10
Ampere
Rating
Volts
Total length of
cord in feet
More
Than
Not
More
Than
120
240
25
50
50
100
100
200
150
300
AWG
0
0
0
6 18
16 16 14
0
6 10 18
16 14 12
10 12 16
16 14 12
12 16 14
12
Not
Recommended
Table 1: Extension cord recommendations
7.0
Adjustments
Disconnect band saw from
power source before making adjustments.
7.1
Tools required for adjustments
(Not all may be needed depending on adjustment.)
Wrenches 12,14,16mm
Hex key 4mm
Square
Straight edge
Small clamp
7.2
Blade speed adjustment
1. Disconnect band saw from power source.
2. Place bow in horizontal position.
3. Loosen tensioning plate hex nut (A, Figure 12).
Figure 12
4. Open pulley cover. Lift motor with one hand
while placing belt on desired pulley
combination. Refer to chart inside pulley cover
or Figure 13.
5. Tension belt by pressing down on motor while
tightening hex nut (A) until finger pressure on
the belt between the two pulleys causes
approximately 1/2-inch deflection. Do not
overtighten belt.
6. Close pulley cover and connect to power
source.
General rule for band saw blade speed: The harder
the material being cut, the slower the blade speed.
Refer to Table 2 for blade speed recommendations.
Material
Speed
(SFPM)*
Motor
pulley
Spindle
pulley
Tool, Stainless, or
Alloy Steel,
Bearing Bronzes
80
SFPM
Small Large
Mild Steel,
Hard Brass, or
Bronze
120
SFPM
Medium Medium
Soft Brass,
Aluminum, or
other light materials
200
SFPM
Large Small
*SFPM = surface feet per minute
Table 2: Speed recommendations
Figure 13
7.3
Blade guide adjustment
1.
Disconnect band saw from power source.
2. Loosen handle (B, Figure 14) and slide left
blade guide assembly (C) as close as possible
without interference to material being cut.
Tighten knob.
3. Loosen bolt (D) and slide right blade guide
assembly (E) as close as possible, without
interference, to material being cut. Tighten
bolt.
Figure 14