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Blade Tracking
The blade must be installed and properly tensioned (see "Changing Blades") before beginning this
procedure. Guides should be in a position where they are just barely touching the blade.
The blade tracking is properly set in the factory. It may occasionally be knocked out. This should
explain how to check and reset it.
Checking the Tracking
Rotate the idler wheel several rotations counterclockwise. Examine the position of the back of the
blade on the wheel at the top of the wheel and compare it to its position at the bottom of the wheel.
The blade position should be the same in both locations, on both idler and pull wheels. If not, the
tracking should be adjusted.
If tracking appears to be correct after the above procedure, your saw will cut without problems due to
blade tracking. However, now rotate the idler wheel several rotations clockwise. Check the blade in
the same way as above. If the blade does not track properly "backward" then you may experience
hard-to-identify problems, which may limit your saw's capabilities. In this case, it is advisable to
adjust the tracking using the following procedures.
An important starting point for proper tracking is to ensure the face of the wheels aligns with one
another. This can be checked with a straightedge. Use this method to start setting the tracking using
the adjusters shown in the illustration below.
All adjustments for blade tracking are located on the backside (motor side) of the head rig on the
.
square tube with the spring tensioning assembly located on one end
Vertical Adjuster Bolt
Adjuster
Horizontal
Bolt
Figure B: Back View (Shown with optional slide return conveyor)
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