Baileigh Industrial BS-330SA, Operator'S Manual

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7. Release blade tension by turning blade tensioning
hand wheel (A) counterclockwise until blade is free.
8. Loosen lock knob and slide left blade guide arm (B) to
the right as far as possible.
9. Remove old blade from both wheels and out of each
blade guide.
10. Install new blade making sure teeth are
pointed downward in the proper cutting
direction. If necessary, turn blade inside out.
11. Position blade on band wheels and tighten
just enough to hold blade on wheels. Make sure back of blade rests lightly against the wheel
flange of both wheels. Twist blade slightly to allow it to slip into guides.
12. Tension blade to approximately 25000lbs (2000kgs). Blade tension is indicated on the
tension wheel shaft housing (left side).
13. Attach wire brush to the wire brush post with screw and washer.
14. Adjust wire brush post so that brush just comes into contact with blade teeth.
15. Close the cover and guards then fastened securely. Connect machine to power and run
unloaded for approximately two minutes.
16. Turn power off and recheck blade tension and wire brush adjustment.
17. If further adjustment is necessary, disconnect saw from power source, make adjustments,
and reconnect to power.
CAUTION:
Even dull blades are
sharp to the skin! Use extra caution handling
band saw blades!
A
B