KARMETAL KMT 400 KSA, Operation Manual

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4- Open all the wheel covers on the saw frame.
5- Loosen the knurled knobs on the carbide blade guides. Lower the blade from bandsaw
guides.
6- Lower the chip brush away from the blade by loosening the chip brush locking lever.
Caution: Wear heavy protective work gloves and safety glasses when handling blades to
avoid injury.
7- Carefully remove the blade from the saw.
8- Uncoil the new blade and insert the blade around the band wheels.
Warning: New blades are generally shipped in a coiled form. This puts them under tension and
can suddenly be uncoiled. Take extreme caution to prevent injury when uncoiling the new
blade. Make sure you wear safety gloves and glasses.
Locate back of edge the blade into the carbide inserts (pressure pads) and guide bearings so
the teeth point in downward direction.
9- Press the back edge of the blade fırmly against the back-up of the carbide guides, and
turn the knurled knobs lightly to hold the saw blade in position