Hafco Woodmaster MJ2325D Manual page 22

Changing the Saw Blade...
!
WARNING!!
Raise the saw blade to it's highest point.
Remove the saw blade guard. Remove the
5 screws that secure the table insert, place
carefully aside and remove the table
insert. Using the spanner and the tommy
bar provided, put the spanner onto the
flats on the nut. Turn the saw until the
tommy bar hole is visible. Insert the
tommy bar and turn the saw to allow it to
rest against the front edge of the saw slot.
The tommy bar hole is in the inside
platewasher component (see item 92 of
the IPB on page 42.)
Slacken off the saw nut (remember left hand thread). Remove the saw nut, then remove the
sawplate washer and the saw blade. Now is a good time to give the interior of the machine,
the dust extraction channels, etc. a thorough clean. Check the new blade for damage,
missing teeth,sharpness etc. Fit the new blade, ensure that the teeth are pointing towards
the front of the machine. Put the sawplate washer onto the shaft and twist on the saw nut.
Spin the nut up finger tight and check the saw is correctly seated.
Tighten up the saw nut, using the tommy bar to hold the shaft steady. Check the riving knife
is aligned with the saw blade, and correctly positioned. Replace the table insert and secure
with the 5 screws. Replace the saw blade guard. When everything is satisfactory, turn the
saw blade once by hand to check it doesn't foul anywhere.
Reconnect the machine to the mains supply. Give the machine a 'quick' burst check ( i.e.
quick ON-OFF) to ensure everything is O.K. If everything is satisfactory, continue to use the
machine. Check the old blade for sharpness, missing teeth, resin buildup, etc., clean if
necessary and send for refurbishment/resharpening if required. If the blade is not to be
re-sharpened, clean and pack away in its stowage case.
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DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM
THE MAINS SUPPLY
Remove the saw guard and
the table insert