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G0561 7" x 12" Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
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Figure 24. Vise jaw lock nut.
4. Loosen the lock nut in Figure 24 on the
opposite jaw so the jaw can float, and match
the angle of the workpiece.
5. Tighten the vise against the workpiece.
To adjust the angle on the vise:
1. Loosen the lock nut on the rear jaw with a
3
⁄4"
hex wrench.
2. Use the scale to set your angle (see Figure
23).
3. Tighten the lock nut.
Lock Nut
Figure 23. Vise angle adjustments.
Scale
Lock Nut
Blade Speed
The Model G0561 has four blade speeds: 80,
130, 180, and 235 FPM.
To change blade speeds:
1. UNPLUG THE BANDSAW
!
2. Determine the best speed for your cut. The
ta
ble in Figure 25 is provided as a rough
guideline. Material thickness and the type of
blade used will factor into FPM selection.
Material Feet Per Minute
(FPM)
Aluminum 250
Plastics 800
Brass (soft)
500
Carbon Tool Steel
100-150
Cast Iron
100-150
Cold Rolled Steel
150-200
High Speed Steel
90-125
Malleable Iron
150-200
Hard Rubber
150-200
Figure 25. Blade speed table.
3. Slacken the V-belt and position on the pulley
for the desired FPM (see
Figure 26).
4. Tension the V-belt as described in the V-Belt
section on
Page 19.
90
135
195
Motor Pulley
Figure 26. V-belt positions in FPM.
Wheel Pulley
255