RIKON Power Tools 10-308 - Manual (Page 12)

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Tacking
Adjustment
Lock Knob
Tacking
Adjustment Knob
Blade
Tensioning
Knob
Turning wheel to
check blade track-
ing
Securing Cover
Adjustments
Blade Tension & Tracking
From time to time it may be necessary to tension and
track the bandsaw blade especially after replace-
ment. Make sure the blade is all the way on the
wheels and all blade guards are in place.
 Adjust the upper and lower guides away from the
bandsaw blade.
 If installing a new blade turn the tension knob
until there is a little tension on the blade in order
for it to track sufficiently.
 With the cover open , spin the top wheel slowly. At
the same time watch how the bandsaw blade
tracks on the wheels.
 Add a little more tension making sure the band-
saw blade tracks on the crown of the wheel.
 The proper tension is approximately a 1/4” de-
flection with a little pressure placed on the side of
the bandsaw blade with your finger.
 If the blade is tracking correctly no adjustment is
needed.
 If the blade is not tracking, loosen the tracking
adjustment lock knob so you can turn the tracking
knob in or out.
 While spinning the upper wheel, slowly turn the
tracking knob so the bandsaw blade tracks in the
center of the wheel. You’ll see the blade move
one way or the other depending upon which way
you turn the knob; either counter-clockwise or
clockwise.
 Once tracking is set use the tracking lock knob to
secure the blade tracking in position.
 Adjust the upper and lower blade guides. Guide
adjustment section.
 Makes sure all covers, guards and parts are in
place and secure.
Make sure the bandsaw is disconnected from the
power source before making any adjustments.
Be careful in turning the bandsaw wheel by hand so
as not to pinch fingers.
WARNING
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