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G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw
Figure 20. Blade tracking controls.
Blade Tracking
Knob
Lock Lever
5. Loosen the lock lever shown in Figure 20 so
that the
blade tracking knob can rotate.
NOTICE
Changes in the blade tension may change
the blade tracking.
6. Spin the upper wheel with one hand and
slowly rotate the tracking control knob with
the other hand to make the blade ride in the
center of the bandsaw wheel tire.
7. Close the upper wheel cover.
8. Fine tune the blade tracking (as instructed
in the following Test Run procedure) while
the bandsaw is running, then tighten the lock
lever attached to the blade tracking knob.
If you still cannot remedy a problem, contact our
Tech Support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
To test run the machine:
1. Make sure you have read the safety instruc-
tions at the beginning of the manual and that
you have followed all previous setup instruc
-
tions in this section.
2. Make sure all tools and objects used during
setup are cleared away from the machine
and that the wheel covers are closed and
latched.
3. Connect the machine to the power source.
4. Lower the upper blade guide assembly to
approximately 1" over the table.
5. Turn the variable speed dial counterclock-
wise (toward the SLOW side) all the way.
6. Turn the power key switch to the ON posi-
tion.
7. Press START, allow the bandsaw to run for
two seconds, then press STOP. This will give
the blade enough time to start tracking off the
wheel if the tracking is set incorrectly.
8. Look through the blade tracking window (see
Figure 21) and notice the position of the
blade on the wheel.
Figure 21. Blade tracking window.
Test Run
Once the assembly is complete, test run your
machine to make sure it runs properly and is
ready for regular operation.
The test run consists of verifying the following:
1) The motor powers up and runs correctly, and
2) the key switch shuts off power power to the
machine when in the off position.
If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration,
stop using the machine immediately, then review
Troubleshooting on Page 44.