Garrick BS712, Instruction Manual

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and three quarter to two revolutions
clockwise. This equals approximately 800
kgs. of blade tension.
CAUTION: Do not over tighten blade. This
may cause blade to stretch and warp.
4. After blade has been completely installed,
close covers, connect to the power source,
and run saw for two to three minutes so
blade can seat properly.
5. Disconnect machine from the power
source. Open cover and loosen blade just
until it being to sag.
6. Tighten blade until it becomes straight
between blade wheel and all sag has been
eliminated.
7. Tighten blade by turning blade tension
wheel two full revolutions. Blade is now
properly tensioned and ready for use.
8. Close covers and connect machine to the
power source.
Changing Blades
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WARNING: Never operate this saw
unless all blade guards are installed and in
proper working order! Never adjust blade
brush while machine is running! Failure
to comply may cause serious injury!
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CAUTION: This machine is designed and
intended for use with blades that are
19mm wide by 0.9mm thick by 2360mm
long. Use of blades with different
specifications may cause inferior
performance.
1. Disconnect machine from the power
source.
2. Raise saw arm to vertical position and
lock in place by turning hydraulic
cylinder off.
3. Remove red blade guard assembly (A,
Fig.10) by removing two screws (B).
★
WARNING
：
It is essential this guard be
installed after the new blade has been
fitted! Failure to comply may cause
serious injury!
4. Remove brush assembly (C) by removing
two screws (D).
5. Loose blade tension by turning blade
tension knob counter-clockwise.
6. Carefully remove old blade. Caution:
blade teeth are sharp. Handle with
care.
7. Install new blade by placing blade
between blade guides first. Make sure
blade teeth face the same direction as
indicated on the label found on the saw
arm.
8. Place blade around both wheels. Make
sure the blade edge rests near the wheel
flange on both wheels.
9. Turn blade tension knob clockwise to
tension blade. Do not over tension. Se
section titled “Adjusting Blade Tension”.
10. Close blade cover door and secure with
lock knobs.
11. Attach red blade guard and brush
assembly.
12. Connect machine to the power source.
13. Rum saw and make sure blade is tracking
properly.
Adjusting Blade Square to Table
1. Disconnect machine from the power
source.