Blade Change
Always disconnect power to the machine when changing blades. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.
Bandsaw blades are sharp and can quickly cut fingers and hands. To reduce the risk of this type of injury, ALWAYS wear heavy leather gloves when handling these blades.
Blade Removal
1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.Move the blade tension quick release lever up to release blade tension.
3.Adjust the upper blade guide assembly all the way up and move the blade guides com- pletely away from the blade.
4.Remove the fence and miter gauge from the table, then remove the table insert and the table pin.
5.Open the upper and lower wheel covers.
6.Put on heavy leather gloves, then slip the blade off the wheels, rotate it 90°, and slide it through the table slot and off the machine.
Model G0555/G0555P (Mfg. Since 5/11)
Blade Installation
1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.Perform Steps
3.Put on heavy leather gloves, position the blade so that the teeth are facing to the right and down toward the table, then slide it through the table slot.
Note: If the teeth will not point downward in any orientation, the blade is
4.Rotate the blade 90°, then slip it over the wheels while making sure it is properly positioned between the blade guards and guides.
5.Use the blade tension adjustment knob to bring the red marker to the correct blade width mark on the tension scale, then pull the blade tension quick release lever down to the horizontal position.
6.Check and adjust the blade tracking.
7.Adjust the support bearings and the upper/ lower blade guides.
8.Close the wheel covers, and replace the table insert and table pin.
