RIKON Power Tools 10-308 - Manual (Page 11)

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Adjustments
Guide Lock
Knob
Upper Guide
Blade Guard
Blade guard
Parts removed
to change blade
Changing Blade
Table bracket
Blade Changes
Over time blades can become dull and need to be
changed.
To change the blade you need to remove the sliding
table, the sliding rail next to the column and the corre-
sponding cover plate underneath.
 Move the upper guide post up from the sliding
table.
 Unscrew the 4 bolts that hold the table bracket on
to sliding table and remove.
 Remove the 2 cap screws that are used as table
stops from the sliding table.
 Carefully slide the table off the unit past the band-
saw blade and set aside.
 Remove the rear slide (one closest to column) and
the cover plate.
 Adjust lower bearing guides away from bandsaw
blade.
 Remove blade guard on column.
 Remove the blade guard which is attached to the
guide post.
 Take the tension out of the blade by loosening the
tension knob.
 Remove the blade from the upper and lower
wheels.
Blade Installation
To install a new blade reverse the above procedures
making sure the new bandsaw blade tracks true and all
components removed are adjusted properly and are
back in their proper place or setting. Please follow
bandsaw blade tensioning and tracking procedures.
Bandsaw blades are sharp take care in the installation
and removal process. Wear protective gloves if neces-
sary
Make sure the bandsaw is disconnected from the power
source before making any adjustments.
WARNING
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