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G0668 20" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
Basic Controls
Use the descriptions and Figures 9–10 below to
become familiar with the basic controls of your
bandsaw.
Digital Speed Display:
Shows blade speed in
feet per minute (FPM).
Variable Speed Dial: Adjusts the blade speed
between 105–2102 FPM.
Blade Welding Station:
Welds two blade ends to
make a continuous loop when repairing a broken
blade, fabricating a new blade, or making internal
cuts.
Power Switch: The main power switch for the
entire machine.
Power Lamp: Lights when the Power Switch is
turned ON and there is power to the machine.
Start Button: Turns the bandsaw motor ON
.
Emergency Stop Button: Turns the bandsaw
motor OFF
.
Blade Post Lock Knob: Secures the blade post
and upper blade guide assembly in position.
Blade Guide Elevation Handwheel: Raises/low-
ers the blade post and upper blade guide assem-
bly when rotated.
Blade Tensioning Handwheel: Increases/
decreases blade tension when rotated.
Figure 9. Electrical controls.
Emergency
Stop
Button
Power
Lamp
Variable
Speed
Dial
Digital
Speed
Display
Blade
Welding
Station
Power
Switch
Start Button
Figure 10. Blade controls.
Blade
Tensioning
Handwheel
Blade Guide
Elevation
Handwheel
Blade Post
Lock Knob
The bandsaw blade is
sharp and can easily cut
your hand or fingers.
Always disconnect the
power and wear heavy
leather gloves when
making adjustments to
or near the blade.