1.Remove the rip fence (13) from the table.
2.Remove the U shape from under the work table by removing the two screws and two thumb nuts.
3.Open both housing doors.
4.Swing the lower blade guide out of the way.
5.Loosen the blade tension knob to slacken the blade.
6.Remove the blade by guiding it through the slot in the work table, the upper blade guide and the blade cover on the saw housing.
7.Fit the new saw blade ensuring that the teeth are pointing towards the front of the saw where the doors are.
8.Lightly tension the new blade by rotating the blade tension knob.
9.Centre the band saw blade on the rubber tyres of the band saw wheels.
10.Turn the upper wheel by hand to ensure the blade is running in the centre of the
11.If required, adjust the saw blade tracking.
12.Once the tracking is correct, tighten the blade tension knob. Adjust the thrust bearing and guide pins as described earlier.
13.Close both housing doors.
14.Swing the lower blade guide back into position.
15.Attach the U shape under the work table using the two screws and two thumb nuts.
16.Attach the rip fence to the table and secure it by pushing down the rip fence locking handle.
Operation
1.Adjust the bevel angle, rip fence and upper blade guide as required.
2.Ensure that the table insert is in place and flush with the table.
3.To start the saw, press the green 'ON' button.
4.To begin the cut guide the wood into the moving saw blade.
5.Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. Do not force the cutting, allow the blade and the saw to do the work.
6.When cutting at an angle ensure that the rip fence is located on the right hand side of the blade.
7.When cutting rod, use a jig or fixture to prevent the workpiece from turning.
8.When cutting boards vertically, use a suitable push block to feed the workpiece into the saw.
9.Once finished turn off the tool by pressing the red 'OFF' button and unplug the tool from the power point to prevent unauthorised use.
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