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Blade orientation
Bandsaw blades must always be installed with the
teeth pointing downwards and towards the operator. If
the teeth cannot be rotated to face the correct direc-
tion, the saw blade may be inside out. Put on protec-
tive heavy gloves before turning a blade rightside out.
Tensioning the Blade
Tension Scale
Inside the top wheel cover, there is a tension scale
that indicates correct tension for various blade widths.
Line the red pointer up with the correct blade width on
the scale to set the blade to the proper tension.
To adjust the level of tension, turn the quick release
tension lever. Turning the lever clockwise will increase
tension, while turning it counter-clockwise will de-
crease tension. Do not engage the tension spring on
a blade without checking the tension scale first. Over
tensioning a blade can cause damage.
Turning Tension On/Off
The quick release lever is used for both setting tension
level, and turning tension on/off. Pull the handle down
to set tension on (A), and push it upwards to release
tension (B).
Tension Off
Tension On
A
B
Checking Tension
While the integrated tension scale will provide an
accurate reference for setting blade tension, differ -
ent blades may require extra adjustment. To confirm
adequate tension, unplug the saw and open the upper
wheel cover, then push against the saw blade near
the left hand frame slot (C). The blade should deflect
about 1/4” with moderate pressure when properly
tensioned.
C
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