To safely replace the blade on your Combisteel 7073.0040 bone saw, you must first stop and unplug the machine, loosen the tension lever anti-clockwise, open the cover, carefully remove the old saw using protective equipment, fit the new saw over the pulleys, close the cover, and tighten the tension lever clockwise while being careful not to under-stretch or over-stretch the blade.
Applies to
This blade replacement procedure applies specifically to the Combisteel 7073.0040 bone saw, as changing the saw is the only periodic maintenance you can do for the machine.
Before you start
- The periodic maintenance you can do for the machine consists of changing the saw.
- When you notice that your saw is blunt, you will need to replace it with a saw of the same quality.
- First stop your machine and unplug it from the mains before replacing the saw.
- You must have protective equipment in hand to carefully remove the old saw.
Safety warnings
- First stop your machine and unplug it from the mains before replacing the saw.
- Carefully remove the old saw with protective equipment in hand.
- Be careful when tensioning the blade, because if you stretch the saw less than necessary, it may dislodge.
- If you stretch the saw too much, it may break and damage you.
Understanding Operator Maintenance Limits
The periodic maintenance you can do for the machine consists of changing the saw.
Changing the saw is the only periodic maintenance task that the operator is permitted to perform on the machine.
No other periodic maintenance can be done by the operator except for changing the saw.
When you notice that your saw is blunt, you will need to replace it with a saw of the same quality.
You must ensure that the replacement blade is of the exact same quality as the original when replacing a blunt saw.
Replacing a blunt saw requires a saw of the same quality.
- Acknowledge that the periodic maintenance you can do for the machine consists of changing the saw.
- Identify when you notice that your saw is blunt.
- Acquire a replacement saw of the same quality to replace the blunt saw.
Preparing the Machine for Blade Replacement
For the purpose of replacing the saw, first stop your machine and unplug it from the mains.
It is mandatory to stop the machine and disconnect it from the mains power supply before replacing the saw.
You must never attempt to replace the saw without first stopping the machine and unplugging it from the mains.
Loosen the saw tension lever by turning it anti-clockwise.
Turning the tension lever anti-clockwise will loosen the saw tension lever.
Open the cover by loosening the closed clamping levers above and below.
You must loosen the closed clamping levers above and below to open the cover.
The cover can only be opened by loosening the closed clamping levers above and below.
- First stop your machine and unplug it from the mains.
- Loosen the saw tension lever by turning it anti-clockwise.
- Open the cover by loosening the closed clamping levers above and below.
Removing the Old Blade and Fitting the New One
Carefully remove the old saw with protective equipment in hand.
You must wear protective equipment in hand to carefully remove the old saw.
The old saw must be removed carefully with protective equipment in hand.
Fit the new saw so that it fits over the pulleys and close the cover.
The new saw must be fitted so that it fits directly over the pulleys.
After you fit the new saw so that it fits over the pulleys, you must close the cover.
You must close the cover once the new saw fits over the pulleys.
- Carefully remove the old saw with protective equipment in hand.
- Fit the new saw so that it fits over the pulleys.
- Close the cover after fitting the new saw over the pulleys.
Tensioning the New Blade Safely
Tighten the saw tension lever by turning it clockwise.
Turning the tension lever clockwise will tighten the saw tension lever.
You must tighten the saw tension lever by turning it clockwise after closing the cover.
Be careful, because if you stretch the saw less than necessary, it may dislodge.
If you stretch the saw too much, it may break and damage you.
Incorrect saw tension can cause the blade to dislodge or break, causing injury.
You must be careful to avoid stretching the saw less than necessary or stretching it too much.
- Tighten the saw tension lever by turning it clockwise.
- Be careful when tensioning the saw.
- Ensure you do not stretch the saw less than necessary, as it may dislodge.
- Ensure you do not stretch the saw too much, as it may break and damage you.