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6.
Figure 22
Note: Excessive blade contact with the wheel
flange during operation could lead to blade
and wheel damage.
Figure 22.
7.
Note: If the blade does wander across the
wheel and away from the flange, the wheel
alignment may need to be adjusted. Refer to
Wheel Alignment on Page 42 for detailed
instructions.
8. Blade
Tensioning this page
9.
Adjusting Blade Guides
Page 31
Note: Generally if the replacement blade is
the same gauge, width, and type, blade guide
adjustment is not necessary. Otherwise, you
must adjust the blade guides.
10.
Blade Tensioning
To correctly tension the blade:
1.
2.
3.
Figure 23
Note: The quickest and easiest way to
check blade tension is to use the Model
H5408 Blade Tensioning Gauge to reach a
blade tension of 25,000–30,000 PSI (refer to
Page 36)
NOTICE
To prolong blade life, release the tension on
the blade if the machine will be idle for an
extended period of time.
Approximately
3
/8"
Blade Deflection
Figure 23.