Alpha HW615/Ambassador C14 Band Saws: Blade Installation, Tensioning and Tracking

Created by Gabriel Izzo, Modified on Tue, 19 Aug at 1:54 PM by Gabriel Izzo

Blade Installation, Tensioning, and Tracking

Important Safety Precautions

⚠️ CAUTION:
Before performing any maintenance or adjustments:

  • Ensure the saw is powered OFF.

  • Unplug the machine from the power source.

  • Confirm all moving parts have come to a complete stop.

  • Discharge any stored electrical energy if applicable.

Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious injury or electrical hazards.


Overview

Proper installation, tensioning, and tracking of the blade are critical to the safe and efficient operation of your Alpha HW615 or Ambassador C14 band saw. Following the correct procedure will ensure:

  • Accurate cutting performance

  • Extended blade life

  • Reduced risk of blade breakage or machine damage


Here is a video link that covers blade installation, tensioning and tracking for both the Harvey Ambassador C14 and Alpha HW615 band saws:


Manual downloads:

Ambassador C14Pro Manual

Alpha HW615 Manual


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