Multiquip CS403030 - Manual (Page 24)

PAGE 24 — STOW CS4030 SAW • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/13/07)
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Blade RPM vs. Surface Feet Per Minute (SFPM)
When choosing a blade for your cutting conditions, follow the blade
manufacturer's recommendations. Match the blade speed (Blade
Shaft RPM) to the recommended blade Surface Feet Per Minute
(SFPM) See table 7.
Maximum allowable Blade Surface Feet Per Minute per ANSI
Standard B.7.1 is 16,000 SFPM.
WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
Verify the engine start switch is OFF before removing or
installing a blade.
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
Tighten the 5/8" blade-mounting bolt to 125-175 ft. lbs. of
torque.
STOW CS4030 SAW — CHOOSING PROPER BLADE SIZE
Table 7. Optimum Blade RPM Range
16 20 26 30
Flange
Size
4.5 4.5 4.5 5.0
RPM 2900 2500 2000 1800
Pulley
Size
3.60 4.20 4.20 4.75
RPM 2800 2800 2800 2800
Pulley
Size
3.70 3.70 3.03 3.03
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