Draper 84713, Instructions Manual

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9.5 TENSIONING THE BLADE – FIG. 14
Turn the blade tensioner
c
lockwise until
the blade is tensioned. The blade tension can be
checked by pushing down on the blade midway
between the two wheels. When the tension is
correct the blade should move slightly with firm
finger pressure.
NOTE: Do not overtighten the blade. Too much
tension may cause blade breakage. Too little
tension may cause the blade to slip on the wheels.
9.6 CHANGING AND SETTING THE NEW
BLADE – FIGS. 15-16
To change the saw band, remove the rip fence rail
from the table and then remove the table. Slacken
the blade tension with the tensioner, open both
doors and remove the blade carefully.
Fit the new saw band carefully [with the teeth
facing down]. When the saw band is located
correctly through the guide and is sat centrally on
the upper and lower wheels, operate the tensioner
to re engage the tension.
As the tension has been released during this
process, the tracking should be checked and
adjusted as per page 18. The blade should run in
the centre of the rubber lined bandsaw wheels
otherwise it may jump off.
WARNING: Select a blade suitable for the intended
material and use on this machine. Read the safety
instructions.
9. OPERATING THE BANDSAW
17
FIG.14
FIG.15
FIG.16