19OPERATION MANUAL5 MAINTENANCE5.2 CHANGING THE BLADEThe blade needs to be changed when it is dull or whenteeth are missing. It also may need to be changed when thethickness of the material changes.To change the blade.1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SUPPLY.2. Raise the bow saw for access and turn the feedON/OFF lever to hold the bow saw up. (Fig. 5.1)3. Remove the back cover by removing the 4 knobsdisplayed in Fig. 5.2.4. Slide the upper blade guide as far as possible awayfrom the lower blade guide.5. Remove the blade guard on the movable roller guideby removing the two button head cap screws.(Fig.5.3)Fig. 5.1 ON/OFF LeverFeed Rate Dial5.1 SCHEDULEFor the best performance of the machine follow the instructions given in this section and fol-low the schedule laid out below.Daily Checkq Loose mounting boltsq Damaged saw bladeq Correct blade tensionq Cutting fluid levelq Worn or damaged powerleadq Any unsafe conditionMonthly Checkq Lubricate vice screwq Check cutting fluid levelsAnnual Checkq Replace cutting fluids andclean out the tank.Fig. 5.24 KnobsFig. 5.3Button ScrewsPage 19Instruction Manual for EB-260V (B062V)04/04/2019