Harbor Freight Tools Metal Cutting Bandsaw 97099 - Manual (Page 17)

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To adjust the Saw Blade (21) speed, loosen the two Hex Nuts (304) and Hex
Screws (307-2). Slide the Motor (300) forward to release tension on the Belt
(20). (See Figure L.)
2.
HEX NUT (304)
(rEMAINING 3 HEX NUTS NOT SHOWN)
FIGUrE L
MOTOr MOUNT pLATE (303)
BELT (208)
Remove the Belt (20) from its two Pulleys (20, 29). Place the Belt onto the
two Pulleys according to the Saw Blade (21) speed desired. Then move the
Motor (300) back to its original position and secure in place by tightening the
previously loosened two nuts and two screws. (See Figures L and M.)
3.
Saw pulley Motor pulley Speed
(Feet per Minute)
90 FpM
135 FpM
195 FpM
255 FpM
TO ADJUST THE BLADE GUIDE BEArINGS
IMpOrTANT: Blade Guide Bearings (2-10) adjustment is a critical factor in
the performance of the Bandsaw. It is always best to try a new Saw Blade (21)
to see if it will correct poor cutting quality before attempting to adjust the Blade
Guide Bearings. For example, if a Saw Blade becomes dull on one side sooner
1.
FIGUrE M
Verify belt tension by pressing the belt between the pulleys. Deflection should
be about 3.”. In time, the belt will stretch and loose its tension. Loosen the Hex
Nut (302) and back off the Belt Tension Limiter Bolt (301). Turn the Belt Tension
Limiter Bolt (301) against the Motor Mount Bracket (307) and tighten the Hex Nut
(302).
4.