A. Changing the Blade
When the blade becomes worn or defective in
any way it should be replaced immediately. The
following process details how to change the
blade. Once the blade has been replaced it is
recommended that the blade is Run In for a short
period.
(see ‘Running In’ the Blade on p.13)
1. Ensure the machine is disconnected from the
mains supply then raise the Frame to its
vertical position.
2. Remove the four screws, arrowed in Fig. 16,
to allow the removal of the Blade Cover.
3. Turn the Blade Adjuster Knob fully
anticlockwise in order to lower the idler
pulley. This will remove all tension from the
blade, allowing it to be pulled from the
pulleys and from between the guide
bearings, paying due care to the sharpness
of the teeth,
4. Carefully feed the new blade between the
blade guide bearings, as shown in Fig. 17 and
then over the bottom pulley. Hold in position
with one hand whilst stretching the blade
upwards, around the five rollers shown in Fig.
17, and over the top pulley.
Hold in place whilst applying tension by
screwing the blade tension adjuster knob
clockwise.
5. Turn the blade by hand to ensure it runs truly,
and centrally about the pulleys.
When satisfied, squirt a few drops of light oil
on the flat of the blade, then replace the
blade cover.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
This machine MUST be disconnected from the mains supply whenever
carrying out adjustments or maintenance of any kind.
Fig. 17
Fig. 16
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