Grizzly G0853, Owner'S Manual

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Model G0853 (Mfd. Since 07/18)
Changing
Blade Speed
The Model G0853 has three main blade
speeds—3000, 4000, and 5000 RPM. These
speeds are selected by repositioning the main
motor belt on the pulleys.
Tools Needed Qty
Wrench 22mm ................................................... 1
To change main blade speed:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Open motor cabinet door and locate motor
adjustment lever shown in
Figure 96.
Arbor
Pulley
Motor
Pulley
3000 RPM
4000 RPM
5000 RPM
Figure 97. Belt positions for each blade speed.
3. Rotate motor adjustment lever clockwise to
release belt tension.
4. Inspect the belt. If there is any evidence of
damage or excessive wear, replace it (refer
to
Belt Service on Page 90).
5. Position belt on correct arbor and motor pul-
ley set for desired speed (refer to
Figure 97
for pulley identification).
6. Rotate motor adjustment lever counterclock-
wise to retension belt (refer to
Belt Service
on Page 90).
Note: Proper tension of the main motor belt
is automatically maintained by a cam lock
attached to the motor mounting plate and
arbor support bracket.
7. Close motor cabinet door before reconnect-
ing machine to power.
Figure 96. Location of main motor adjustment
lever.
Adjustment Lever