TRACKINGTHE SAW BLADE
Set the tracking
of the saw blade before setting
the
blade guides.
Once the saw blade is installed
and tensioned,
track the
saw blade by adjusting
the tracking
knob by hand (see
Figure 16).The saw blade should
run in the center of
the band saw wheels.When
the correct adjustment
is
achieved
lock the tracking
knob with the locking knob.
Tracking Knob
Figure
16 - SetTracking
of Saw Blade
SETTINGTHE CUTI-ING HEIGHT
The upper blade guide should
be set as close as
practical
against the workpiece.
To adjust this height,
loosen the locking knob at the
side of the upper wheel
housing
(see Figure 17).
Guide Post
Knob
Locking Knob
Figure
17 - Setting
Cutting
Depth
Set the blade guide to the required
height
by turning
the guide post adjusting
knob.
Tighten
locking
knob after setting.
ADJUSTINGTHE BLADE GUIDES
UPPER BLADE GUIDE
See Figure 18.
To adjust the upper blade guides, first position
the
right and left roller guides
relative to the blade by
slackening
the ratchet
handle (Figure18)
and moving
the guide carrier until both
roller guides are approxi-
mately
1A6" behind the gullets
of the saw blade.
Set both roller guides to within
]/32" of the saw blade
by releasing
the guide adjusting
screw (A) on each
side of the saw blade. Do not set the roller guides
too close as this will adversely
affect the life of the
saw blade.
Adjust
the rear roller guide to be just clear of the
back of the saw blade by unlocking
the guide adjust-
ing screw (B).
When the correct
adjustment
is reached,
lock the
rear roller guide in position
with the guide adjusting
screw (B).
Blade Gullet
Guide Adjusting
Screw (B)
her Handle
Guide
Guide Adjusting
Carrier
(A)
Figure 18 - Adjusting Blade Guides
LOWERBLADE GUIDE
Refer to Figure 19.
To adjust the lower blade guides, first position
the
right and left roller guides relative
to the blade by
slackening
the lock nut and moving
the guide carrier
tJ
until both roller guides are approximately
_A6 behind
the gullets
of the saw blade. (See Figure 18)
Set both roller guides to within
]/32" of the saw blade
by releasing
the guide adjusting
screw (C) on each
side of the saw blade. Do not set the roller guides
too close as this will adversely affect the life of the
saw blade.
Adjust
the rear roller guide to be just clear of the
back of the saw blade by unlocking
the guide adjust-
ing screw (D).
When the correct
adjustment
is reached,
lock the
rear roller guide in position
with the guide adjusting
screw (D).
Guide Carrier
Guide Adjusting
Screw (C)
1/16"
Guide Adjusting
Screw (D)
Figure 19- Adjusting Blade Guides
TILTING THETABLE
For bevel cuts, the table tilts 0 through
45 degrees.
To tilt the table, loosen the knob on the table trun-
nion, set the table to the required
angle and tighten
the knob again (see Figure 20, page 9).
It is recommended
to verify the correct angle setting
using an angle guide, or by making
trial cuts in scrap
wood. Adjust
the indicator
accordingly
by using a
Phillips head screwdriver.