Tracking The Blade - Delta 28-195 Instruction Manual

For accurate work and maximum blade life, it is important that the blade (A) Fig. 20, be centered on the upper band
saw wheel. When this adjustment is properly made, the blade will "track" – that is, it will run steady in the same line.
To "track" the blade, proceed as follows:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.
2. Make sure the correct blade tension is applied to the saw blade and make sure the blade guides and blade support
bearings are clear of the blade so as not to interfere with the tracking adjustment.
3. Rotate the upper wheel (B) Fig. 20, slowly by hand to determine if the blade is riding on the center of the wheel.
4. If the blade is not riding on the center of the wheel, loosen lock nut (C) Fig. 21, and while turning the upper wheel
by hand, turn tracking adjusting nut (D) slightly clockwise or counterclockwise. You will notice that the saw blade will
move to the right or left on the wheel. NEVER RUN THE SAW TO TRACK THE BLADE.
5. When the blade is tracking properly, tighten lock nut (C) Fig. 21.
6. Close wheel covers after adjustment is made.

TRACKING THE BLADE

B
Fig. 20
D
C
Fig. 21
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A