Changing Blades
To remove the blade:
1.Release tension on the blade by turning the tension control knob
2.Remove the table insert, wingnut, and screw from the table.
3.Open the upper and lower wheel covers and slide the blade off both wheels through the table slot. Use heavy gloves, the blades are sharp!
Blade Tension Control Knob |
Blade Tracking Lock Knob |
Blade Tracking Control Knob |
Guide Post Securing Knob |
Figure 14 shows the adjustment knobs.
To replace the blade:
1.Slide the blade through the table slot, ensur- ing that the teeth are pointing down toward the table.
If the teeth will not point downward in any ori- entation, the blade is inside out. See Figure 15 for typical blade geometry. Put on heavy gloves, remove the blade, and twist it until it is right side out.
G1052 9" Bandsaw
Gullet |
Tooth |
Tooth |
Gullet |
Blade Set |
Gullet Line |
Figure 15 Side and front views of a standard
bandsaw blade.
2.Slip the blade through the upper and lower guides and mount it over the upper and lower wheels.
3.Apply tension, check wheel co-planarity, and check and adjust tracking as discussed pre- viously.
4.Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings.
5.Close the wheel covers and latch them.
6.Replace the table insert, wingnut, and screw.
Wear gloves and safety goggles when han- dling blades. Coiled blades could spring open as they are uncoiled. Blades are also very sharp. Failure to wear gloves and safe- ty goggles may result in serious personal injury.
