Magnetic Brake Adjustment
The space between the magnetic brake and brake shoe is preset by the factory at 0.2mm (0.008"). However, you should adjust this space every two to three years, or when it takes over five seconds for the brake to stop the motor.
Tools Needed |
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Phillips Head Screwdriver | 1 |
US Dollar Bills or Feeler Gauges 0.008" | 2 |
Hex Wrench 3mm | 1 |
Hex Wrench 4mm | 1 |
To adjust the space between the magnetic brake and brake shoe:
1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.. Remove the motor fan cover, then loosen the cap screws securing the motor fan and brake shoe (see Figure 7).
3. Fold two dollar bills in half and slide them (or use feeler gauges) between the brake shoe and magnetic brake on both sides (see Figure 7).
4. Slide the fan toward the brake until you feel a slight resistance when moving the bill, then tighten the cap screws on the brake shoe and motor fan, then reinstall the motor fan cover.
on |
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off | Brake |
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| Shoe |
| Cap |
Magnetic | Screw |
Brake |
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| Motor |
| Fan |
Figure 7. Adjusting distance between magnetic
brake and brake shoe.
Accessories
Replacement Blades
Replacement blades for the Model G0531B/ G0566B Industrial Bandsaw. Hook blades are signifed by the H after the TPI, and raker blades are signified by the R after TPI.
165" Steel Replacement Blades for the Model G0531B and G0566B
MODEL | TYPE | WIDTH | GAUGE | TPI | |
H6978 | Carbon | 1/2" | 0.025" | 3H |
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H6979 | Carbon | 1/2" | 0.025" | 4H | |
H6980 | Carbon | 1/2" | 0.025" | 6H | |
H6981 | Carbon | 1/2" | 0.025" | 10R | |
H6982 | Carbon | 1/2" | 0.025" | 14R | |
H6983 | Carbon | 1" | 0.035" | 2H | |
H6984 | Carbon | 1" | 0.035" | 6H | |
H6985 | Carbon | 1" | 0.035" | 10R | |
H6986 | Carbon | 11/4" | 0.035" | 1.3H | |
H6987 | Carbon | 1" | 0.025" | 3H | |
T10131—Extension Table for G0531B/G0566B
Easily attaches to the main table of your bandsaw and provides additional support for large workpieces.
Figure 8. Model T10131 Extension Table
attached to G0566B bandsaw.
Model G0531B/G0566B |