Southbend METAL-CUTTING BANDSAW SB1019 - Manual (Page 26)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1019 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:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Raise the headstock, then remove the wheel
access cover.
3. Loosen the tension knob and slip the blade
off of the wheels.
4. Scrape any buildup or debris off the wheels.
5. Install the new blade through both blade
guide bearings, as shown in Figure 19, and
around the bottom wheel.
6. 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 it will be
installed in the wrong direction. Check to
make sure the blade teeth are facing toward
the workpiece, as shown in Figure 20, after
installing it on the bandsaw. Some blades
will have a directional arrow you can use as
a guide.
Figure 19. Typical blade installation.
Blade
Guide
Bearings
!
7. 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 21.
8. Tighten the tension knob so the blade will
not slip on the wheels upon startup.
9. Connect the bandsaw to the power source.
10. 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 38.
— If the tracking is fine, proceed to Blade
Tension on Page 25.
Figure 21. Typical blade/wheel position.
Figure 20. Blade cutting direction.
Blade T
ravel
Wheel Shoulder