Adjusting Tension Lever - Shop fox W1770 Owner's Manual

W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake
Adjusting.Tension.Lever
The quick release tension lever is setup correctly for use
with the preinstalled 165" blade. However, if you install a
different length blade, you will need to adjust the tension
lever adjustment screw so the quick release tension lever
works correctly.
Tools.Needed:.
Hex Wrench 6mm ...............................................1
Wrench 13mm ...................................................2
To.adjust.the.tension.lever,.do.these.steps:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Open the wheel covers, remove the bandsaw blade,
then install the new one (refer to Blade.Changes,
Page.43).
3.. Loosen the jam nut on the tension adjustment screw
7-10 turns.
4. Put the quick release tension lever in the down
(engaged) position, then turn the blade tension
handwheel until the blade tension matches the mark
on the blade tension scale for the appropriate blade
thickness.
5. Thread the tension adjustment screw (Figure.70)
down until it contacts the wheel block plate, then
back it off 1-2 turns.
6. Tighten the jam nut.
Qty
Wheel Block
Plate
Figure.70. Quick release tension lever
adjustment screw.
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Tension
Adjustment
Screw
Jam Nut