Changing Blades
1.Disconnect machine from the power source.
2.Raise the saw arm to the vertical position and lock in place with lock lever.
3.Open blade cover by removing the small knob found on the topside of the bow.
4.Remove red blade guards by removing two screws.
WARNING
It is essentialthese two guards be installed after the new blade has been fitted. Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
5. Release tension on the blade by turning tensioning knob (B, Fig. 12), and remove the blade.
6. Place new blade between the blade guide assemblies and around each wheel. Make sure blade teeth are pointing in the proper direction, Figure 13. Tension enough to hold in place.
7. Install red blade guards with two screws.
8. Tension blade fully, see “Adjusting Blade Tension”.
9. Place two to three drops of lightweight oil on the blade.
10. Connect machine to the power source.
11. Run saw and make sure blade is tracking properly, see "Adjusting Blade Tracking".
As a general rule, the thinner the material to be cut, the more teeth per inch on the blade. A minimum of three teeth should be in contact with the material at all times during the cut. If the teeth straddle the material, severe damage can result to the material and the blade.
Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings
1.Disconnect machine from the power source.
2.Loosen bolt (A, Fig. 14) and adjust assembly so that back roller bearing is approximately .002"
3.Loosen nut (B, Fig. 14) and turn nut (C, Fig. 14) to adjust eccentric bearing to a clearance of .001". Tighten nut (B, Fig. 14) to lock.
4.Connect machine to power source.
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