Grizzly G0592 owner manual Blade Change, To change the blade on the bandsaw

Blade Change

Blades should be changed when they become dull, damaged, or when you are using materials that require a blade of a certain type or tooth count.

To change the blade on the bandsaw:

1.DISCONNECT THE BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Raise the bow of the bandsaw to the highest position, close the feed control knob, and remove the wheel access cover.

3.Slide the blade guard all the way down as shown in Figure 41.

Tension Handle

Blade Guard

Figure 41. Tension handle and blade.

4.Remove the blade guard and wire wheel from the front of the bandsaw as shown in Figure 42.

CUTTING HAZARD! Blades are sharp! Wear heavy leather gloves when handling blades to prevent cuts.

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Front Blade Guard

Figure 42. Removing front blade guard.

5.Loosen the blade tension handle in Figure 41 and slip the blade off of the wheels.

6.Install the new blade through both blade guide bearings, as shown in Figure 43, and around the bottom wheel.

Figure 43. Installing the blade.

7.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 guide bearings.

G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw