Blade Quick-Release Adjustment - Shop fox W1729 Owner's Manual

Blade.Quick-Release.
Adjustment
When installing a new saw blade, the blade may be
slightly longer or shorter than the previous blade. If you
encounter problems where the quick release lever will
not allow for quick de-tensioning of the new blade, you
will need to adjust the quick release lever stop bolt so it
contacts and pushes the axle hub surface downward to
help de-tension the blade.
To.adjust.the.quick.release.lever.stop.bolt,.do.these.
steps:
1. DISCONNECT.BANDSAW.FROM.POWER!
2. Open the upper wheel access door.
3. Move the quick-release lever toward the unlocked
position just enough to de-tension the blade (see
Figure.34).
Note: If installing a slightly smaller blade, you
may have to turn the blade tension handwheel to
minimize the blade tension so the blade just fits on
the wheels.
4. Loosen the stop bolt jam nut (see Figure.35).
5. Turn the quick release stop bolt; and then re-tension
the blade. Your goal is to achieve a clearance of
between the end of the stop bolt and the axle hub
surface when the blade is fully tensioned (see Figure.
35).
6.. Tighten the stop bolt jam nut.
7. Close the wheel access door.
Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12)
DO.NOT.over-tension.the.blade,.or.leave.
the.blade.tensioned.when.not.in.use..If.
you.ignore.this.notice,.you.will.shorten.
the.life.of.the.blade..
Quick-Release
Lever
Figure.34..Upper wheel controls.
⁄ "
3
16
Figure.35..Tensioning mechanism shown
without wheel for clarity.
-28-
Quick-Release Stop Bolt
Jam Nut
3/16"