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Adjusting Blade Tension
Blade tension is important to the proper operation of
the saw. Proper blade tension is 22,000 to 25,000
Ibs. per square inch as measured on a blade tension
gauge.
To set the blade tension without the use of a blade
tension gauge:
3. Turn the blade tension knob (A, Fig. 11)one and
three quarter to two revolutions clockwise. This
equals approximately 23,000 Ibs.of blade
tension.
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1. Install the blade between the wheel and insert
blade between the bearings on the blade guides.
2. Tension the blade slightlyto remove any sag in
blade between the blade wheels.
CAUTIONI
Fig.11
4. After the blade has been completely installed,
close the covers. connect to the power source,
and run saw for two to three minutes so the
blade can seat properly.
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5. Disconnect the machine from the power source.
Open the cover and loosen the bladejust until it
begins to sag.
6. Tighten the blade until it becomes straight
between the blade wheel and all sag has been
eliminated.
7. Tighten the blade by turning the blade tension
wheel two full revolutions. Blade is now properly
tensioned and ready for use.
8. Close the covers and connect the machineto
the power source.
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