For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 | O P E R A T I O N | Model SB1018 |
Blade Changes
Change blades when they become dull, damaged, or if the operation requires a different type of blade.
To change the blade on the bandsaw:
1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.Raise the head of the bandsaw, then remove the wheel access cover.
3.Loosen the tension knob and slip the blade off of the wheels.
4.Install the new blade through both blade guide bearings, as shown in Figure 29, and around the bottom wheel.
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Blade
Guide
Bearings
Figure 29. Installing blade.
5.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.
Note: It is sometimes possible to flip the blade inside out, in which case the blade will be installed in the wrong direction. Check to make sure the blade teeth are facing toward the workpiece, as shown in Figure 30, after installing it on the bandsaw. Some blades will have a directional arrow as a guide.
Figure 30. Blade cutting direction.
6.When the blade is around both wheels, adjust the position so the back of the blade is against the wheel shoulder, as shown in Figure 31.
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Wheel Shoulder
Figure 31. Installing blade around wheel.
7.Tighten the tension knob so the blade will not slip on the wheels upon startup.
8.Connect the bandsaw to the power source.
9.Briefly turn the bandsaw ON then OFF to position the blade and resume the previous tracking.
—If the tracking needs to be adjusted, see Blade Tracking on Page 34.
—If the tracking is fine, proceed to Blade Tension on Page 26.
