MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
the machine.
Maintenance should be performed on a regular basis by qualified personnel.
Always follow proper safety precautions when working on or around any machinery.
Replacing the Saw Blade: (Wear gloves when handling the saw blade.)
1. Raise the saw bow.
2. Remove the (4) knobs holding on the blade
cover (A) onto the saw bow.
3. Carefully pull the tongue from the safety
interlock switch (B).
4. Loosen the saw blade with the tension hand
wheel (C) and remove it from the flywheels and
the blade guide blocks.
5. Assemble the new blade by placing it first
between the guide blocks and then on the face
of the flywheels. (NOTE the blade direction.)
6. Tension the blade, making sure it seats properly
on the flywheels.
7. Position the blade cover (A) onto the saw bow
aligning the mounting holes and making sure the
switch tongue engages the switch (B) or the saw
will not start.
Make sure the electrical disconnect is OFF before working on
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A
BLADE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
B
A