Dust Collection - Craftex CX Series User Manual

5. With moderate pressure push the
blade toward the fence. There
should be
deflection. If not, then rotate the
tension adjustment knob as need
until the blade is properly tensioned.
6. Manually rotate the upper wheel
several times and watch how the
blade rides on the wheel (Figure J).
If the blade rides in the centre of the
upper wheel, it is tracking properly
and you are done. Now proceed to
Dust Collection
section.
If the blade does not ride in the
centre of the upper wheel, it is not
tracking properly, then proceed to
the next step.
7. Manually spin the upper wheel with
one hand while slowly adjusting the
tracking knob with the other until
the blade consistently tracks in the
centre of the wheel.
8. Close and secure the upper wheel
cover before operating the band
saw.

Dust Collection

CAUTION!
Wood chips and dust is the byproduct of
using this machine. Breathing airborne dust
may result in respiratory illness. To reduce
this risk, wear a respirator and connect the
machine to a dust collecting system.
approximately ¼"
following this
Recommended CFM at the Dust Port: 100
CFM. The CFM recommendation is not to
be confused with the dust Collector rating.
To determine the CFM at the dust port,
there are variables that need to be
considered.
a) CFM rating of the dust collector
b) Type and length of hose between
the collector and the machine
c) Number
connections
d) The amount of other open lines in
the system
The calculation of these variables is not
covered in this manual however there are a
number of excellent books published on
this matter that deal specifically with dust
collection.
This machine has a 2" dust port. Connect
the hose as shown in (Figure L) and secure it
in place with a hose clamp. Gently pull on
the hose to ensure it does not come off. A
tight fit is
performance.
Figure L
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