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G8976 3 Wheel 12" Bandsaw -29-
The Model G8976 blade speed is variable and
can be adjusted from 50 to 2300 FPM. Blade
speed adjustments are made by turning the blade
speed knob below the power switch (Figure 35).
Figure 35. Blade speed knob.
A combination of factors must be considered
when selecting the correct blade for a particular
cutting operation.
BLADE WIDTH
The Model G8976 can use blades from
1
⁄4" to
3
⁄8"
in width. Blade width dictates the largest and
smallest curves that can be cut, as well as how
accurately it can cut a straight line.
• Curve Cutting — Use the chart in Figure 36
to determine the correct blade for curve cut-
ting. Determine the smallest radius curve
that will be cut on your workpiece and use
the corresponding width blade.
• Straight Cutting — Use the largest width
blade that you own.
Figure 36. Determining correct blade
width for cutting various curve sizes.
NOTICE
Cutting with the bandsaw without correctly
adjusting the tracking and tension may
result in the blade falling off the wheels,
causing damage to the machine. Read and
follow the directions in Section 5: Set Up
after changing or adjusting the saw blade.
NOTICE
Most woodcutting can be performed suc-
cessfully at the higher blade speeds. Slower
blade speeds generally produce better
results when cutting hardwoods, intricate
curves, or when an exceptionally smooth
cut is desired.
Blade Speed Blade Selection