Porter-Cable 28-475X - Manual (Page 15)

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BLADE TO SAW
THE 14" BAND SAW USES 93½"
LENGTH BLADES.
1. Remove the table pin (A) Fig. 31 from the table.
2. Open the two wheel guard doors (B) Fig. 31, and the
blade guard door (C).
3. Make sure the quick tension lever (D) Fig. 31, is
positioned to the right of the machine, to relieve tension
as shown.
4. NOTE: CHECK BLADE TO BE SURE TEETH WILL
POINT DOWN TOWARD TABLE WHEN INSTALLED.
IF NOT, TURN BLADE INSIDE OUT. Slide the band saw
blade, (teeth facing out), through the slot (E) Fig. 31, in
the band saw table.
5. Place the blade around the two wheel assemblies
(A) Fig. 32.
6. Replace the table pin (A) Fig. 31.
7. Close the two wheel guard doors (B) Fig. 31, and the
blade guard door (C).
8. Move the quick tension lever (D) Fig. 32, to the left
position to put tension on the blade as shown.
9. See the section “OPERATING CONTROLS AND
ADJUSTMENTS” to adjust blade tension and tracking.
Fig. 31
Fig. 32
TABLE INSERT
Place table insert (A) Fig. 33, in opening of table. NOTE:
A tab (B) is provided on insert that engages with notch
(C) in table opening.
Fig. 33
A B
C
A
A
C
B
B
D
E
D