Blade Speed - Grizzly ULTIMATE 14" G0555 Owner's Manual

Blade Speed

the model g0555/g0555p offers blade speeds
of 1500 and 3200 Fpm. For general woodwork-
ing and most cutting operations, we recommend
using the 3200 Fpm speed. Keep in mind, the
results from different speeds are related to the
type of workpiece, the blade being used for the
operation, and the feed rate.
Use the chart below as a general guide to
blade speed:
Type of cutting Operation
most Species of Wood
Super dense hardwood
Fast/Average Feed rate
requires Slow Feed rate
rough edges Acceptable
requires Smooth edges
Quick, production Cuts
detailed, intricate Cuts
Speed changes are made by re-positioning the
ribbed v-belt on the pulleys.
Tools Needed
hex Wrench 6mm ...............................................1
To change the blade speed:
1.
diSConneCt BAndSAW From poWer!
2. open the lower wheel cover and loosen
the motor mount adjustment and hinge cap
screws shown in figure 44.
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Blade Speed
(fPM)
3200
1500
3200
1500
3200
1500
3200
1500
Qty
hinge
Cap Screw
figure 44. locations of the motor adjustment
and hinge cap screws.
3. move the motor so that the adjustment cap
screw slides to the right of the slot. this will
release the tension on the ribbed v-belt.
4. position the v-belt belt on the pulleys as illus-
trated in figure 45 for the desired speed.
Note: Make sure the ribs of the V-belt are
well seated in the pulley grooves.
Wheel Pulley
Motor Pulley
figure 45. drive belt position for the different
speeds.
5.
move the motor so that the adjustment cap
screw slides to the left of the slot.
6.
Apply enough pressure on the motor so that
there is approximately
v-belt with moderate pressure from your fin-
ger between the pulleys, then re-tighten the
adjustment and hinge cap screws.
7. Close the lower wheel cover before re-con-
necting the bandsaw to power.
model g0555/g0555p (mfg. Since 5/11)
Adjustment
Cap Screw
3200
1500
FPM FPM
⁄ " deflection of the
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