MachineryHouse BS-5V, Instruction Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
BLADE CHANGES
To remove the blade:
1. Unplug the bandsaw from the power source!
2. Release tension on the blade by turning the
tension control handle to “loose”
( “I” Fig. 1) Page 2
3. Turn the bandsaw over and unscrew the
Phillips head screws to remove the back cover.
(Fig. D)
4. Remove the blade from between the blade
guide bearings.
5. Open the wheel covers and slide the blade
off one wheel at a time. Use caution — the
blade is sharp!
6. Place one end of the new blade over the
drive pulley of the bandsaw. (Fig. F)
7. Feed the other end of the blade around the
idle pulley and roll the blade onto the track.
8. Make sure the back of the blade is in contact
with the guide bearings that support the back
of the blade (Fig. E).
9. Turn the blade tension lever back to “TIGHT.”
Back Cover
Fig. D
Bearing Guide
When using your bandsaw, always change to the
blade speed recommended for the material to be
cut. (Check speed required with blade supplier)
To change the blade speed on your bandsaw
1. Make sure the blade is running.
2. Make sure the saw blade is NOT engaged in
the workpiece.
3. Check the material you are cutting and
determine the proper blade speed setting.
4. Move the blade speed control switch (Fig. G)
depending on the application.
Fig. E
Idle Pulley
Guides
Drive Pulley
Fig. F
BLADE SPEEDS
Fig. G
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