Woodstock M1113 - Manual (Page 36)

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M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw
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Blade Changes
To replace the blade, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Release the tension lever.
3. Remove the table insert and the table pin. Adjust
the upper and lower guide blocks away from the
blade.
4. Open the upper and lower wheel covers and slide
the blade off both wheels.
5. Rotate the blade 90˚ and slide it through the slot in
the table.
6. Slide the new blade through the table slot, ensuring
that the teeth are pointing down toward the table.
If the teeth will not point downward in any orienta-
tion, the blade is inside-out. Put on heavy gloves,
remove the blade, and twist it rightside-out.
7. Slip the blade through the guides, and mount it over
the upper and lower wheels.
8. Apply tension.
9. Turn the tension knob until proper blade tension has
been reached according to the blade thickness scale
shown in Figure 47.
10. Check and adjust the tracking (Page 17).
11. Adjust the upper/lower guide blocks and the support
bearings ( Pages 20 and 21).
12. Close the wheel covers.
13. Replace the table insert and table pin, being sure
not to use excessive force when inserting the table
pin.
Figure 47. Tensioner adjustment.
Tension Scale
Always disconnect power to the
machine when changing blades.
Failure to do this may result in serious
personal injury.
All saw blades are dangerous and may
cause personal injury. To reduce the
risk of being injured, wear leather
gloves when handling saw blades.