HANDLING SAW BLADES
WARNING!
Cutting tools: Incorrect handling of band blades can cause life-threatening injuries. Band
blades are extremely sharp.
WARNING!
Risk of lacerations.
IMPORTANT
When handling band blades:
• always wear protective gloves (class 1) of leather
• always wear close-ttiing safety goggles or visor
• wear protective footwear with saw protection, steel toe cap and non-slip sole
• always wear full-length protective pants
• keep people and pets at a safe distance, at least 5 m away
CHANGING BAND BLADES
It is crucial to change the blade regularly to ensure peak perfomance. Normally, you can saw 15-30 logs before
changing blades, but this depends a lot on how clean the bark is. Using dull band blades will result in wavy
or imprecise cuts, reduced blade life and greater risk of blade breakage. Always wear protective gloves when
handling band blades.
TO REMOVE THE SAW BLADE:
1. Release the tension on the blade by turning the T-handle counter-clockwise.
2. Open the band wheel guards.
3. Remove the blade from the band wheels.
TO INSTALL A NEW BAND BLADE:
1. Fit the blade under the blade guides and then around the band wheels. Make sure that the saw teeth point
towards you.
2. Rotate the band blade by hand in the direction of the cut to check that the blade still tracks straight. See
the section The lengthwise position of the blade and Adjusting the position of the blade.
3. Close the guards over the band wheels.
4. Lock the guards.
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