8699159
4-1/2 in. Metal Cutting Band Saw
V4.1
18
For technical questions call 1-800-665-8685
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING SPEED
1. The Band Saw cuts at three different speeds: 80, 120, and 200 Feet per Minute
(FPM). This depends on the type of material being cut. Refer to Table 1 to
determine the proper cutting speed.
2. Adjust the cutting speed by changing the position of the V-Belt on the pulleys:
a. Loosen the Bolt (#108) and press the Motor (#115) toward the Body (Fig. 8).
b. Place the V-Belt around the desired grooves in the Spindle Pulley
(#99) and Motor Pulley (#105 [Fig. 7]).
c. Ease the Motor back to its original position to tighten the tension on
the V-Belt (see Install the V-Belt).
d. Retighten the Bolt to secure the Motor in place.
MATERIAL
SPEED (FPM) PULLEY GROOVE
Spindle
Motor
Tool Steel, Stainless Alloy
Steels, Bearing Bronze
80
Medium to High Carbon Steels,
Hard Brass or Bronze
120
Low to Medium Carbon Steels,
Soft Brass, Aluminum, Plastic
200
Table 1
ADJUSTING THE BAND SAW
QUICK VISE ADJUSTMENT FOR AN ANGLE CUT
1. Loosen the Bolt (#43) and adjust the Mitre
Vise Plate (16-3) to the desired angle as
indicated by the Angle Scale (Fig. 16-1).
Retighten the Bolt.
2. Loosen the Bolt (#40) and adjust the
Moveable Vise Plate (Fig. 16-2) to parallel
the Mitre Vise Plate (Fig. 16-3). Retighten
the Bolt.
16-1
16-3
16-2
Fig. 16
