Instruction manual

TRACKING THE BLADE

For accurate work and maximum blade life, it is

important that the blade (A) Fig. 18, be centered on the

upper band saw wheel. When this adjustment is properly

made, the blade will “track” – that is, it will run steady in

the same line. To “track” the blade, proceed as follows:

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER

SOURCE.

1. Make sure the blade is tensioned properly. Make

sure the blade guides and blade support bearings are

clear of the blade so as not to interfere with the tracking

adjustment.

2. Rotate the upper wheel (B) Fig. 18, slowly by hand

to determine if the blade is riding on the center of the

wheel.

3. If the blade is not riding on the center of the wheel,

loosen wing nut (C) Fig. 19, and while turning the upper

wheel by hand, turn tracking adjusting knob (D) slightly

clockwise or counterclockwise. You will notice that the

saw blade will move to the right or left on the wheel.

NEVER RUN THE SAW TO TRACK THE

BLADE.

4. When the blade is tracking properly, tighten wing nut

5. Close the wheel cover after the adjustment is made.

Fig. 18

Fig. 19

ADJUSTING UPPER

BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY

The upper blade guide assembly (A) Fig. 20, should

always be set about 1/8" above or as close as possible

to the top surface of the workpiece being cut. Loosen

lock screw (B) and position the guide assembly to the

desired height and tighten lock screw (B).

Fig. 20