Model G0736/G0737 (Mfd. Since 3/14)
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Guide Post
The guide post assembly (see
Figure 41) is used
to 1) Properly position the blade guard to protect
the operator from the exposed blade between the
workpiece and the upper wheel housing, and 2)
position the upper blade guide assembly close to
the workpiece for blade support.
Blade Welding
Being able to quickly and safely weld a bandsaw
blade comes in handy for the following situations:
•
To re-join a blade that has been purposely
cut for making an internal contour cut.
•
To repair a broken blade that is still sharp and
useful.
•
To fabricate a new blade from bulk blade
material to fit your bandsaw.
This metal-cutting bandsaw is equipped with
a blade welder that uses electrical resistance
(induction) to heat and fuse the blade ends
together. The welding process leaves the joint
brittle, so it needs to be annealed afterward to
give it strength and flexibility.
To weld the ends of bandsaw together:
1. Turn the bandsaw motor OFF and turn the
power switch key to the Locked position. This
will prevent an unexpected startup.
2. Put on heavy leather gloves.
Figure 42. Using the blade shear.
Blade Shear
Wing
Handle
In order to cut accurately and safely, position the
bottom of the upper blade guides approximately
1
⁄
8
"–
1
⁄
4
" above the workpiece—this positioning pro-
vides the greatest blade support and minimizes
the amount of blade exposed to the operator dur-
ing operation.
Figure 41. Guide post assembly.
Guide Post
Assembly
Blade Shear
To use the blade shear, place the back of the
blade evenly against the front wings of the blade
shear, as shown in
Figure 42, then firmly pull the
handle down to square off the blade end.
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