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Adjusting Blade Tension
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Make sure the blade is tensioned with the
release lever in the down position (Figure16).
3. Turn blade tension knob (Fig.15) clockwise to
tension blade.
The blade width gauge (D,
Fig.17)
indicates
according to the width of the blade. Initially, set
the blade tension to correspond to blade width*.
4. As you become familiar with the saw, you may
find it necessary to change the blade tension
from the initial setting. Changes in blade width
and the type of material being cut will have an
effect on blade tension.
5. Keep in mind that too little or too much blade
tension can cause blade breakage.
6. If the blade will not tension correctly once the
blade tensioner and tension knob are properly
set then you may need to adjust the blade
tensioning device.
7. Using a 2.5mm hex wrench loosen the set screw
(B, Fig.17) in the lower bushing (C, Fig. 17).
8. Using a pair of pliers rotate the bushing (C, Fig.
17) down only about 1 to 2 turns.
9. Replace the set screw (B, Fig. 17) and check for
proper tension. Repeat the process if necessary.
*Note: When changing blades from a wider blade
to a narrower blade that you should adjust the blade
tension down to the appropriate width of the new
blade.
(use
blade
disengaging (up position) the blade release lever.
Now you may proceed with the standard method of
blade changing
Failure to do so will result in over-tensioning the
blade and possible blade breakage or even
personal injury.
Figure 16
the
approximate
tension
width
gauge)
BEFORE
Adjusting Blade Tracking
Disconnect machine from the
power source! Never adjust blade tracking with the
machine running!
Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
1. The blade must be properly tensioned before
adjusting blade tracking.
should be in the down (tensioned) position.
Make sure blade guides and blade bearings do
not interfere with the blade.
2. Open top blade cover. Rotate the wheel forward
and observe the position of the blade on the
wheel - it should be in the center of the wheel.
3. If adjustment is necessary, loosen wing nut
(Figure 16), and tighten tracking knob slightly to
move blade toward rear of machine.
loosening the tracking knob will cause the blade
to track toward the front of the machine.
4. Tighten wing nut after blade is tracking in the
center of the wheel.
"Tracking" refers to how the blade is situated upon
the wheels while in motion. The saw blade should
be on the centre of the rubber tyres
(Figure 18)
Blade guide adjustment
10
Figure 17
The release lever
Figure 18
Slightly
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