Woodstock STEELEX ST1000 - Manual (Page 33)

ST1000 14" Bandsaw -31-
Blade Changes
To remove the blade:
1. UNPLUG THE BANDSAW!
2. Release blade tension by turning the blade ten-
sion knob counterclockwise.
3. Remove the table insert and the table pin.
Adjust the upper and lower guide blocks away
from the blade.
4. Put on heavy leather gloves.
5. Open the upper and lower wheel covers and
slide the blade off both wheels.
6. Rotate the blade 90˚ and slide through the slot
in the table.
Always disconnect power
to the machine when
changing blades. Failure to
do this may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
Bandsaw blades are sharp
and spring when uncoiled.
Always wear heavy leather
gloves when installing or
removing bandsaw blades
to avoid lacerations.
Figure 40. Placing blade on the wheels.
To replace the blade:
1. Put on heavy leather gloves.
2. Slide the blade through the table slot, ensuring
that the teeth are pointing down toward the
table. Note: If the teeth will not point downward
in any orientation, the blade is inside-out. Put on
heavy gloves, remove the blade, and twist it right
side-out.
3. Slip the blade through the guides, and mount it
on the upper and lower wheels (Figure 40).
4. Apply tension to the blade by turning the
tension control knob. Rotate the upper wheel
slowly by hand as tension is applied to allow
the blade to center itself on the wheel. Adjust
tracking if needed.
5. Adjust the upper and lower guide blocks and
the support bearings.
6. Close the wheel covers.
7. Replace the table insert and table pin, being
sure not to use excessive force when inserting
the table pin.