Southbend SB1020 - Manual (Page 25)

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1020
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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 on the bandsaw:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Raise the head of the bandsaw, then remove
the blade cover.
3. Loosen the tension knob and slip the blade
off of the wheels.
4. Install the new blade through both blade
guides, as shown in Figure 20, and around
the bottom wheel.
5. 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 guides.
Note: It is sometimes possible to flip the
blade inside out, in which case the blade will
be installed in the wrong direction. Check to
make sure the blade teeth are facing toward
the workpiece, as shown in Figure 21, after
installing it on the bandsaw. Some blades
will have a directional arrow you can use as
a guide.
Figure 20. Typical blade installation.
Blade
guides
!
6. 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 22.
7. Tighten the tension knob so the blade will
not slip on the wheels upon startup.
8. Connect the bandsaw to the power source.
9. Briefly turn the bandsaw ON then OFF to
position the blade and resume the previous
tracking. Proceed to Blade Tension on
Page 24.
Figure 22. Typical blade/wheel position.
Figure 21. Blade cutting direction.
Blade T
ravel
!
Wheel Shoulder