Makita PB002G Instruction Manual page 9

To install the band saw blade:
1. Turn the blade tightening lever clockwise until it
stops.
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Fig.8
► 1 . Tighten 2. Loosen 3. Blade tightening lever
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Open the wheel cover.
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Fig.9
► 1 . Wheel cover 2. Hook
NOTICE:
When opening the wheel cover, open
and release both hooks simultaneously. Opening
only one hook may cause crack on the wheel
cover.
3. Match the direction of the arrows on the band saw
blade and the wheels.
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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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Fig.10
► 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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Fig.11
► 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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