Grizzly G1010 instruction manual Operations, Operation Safety Blade Speed, To change blade speeds

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

Operation Safety Blade Speed

Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without proper protective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection when operating this machine.

Loose hair and cloth-

ing could get caught in

machinery and cause seri-

ous personal injury. Keep

loose clothing and long

hair away from moving machinery.

NOTICE

If you have never used this type of machine or equipment before, WE STRONGLY REC- OMMEND that you read books, trade maga- zines, or get formal training before begin- ning any projects. Regardless of the con- tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training.

Electrocution Hazard. The motor and switch on this bandsaw are not protected against liquids. Do not use cutting fluids with this bandsaw. Serious injury could occur.

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The Model G1010 has these three blade speeds: 80, 120, and 220 FPM.

To change blade speeds:

1.UNPLUG THE BANDSAW!

2.Determine the best speed for your cut. The table in Figure 27 is provided as a rough guideline. Material thickness and the type of blade used will factor into FPM selection.

Material	Feet Per Minute
	(FPM)
Aluminum	250
Plastics	800
Brass (soft)	500
Carbon Tool Steel	100-150
Cast Iron	100-150
Cold Rolled Steel	150-200
High Speed Steel	90-125
Malleable Iron	150-200
Hard Rubber	150-200

Figure 27. Blade speed table.

3.Slacken the V-belt and position on the pulley for the desired FPM (see Figure 28).

80

	120
	220
Motor Pulley	Wheel Pulley

Figure 28. V-belt positions in FPM.

4.Tension the V-belt as described in V-Beltsection on Page 19.

G1010 4" x 6" Metal-Cutting Bandsaw