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G0561 7" x 12" Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
Blade Tension &
Tracking
Figure 46. Blade tension guide.
NOTICE
Loosen blade tension at the end of each day
to prolong blade life.
To tension the blade on the bandsaw:
1. Turn the blade tension handle clockwise to
tension the blade.
2. Tension the blade until the blade tension
guide indicator is in the green zone (Figure
46).
3. To fine tune blade tension, use a blade
tensioning gauge, like the one found in
SECTION 5:
ACCESSORIES on Page 28.
Please follow the instructions included with
your gauge and the blade
manufacturer's
recommendations on blade tension
.
The blade tracking has been properly set at
the factory. The tracking will rarely need to be
adjusted if the bandsaw is used properly.
To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsaw:
1. UNPLUG THE BANDSAW!
2. Position the bandsaw in the vertical position.
3. Open the wheel access cover.
4. Loosen, but do not remove the lower hex bolt
in the blade wheel tilting mechanism (
Figure
46).
Proper blade te
nsion is essential to long blade
life, straight cuts, and efficient cutting. The Model
G0561 features a blade tension indicator to assist
you with blade tensioning.
Two major signs that you do not have proper
blade tension are: 1) the blade stalls in the cut and
slips on the wheels, and 2) the blade frequently
breaks from being too tight.
Tracking Set Screw
Blade Tension Guide
5. Relax the blade tension.
6. Adjust the set screw with a 4mm hex wrench
shown in
Figure 46, then tighten the hex bolt
loosened in
Step 4.
—Tightening the set screw will move the
blade closer to the shoulder of the wheel.
—Loosening the set screw will move the
blade away from the shoulder.
7. Tension the blade.
8. Reconnect the power and turn ON the
bandsaw.
—If the blade tracks along the shoulder of
the wheel (without rubbing), the blade is
tracking properly and this adjustment is
completed.
—If the blade walks away from the shoulder
of the wheel or hits the shoulder, repeat
Steps 4-7 until the blade tracks properly.
9. Turn OFF the bandsaw.
10. Replace the blade guard and wheel access
cover.
Lower Hex Bolt