Blade Tracking - Shop fox W1825 Owner's Manual

Blade.Tracking
"Tracking" refers to how the blade rides on the bandsaw
wheels. The tilt of the upper wheel determines how the
blade tracks. Proper tracking is important for maintaining
bandsaw adjustments, achieving correct blade tension,
and cutting accurately. Improper tracking reduces cutting
accuracy, causes excess vibrations, and places stress on
the blade and other bandsaw components.
This bandsaw has crowned wheels. As the wheels spin,
the blade naturally tracks to the highest point of the
crown at the center of the wheel (see Figure.23).
The wheels on the W1825 were aligned at the factory,
so center tracking is the only adjustment that needs to
be performed when the saw is new. This adjustment is
necessary before turning the saw ON or performing other
adjustments.
The.cast.iron.spokes.may.have.sharp.edges.and.
the.blade.teeth.may.extend.beyond.the.edge.of.
the.wheel,.creating.a.laceration.hazard..Be.careful.
when.turning.the.wheels.by.hand..
To center track the blade, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Make sure the upper and lower blade guides are
adjusted away from the blade.
3. Engage the quick-tension lever and turn the blade
tension handwheel until the tension scale (see
Figure 24) reads between 4 and 6.
Model W1825 (For Machines Mfd. Since 07/15)
Blade
Centered
on Wheel
Figure 23. Center tracking profiles.
Blade Tension
Scale
Figure.24. Blade tensioning controls.
-20-
Blade Centered
on Peak of Crown
CENTER TRACKING
Blade Tension
Handwheel