Baileigh BS-916M, Operator'S Manual

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8. Make sure the teeth of the new blade are
pointing in the direction of travel. If
necessary, turn the blade inside out.
9. Place the blade in place on the wheels and
through the upper blade guard.
10. Work the blade all the way up between the
blade guide bearings with the back of the
blade against the back-up bearing, as
shown.
Note: If bearings need
adjustment, refer to the section adjusting blade
guide roller bearings.
11. Put light tension on the blade and work it on
both wheels. Make sure that the back of the
blade is against the wheel flanges of both
wheels. This is very important.
12. When you are sure the back of the blade is
against the wheel flanges of both wheels
and properly inserted into the guides, finish
putting tension on the blade.
Proper tension is achieved when the pointer
is on the inner mark of the blade tension
scale behind the fly wheel.
13. Jog
the power “on” and “off” to be sure the
blade is in place and tracking properly. If
blade is not tracking properly refer to the
section tracking the blade.