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Note: Steps 3 and 4 may be unnecessary if you’ve just removed a blade. (If needed, refer back to the previous page.)
3. Remove the table alignment pin from the table slot and the red insert from the center of the table.
4. Remove the right hand side blade guard by removing the four Phillips head screws.
5. Guide the blade through the table slot, then slip the blade
onto the right side of the wheels.
6. Feed the blade into the left blade guard and around the
wheels. Make sure the blade teeth point forward
and
down .
With the blade properly installed, proceed to blade tension
adjustments and blade tracking adjustments, as per instruc-
tions on the next few pages.
To install a blade:
1. Turn off the bandsaw and unplug the power cord.
Beware of the blade popping open.
Note: You may want to use a thick shop towel to
handle the loose blade or wear a pair of heavy
duty work gloves for the following steps.
2. If you are installing a new blade, carefully remove the
blade from its package. Hold it firmly with one hand as
you remove the twist ties. Slowly separate the coils of
the blade until it unravels into one hoop.
Proper installation Improper installation
Determining ideal blade tension is somewhat subjective. It is learned through practice and experience and is
somewhat dependant on personal preference and individual work habits.
A properly tensioned blade is critical to obtaining maximum performance from any bandsaw. A properly ten-
sioned blade will last longer and be much less likely to break prematurely. If the blade tension is too loose you will
notice that the blade will have a tendency to drift or slip off-line when cutting and you will have more difficulty con-
trolling your cuts. A blade that is tensioned too tightly will break prematurely and will be difficult to work with when
making tighter radius cuts.
The following information can be used as a guideline or starting point to assist you in determining ideal blade ten-
sion for your needs:
•
When working with wider blades, re-sawing taller stock, making straight cuts or wide sweeping curves tight
er blade tensions will provide better results.
•
When working with narrower blades, sawing shorter stock and making tighter curved cuts are best
performed using less tension.
ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION
This model 90-200 bandsaw is equipped with a blade tension indicator scale, which can be used as a reference for
the ideal setting with various blade widths. It is also equipped with a lever for blade tension quick release.
Note: For blade tension quick release, pull up on the tension le-
ver toward the left (90º position
) .
For quick blade tensioning,
push the tension lever down
(0º position
)
.
To avoid damaging the tensioning mechanism never force the
tension lever beyond 90º vertical
or 0º horizontal .
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
DO NOT
DO NOT
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