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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 8/10)
SETUP
Blade Tracking
Blade tracking is affected by the tilt of the upper wheel
(known as center tracking) and the alignment of both
wheels (known as coplanar tracking).
The wheels on this bandsaw were aligned at the factory,
so center tracking is the only adjustment that needs to be
performed when the saw is new (refer to Aligning Wheels
on Page 47 for detailed instructions on coplanar tracking).
Note: Changes in the blade tension may change the
blade tracking. For best performance, regularly check and
maintain the proper blade tracking.
To center track the blade, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Adjust the upper and lower blade guides away from
the blade (refer to Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings
on Page 24 for detailed instructions).
Note: When adjusting the blade tracking for the
test run in this procedure, the blade must have a
reasonable amount of tension to simulate operating
conditions. After the test run is successfully
completed, you will perform a thorough version of
the following steps to correctly tension the blade.
3. Move the blade tension quick release lever all the
way right (as viewed from the rear of the machine)
to apply tension to the blade (see Figure 14).
4. Use the tension knob on top of the bandsaw to
bring the upper edge of the indicator block to the
appropriate blade tension scale mark for the blade
width (see Figure 14).
Note: If you are using the blade that was shipped
with the machine, this would be
3
⁄8".
5. Open the upper wheel cover.
Figure 14. Tension applied for a
3
⁄8" blade.
Quick Release
Lever
Tensioned for
a
3
⁄8" Blade
NOTICE
If, after properly performing the blade
tracking procedure, the blade is still
not tracking correctly, refer to Aligning
Wheels on Page 47 for additional
solutions.