Makita DPB183 Manuel D'instruction page 8

Installing or removing the band saw blade
CAUTION:
Oil on the band saw blade can
cause the blade to slip or come off unexpectedly.
Wipe off all excess oil with a cloth before install-
ing the band saw blade.
CAUTION:
Always wear protective gloves
when handling the band saw blade.
CAUTION:
Use caution when handling the
band saw blade to avoid cut by the sharp edge of
the blade teeth.
CAUTION:
Keep your body away from
the band saw blade when checking the blade
movement.
CAUTION:
When turning the blade tightening
lever clockwise to release the tension on the band
saw blade, point the tool downward because the
band saw blade may come off unexpectedly.
To install the band saw blade:
1. Turn the blade tightening lever clockwise until it
stops to loosen the wheel.
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► 1. Tighten 2. Loosen 3. Blade tightening lever
2.
Open the wheel cover.
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► 1. Wheel cover 2. Hook
NOTICE:
When opening the wheel cover, open
and release both the hooks simultaneously.
Opening only one hook may cause crack on the
wheel cover.
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3. Match the direction of the arrows on the band saw
blade and on the wheels.
4.
Insert the non-serrated side of the band saw blade into the
upper holder and lower holder. Make sure the band saw blade in
both upper and lower holder touches to the bottom bearings.
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► 1. Lower holder 2. Upper holder 3. Bottom bearing
5. With pressing the middle part of the band saw
blade, position the blade around one wheel. Moving the
wheel to A side makes it easier to do so.
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► 1. Wheel 2. Rubber tire
6.
Position the band saw blade on the other wheel similarly.
7.
Position the edge of the band saw blade on rubber tire.
8. Hold the band saw blade in place and turn the
blade tightening lever counterclockwise until it stops.
This places proper tension on the band saw blade.
9. Close the wheel cover.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the band saw blade is
correctly positioned around the wheels.
NOTICE:
Start and stop the tool two or three
times to make sure that the band saw blade runs
properly on the wheels.
To remove the band saw blade, follow the installation
procedure in reverse.
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