3. Holding the tool with one hand, raise up the
upper corner of either blade cover and pull
out the blade cover with the other hand, then
remove it from the tool (Fig. 3a).
4. Repeat the procedure to remove the other
blade cover from the tool.
5. Turn the band saw over again and turn the
tension lock lever located on the front of the
saw 180° CLOCKWISE. This releases the
tension on the blade (Fig. 3b).
6. Turn the band saw over, firmly press the new
blade between the blade guide rollers (Fig. 3c).
Note: Be sure the teeth face down and point to
the workpiece guide as shown in Fig. 3c.
7. Holding the blade in the guide rollers, route
it around both pulleys and through the
workpiece guide (Fig. 3c).
Fig. 3c
B
8. Make sure that the blade is fully inserted into
the guide rollers and positioned squarely
against the pulleys.
9. Turn the tension lock lever 180°
COUNTERCLOCKWISE (Fig. 3d). This will
secure the blade on the pulleys.
Workpiece Guide
A
A
Blade Guide Rollers
Fig. 3b
Tension Lock Lever
B
Workpiece Guide
Fig. 3d
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Blade Direction