Woodstock M1013 - Manual (Page 25)

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M1013 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 6/09)
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Blade Speed
The Model M1013 has these three blade speeds: 80, 120,
and 200 FPM.
To change blade speeds, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Determine the best speed for your cut. The table in
Figure 25 is provided as a basic guideline. Material
thickness and the type of blade used will factor into
FPM selection.
3. Slacken the V-belt (refer to the Pulley Cover
subsection on Page 17 for detailed instructions).
4. Position the V-belt on the pulleys for the desired FPM
(feet per minute), as illustrated in Figure 25.
5. Correctly tension the V-belt, then close and secure
the pulley cover before beginning operation.
Figure 25. Blade cutting speed chart.
80 FPM
120 FPM
200 FPM
Speed at
60Hz
Wheel
Pulley
Motor
Pulley
Tool Steel 90
Stainless Steel 90
Alloy Steel 90
Bearing Bronze 90
High Carbon Steel 135
Medium Carbon Steel 135,195
Hard Brass
195
Hard Bronze 195
Low Carbon Steel 195
Soft Brass 195
Copper 255
Aluminum 255
Plastics 255
Speed in
FPM
Workpiece
Material
Note: These suggested blade speeds
are an average for both High
Carbon Blades and Bimetal Blades.
Refer to your saw blade manufac-
turer for exact speeds.
Note: FPM = Feet Per Minute.