Adjusting Blade Tension; Adjusting Wire Brush; Adjusting Saw Arm - Sharp SW-100T Instruction Manual

Step 6 - Apply tension by turning the blade tension handle lever clockwise. Make sure you have proper
blade tension. Proper tension exists when the blade does not slip on the drive wheel when
cutting.

ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION

Turn blade tension handle lever clockwise to increase blade tension; counterclockwise to decrease
blade tension. Tension should be enough that the blade does not slip on drive wheel while cutting.
Do not apply excessive tension.
Blade Tension Device

ADJUSTING WIRE BRUSH

Follow these steps to adjust wire brush to appropriate position:
Step 1 - Open the drive wheel cover.
Step 2 - Adjust the screw to make brush move up / down until it makes proper contact with the saw
blade (see below illustration).
Step 3 - Close the drive wheel cover.

ADJUSTING SAW ARM

Adjust the blade guide (guide arm) position based on the size of your workpiece:
Step 1 – Loosen the blade guide locking handle. Then adjust the guide arm to a position suitable for your
workpiece size.
Blade Tension Handle Lever
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