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Adjustment Overview
The bandsaw is one of the most versatile wood-
working machines. However, it has multiple com-
ponents that must be properly adjusted for the
best cutting results.
For practical and safety reasons, some adjust-
ments and test operations must be performed
before performing other necessary adjustments.
Below is an overview of the order in which they
should be performed:
•
Initial Blade Tracking
•
Adjusting Positive Stop
•
Test Run
•
Tensioning Blade
•
Aligning Blade Support Bearings
•
Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings
•
Aligning Table
•
Aligning Fence
•
Calibrating Miter Guage
•
Calibrating Fence Pointer
Initial Blade Tracking
Serious personal injury
may occur if the machine
accidentally starts dur-
ing
Disconnect the machine
from power and keep
your hands away from
the blade when adjusting
blade tracking.
Blade tracking is affected by the tilt of the upper
wheel (known as center tracking) and the align-
ment of both wheels (known as coplanar tracking).
The wheels on this bandsaw were aligned at the
factory, so center tracking is the only adjustment
that needs to be performed when the saw is new
(refer to the Aligning Wheels subsection on Page
64 for detailed instructions on coplanar tracking).
Model G0701 (Mfd. Since 9/17)
this
procedure.
Note: Changes in the blade tension may change
the blade tracking. For best performance, regular-
ly check and maintain the proper blade tracking.
To center track the blade:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Adjust the upper and lower blade guides
away from the blade (refer to Adjusting
Blade Guide Bearings on Page 28 for
detailed instructions).
Note: When adjusting the blade tracking, the
blade must have a reasonable amount of ten-
sion to simulate operating conditions. After
the Test Run is successfully completed, you
will perform a thorough version of the follow-
ing steps to correctly tension the blade.
3.
Move the blade tension quick release lever all
the way right (as viewed from the rear of the
machine) to apply tension to the blade (see
Figure 14).
Tension
Scale
Figure 14. Blade tension controls.
4.
Use the tension handwheel to bring the
pointer on the tension scale to the appropri-
ate mark for the blade width.
The cast iron wheel spokes may have sharp
edges and the blade teeth may extend
beyond the edge of the wheel, creating
a laceration hazard. Wear heavy leather
gloves and be careful when turning the
wheels by hand.
Quick
Release
Lever
Tension
Handwheel
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