Band Saw Blade tension ?

[Jordan in Winnipeg]

Hi,
I bought the Ryobi BS900 band saw( 9") and I was wondering if anyone could tell me any tips or tricks in order to corectly tension the blade. This is a dangerous tool and I don't want to make any mistakes. In the instuctions it says you should be able to push the blade with gradual firm finger pressure but I don't know how much that really should be.
Any help would be muchly appreciated.

[W.Y. in BC (hot with fore]

Tighten the blade up tight. Then start backing it off VERY SLOWLY until it just starts to flutter. Then tighten it two complete turns.
W.Y.

[Alberto]

Here are some instructions (basically what Bill said) http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/sixrules.html

Also, don't be afraid of the BS, it's one of the safest machines in the shop (way safer than the TS I think).

Alberto//