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G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw -17-
Blade Tension
Blade Tracking
SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS
To adjust the tension:
1. Loosen the upper and lower guide blocks
and lower the upper guide block down to the
table. With moderate tension already on the
blade, turn the bandsaw ON.
2. Release the tension one quarter of a turn at
a time. Do this very slowly. When you see
the bandsaw blade start to flutter, stop
decreasing the tension.
3. Now, slowly increase the tension until the
blade stops fluttering. Tighten the tension
one quarter of a turn.
There are two ways to track a bandsaw blade:
Center Tracking and Coplanar Tracking.
Center Tracking is the fastest and easiest, but not
the most precise.
Center Tracking:
1. Disconnect the bandsaw from the power
source and adjust the upper and lower guide
assemblies away from the blade. Refer to
Page 18 for adjustment details.
2. Loosen the lock collar on the tracking control
knob shown in Figure 17. Turn the tracking
control knob clockwise/counterclockwise
while turning the upper wheel by hand until
the blade stays centered on the rubber tire.
Keep loose clothing
rolled up and out of the
way of machinery and
keep hair pulled back.
Wear safety glasses dur-
ing the entire adjust-
ments process. Failure
to comply may result in
serious personal injury.
Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
ing any maintenance or
assembly. Failure to do
this may result in serious
personal injury.
If the tension seems correct, turn the bandsaw
OFF and make the other adjustments, and test
run. If the blade does not cut properly, the tension
may be incorrect. Readjust the tension. New
blades often stretch with use. However, it helps to
always remove the tension from the blade when
not in use.
Figure 17. Tracking and tension controls.
Tracking Knob
Lock Collar
Tension Knob
NOTICE
Read through the entire manual before
starting the table saw.