Woodstock W1706 owner manual Blade Changes, To change the blade, do these steps

Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 8/10)

Blade Changes

To change the blade, do these steps:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Put on heavy leather gloves and safety glasses.

3.Release the blade tension by moving the tension quick release lever all the way left.

4.Remove the table insert and the table locking pin (see Figure 50).

5.Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings as far away as possible from the blade.

6.Open the both wheel covers and slide the blade off of both wheels.

7.Slide the blade through the slot in the table.

8.Slide the new blade through the table slot, ensuring that the teeth are pointing forward and down toward the table, as shown in Figure 51.

Note: If the teeth will not point downward in any orientation, the blade is inside-out. Remove the blade and twist it right side-out.

9.Slip the blade through the guides, and mount it on the upper and lower wheels.

10.Adjust the blade tension as described on Page 17.

11.Adjust the blade tracking if needed (refer to

Page 14).

12.Align the upper and lower support bearings (refer to Page 22), then adjust the blade guide bearings (refer to Page 24).

13.Replace the table insert and table locking pin.

14.Close the wheel covers.

If the bandsaw should unexpectedly start up when the wheel covers are open or when changing the blade, entanglement or amputation injuries could result. ALWAYS disconnect the bandsaw from power before opening the wheel covers.

Bandsaw blades are sharp and can spring open when uncoiled, which could cause deep punctures or lacerations. ALWAYS wear heavy leather gloves and safety glasses when handling bandsaw blades.

Table Insert

Locking Pin

Figure 50. Table insert and locking pin.

OPERATIONS

Figure 51. Changing the blade.

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