Setup & Operation
Operation
Setup & Operation
PGdoc031914
2-10
2
2.2
Operation
Blade Installation
WARNING!
Always wear gloves and eye protection when
handling bandsaw blades. Changing blades is safest when
done by one person! Keep all other persons away from
area when coiling, carrying or changing a blade. Failure to
do so may result in serious injury.
See Figure 2-9.
Pull the blade clamp lever open. Loop the blade over the grinder against
the rear support arms. Lift the grinder head and index arm and place the blade between
rear clamp block and front clamp rollers. Position the blade between the blade wiper
pads.
Push the blade clamp lever closed. Check that the blade is clamped tight. You should not
be able to spin the front clamp rollers by hand while the blade is clamped. To adjust the
clamp lever, turn the adjustment nut on the threaded clamp rod as necessary. Do not
overtighten the clamp. Clamping the blade can cause damage to the blade or the cam
index motor. Adjust the clamp just until the rollers do not spin.
FIG. 2-9
Blade Wiper
Pads
Front Clamp
Rollers
Push clamp in
to clamp blade
PG0005-9B
Blade sits flat
on both clamp
rest pins
