Grizzly G0514X3 - Manual (Page 41)

G0513X/G0514X/G0514X3 Extreme Series Bandsaw
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Blade Speed
The blade speed can be adjusted to 1700 or 3500
FPM. Speed adjustments are made by moving
the V-belt position on the motor and wheel pul-
leys.
Most woodcutting can be performed successfully
at the higher blade speeds. Slower blade speeds
generally produce better results when cutting
hardwoods, intricate curves, or when an excep-
tionally smooth cut is desired.
To adjust the blade speed:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Loosen the motor mount cap screws shown
in Figure 47 and rotate the motor to loosen
the V-belt.
3. Refer to Figure 48 to locate the correct V-
belt position for the desired blade speed.
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Figure 49. V-belt deflection.
Figure 47. Motor mount cap screws.
4. Move the V-belt to the desired pulley.
5. Rotate the motor to tension the V-belt, then
tighten the motor mount cap screws.
6. Check the V-belt tension. When tensioned
correctly, the V-belt can be deflected approxi-
mately
3 ⁄
4
" (see Figure 49).