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g0659
9" x 14" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
Changing Speeds
the Model g0659 has four blade speeds. these
speeds are determined by the position of the
V-belt in one of the four available pulley grooves.
refer to the chart below or on the saw frame base
for blade speeds and their respective belt posi-
tions (
figure 44
).
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Belt positions.
To change the blade speed:
1.
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2.
release the saw frame and allow it to come
to rest in the forward position.
3.
remove the right side access cover to expose
the motor, gearbox, belt and pulleys.
4.
lift up on the motor to release tension from
the belt. While still lifting the motor, reposition
the belt in the desired position, then carefully
lower the motor.
5.
turn the belt by hand to make sure it is prop-
erly seated in the pulley grooves.
6.
replace the right side access cover.
2.
locate the cap screws indicated in
figure
43
. loosen the upper screws one half turn
and the lower screws 2 full turns. do not
remove these screws.
NOTICE
Changes in the blade tension may change
the blade tracking.
3.
turn the bandsaw
ON
. Keep the saw frame
locked in the starting position.
4.
While watching the space between the blade
and wheel flange, turn the set screw coun-
terclockwise. this will move the blade away
from the flange. As soon as the blade begins
to move away from the flange, turn the set
screw as necessary to stabilize the blade
approximately
1
⁄
8
" from the flange.
5.
slowly turn the set screw clockwise to move
the blade back towards the flange. When the
blade is running up against, but not touching
the flange, turn the set screw as necessary to
stabilize the blade tracking.
6.
turn the bandsaw
OFF.
7.
tighten the cap screws, then recheck the
blade tracking. if the tracking needs further
adjustment, repeat
Steps 4
-
7
until the track-
ing is correct.
9.
Close the upper wheel cover.
Note:
For the best performance from your saw,
regularly maintain proper blade tracking.
figure 43.
Blade tracking adjustments.
loosen slightly
set screw
loosen
