Southbend SB1019 Manuale Utente

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Model SB1019

Change blades when they become dull, damaged, 

or if the operation requires a different type of 

blade.

1.  DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.  Raise the headstock, then remove the wheel 

access cover.

3.  Loosen the tension knob and slip the blade 

off of the wheels. 

4.  Scrape any buildup or debris off the wheels.

5.  Install the new blade through both blade 

guide bearings, as shown in Figure 19, and 

around the bottom wheel.

6.  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 guide bearings.

Note: It is sometimes possible to flip the 

blade inside out, in which case it will be 

installed in the wrong direction. Check to 

make sure the blade teeth are facing toward 

the workpiece, as shown in Figure 20, after 

installing it on the bandsaw. Some blades 

will have a directional arrow you can use as 

a guide.

7.  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 21.

8.  Tighten the tension knob so the blade will 

not slip on the wheels upon startup.

9.  Connect the bandsaw to the power source.

10.  Briefly turn the bandsaw ON then OFF to 

position the blade and resume the previous 

tracking. 

— If the tracking needs to be adjusted, see 

Blade Tracking on Page 38.

— If the tracking is fine, proceed to Blade 

Tension on Page 25.

Blade T

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