Craftsman 315.214500 - Manual (Page 14)

ADJUSTMENTS
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE
BLADE
See Figures 13.
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that
could cause possible serious personal injury,
turn off the saw and unplug the saw before ,
installing or removing blade.
■ From the back of the saw, push the lock lever
counterclockwise or to the left 1/4 turn to unlock
the blade guide assembly. Use the blade guide
knob to position the blade guide assembly about
half way between the table and the frame.
Return the lock lever to its upright locked posi­
tion. See Figures 11 and 12.
■ Open the front cover of the saw by the cover
tabs.
■ Loosen and remove the wing nut and truss head
screw from the table. See Figure 8.
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields to protect your
eyes while uncoiling band saw blades. Failure to
heed this warning could result in a serious eye
injury.
■ Wearing gloves, carefully uncoil the blade at
arms length. If the new blade was oiled to
prevent rusting, it may need to be wiped to keep
the oil from your workpiece. Carefully wipe in the
same direction the teeth are pointing so the rag
does not catch on the teeth of the saw blade.
■ Turn the quick release knob counterclockwise or
to the left to release the tension. Turn the tension
adjusting knob counterclockwise or to the left to
lower the upper wheel. See page 15.
■ Carefully remove the old blade. The spring on
the upper wheel allows It to be pulled down
slightly to remove the saw blade from the wheel.
■ Slide the new blade into the slot of the table with
the teeth of the blade toward the front of the saw
and facing down toward the table.
TENSON ADJUSTING KNOB
QUICK RELEASE KNOB
FRONT COVER
OPEN
SAW BLADE
COVER TAB
EXHAUST
PORT
OPENING
LOWER LEFT
WHEEL
SAW BLADE
LOWER RIGHT
WHEEL
EXHAUST
PORT
Fig. 13
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