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G0622 4" X 6" Metal Cutting Bandsaw
Figure 26. Motor tension bolt.
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When selecting blades, keep in mind that the
Model G0622 accepts only
1
⁄2" x 0.028 x 64
1
⁄2"
blades.
When deciding which type of blade to use, con
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sider the type and thickness of material being cut.
Refer to Figure 27 for recommended blade tooth
(TPI) and speed (FPM) based on the workpiece
material. The blade must have at least three teeth
in contact with the workpiece.
Example: 24 TPI blade minimum workpiece thick
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ness is .125" or (
3/TPI). The teeth can strip off the
blade if fewer than three teeth are in contact with
the material.
Figure 27. Model G0622 Blade chart.
3. Raise the motor to relieve the belt tension
and position the belt in the desired pulley
alignment.
4. Release the motor and let the motor weight
tension the belt.
5. Tighten the motor tension bolt back against
the frame of the bandsaw.
To change the blade speeds:
1. UNPLUG THE BANDSAW!
2. Loosen the motor tension bolt to allow the
motor to pivot (
Figure 26).
Blade Selection
Motor Tension Bolt