Southbend Swivel Mast Bandsaw sb1018 - Manual (Page 27)

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1018
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O P E R A T I O N
Blade Changes
Change blades when they become dull, damaged,
or if the operation requires a different type of
blade.
To change the blade on the bandsaw:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Raise the head of the bandsaw, then remove
the wheel access cover.
3. Loosen the tension knob and slip the blade
off of the wheels.
4. Install the new blade through both blade
guide bearings, as shown in Figure 29, and
around the bottom wheel.
5. Hold the blade around the bottom wheel
with one hand and slip it around the top
wheel with the other hand, keeping the blade
between the blade guide bearings.
Note: It is sometimes possible to flip the
blade inside out, in which case the blade will
be installed in the wrong direction. Check to
make sure the blade teeth are facing toward
the workpiece, as shown in Figure 30, after
installing it on the bandsaw. Some blades
will have a directional arrow as a guide.
Figure 29. Installing blade.
Blade
Guide
Bearings
!
6. When the blade is around both wheels,
adjust the position so the back of the blade
is against the wheel shoulder, as shown in
Figure 31.
7. Tighten the tension knob so the blade will
not slip on the wheels upon startup.
8. Connect the bandsaw to the power source.
9. Briefly turn the bandsaw ON then OFF to
position the blade and resume the previous
tracking.
— If the tracking needs to be adjusted, see
Blade Tracking on Page 34.
— If the tracking is fine, proceed to Blade
Tension on Page 26.
Figure 31. Installing blade around wheel.
Figure 30. Blade cutting direction.
Blade T
ravel
!
Wheel Shoulder