Blade Replacement - Princess auto pro point User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

BLADE REPLACEMENT

1. Disconnect the unit from the power source.
2. Move the movable blade guide and guard assembly forward to the end (Fig. 27).
3. Loosen the nuts A (Fig. 28), B (Fig.29) on the outer bearings of both movable and fixed guide assemblies, then
turn the bolts to allow the bearings to move away from the blade.
4. Remove the back blade cover by removing the screws with the small key put on the rear of the base.
5. Release the blade tension by turning the blade tension knob C (Fig.30) counter-clockwise.
6. Extract the blade from the guides and then remove it from around the wheels. (Wear gloves when handling
blades to prevent injury.)
7. Inspect the new blade for flaws (cracks, broken teeth, bending) before re-installing. The blade should be sharp
and have a correct set. Do not use a faulty saw blade.
8. Install the new blade through the guides and around the wheels, making sure the teeth are pointing in the
correct cutting direction.
9. Tighten the blade by turning the tension knob clockwise. The blade should be tensioned and tracked correctly
before proceeding. See "Blade Tension" and Blade Tracking above.
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10. Turn the bolts on outer bearings to make the bearings contact lightly with the blade. Do not pinch the blade.
Next tighten the nuts carefully while keeping the bolts still.
11. Install the back blade cover and re-connect the unit to the power source.
12. A new blade must be "run in." A carefully run-in blade lasts longer and gives better performance.
Let the blade run idle for about two minutes, then perform two or three cuts, preferably on a solid work-piece of
40 to 50 mm diameter. Use very light pressure on the blade, gradually increasing pressure with each cut. Refer
"Operation" for cutting procedures. (figs 27 to 30)
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3-1/2" Band Saw
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