Harbor Freight Tools 97099 Saw User Manual


 
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Guide the Saw Blade (251) through the slot in the Vertical Saw Table (55-2), and
secure it in position with the two Screws (266-7).
(See Figure J.)
4.
SCREWS (266-7)
VERTICAL SAW TABLE (55-2)
FIGURE J
Remove the two Screws (266-7), and remove the Deector Plate (266-3).
(See Figure I.)
3.
SAW BLADE (251)
DEFLECTOR PLATE (266-3)
SCREWS (266-7)
FIGURE I
TO ADJUST THE BLADE SPEED
When using the Bandsaw, always change the Saw Blade (251) speed to best suit
the material being cut. The illustration below shows several settings for several
types of materials. (See Figure K.)
1.
Material Speed
(Feet Per Minute)
Belt Groove Used
Motor Pulley Saw Pulley
Stainless Alloy Steels
Bearing Bronze
90 FPM Small Largest
Medium to High Carbon Steels
Hard Brass or Bronze
135 FPM Medium Large
Low to Medium Carbon Steel
Soft Brass
195 FPM Large Medium
Aluminum
Plastic
255 FPM Largest Small
FIGURE K