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4. Use blade tension indicator (D, Figure 9) as
reference only. Blade should be tensioned
using the finger pressure method.
Figure 9
10.2 Blade tracking
Blade tracking may be required periodically
depending upon blade size and tension. The blade
must be tensioned as outlined in section 10.1
Blade tensioning. Disconnect machine from power
source and open both blade wheel doors. Shift
high-low gear box lever into neutral position. Turn
upper blade wheel by hand while observing blade
position on the upper blade wheel. If adjustment is
necessary:
1. Turn blade tracking knob (E, Figure 9)
clockwise to track blade toward front of blade
wheel.
2. Turn tracking knob counterclockwise to track
blade toward rear of blade wheel. Blade
should be tracked as close to center of top
blade wheel as possible.
Note: Upper and lower blade guides should be
moved away and left loose from the blade while
tracking adjustments are being made.
10.3 Blade guide adjustment
Blade guides must be properly
adjusted or damage may occur to blade and/or
guides.
Guard has been removed to
show detail. Always operate saw with guard in
place and properly adjusted. Failure to comply
may cause serious injury.
1. Loosen lock knob (A, Figure 8) and turn blade
guide handwheel (B, Figure 8) until blade
guide assembly is half way between table and
head, then tighten lock knob (A, Figure 8).
2. Loosen screw (F, Figure 10) and slide blade
guide assembly away from blade until it stops.
Figure 10
3. Loosen screw (G, Figure 10). Slide blade stop
(H, Figure 10) toward blade until a gap of 1/32”
remains. Tighten screw (G, Figure 10).
4. Slide blade guide assembly toward blade until
blade guides are just behind the gullets as in
Figure 10. Tighten screw (F, Figure 10).
5. Open upper access door and rotate blade
wheel by hand until weld portion of blade is
between the two fingers.
6. Loosen two hex cap screws (I, Figure 10) and
adjust each finger toward the blade. They
should not touch the blade. Adjust for 0.010”
clearance on either side.
7. Tighten two hex cap screws (I, Figure 10)
once proper adjustment has been made.
8. Adjust lower blade guides in the same manner.
Note: Even properly adjusted blade guides will
show wear after continual use. Readjust as
necessary. If the blade guides become difficult to
adjust, switch the left and right blade guides.
10.4 Top guide adjustment
Always position top guide to within 1/8” of the top
surface of workpiece. This minimizes exposure of
operator’s hands to the saw blade.
10.5 Changing saw blades
1. Disconnect saw from power source.
2. Move upper blade guide to its highest position
and lock in place.
3. Open both wheel doors. Turn tension
adjustment handwheel counterclockwise to
loosen tension on blade.
4. Remove blade guard from column. Remove
blade from both wheels and maneuver it
around protective shield on upper blade guide.
Use gloves when handling blades.
5. Install new blade by maneuvering around
blade shield on upper blade guide.
6. Place it between the fingers of both blade
guides and onto both wheels. Position next to
both wheel flanges. Make sure teeth point
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