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G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw -21-
Figure 23. Changing blade with leather gloves.
Blade Changes
To remove the blade:
1. Release tension on the blade by turning the
tension control knob counterclockwise.
2. Remove the table insert and table pin.
3. Adjust upper and lower guide blocks away
from the blade.
4. Put on leather gloves to protect your hands
from the sharp teeth of the blade.
5. Open the upper and lower wheel covers and
slide the blade off both wheels. Use caution-
the blades are sharp!
6. Rotate the blade 90° so it will slide through
the slot in the table as shown in Figure 23.
When removing or installing wide blades, it may
be convenient to completely remove the upper
and lower guide blocks. Be sure to replace them
before cutting. 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. Put on
heavy gloves, remove the blade, and twist it
inside out.
Wear gloves and safety goggles when han-
dling blades. Coiled blades spring open as
they are uncoiled and could cause deep
cuts or lacerations.
2. Slip the blade through the upper and lower
guides, and mount it over the upper and
lower wheels.
3. Apply tension, then check and adjust track-
ing.
4. Adjust the upper and lower guide blocks and
support bearings.
5. Close the wheel covers and latch them.
6. Replace the table insert and table pin, being
sure not to use excessive force.
Always disconnect
power to the machine
when changing blades.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.