Grizzly G0717 owner manual Downfeed Pressure Blade Speed, To change blade speeds

Downfeed Pressure Blade Speed

The downfeed pressure is controlled by the spring shown in Figure 32.

To decrease downfeed pressure, turn the hex nut clockwise to increase spring tension. To increase downfeed pressure, turn the hex counterclock- wise to release spring tension. After adjustments, tighten the lock nut against the bracket to secure the spring setting.

Hex Nut

Spring

Lock Nut

Figure 32. Downfeed rate adjustment.

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The Model G0717 has four speed settings—83, 132, 170, and 235 feet per minute (FPM). Refer to the chart on Page 25 for cutting speed recom- mendations by material type.

	83
	132
	170
	235
Gearbox Pulley	Motor Pulley

Figure 33. V-belt positions in FPM.

To change blade speeds:

1.UNPLUG THE BANDSAW!

2.Open the belt cover.

3.With one hand, support the weight of the motor; with the other hand, loosen the hex bolt shown in Figure 34. The motor will drop and the V-belt will slacken.

Hex Bolt

Figure 34. Belt tension bolt.

4.Move the V-belt to the desired pulley combi- nation (see Figure 33, above).

5.Lift the motor to tension the belt (refer to V-Belton Page 43) and tighten the hex bolt.

6.Close the belt cover.

Model G0717 (Mfg. Since 9/10)