Jet HVBS-56M Owner's Manual
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11Adjusting Blade Tracking WARNINGBlade tracking adjustment requires runningthe saw with the back cover open! Thisadjustment must be completed by qualifiedpersons only!Failure to comply may cause serious injury!Blade tracking has been set at the factory andshould not need adjustment. If blade trackingneeds to be adjusted:1. Confirm that blade tension is set properly.To adjust, see section titled " AdjustingBlade Tension".2. Make sure the saw is in its slowest speed,see “Changing Blade Speeds”.3. Move saw arm to the vertical position andlock in place with the lock lever.4. Confirm that blade tension is set properly.To adjust, see section titled " AdjustingBlade Tension".5. Open blade cover by removing the knobfound on the top side of the bow.6. Run saw and observe blade. Blade shouldrun next to but not tightly against wheelflange.7. Loosen bolts (A, Fig. 15).8. Turn set screw (B, Fig. 15) while observingblade tracking on wheel. Turn set screwclockwise to track closer to wheel flange.Turn set screw counter-clockwise to trackaway from the wheel flange. Hint: startwith ¼ turns on the set screw. The trackingis sensitive.9. Once tracking is set, tighten bolts (A, Fig.15).Adjusting Feed Pressure1. Turn handle (A, Fig. 16) clockwise todecrease cutting pressure and counter-clockwise to increase cutting pressure.A good indication of proper feed pressure is thecolor and shape of the cutting chips. If the chipsare thin or powdered, increase the feed pressure.If the chips are burned and heavy, decrease thefeed pressure. If they are still burned and heavy,reduce the blade speed. Optimum feedpressure has been set when the chips are curled,silvery, and warm. |
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