To replace the blade, ensure that the power is disconnected, you are wearing gloves and:
1.Slide the blade through the table slot, ensuring that the teeth are pointing down toward the table.
If the teeth will not point downward in any orientation, the blade is inside out. See Figure 26 for typical blade geometry. Put on heavy gloves, remove the blade, and twist it until it is rightside out. Reinstall the blade.
2.Slip the blade through the upper and lower guides, and mount it over the upper and lower wheels.
3.Apply tension to the blade by turning the tension control knob. Refer to the blade tensioning instructions earlier in the Adjustments Section.
NOTICE
When removing or installing wide blades, it may be convenient to completely remove the upper and lower guide blocks. Don’t for- get to replace them before cutting!
4.Rotate the upper wheel manually and check the blade tracking.
5.Adjust the upper and lower guide blocks, as well as the upper and lower guide bearings as described earlier in this section.
6.Close the wheel covers. Turn the guard knobs on the wheel covers to lock them shut.
7.Replace the table insert and table pin, being sure not to use excessive force.
Use extreme caution when replacing blades. Teeth are dangerously sharp and coiled blades are prone to spring when released from their packaging. Use gloves and safety glasses/goggles whenever han- dling blades. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
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