Blade Speed - Shop fox M1013 Owner's Manual

M1013 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/09)

Blade Speed

The Model M1013 has these three blade speeds: 80, 120,
and 200 FPM.
To change blade speeds, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Determine the best speed for your cut. The table in
Figure 25 is provided as a basic guideline. Material
thickness and the type of blade used will factor into
FPM selection.
3. Slacken the V-belt (refer to the Pulley Cover
subsection on Page 17 for detailed instructions).
4. Position the V-belt on the pulleys for the desired FPM
(feet per minute), as illustrated in Figure 25.
5. Correctly tension the V-belt, then close and secure
the pulley cover before beginning operation.
Note: These suggested blade speeds
are an average for both High
Carbon Blades and Bimetal Blades.
Refer to your saw blade manufac-
turer for exact speeds.
Workpiece
Material
Tool Steel
Stainless Steel
Alloy Steel
Bearing Bronze
High Carbon Steel
Medium Carbon Steel
Hard Brass
Hard Bronze
Low Carbon Steel
Soft Brass
Copper
Aluminum
Plastics
Note: FPM = Feet Per Minute.
Speed at
60Hz
80 FPM
120 FPM
200 FPM
Figure 25. Blade cutting speed chart.
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Speed in
FPM
90
90
90
90
135
135,195
195
195
195
195
255
255
255
Wheel Motor
Pulley Pulley