Harbor Freight Tools Metal Cutting Bandsaw 97099 - Manual (Page 26)

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Turn the Cylinder (21) to its “ON” position, and raise the Saw Head to its full
vertical position. Then turn the Cylinder to its “OFF” position to lock the Saw
Head in place. (See Figure U.)
Open the Blade Back Cover (2S). (See Figure U.)
Release Saw Blade (21) tension by turning the Adjustable Blade Knob (21).
(See Figure U.)
Slip the old Saw Blade (21) off the Idler Wheel (20S), Drive Wheel (231S),
and Guide assemblies. (See Figure U.)
Place the new Saw Blade (21) between each of the Guide assemblies and
around the Idler Wheel (20S) and Drive Wheel (231S). IMpOrTANT: The
teeth must be pointing downward toward the Motor. (See Figure U.)
Tighten the tension on the new Saw Blade (21) by turning the Adjustable
Blade Tensioner Knob (21) in a clockwise direction. (See Figure U.)
Close the Blade Back Cover (2S). (See Figure U.)
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FIGUrE U
ADJUSTABLE BLADE KNOB (261)
IDLEr WHEEL
(250S)
UppEr GUIDE ASSY.
LOWEr GUIDE ASSY.
DrIVE WHEEL
(231S)
SAW
BLADE
(251)
BLADE
BACk
COVEr
(286S)
To lubricate the Worm Gear Shaft Assembly: The Worm Gear Shaft Assembly
(202S) runs in an oil bath Gear Box Assembly (201S) and should not require an
oil change more than once a year, unless the oil becomes contaminated or a leak
occurs due to improper replacement of the Gear Box Cover. To change oil in the
Gear Box Assembly:
Position the Saw Arm in the horizontal position.
Remove the four Hex Socket Head Screws, Gear Box Cover, and Gear Box
Gasket. (See Figure V.)
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