Central Machinery 60500 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 12

Installing Band Saw Blade
1. Turn the Switch (93) to its OFF position
and unplug the power cord.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty work gloves while handling the blade.
3. Move Blade Release Lever (27)
down to the release position.
4. Unlatch and open Upper and Lower
Wheel Covers (95, 102) exposing Saw Blade (111)
and the Upper and Lower Wheels (56, 82).
Blade
Guide
cover (38)
5. Hold open the Blade Guide Cover (38) while installing
the saw blade. Point the blade's teeth down towards
Table (8), as shown on the label on the Blade Guide
Cover. Turn the new blade inside out if necessary.
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6. Slip new blade through Table Blade Insert (7) and
over Upper and Lower Wheels. Slide new blade
between Blade Guide and Guide Block (37 & 45).
7. Turn the Blade Release Lever (27)
up to the engaged position.
8. Close Upper and Lower Wheel Covers (95, 102)
and fasten latches. Make sure that both
doors and frames are fitted together before
attempting to secure. This is necessary for
proper operation of dust collection system.
9. Adjust tension and track Saw Blade (111)
as described in Blade Adjustment Controls
on page 9.
Item 60500