Blade Tracking Adjustment; Blade Tension Adjustment - Powermatic PM1500 Operating Instructions Manual

After the new saw blade is installed, tighten the sawblade
sufficiently. Follow the scale (B, Fig 34).
Close the wheel covers.

7.3 Blade tracking adjustment

Blade tracking shall never be performed when the machine is
running.
The sawblade must run on the centre of the rubber tyres (Fig 35).
Lower the guide post until you can see the blade through the
tracking window (C, Fig 36).
Loosen the lock handle (D)
Fig 33
Fig 34
Fig 35
With the knob (E) on the back of the machine the blade tracking
can be adjusted.

7.4 Blade tension adjustment

Blade tension is set with the blade tension handwheel (A, Fig 37).
Tighten the placed sawblade sufficiently.
Follow the scale (B, Fig 34).
Quick blade tension lever :
To operate the machine, place the quick blade tension lever (Q, Fig
37) in the Full-Tension position (X).
Note:
When the band saw is not in use, place the quick blade tension
lever to the Partial-Tension position (Y), this will prolong the
blade's life.
For blade changing, place the lever to the Fully-Released position
(Z).
Blade tension sensor:
The machine is equipped with an interlock switch. The machine
can only be operated when the saw blade is tensioned (lever
position X).
Fig 36
Fig 37