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Ampere
Total length of
Volts
Rating
cord in feet
120
25
Not
More
240
50
More
Than
Than
00
06
18
06
10
18
10
12
16
12
16
14
Table 1: Extension cord recommendations
7.0 Adjustments
Disconnect band saw from
power source before making adjustments.
7.1 Tools required for adjustments
(Not all may be needed depending on adjustment.)
Wrenches 12,14,16mm
Hex key 4mm
Square
Straight edge
Small clamp
7.2 Blade speed adjustment
1.
Disconnect band saw from power source.
2.
Place bow in horizontal position.
3.
Loosen tensioning plate hex nut (A, Figure 12).
Figure 12
4.
Open pulley cover. Lift motor with one hand
while
placing
belt
combination. Refer to chart inside pulley cover
or Figure 13.
5.
Tension belt by pressing down on motor while
tightening hex nut (A) until finger pressure on
the belt between the two pulleys causes
approximately 1/2-inch deflection. Do not
overtighten belt.
50
100
150
100
200
300
AWG
16
16
14
16
14
12
16
14
12
Not
12
Recommended
on
desired
pulley
6.
Close pulley cover and connect to power
source.
General rule for band saw blade speed: The harder
the material being cut, the slower the blade speed.
Refer to Table 2 for blade speed recommendations.
Material
Tool, Stainless, or
Alloy Steel,
Bearing Bronzes
Mild Steel,
Hard Brass, or
Bronze
Soft Brass,
Aluminum, or
other light materials
*SFPM = surface feet per minute
Table 2: Speed recommendations
7.3 Blade guide adjustment
1.
Disconnect band saw from power source.
2.
Loosen handle (B, Figure 14) and slide left
blade guide assembly (C) as close as possible
without interference to material being cut.
Tighten knob.
3.
Loosen bolt (D) and slide right blade guide
assembly (E) as close as possible, without
interference, to material being cut. Tighten
bolt.
10
Speed
Motor
Spindle
(SFPM)*
pulley
pulley
80
Small
Large
SFPM
120
Medium Medium
SFPM
200
Large
Small
SFPM
Figure 13
Figure 14
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