is properly tensioned (see
Tensioning Blade on Page 29).
2.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
3.
Raise headstock all the way.
4.
Remove (2) blade covers by loosening (8)
knobs shown in Figure 88.
Blade Cover
(1 of 2)
x 8
Figure 88. Location of blade covers and knobs.
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5.
Slide end of a fingernail between back of
blade and wheel shoulder (see Figure 89).
Blade
Figure 89. Location of wheel shoulder.
Qty
— If there is just enough space to slide
fingernail between blade and shoulder,
no adjustment is necessary. Proceed to
Step 7.
— If there is too much space, or is not
enough space to slide fingernail between
blade and shoulder, proceed to Step 6.
6.
Adjust tracking cap screw (see Figure 90)
until blade tracks properly.
Cap Screw
Figure 90. Location of tracking cap screw.
7.
Install blade covers.
Wheel
Shoulder
Tracking
Model G0592 (Mfd. Since 01/23)
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