Grizzly G0622 - Manual (Page 27)

Model G0622 (Mfg 2/08+)
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the bandsaw is capable of operating at 78,
108, or 180 FpM (Feet per Minute). the speed
can easily be adjusted by changing the v-belt
placement.
figure 32 shows an illustration for
pulley positions for each speed.
Gear Pulley Motor Pulley
78 FPM
108 FPM
180 FPM
figure 32. pulley & v-belt configuration.
Blade Speed
3. raise the motor to relieve the belt tension
and position the belt in the desired pulley
alignment.
4. release the motor and let its weight tension
the belt.
5. tighten the motor tension bolt back against
the frame of the bandsaw.
To change the blade speeds:
1. diSConneCt BAndSAW FroM poWer!
2. loosen the motor tension bolt to allow the
motor to pivot ( figure 33).
Blade Terminology
Selecting the right blade for the cut requires a
knowledge of various blade characteristics. Use
the illustration in
figure 34 and the following
descriptions to better understand blade charac-
teristics.
blade selection
figure 34. Bandsaw blade terminology.
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B
C
d e F h
i
A
figure 33. Motor tension bolt.
Motor tension Bolt
A. Kerf: the amount of material removed by the
blade during cutting.
B. Tooth Set: the amount each tooth is bent
left or right from the blade.
C. Gauge: the thickness of the blade.
D. Blade Width: the widest point of the blade
measured from the tip of the tooth to the back
edge of the blade.
E. Tooth Rake: the angle of the tooth from a
line perpendicular to the length of the blade.
f. Gullet Depth: the distance from the tooth tip
to the bottom of the curved area (gullet).
G. Tooth pitch: the distance between tooth
tips.
h. Blade Back: the distance between the bot-
tom of the gullet and the back edge of the
blade.
I. TpI: the number of teeth per inch measured
from gullet to gullet.