
Changing the Blade Speed
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DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM
THE MAINS SUPPLY!
The bandsaw drive pulley has two speed
positions, see fig 52. To change the speed from
600 to 720m/minute, follow the instructions
below.
Open the upper and lower doors, see fig 48. Release
the tension on the drive belt by turning the Idler
Fig 49-50
Fig 48
Idler tensioning wheel
wheel adjusting knob anti-clockwise, thus moving the
idler wheel back
, see figs 49-50. With the drive belt
tension removed, very carefully reposition the drive
belt, see fig 51. NOTE: Make sure the belt is seated
correctly in one of the drive pulley grooves. With
the belt repositioned, turn the Idler wheel adjusting
knob clockwise to re-tension the belt, enough to
prevent the belt from slipping when in operation,
but not tight to cause the belt to get hot.
WARNING! BE VERY CAREFUL
WHEN MOVING THE BELT NOT
TO TRAP YOUR FINGERS!
Fig 51
Fig 52
The picture above shows the two drive pulley
positions with the speeds available.
600m/min
720m/min
Drive pulley groove
NOTE: MAKE SUE THE DRIVE BELT IS
NOT TENSIONED TO TIGHTLY WHICH
WILL CAUSE THE BELT TO GET HOT.
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