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Model G0531B/G0566B-4-
Magnetic Brake Adjustment
The space between the magnetic brake and brake
shoe is preset by the factory at 0.2mm (0.008").
However, you should adjust this space every two
to three years, or when it takes over five seconds
for the brake to stop the motor.
Tools Needed
Phillips Head Screwdriver ................................. 1
US Dollar Bills or Feeler Gauges 0.008" .......... 2
Hex Wrench 3mm .............................................. 1
Hex Wrench 4mm .............................................. 1
To adjust the space between the magnetic
brake and brake shoe:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Remove the motor fan cover, then loosen the
cap screws securing the motor fan and brake
shoe (see Figure 7).
3. Fold two dollar bills in half and slide them
(or use feeler gauges) between the brake
shoe and magnetic brake on both sides (see
Figure 7).
4. Slide the fan toward the brake until you feel
a slight resistance when moving the bill, then
tighten the cap screws on the brake shoe and
motor fan, then reinstall the motor fan cover.
Accessories
Replacement Blades
Replacement blades for the Model G0531B/
G0566B Industrial Bandsaw. Hook blades are
signified by the H after the TPI, and raker blades
are signified by the R after TPI.
165" Steel Replacement Blades for the Model
G0531B and G0566B
Figure 7. Adjusting distance between magnetic
brake and brake shoe.
Magnetic
Brake
Cap
Screw
Motor
Fan
Brake
Shoe
OFF
ON
MODEL TYPE WIDTH GAUGE TPI
H6978 Carbon
1
/2" 0.025" 3H
H6979 Carbon
1
/2" 0.025" 4H
H6980 Carbon
1
/2" 0.025" 6H
H6981 Carbon
1
/2" 0.025" 10R
H6982 Carbon
1
/2" 0.025" 14R
H6983 Carbon 1" 0.035" 2H
H6984 Carbon 1" 0.035" 6H
H6985 Carbon 1" 0.035" 10R
H6986 Carbon 1
1
/4" 0.035" 1.3H
H6987 Carbon 1" 0.025" 3H
Figure 8. Model T10131 Extension Table
attached to G0566B bandsaw.
T10131—Extension Table for G0531B/G0566B
Easily attaches to the main table of your bandsaw
and provides additional support for large
workpieces.