Milwaukee 6236 - Manual (Page 5)

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WARNING
TOOL ASSEMBLY
To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug
tool before attaching or removing accessories
or making adjustments. Use only specifically
recommended accessories. Others may be
hazardous.
Blades and Blade Selection (Fig. 1)
The blade dimensions required for the band saws are: .020" thickness, 1/2"
width and 44-7/8" in length. The special .020" thickness reduces fl exure fa-
tigue and provides maximum tooth life. To maximize cutting life, use a blade
with the correct pitch (teeth per inch) for the specifi c cutting job.
Blades are available in several pitches. To select the proper blade, three
factors should be considered: The size, shape, and type of material to be
cut.
The following suggestions are for selecting the right blade for various cutting
operations. Keep in mind that these are broad guidelines and that blade
requirements may vary depending upon the specifi c size, shape and type
of material to be cut. Generally, soft materials require coarse pitch blades
and hard materials require fi ne pitch blades. Use coarse pitch blades for
thick work and fi ne pitch blades for thin work. It is important to keep at least
three teeth in the cut (see "Typical Application").
Changing Blades
1. UNPLUG THE TOOL BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING
BLADES.
2. Turn the tension lock handle located on the front of the saw 180° counter-
clockwise. This releases the tension on the blade for easy removal.
3. Remove the blades from the pulley fi rst and then from the guides.
4. To install a new blade, with the pulleys facing up, insert the blade
between the rollers and the faces of the guides, making sure that the
teeth on the left side of the tool point towards the rear of the tool.
5. With one hand, hold the blade in place between the rollers and the
guides and use the other hand to position the blade around the pul-
leys. Be sure that the blade lies freely within the guard channel before
starting the tool motor.
6. Turn the tension lock handle 180° clockwise to lock the position. This
will secure the blade on the pulleys.
BE SURE THAT THE BLADE IS PROPERLY SEATED ON THE
PULLEYS BEFORE STARTING THE CUT.
• For tough stock 1/2" to 3-3/8" in diameter
or width (available in carbon steel only).
• For tough stock 3/8" to 1" in diameter or
width (available in carbon steel only).
• For tough stock 3/16" up to 4-3/4" in
diameter or width.
• For tough stock 5/32" to 3/4" in diameter or
width.
• For thin-wall tubing and thin sheets heavier
than 21 gauge.
• For thin-wall tubing and thin sheets heavier
than 21 gauge.
Fig. 1
6 Teeth per Inch
8 Teeth per Inch
10 Teeth per Inch
14 Teeth per Inch
18 Teeth per Inch
24 Teeth per Inch