3.Loosen lever (A, Figure 20) and tilt table with the handwheel (B), until the stop bolt
(C)rests on the circular plate (D).
4.Make sure the table insert is level with surface of table by rotating one or more of its set screws with a 5/164” (2mm) hex wrench. Then place a square on the table and against the blade to check that the table is 90° to the blade. See Figure 22. NOTE: Do not push square into blade.
5.If table and blade are not square, use a 9/16” (14mm) wrench to loosen the lock nut
(E)then rotate the stop bolt. Turn the stop bolt as needed until there is no longer light showing between the square and the blade.
6.Tighten lock nut (E) to secure the table stop in position.
7.Tighten the lever (B).
8.Check that the scale pointer (F, Figure 20) is at zero. If necessary, loosen the screw on the pointer and shift the pointer to zero. Then
Installing/Changing Blades
Always wear gloves when handling blades. New blades are usually packaged in a coiled position; to prevent injury uncoil them slowly and carefully, while wearing work gloves and safety glasses.
The PM1800 Band Saw is designed for blades from 1/16” to
Refer to Figures 23 and 24.
1.Disconnect machine from power source.
2.Remove the table insert (A, Figure 23).
3.Pull out table pin (B) at the end of the slot.
4.Adjust upper and lower blade guides away from the blade.
5.Move the quick tension lever to “Full Release (Blade Change)” position.
6.Open upper and lower doors by rotating the door catches. Open the lower blade guard and slide out the insert block (Figure 24).
7.Carefully remove the blade from the top wheel, then from between upper and lower blade guides and lower wheel. Slide the old blade out through the slot in the table.
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24
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