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-16- G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand
Blade Speeds
When using your bandsaw, always change to the
blade speed recommended for the material to be
cut. The Model G8692 has speeds of 190 feet per
minute and 285 feet per minute.
Figure 7. HI/LO switch.
Never change blade speeds while the
motor is running. Damage to the machine
or operator could result. Let the blade stop
completely before changing speeds.
To change the blade speed on your bandsaw:
1. Make sure the blade has completely stopped
running.
2. Make sure the saw blade is NOT engaged in
the workpiece.
3. Check the material you are cutting and deter-
mine the proper blade speed setting.
4. Move the blade speed control switch (Figure
7) to HI or LO depending on the application.
Before operation, proper blade selection should
be made for the type of material to be cut. The
proper blade can be chosen, using a tooth per
inch (tpi) rating system.
You must consider the material being cut and its
diameter when choosing the correct blade. The
Model G8692 comes with an 18 tpi blade which is
installed.
Blade choice based on material:
— Soft material (aluminum, lead, rubber) use
a 14 tpi blade.
— Hard material (steel, cast iron) use a 24
tpi blade.
— Soft and hard material use an 18 tpi
blade.
Blade choice based on diameter:
— For thick material use a 14 tpi blade.
— For thin material use a 24 tpi blade.
— For thick or thin material use an 18 tpi
blade.
Blade Selection