INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BLADE(Fig.G)
WARNING!
To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn the switch OFF and remove the plus from the power source before moving, replacing, or adjusting the blade.
Removing
1.Loosen the blade tension by turning the blade tension knob (1) counterclockwise.
2.Remove the table insert (2) and the table aligning pin (3) from the table.
Unlock the lock knobs (12) under the table. Unfasten the screw (13) at the right of extension tube and remove the extension table from the table.
3.Open up wheel cover door (4).
4.Loosen the two Phillips screws (5) and remove the upper blade guard (6).
5.Release the lock knobs (12) under the table, then remove the screw (13) at the right of extension tube and the extension table.
6.Remove the blade (7) from the upper and lower blade guides (8).
7.Carefully pull the blade from the side slot (9) and from the wheels (10).
8.Swing the left side of the blade toward you, turning the blade so it will fit through the slot (11) in the table, and remove.
Fig. G
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WARNING
Before operation always make sure the blade is in center of table insert slot.
Installing
1.Make sure the blade tension knob (1) turned counterclockwise until it stops.
2.Remove old blade as explained in "Removing".
3.Guide the new blade teeth are pointing forward and down.
NOTE: To avoiding lifting the workpiece, the blade teeth must point downward toward the table.
4.Swinging the left side off the blade away and back, place the blade on the upper and lower wheels (10).
5.Place the blade carefully between the upper and lower blade guides (8).
6.Slide the blade into the slot (9) at the left of the wheels, and make sure the blade is positioned at the middle of the wheels.
7.Turning the blade tension knob (1) clockwise, tighten the tension until the blade is tight on the wheels.
8.Replace the table insert (2) and the table aligning pin (3). Install the extension table and fasten the screw (13) at the right of extension tube. Lock the lock knobs (12) under the table.
9.Adjust the blade tracking and tension properly (See ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS section) before operation the band saw.
WARNING
To avoid injury, the blade tension, tracking, and upper and lower guides and bearings must be properly adjusted before operating the band saw. (See ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS section)
MITER GAUGE (Fig. H)
A miter gauge (1) is supplied with your band saw to be used in the table slot (2) on the right side of the blade. The miter gauge can be tilted 0 to 45 deg. right or left to maintain an accurate angle for your workpiece. A bracket is
provided on the leg stand for convenient miter gauge storage.
Fig. H
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