Grizzly G0555 owner manual Blade Speed, To change the blade speed

Blade Speed

The Model G0555/G0555P offers blade speeds of 1500 and 3200 FPM. For general woodwork- ing and most cutting operations, we recommend using the 3200 FPM speed. Keep in mind, the results from different speeds are related to the type of workpiece, the blade being used for the operation, and the feed rate.

Use the chart below as a general guide to blade speed:

Type of Cutting Operation	Blade Speed
	(FPM)
Most Species of Wood	3200
Super Dense Hardwood	1500
Fast/Average Feed Rate	3200
Requires Slow Feed Rate	1500
Rough Edges Acceptable	3200
Requires Smooth Edges	1500
Quick, Production Cuts	3200
Detailed, Intricate Cuts	1500

Speed changes are made by re-positioning the ribbed V-belt on the pulleys.

Tools Needed	Qty
Hex Wrench 6mm	1
To change the blade speed:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Open the lower wheel cover and loosen the motor mount adjustment and hinge cap screws shown in Figure 44.

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Adjustment

Cap Screw

Hinge

Cap Screw

Figure 44. Locations of the motor adjustment

and hinge cap screws.

3.Move the motor so that the adjustment cap screw slides to the right of the slot. This will release the tension on the ribbed V-belt.

4.Position the V-belt belt on the pulleys as illus- trated in Figure 45 for the desired speed.

Note: Make sure the ribs of the V-belt are well seated in the pulley grooves.

Wheel Pulley

Motor Pulley

3200 1500 FPM FPM

Figure 45. Drive belt position for the different

speeds.

5.Move the motor so that the adjustment cap screw slides to the left of the slot.

6.Apply enough pressure on the motor so that there is approximately 1⁄4" deflection of the V-belt with moderate pressure from your fin- ger between the pulleys, then re-tighten the adjustment and hinge cap screws.

7.Close the lower wheel cover before re-con- necting the bandsaw to power.

Model G0555/G0555P (Mfg. Since 5/11)