Step-by-Step Guide to Adjusting or Resetting the Tension Rod
Safety First:
- Always unplug the bandsaw before performing any adjustments.
Steps to Adjust or Reset the Tension Rod:
- Disconnect the bandsaw from power.
- Release tension lever: Move the blade tension quick release lever to the right (tension position).
- Loosen lower nuts: Use two 14mm wrenches to loosen the lower nuts on the tension rod shaft.
- Raise lower nuts: Turn the lower nuts upward on the shaft to move them out of the way.
- Release blade tension: Move the blade tension quick release lever to the left (release position).
- Fully release tension: Continue turning the tension knob counterclockwise until all tension is released and the sliding housing moves downward.
- Install new blade: If necessary, install a new or different blade.
- Apply initial tension: Turn the tension knob clockwise to remove slack from the blade.
- Engage quick release lever: Move the blade tension quick release lever back to the right (tension position).
- Complete tensioning: Continue turning the tension knob to achieve the desired tension based on the blade width indicator.
- Check blade tracking: Ensure the blade tracks in the center of the wheels. Adjust tracking if necessary using the black knob on the back of the saw.
- Secure lower nuts: Lower the two nuts until they contact the top of the sliding housing.
- Tighten lower nuts: Turn the lower nuts up two to three turns and tighten them securely with the wrenches.
Your bandsaw is now ready for use with the adjusted tension rod.
Note: Always refer to your bandsaw's owner's manual for specific instructions and safety precautions.
In this video, we'll show you how to adjust the tension rod on the G0555LANV or G0555LX bandsaw models following the steps above.
We trust you will find this video to be beneficial. Please feel free to reach out to us HERE if you have any questions on how to adjust the tension rod.