Wood-mizer LX25 - Page 31

Sawmill Operation
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Sawmill Operation LX25 8/25/21 4-3
Changing blades
Make sure that the engine is off before changing blades. Failure to do so will result in serious injury or
death
Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling bandsaw
blades. Changing blades is safest when done by one person! Keep
all other persons away from area when coiling, carrying, or changing
a blade. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
1. Turn the blade tension nut to release the blade tension until the blade is loose in the
blade housing. Lift the blade out of the blade housing.
Coiled blades are under tension. Use caution when uncoiling a blade. Failure to do so may result in
serious injury.
NOTE: When installing a blade, make sure the teeth are pointing the direction of cut. (See FIG. 4-8 .)
2. Install the blade loosely around the wheels. Perform the adjustments according to sectionsTension the blade, Blade track-
ing, and Blade guides.
Blade straightness
1. Ensure that the blade is parallel to the bed. This can be accom-
plished by measuring the blade at both ends of the sawhead.
2. Measure the blade from a tooth pointing down on both sides
of the sawhead. Pull the adjustable blade guide arm all the way
out before measuring.
(See FIG. 4-9 .)
DANGER!
WARNING!
T10009
FIG. 4-8
WARNING!
100B-019
FIG. 4-9