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4.6.
ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDES.
4.6.1. Disconnect the saw from the power supply.
4.6.2. The two blade guides should be adjusted to be as close as
possible to the workpiece without interfering with the cut.
4.6.3. The left hand blade guide can be seen in fig.6 itemB. To adjust it,
loosen knob A and slide the guide near to the workpiece. Tighten
knob A.
4.6.4. The right hand blade guide can be seen in fig.1 item 'I'. To adjust
it, loosen knob H and slide the guide near to the workpiece.
Tighten knob H.
4.7.
BLADE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT.
WARNING! Blade tracking adjustment requires running the saw
with the back cover open. This adjustment should only be carried
out by qualified, experienced personnel. Failure to comply may
result in serious injury.
4.7.1. Blade tracking is factory set and should not normally require
adjustment. If a blade becomes warped it will not track properly and it
must be replaced. The tracking should be checked whenever a new
blade is fitted (see section 4.8.2).
4.7.2. Raise saw arm and lock in place by shutting off the hydraulic cylinder
valve.
4.7.3. Confirm that the blade tension is set properly. Adjust if necessary by
refering to section 4.9.1.
4.7.4 Open blade cover to check blade-to-wheel relationship. Switch the
machine on and observe the running of the blade. The rear edge of
blade should be very close to, but not hard against, the wheel flanges.
Turn saw off.
4.7.5. If inspection indicates that adjustment is required loosen bolts 'D'
(fig.6) using a 12mm spanner. Start up saw.
4.7.6. Place a 12mm spanner onto the adjuster (fig6.E) and rotate it in or out
as required whilst observing the position of the blade on the wheels.
Turn the adjuster clockwise to track the blade closer to the wheel
flanges. Turn the adjuster anti-clockwise to track the blade away
from the wheel flanges. When satisfied with the tracking turn the saw
off and close and secure the safety covers. Re-tighten bolts 'D'.
4.8.
CHANGING THE BLADE.
WARNING! Take care when handling saw blades, blade teeth are
very sharp. Wear gloves.
WARNING! BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, DISCONNECT
SAW FROM POWER SUPPLY
4.8.1. All adjustments that relate to the smooth and safe running of the blade
have been set at the factory. However, if you require to replace a
blade due to it being worn out or if you need to change to a blade with
a different tooth size it will be necessary to re-adjust the saw.
4.8.2. Raise the main arm to the vertical position and lock it there by turning
off the hydraulic feed (the tap should be at 90° to the cylinder).
4.8.3. Remove the two screws that hold the upper blade guard in place
(fig.7C) and remove it. Also remove the lower blade guard (fig.7D)
which has a built-in blade brush and is also held in place with two
screws.
4.8.4. Loosen the two screws (fig.7B) holding the lower blade wheel cover in
place and slide the cover upwards to the full extent of its travel. This is
necessary as the main blade cover will not open fully otherwise.
Temporarily tighten the screws to prevent the cover sliding down
again.
4.8.5. Undo and remove the two screws (fig.7A) that hold the main blade
cover closed and fully open the cover as shown in fig.8.
4.8.6. Before the blade can be removed release the tension on the blade by
turning the blade tension knob (fig.8E) anti-clockwise.
4.8.7. Ease the blade away from the lowest pulley wheel first and support it
as you remove it from the upper pulley wheel then carefully remove
the blade from between the guide wheels.
4.8.8. Place the new blade through the guides first and then ease it around
the lower pulley wheel. (Ensure that the tooth direction is consistent
with the blade tooth diagram attached to the main bed.) Retain the
blade on the lower pulley with one hand and take up the tension at the
top of the blade with the other hand. Then use both hands to ease the
blade over the upper pulley.
4.8.9. Reattach the blade guards.
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