laguna 16HD classic, Manual

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Removing the blade from the band saw
1. Disconnect the power to the
bandsaw.
2. Remove the pin that aligns the
two table halves.
3. Open the upper-hinged blade
guard.
4. Remove the table insert.
5. Remove the tension on the upper
flywheel.
6. Open the doors and remove the
blade from the wheels [use gloves and eye protection], and gently
slide the blade through the table slot.
Tracking position of the blade on the wheels
Tracking large blades . There has been a lot of discussion on the position that
the blade should be on the wheels. One group of people recommends that with
large blades you should track the blade so that the teeth hang just over the
front edge of the rubber. The second group recommends that all blades
regardless of their size should run in the center of the wheel. The advantage of
running the large blades with the teeth not contacting the rubber of the wheel
is that they cannot damage the tire. The disadvantage is that the wheel is
crowned and the blade is not tensioned in the center of the band, which gives
the blade a tendency to wobble or flutter. The advantage of running large
blades on the center of the wheels is that they are tensioned in the center of
the band and have fewer tendencies to wobble and flutter. The disadvantage is
that blades with a large set on the teeth have a tendency to damage the rubber
of the tire. This does not have a great effect on the performance of the
bandsaw as all blades are running on the center section of the tire which is not
affected. We recommend that you balance all blades on the center of the
wheels for optimum performance and a smoother cut.
Adjusting the blade guides
Introduction
Welcome to a new era in bandsawing. You have purchased a bandsaw with a
revolutionary blade guide system [patent pending] that is designed to give you
years of safe, high quality bandsawing. Most blade guides are designed to
support the blade on the sides and either above or below the side guides the
back of the blade. This can allow the blade to twist as pressure from the wood
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