Dake Corporation
1809 Industrial Park Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
988050
9
REV032023
Blade Selection
For the operator’s convenience a blade selector chart is located inside the saw cover (top
access door). It provides recommended blade speeds, required teeth per inch, and minimum
cutting radius for various band widths. If there are still questions on which blade to purchase
please contact DAKE.
Note: You must have at least 3 teeth in to the work or blade damage will result. For straight cuts
a 3/4” blade is best.
Blade Speed
Before performing this ensure that the machine is LOCKED OUT and unplugged.
To change blade speed:
1. Loosen the motor mounting screws.
2. Lift the motor and move the V-belt to the correct pulley for the desired speed.
3. Tighten the motor mounting screws and ensure that there is not slack in the V-belt.
Note
: The largest pulley will result in the slowest speed, and each step to a smaller pulley
will give the next fastest speed of the saw.
Blade Removal And Installation
Before performing this ensure that the machine is LOCKED OUT and unplugged until
instructed otherwise for this process. Gloves are required to handle the new and old
blade.
1. Release the blade tension handle.
2. Remove the blade.
3. Place new blade over the bottom wheel then the top wheel.
4. Tighten the blade handle enough to hold the blade firmly in place and push the blade into
the guide inserts.
5. Close the access doors to the machine.
6. Turn the machine on to allow the blade to position itself then shut off the machine.
7. Finishing tightening the blade. Blade must be tight to ensure a straight cut.
ADJUSTMENTS
Blade Tension Handle
(Item A):
Used to remove and install saw blade. Also used to set
correct blade tension.
