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Note: Tensioning the blade according to the
blade tension scale before the Test Run was an
approximate tension. The following procedures
fine-tunes the blade tension.
The Flutter Method
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
ON
6 .
7
8.
Note: Do not rely on this setting for other
blades or for long periods of time because all
blades require specific tensioning and stretch
with use. If you notice a decrease in perfor-
mance at the setting repeat this procedure.
With extended use, the blade tensioning sys-
tem may need to be reset. Refer to Resetting
Blade Tensioner in the Service section in
this manual for details.
9.
10.
Adjusting Blade Support Bearings
Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings
Pages 25– 26
Blade Tracking
Page 19
The Deflection Method
To tension the bandsaw blade:
1.
2.
Blade Tracking
Page 19
3.
4.
5.
Step 6
6.
Adjusting Blade Support Bearings
Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings
25– 26
When using different size blades, the blade
tensioning system may need to be reset for
correct operation. Refer to Blade Tensioner
on Page 52 for detailed instructions.
Step 7
Step 6
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