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1.
Unplug the machine from the electrical supply. This ensures that the bandsaw will not accidentally
turn on if the ON/OFF switch is bumped.
2.
Open the top and bottom band-wheel doors by turning the door locking knobs (A).
3.
Remove the Optional Rip Fence Guide (B) from the front of the table by releasing the 4 winged
thumb screws (C). (See Fig. 17)
4.
Release the blade tension by turning the large knob (D) on top of machine. (See Fig. 18)
5.
Remove the saw blade (E) by feeding it through the slot in the table, upper and lower blade guides
and the slot in the spine of the machine being careful not to cut yourself. Wear gloves if necessary.
6.
When installing the new blade, ensure the blade teeth are pointing downwards and towards you at
the position where the blade passes through the table.
7.
Re-tension the new blade (See Fig. 18) and check the blade tracking by turning the upper wheel in
a clockwise direction by hand. The blade should run in the center of the band-wheel. (See Fig. 19)
8.
If required, adjust the tracking using tracking knob and lock knob (F) to the rear of the upper band-
wheel housing. When the tracking is correct, lock the setting. (See Fig. 18)
9.
Re-set the blade guides as described in the section headed “Adjusting the Blade Guides”.
10.
Replace the optional rip fence guide, and re-tighten the four winged thumb screws.
11.
Close and lock both the band-wheel doors before reconnecting the power supply.
D
A
E
B
C
D
F
Shown with Optional Miter Gauge and Fence
FIG.17
FIG.18
Replacing the Bandsaw Blade
