8.4 Blade Tracking Adjustment
The flywheel may need adjustment to allow the saw blade to
track correctly. Poor blade tracking adjustment can cause
damage to the saw blade or to allow the blade to ride off the
blade wheels.
Figure 8-6: Blade Tracking Adjustment
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Raise the saw arm.
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Disconnect the power supply.
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Loosen the hex socket screws ( A, B, C, Fig 8-6)
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Use set screw (D) to adjust the tilt of the flywheel (Fig 8-7).
Figure 8-7: Blade Tracking Adjustment
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When turning the set screw (D) clockwise, the blade will
ride closer to the flange.
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When turning the set screw (D) counter-clockwise, the
blade will ride away from the flange.
If the blade rides too far then it will come off.
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After the adjustment, tighten the hex socket screws in this
order: A, B, and C.
8.5 Blade Tracking Check
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Use a strip of scrap paper (E, Fig 8-8) and slide it between
the blade and the flywheel (F).
Figure 8-8: Blade Tracking Check
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Use blade jog button (M, Fig 7-1) to run the machine.
Analysis:
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If the paper is cut then the blade is riding too close to the
flange. Readjust.
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If the paper folds or creases then the blade is seated
properly...ok
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If you notice that the blade is riding away from the flange,
then readjust.
8.6 Blade Guide Adjustment
The blade is guided by means of pads and bearings.
The guides are adjusted ex works with minimum play.
Make sure to always install 1.1 mm thick blades for which the
blade guide pads and bearings have been adjusted.
For saw blades with a different thickness, the adjustment
should be carried out as follows:
Note:
The position for pad (A, Fig 8-9) and bearings (G) are fixed and
cannot be adjusted.
Figure 8-9: Blade Guide Adjustment
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