SBE 64 18-EC/SBE 127 18-EC
For tough stock 4.8mm up
to 82.6mm in diameter or
10 Teeth
width.
For tough stock 4mm up to
14 Teeth
19mm in diameter or width.
For thin-wall tubing and
thin sheets heavier than 21
18 Teeth
gauge.
For thin-wall tubing and
thin sheets heavier than 21
24 Teeth
gauge.
Installing/removing blade
WARNING!
An unsuitable or incorrectly fitted band saw
blade can damage the saw. Use only band
saw blades that are suitable for this saw.
WARNING!
Always remove the battery pack from the tool
before installing or removing the blade.
To install the blade (SBE 64 18-EC)
■ Turn the tension lock lever (4) 180°
counterclockwise(see figure D).
■ Turn the band saw over. Lift both blade
cover locks (13a) and open the blade
cover(15) (see figure E).
■ Firmly press the new blade between the
blade guide rollers (f1) (see figure F).
NOTE
Be sure the teeth face down and point to the
workpiece guide (see figure G).
■ Holding the blade in the guide rollers
(f1), route it around both pulleys (f2) and
through the workpiece guide (8).
■ Make sure that the blade is fully inserted
into the guide rollers (f1) and positioned
squarely against the pulleys (f2).
■ Close the blade cover (15) and press down
the blade cover locks(13a).
■ Turn the tension lock lever (4) 180°
clockwise.
NOTE
The cutting teeth of the blade should
always point towards the direction of blade
rotation(see figure H).
To remove the blade
WARNING!
The saw blade may be very hot after use.
Allow the blade to cool down when removing
a saw blade.
■ Turn the tension lock lever (4) 180°
counterclockwise.
■ Turn the band saw over. Lift both blade
cover locks (13a) and open the blade
cover(15).
■ Begin removing the blade at the upper
portion and continue around the pulleys (f2).
The blade may spring free during removal.
saw blades are sharp. use care in handling
them.
■ The rubber surface of the pulleys should be
inspected for looseness or damage when
changing the blade.
To install the blade (SBE 127 18-EC)
■ Turn the band saw over. Remove the two
blade cover lock screws (13b) on the blade
cover (15) first. Raise up the upper corner of
blade covers (15), pull out and remove the
blade covers (15) (see figure I).
■ Turn the tension lock lever (4)180°
clockwise (see figure J).
■ Turn the band saw over, firmly press the
new blade between the blade guide rollers
(k1) (see figure K).
NOTE
Be sure the teeth face down and point to the
workpiece guide (see figure L).
■ Holding the blade in the guide rollers(k1),
route it around both pulleys (13b) and
through the workpiece guide (8).
■ Make sure that the blade is fully inserted
into the guide rollers (k1) and positioned
squarely against the pulleys (16).
■ Turn the tension lock lever (4) 180°
counterclockwise.
■ Snap the blade covers (15) into place.
Ensure all cover snaps are properly seated
(see figure M).
■ Retighten the two blade lock screws.
NOTE
The cutting teeth of the blade should
always point towards the direction of blade
rotation(see figure H).
To remove the blade
WARNING!
The saw blade may be very hot after use.
Allow the blade to cool down when removing
a saw blade.
■ Remove the two blade covers (15) from the
band saw.
■ Turn the tension lock lever (4) 180°
clockwise.
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