Blade Changes
! | Always | disconnect | ||
power | to | the | machine | |
when | changing | blades. | ||
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1.Unplug the bandsaw from the power source!
2.Remove the bandsaw from the work stand.
3.Release tension on the blade by turning the tension control handle to “loose” (Figure 9).
4.Turn the bandsaw over and unscrew the Phillips head screws to remove the back cover.
Loose
Figure 9. Tension knob.
Wear gloves and safety goggles when han- dling blades. Coiled blades spring open as they are uncoiled and could cause deep punctures or lacerations.
5.Remove the outer blade guide bearings by removing the cap screws shown in Figure 10.
6.Open the wheel covers and slide the blade off one wheel at a time. Use caution — the blade is sharp!
Figure 10. Blade guide bearings.
7.Place one end of the new blade over the drive pulley of the bandsaw (Figure 11).
Figure 11. Installing blade.
8.Feed the other end of the blade around the idle pulley and roll the blade onto the track.
9.Make sure the back of the blade is in contact with the guide bearings that support the back of the blade (Figure 12).
G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand |