Blade Tracking Adjustment - Jet HBS-1018W Operator's Manual

blades are sharp to the skin! Use extra
caution handling bandsaw blades!
7.
Install new blade making sure teeth are
pointed downward in the proper cutting
direction. If necessary, turn blade inside out.
8.
Position blade on band wheels and tighten just
enough to hold blade on wheels. Make sure
back of blade rests lightly against the wheel
flange of both wheels. Twist blade slightly to
allow it to slip into guides.
9.
Tension blade to approximately 25,000 Ibs. of
blade tension, as indicated on the blade
tension indicator found on the tension wheel
shaft housing.
10. Attach wire brush to the wire brush post with
screw and washer. Adjust wire brush post so
that brush just comes into contact with blade
teeth.
11. Close all covers and guards and fasten
securely. Connect machine to power and run
freely for approximately two minutes.
12. Turn power off and re-check blade tension and
wire brush adjustment. If further adjustment is
necessary, disconnect saw from power
source, make adjustments, and re-connect to
power.
Blade Tracking Adjustment
Blade tracking has been set at the factory and
should require no adjustment. If a tracking problem
occurs, adjust the machine as follows:
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WARNING
Tracking adjustment is done with the wheel
covers open to observe the blade. Use extreme
caution so as not to come into contact with the
blade!
Since tracking can only be adjusted while machine
is running, it is suggested that this adjustment be
accomplished by qualified personnel that are
familiar with this type of adjustment and the dangers
associated with it.
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