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G7211/7212 24" Bandsaw -11-
SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS
Tracking
To adjust the tracking:
1. Disconnect the bandsaw from the power
source and open the top and bottom wheel
covers. Adjust the upper and lower guide
assemblies away from the blade.
2. Loosen the lock nut on the tracking knob.
See Figure 3. Rotate the upper wheel by
hand and adjust the tracking knob (turn the
tracking knob clockwise to track the blade
in, counterclockwise to track out) until the
flat body of the blade tracks in the center of
the upper wheel. Turn the wheel at least
three full turns to ensure that the blade is
tracking in its final position.
Figure 3. Tracking knob adjustment location.
Tracking Knob
Use extreme care when turning the bandsaw
wheel. The upper wheel may have sharp
edges and any procedures which require
work in close proximity to the bandsaw
blade could result in serious injury.
Tension
Final blade tension ultimately depends on the
type and size of blade you use. To adjust the ten-
sion:
1. Raise the blade guard to its fully retracted
position.
2. Press, with moderate pressure, on the face
of the blade with your thumb.
3. Turn the tension wheel until the blade
deflects about
1
/4". See Figure 4.
4. Make the other adjustments to the saw and
test run it. If the blade is not cutting proper-
ly, the tension may need to be increased.
Remember, thin blades require less tension
than wide blades.
5. Reduce the blade tension when the band-
saw is not in use. This will help prevent pre-
mature wear or breakage of the blade
and/or rubber tires.
Figure 4. Tension wheel adjustment location.
Tension Wheel