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Changing Blades
To remove the blade:
1.
Release tension on the blade by turning
the tension control knob counter-clock-
wise. Figure 14.
2.
Remove the table insert, wingnut, and
screw from the table.
3.
Open the upper and lower wheel covers
and slide the blade off both wheels through
the table slot. Use heavy gloves, the
blades are sharp!
Blade Tension Control Knob
Blade Tracking Lock Knob
Blade Tracking Control Knob
Guide Post Securing Knob
Figure 14 shows the adjustment knobs.
To replace the blade:
1.
Slide the blade through the table slot, ensur-
ing that the teeth are pointing down toward
the table.
If the teeth will not point downward in any ori-
entation, the blade is inside out. See Figure
15 for typical blade geometry. Put on heavy
gloves, remove the blade, and twist it until it
is right side out. Re-install the blade.
G1052 9" Bandsaw
Gullet
Tooth
Gullet Line
Figure 15 Side and front views of a standard
bandsaw blade.
2.
Slip the blade through the upper and lower
guides and mount it over the upper and
lower wheels.
3.
Apply tension, check wheel co-planarity, and
check and adjust tracking as discussed pre-
viously.
4.
Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings.
5.
Close the wheel covers and latch them.
6.
Replace the table insert, wingnut, and screw.
Wear gloves and safety goggles when han-
dling blades. Coiled blades could spring
open as they are uncoiled. Blades are also
very sharp. Failure to wear gloves and safe-
ty goggles may result in serious personal
injury.
Tooth
Gullet
Blade Set
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