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Model G0568/G0569 (Mfd. Since 10/11)
Blade Centered
on Peak of Crown
Blade
Centered
on
Wheel
CENTER TRACKING
Wheel
Figure 29. Center tracking profiles.
4. Open the upper wheel cover.
5. Spin the upper wheel by hand at least three
times and watch how the blade rides on the
crown of the wheel. Refer to
Figure 29 for an
illustration of this concept.
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If the blade rides in the center of the
upper wheel and is centered on the peak
of the wheel crown, then the bandsaw is
already center tracked properly and no fur-
ther adjustments are needed at this time.
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If the blade does not ride in the center
of the upper wheel and is not centered
on the peak of the wheel crown, then
continue with the following steps.
The cast iron spokes may have sharp edges
and the blade teeth may extend beyond the
edge of the wheel, creating a laceration haz-
ard. Be careful when turning the wheels by
hand.
Figure 28. Blade tensioning controls.
Quick
Tension
Lever
Blade Tension
Handwheel
Lock Lever
Blade
Tracking
Knob
6. Loosen the lock lever (see Figure 30) so that
the blade tracking knob can rotate.
NOTICE
Changes in the blade tension may change
the blade tracking.
7. Spin the upper wheel with one hand and
rotate the blade tracking knob with the other
hand to make the blade ride in the center of
the bandsaw wheel tire.
8. Tighten the lock lever and close the upper
wheel cover.
Tip: For the best performance from your saw,
regularly maintain proper tracking of the blade.
Figure 30. Blade tracking controls.
Lock
Lever
Blade Tracking Knob
3. Move the quick tension lever to the tight-
ened position and turn the blade tension
handwheel until the blade tension matches
the mark on the blade tension scale for the
appropriate blade thickness (see
Figure 28).
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