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2. Loosen screw (B, Fig.
4.1) to move motor
freely. Lift motor with
one hand while the oth-
er hand places V-belt (C,
Fig.4) on both pulleys.
3. Tension belt by pressing up on the motor
while tightening hex nut (B, Fig. 4.1) until
finger pressure on the belt between the two
pulleys causes approximately 1/2” deflection.
Close pulley cover.
IMPORTANT: Don’t over tighten the belt.
INSTALLING STOP ROD
AND HAND WHEEL
1. Insert stop rod (A, Fig.
5) into bed and tighten set
screw (B, Fig. 5). Slide stock
stop (C, Fig. 5) onto rod
and tighten set screw (D,
Fig. 5) to hold in place.
2. Slide hand wheel (E, Fig.
6) onto shaft and secure
by tightening set screw (F,
Fig. 6). Make sure set screw
seats on flat portion of
shaft.
VERTICAL CUTTING PLATE ASSEMBLY
NOTE: These steps are only necessary when us-
ing the band saw in the vertical mode.
WARNING: Disconnect the band saw from
the power source before making any repairs or
adjustments. Failure to comply may cause seri-
ous injury!
1. Disconnect the band saw from the power source.
2. Raise the arm to the vertical position and
lock in place with lever (A, Fig. 7).
3. Loosen bolt (B, Fig. 7) and insert bracket (C,
Fig. 7). Tighten bolt just enough to hold the
bracket in place.
4. Remove two screws (D, Fig. 7) and plate.
5. Guide blade
through slot in table
(A, Fig. 8) and fasten
table with two screws
(B, Fig. 8).
6.
Fasten
support
bracket to underside
of table using screw
(C, Fig. 8) and hex nut.
7. Tighten bolt (B, Fig.
7).
CHANGING BLADE SPEED
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source.
2. Place saw arm in the horizontal position.
3. Loosen tensioning plate hex nut (B, Fig.4,1).
4. Open pulley cover (A, Fig.4). Lift motor with
one hand while placing the belt (C, Fig. 4) on
the desired pulley combination.
5. Tension belt by pressing down on the mo-
tor while tightening hex nut (B, Fig.4,1) until
finger pressure on the belt between the two
pulleys causes approximately 1/2” deflection.
Close pulley cover. Don’t over tighten the belt.
6. Close pulley cover and connect to power
source.
The general rule for band saw blade speed is
the harder the material being cut, the slower
the blade speed. Reference next table for a
guide to blade speed for a type of material be-
ing cut.
MATERIAL: Tool, stainless or alloy steel, bear-
ing bronzes. Speed: 80 FPM
Motor pulley; SMALL / Saw pulley; LARGE
MATERIAL: Mild steel, hard brass or bronze.
Speed: 120 FPM
Motor pulley; MEDIUM / Saw pulley; MEDIUM
MATERIAL: Soft brass, aluminum or other light
materials. Speed: 200 FPM
Motor pulley; LARGE / Saw pulley; SMALL
D
C
B
A
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
C
B
A
Fig. 6
F
E
Fig. 5
A
D
B
C
Fig. 4.1
B
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