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blades are sharp to the skin! Use extra
caution handling bandsawblades!
7.
Install new blade making sure teeth are
pointed downward in the propercutting
direction. If necessary, turn blade insideout.
8.
Position blade on bandwheels and tightenjust
enough to hold blade on wheels. Make sure
back of blade rests lightlyagainst thewheel
flange of both wheels. Twist blade slightlyto
allow it to slip into guides.
9.
Tension blade to approximately 25,000Ibs. of
blade tension, as indicatedon the blade
tension indicator found on the tensionwheel
shaft housing.
10. Attach wire brush to thewire brush postwith
screw and washer. Adjust wire brush postso
that brushjust comes into contact with blade
teeth.
11. Close all covers and guards and fasten
securely. Connect machineto power and run
freely for approximately two minutes.
12. Turn power off and re-check bladetension and
wire brush adjustment. If further adjustment is
necessary, disconnect saw from power
source, make adjustments, and re-connectto
power.
Blade Tracking Adjustment
Blade tracking has been set at the factory and
should require no adjustment. If a tracking problem
occurs, adjust the machine as follows:
~ WARNING
Tracking adjustment is done with the wheel
covers open to observe the blade. Use extreme
caution so as not to come into contact withthe
blade!
Since tracking can only be adjusted while machine
is running, it is suggested that this adjustmentbe
accomplished by qualified personnelthat are
familiar with this type of adjustmentand the dangers
associated with it.
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