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G0613/14 Swivel Mast Metal Cutting Bandsaw
Blade Change
Change the blade when it becomes dull, damaged,
or when you are using materials that require a
blade of a certain type or tooth count.
To change the blade on the bandsaw:
1. DISCONNECT THE BANDSAW FROM
POWER!
2. Raise the bow of the bandsaw for access
and close the feed
control lever to hold the
bow in place
.
3. Slide the blade guides as far apart as possible,
and remove the wheel access cover.
4. Remove both of the blade guide guards
(Figures 34 and 35) from the bandsaw.
Figure 34. Installed blade and guide guard.
5. Loosen the blade tension handle in Figure 33
and slip the blade off of the wheels.
6. Install the new blade through both blade guide
bearings and around the bottom wheel.
Tip: This is a good time to adjust the blade
guides if you have not done so recently.
Figure 35. Installed blade and guide guard.
7. Hold the blade around the bottom wheel with
one hand and slip it around the top wheel with
the other hand, keeping the blade between
the blade guide bearings.
Tip: You can use a block of wood to tap
on the blade in order to fully seat the blade.
Note: Do not to flip the blade inside out so the
blade will be installed in the wrong direction.
Make sure the blade teeth are facing toward
the workpiece and the direction of cut.
CUTTING HAZARD!
Blades are sharp! Put
on heavy leather gloves
when handling a blade
or making adjustments
near a blade or cutter
!
Blade Guide Guard
Guard Screws
Blade Guide Guard
Figure 33. Blade tension handwheel and
tensioner, and bow lift handle.
Blade Tension
Handwheel
Tensioner
Bow Lift Handle