Woodstock W1673 - Manual (Page 18)

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Speed Changes
Figure 27. Diagram of speed options.
Figure 28. Speed pulley
(lower wheel removed for clarity).
WHEEL PULLEY
MOTOR PULLEY
2300 F.P.M.
3300 F.P.M.
The speed diagram on Figure 27 is included to
help illustrate belt positions necessary to pro-
duce the available speeds. Select the proper
speed for the job at hand and move the belts to
the desired location.
There are three factors in determining neces-
sary blade speed: the type of blade, the mater-
ial being cut, and the feed rate at which the
material will be cut. Harder wood should be cut
at a slower speed with a fine blade. On the
other hand, a coarse blade at a faster speed will
clear sawdust more effectively.
Unplug the bandsaw before changing speeds.
The bandsaw has 2 speeds: 2300 and 3300 F.P.M.
Decide which is practical for your specific
needs.
1. Loosen the motor mount bolts and slide the
motor toward the wheel to loosen the belt.
2. Move the belt in the desired direction.
Rotate the pulley (
See Figure 28) to force
the belt into the next groove.
3. Slide the motor away from the wheel to
tighten the belt. Make sure the belt is tight
enough so it won’t come off or slip on the
pulley.
4. Secure the motor mount bolts back to the
body of the bandsaw.
5. Close the cover.
Unplug the bandsaw
before changing speeds to
avoid accidental start up.
Failure to do this may
result in serious personal
injury.
Never operate bandsaw
with belt cover in the
open position. Your hand
may become trapped in a
belt and serious personal
injury will occur.