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Changing Blades
1.
Disconnect machine from the power
source.
2.
Raise the saw arm to the vertical position
and lock in place with lock lever.
3.
Open blade cover by removing the small
knob found on the topside of the bow.
4.
Remove red blade guards by removing two
screws.
WARNING
It is essential these two guards be installed
after the new blade has been fitted. Failure
to comply may cause serious injury!
5.
Release tension on the blade by turning
tensioning knob (B, Fig. 12), and remove the
blade.
6.
Place new blade between the blade guide
assemblies and around each wheel. Make
sure blade teeth are pointing in the proper
direction, Figure 13. Tension enough to
hold in place.
7.
Install red blade guards with two screws.
8.
Tension blade fully, see “Adjusting Blade
Tension”.
9.
Place two to three drops of lightweight oil on
the blade.
10. Connect machine to the power source.
11. Run saw and make sure blade is tracking
properly, see "Adjusting Blade Tracking".
As a general rule, the thinner the material to be
cut, the more teeth per inch on the blade. A
minimum of three teeth should be in contact with
the material at all times during the cut. If the
teeth straddle the material, severe damage can
result to the material and the blade.
Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings
1.
Disconnect machine from the power
source.
2.
Loosen bolt (A, Fig. 14) and adjust assembly
so that back roller bearing is
approximately .002" - .003" from the back of
the blade. Tighten bolt.
3.
Loosen nut (B, Fig. 14) and turn nut (C, Fig.
14) to adjust eccentric bearing to a
clearance of .001". Tighten nut (B, Fig. 14)
to lock.
4.
Connect machine to power source.
Summary of Contents for HVBS-56M
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