Baker Blue Streak Portable or Stationary Band Sawmill - Rev 2, 03/07;
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Changing Blades
(Removal and Installation)
Ensure machine power is off by removing the key from the ignition.
Release blade tension by venting the hydraulic pressure (see
Figure 32
on page 32).
Open the left and right cowling doors.
Pull down on the blade at the top, between the wheels, pulling the idler wheel toward the
center.
Note:
If the blade was broken, manually push the idler wheel back toward the
center of the cowling.
When the blade is loose enough to be removed, pull it off the wheels and out of the
guides.
Put the new blade over the wheels and through the guides with the teeth facing forward
and pointing toward the pull wheel, or in the direction of the dust chute.
Align blade to the wheels.
(See page 32 for illustrations and instruction)
Note:
If you are installing a 1-1/4” blade, the back of the blade should be flush with the back
of the wheels; if you are installing a 1-1/2” or 2” blade it should be centered on the wheels
with the gullet flush or no more than 1/32” past the front face of the wheels.
Set blade tension to the required pressure for the size of blade installed.
(See page 32
for illustrations and instruction)
1 1/4” blade -- 1,400 PSI
1 1/2” blade – 1,700 PSI
2” blade – 1,900 PSI
Note:
2” blades require a wider pull and idler wheel
Manually rotate the wheels counter-clockwise to ensure new blade is tracking properly.
Close the left and right cowling doors.
If equipped with de-barker option, replace the de-barker locking pin and cotter pin.
You are now ready to begin cutting material.
Ensure blade teeth face forward and
point in the direction of the pull wheel
(Right side when facing the wheels
with cowling doors open)
Ensure blade teeth face forward and
point in the direction of the pull wheel
(Right side when facing the wheels
with cowling doors open)
Figure 43
Dust chute
outlet opening
