Blade Selection | Blade Speeds |
Before operation, proper blade selection should be made for the type of material to be cut. The proper blade can be chosen, using a tooth per inch (tpi) rating system.
You must consider the material being cut and its diameter when choosing the correct blade. The Model G8692 comes with an 18 tpi blade which is installed.
Blade choice based on material:
—Soft material (aluminum, lead, rubber) use a 14 tpi blade.
—Hard material (steel, cast iron) use a 24 tpi blade.
—Soft and hard material use an 18 tpi blade.
Blade choice based on diameter:
—For thick material use a 14 tpi blade.
—For thin material use a 24 tpi blade.
—For thick or thin material use an 18 tpi blade.
When using your bandsaw, always change to the blade speed recommended for the material to be cut. The Model G8692 has speeds of 190 feet per minute and 285 feet per minute.
Never change blade speeds while the motor is running. Damage to the machine or operator could result. Let the blade stop completely before changing speeds.
To change the blade speed on your bandsaw:
1.Make sure the blade has completely stopped running.
2.Make sure the saw blade is NOT engaged in the workpiece.
3.Check the material you are cutting and deter- mine the proper blade speed setting.
4.Move the blade speed control switch (Figure 7) to HI or LO depending on the application.
Figure 7. HI/LO switch.
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