Woodstock SHOP FOX W1715 - Manual (Page 34)

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Proper blade tension is essential to long blade life,
straight cuts, and efficient cutting times.
Two major signs that you do not have the correct blade
tension are: 1) The blade stalls in the cut and is slipping
on the wheels, and 2) the blade frequently breaks from
being too loose.
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(% Make sure the blade is tracking properly.
)% DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
*% Loosen and slide the blade guides as far apart as
they will go then tighten them down again.
+% Turn the blade tension knob in =`^li\+/ clockwise
to tighten the blade as tight as you can.
,% Using moderate finger pressure, push against the
side of the blade. The blade should not move more
than 0.004".
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It is always a good idea during the life of your saw
to check and adjust this setting. This adjustment will
improve your cutting results and extend the life of your
blade.
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(% DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
)% Separate the blade guides as far as possible, the
lower the head of the bandsaw all the way until it
contacts the horizontal stop.
*% Place a square on the table bed and against the edge
of the blade ( =`^li\+0), and check different points
along the length of the table between the blade
guides.
+% Loosen the hex bolt shown in =`^li\+0, and rotate
the seat until the blade is vertical to the bed, then
re-tighten the hex bolt.
=`^li\+0% Squaring the blade.
Hex Bolt
=`^li\+/% Blade tension knob.
Blade
Tension Knob