6: BASIC OPERATIONS
5. Pull the quick-release pin out of the air cylinder, and set
it aside.
The air cylinder hangs from the saw head.
6. Remove the bolt securing the air cylinder to the bandsaw
with an 8 mm hex wrench.
Figure 6-3: Bolt on the air cylinder.
7. Set aside the bolt and the air cylinder.
8. Lift the saw head to the upright position, as shown in the
following image.
Figure 6-4: Bandsaw head lifted upright.
9. Loosen the two screws on the bottom of the blade cover
with a Phillips screwdriver, and then slide the blade
cover up until it clears the base casting.
Figure 6-5: Two screws on the blade cover.
10. Remove the two screws from the side of the blade
cover, and then set aside the screws.
Figure 6-6: Removing the screws securing the blade
cover to the bandsaw.
11. Open the blade cover, as shown in the following image.
Figure 6-7: Blade cover opened.
12. Identify the tensioner on the top of the saw head.
Figure 6-8: Tensioner on top of the saw head.
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