The first step to changing your band saw blade is to disconnect the unit from power. The last thing you want to have happen is for the unit to somehow turn on while you're changing the blade.
Once you've disconnected the power, open up the top and bottom cabinets, revealing the two tires between which the band saw blade is tightened. Clean out any excessive sawdust or chips, to make the job of changing the blade easier.
How to Change Band Saw Blades
By Chris Baylor, About.com Guide
Open the Cabinet
Band Saw with the Cabinets Opened
(c) 2010 Chris Baylor licensed to About.com, Inc.
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- Change Band Saw Blades
- Open the Cabinet
- Loosen the Blade Tension
- Raise the Band Saw Blade Guard
- Remove the Rear Blade Guard
- Loosen the Under-Table Blade Guard
- Remove the Band Saw Blade
- Slide In a New Band Saw Blade
- Adjust the Band Saw Guide Blocks
- Tension the Band Saw Blade
- Position the Guide Blocks
- Test the Band Saw Blade Tracking
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