For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 | O P E R A T I O N | Model SB1020 |
Blade Changes
Change blades when they become dull, damaged, or if the operation requires a different type of blade.
To change the blade on the bandsaw:
1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.Raise the head of the bandsaw, then remove the blade cover.
3.Loosen the tension knob and slip the blade off of the wheels.
4.Install the new blade through both blade guides, as shown in Figure 20, and around the bottom wheel.
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Blade
Guides
Figure 20. Typical blade installation.
5.Hold the blade around the bottom wheel with one hand and slip it around the top wheel with the other hand, keeping the blade between the blade guides.
Note: It is sometimes possible to flip the blade inside out, in which case the blade will be installed in the wrong direction. Check to make sure the blade teeth are facing toward the workpiece, as shown in Figure 21, after installing it on the bandsaw. Some blades will have a directional arrow you can use as a guide.
Figure 21. Blade cutting direction.
6.When the blade is around both wheels, adjust the position so the back of the blade is against the wheel shoulder, as shown in Figure 22.
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Wheel Shoulder
Figure 22. Typical blade/wheel position.
7.Tighten the tension knob so the blade will not slip on the wheels upon startup.
8.Connect the bandsaw to the power source.
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