Jet Tools HBS-1321W WMH Changing Blades, Disconnect machine from power source

Changing Blades

WARNING

Disconnect machine￿from the power source before making any adjustments or repairs!

Failure to comply may result in serious

injury!

1. Raise the saw arm approximately 6".

2. Disconnect machine from power source.

3. Open both wheel covers and clean chips out of both wheel housings. Loosen lock knobs and remove upper and lower blade guards.

4. Release blade tension by turning blade tensioning handwheel (A, Fig. 8) counter- clockwise until blade is free.

5. Loosen lock handle and slide left blade guide arm (B, Fig. 8) to the right as far as possible.

6. Remove old blade from both wheels and out of each blade guide. Caution: Even dull blades are sharp to the skin! Use extra caution handling bandsaw blades!

7. Install a new blade making sure teeth are pointed downward in the proper cutting direction.

8. Position blade on wheels and tighten just enough to hold blade on wheels. Make sure back of blade rests lightly against the wheel flange of both wheels. Twist blade slightly to allow it to slip into guides.

9. Tension blade to approximately 25,000 lbs. Blade tension is indicated on the tension wheel shaft housing (left side).

10. Install all guards, close covers and fasten securely. Connect machine to power and run freely for approximately two minutes.

11. Turn power off and re-check blade tension and wire brush adjustment. If further adjustment is necessary, disconnect saw from power source, make adjustments, and re-connect to power.

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