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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 8/10)
OPERATIONS
The Model W1706 offers blade speeds of 1500 & 3200 FPM
(Feet Per Minute). For general woodworking and most
cutting operations, we recommend using the 3200 FPM
speed. Keep in mind, the results from different speeds
are related to the type of blade being used. Whenever
determining blade speed, also choose a type of blade that
is related to your operation. Use the chart below as a
general guide to blade speed:
Type of Cutting Operation Blade Speed
Most Species of Wood 3100 FPM
Super Dense Hardwood 1800 FPM
Fast/Average Feed Rate 3100 FPM
Requires Slow Feed Rate 1800 FPM
Rough Edges Tolerable 3100 FPM
Requires Smooth Edges 1800 FPM
Quick, Production Cuts 3100 FPM
Detailed, Intricate Cuts 1800 FPM
Speed changes are performed by moving the belt to one
of the two sets of pulleys.
Tools Needed Qty
Socket 12mm w/Extension ....................................1
To change the blade speed, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Open the lower wheel cover, then loosen the motor
mount bolts (adjustment and hinge bolts) shown in
Figure 46.
3. Move the body of the motor so that the motor
adjustment bolt slides to the right-hand side (facing
bandsaw front) of the adjustment slot.
4. Place the belt in the wheel pulley and motor pulley
grooves, as illustrated in Figure 47, for your desired
speed.
5. Move the body of the motor so that the motor
adjustment bolt slides to the left-hand side (facing
bandsaw front) of the adjustment slot.
6. Hold the motor in position with one hand and tighten
the motor adjustment bolt with the other hand.
Blade Speed
7. Push the center of the belt with
moderate force.
— If deflection is approximately
3
⁄4"
with moderate pressure from your
thumb or finger, then the tension is
correct.
— If the deflection is more than
3
⁄4",
repeat Steps 3–6.
8. When the belt tension is correct,
tighten the motor hinge bolt and close
the lower wheel cover.
3100 FPM 1800 FPM
Wheel Pulley
Motor Pulley
Figure 47. Belt positions for selecting the
blade speed.
Figure 46. Blade speed controls.
Hinge
Bolt
Motor
Pulley
Adjustment
Bolt