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INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE,
AND CLEANING
1. WARNING! Make sure the Power
Switch (164) is in its “OFF” position
and the tool is unplugged from its
electrical outlet before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
Before each use,2. inspect the general
condition of the Bandsaw. Check
for loose screws, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, damaged electrical wir-
ing, and any other condition that may
affect its safe operation. If abnormal
noise or vibration occurs, have the
problem corrected before further use.
Do not use damaged equipment.
Before each use, 3. inspect the Saw
Blade (82). Using a dull Saw Blade
will cause excessive wear on the Mo-
tor of the Bandsaw and will not pro-
duce a satisfactory cut. Replace with
a new Saw Blade when needed. To
replace a Saw Blade:
NOTE: a. Wear heavy-duty work
gloves to avoid accidental cuts from
the Saw Blade (82) when performing
this procedure.
Raise the body Frame (60) to its full b.
vertical position, making sure it locks
in place by turning the Support Plate
(150) to the right until it rmly locks
into the Body Frame, and insert the
Locking Pin (153). (See Figure S.)
Release Saw Blade (82) tension by c.
turning the Blade Tension Knob (34).
(See Figure U.)
Slip the old Saw Blade (82) off the d.
Upper Blade Wheel (37), Lower
Blade Wheel (54), and Guide as-
semblies. (See Figure U.)
FIGURE U
UPPER BLADE
WHEEL (37)
LOWER BLADE
WHEEL (54)
SAW
BLADE
(82)
BLADE BACK
COVER (114)
BLADE TENSION
KNOB (34)
UPPER
GUIDE
ASSY.
LOWER
GUIDE
ASSY.
TEETH POINTING
DOWNWARD