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G4186Z 18" Bandsaw -13-
Blades
A
5
⁄8" blade is included with the bandsaw and is
already installed on the machine. When removing
or installing blades, make sure the power is dis-
connected and moving parts have come to a
complete stop.
To remove the blade:
1. Back the upper and lower guide block
assemblies, support bearings away from
the blade, and raise the blade guard up and
away from the table.
2. Release the blade tension by turning the
tension handwheel counter-clockwise.
3. Remove the table insert and the tapered
table pin.
4. Open the top and bottom wheel covers, and
slide the blade guard off of the mounting
screws.
5. Put on leather gloves to protect your hands.
Pull the blade straight off the wheels, rotate
90° and feed through the table slot.
To install the blade:
1. With leather gloves protecting your hands,
hold the blade in both hands so the blade
teeth in your right hand are pointing down.
2. Feed the blade into the slot in the table.
Turn the blade 90° and position the blade
over the top and bottom wheels. See
Figure 9. The teeth of the blade must be
pointing down toward the table.
This concludes the assembly process.
Please DO NOT operate this saw until you
have reviewed the Safety Information and
have read the Adjustment and Operation
Sections. Serious injury may occur.
Like any machine of its type, the Model
G4186Z has some inherent dangers, which,
when used with a lack of care, can result in
serious injury or fatality. Please do not
attempt to use this machine without famil-
iarizing yourself with the instructions for
assembly, adjustment, and safe operation.
Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury.
Figure 9. Fitting blade over upper wheel.
3. Apply tension to the blade by turning the
tension control knob. Rotate the upper
wheel by hand as tension is applied to allow
the blade to center itself on the wheel.
Adjust tracking if needed. See Adjustment
section.
4. Readjust upper and lower blade guides and
support bearings. See Adjustment section.
Disconnect power to the
machine when changing
or adjusting blades.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.