5.
3.
Tighten the vise against the workpiece.
Lock Nut
Figure 13. Squaring vise to blade.
4. Loosen the lock nut in Figure 14 on the opposite jaw so the jaw can float, and match the angle of the workpiece.
Tighten the lock nut.
Use the scale as a guide to set your angle or use a machinist square to square the vise to the blade as shown in Figure 13.
Loosen the lock nut with a 3⁄4" hex wrench.
To adjust the angle on the vise: 1.
2.
Lock Nut
Figure 14. Vise jaw lock-nut.
Blade Speed
The Model G9743 has these three blade speeds: 148, 216, and 282 FPM.
NOTICE
DO NOT change speeds when the motor is running. Wait for the bandsaw to come to a complete stop or you will damage the gears and you will void your warranty.
To change blade speeds:
1.TURN THE BANDSAW OFF AND ALLOW IT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
2.Determine the best speed for your cut. The table in Figure 15 is provided as a rough guideline. Material thickness, type of blade used and if cutting fluid is used, will factor into the correct speed selection. As a general rule, add 15% when using cutting fluid.
Material | Feet Per Minute |
| (FPM) |
Tool, Stainless, & | 148 |
Alloy Steels, Cast Iron |
|
Medium to High | 216 |
Carbon Steels, Iron, |
|
Hard Brass or Bronze |
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Aluminum and Plastics | 282 |
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