Blade Speed; Feed Rate - Grizzly G9744Z Owner's Manual

The Model G9744Z has four speed settings—114,
196, 288, and 377 feet per minute (FPM). Refer
to the chart on Page 23 for cutting speed recom-
mendations by material type.
To change blade speeds:
1.
UNPLUG THE BANDSAW!
2. Open the belt cover.
3. With one hand, support the weight of the
motor. With the other hand, loosen the belt
tension knob (see Figure 20). The motor will
drop and the V-belt will slacken.
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Drive Wheel
Figure 21. V-belt positions in FPM.
The speed at which the saw blade will cut through
a workpiece is controlled by blade type, feed rate,
and feed pressure. The feed rate is controlled by
two knobs on the control panel.
Note: If a lubricant is used on the cut, the feed
rate can be increased by approximately 15%.
To set the feed rate:
1.
Raise the bow to the highest position.
2. Set the "Feed Rate Dial" in Figure 22 to the
desired feed rate—0 (slowest), 9 (fastest).
Figure 22. Feed rate controls.
G9744Z Metal Cutting Bandsaw
114
196
288
377
Motor