Blade Changes
Always disconnect power to the machine when changing blades. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury.
To remove the blade:
1.Release tension on the blade by turning the tension control knob counterclockwise.
2.Remove the table insert and table pin.
3.Adjust upper and lower guide blocks away from the blade.
4.Put on leather gloves to protect your hands from the sharp teeth of the blade.
5. Open the upper and lower wheel covers and slide the blade off both wheels. Use caution- the blades are sharp!
6.Rotate the blade 90¡ so it will slide through the slot in the table as shown in Figure 23.
Wear gloves and safety goggles when han- dling blades. Coiled blades spring open as they are uncoiled and could cause deep cuts or lacerations.
When removing or installing wide blades, it may be convenient to completely remove the upper and lower guide blocks. Be sure to replace them before cutting. To replace the blade:
1.Slide the blade through the table slot, ensur- ing that the teeth are pointing down toward the table.
If the teeth will not point downward in any ori- entation, the blade is inside out. Put on heavy gloves, remove the blade, and twist it inside out.
G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw