Grizzly G8976 User Manual download pdf (Page 31)

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

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