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Blade Care &
Break-In
Blade Care
To prolong blade life, always use a blade with the
proper width, set, type, and pitch for each applica-
tion. Maintain the appropriate feed rate and blade
speed, and pay attention to the chip characteris-
tics (Refer to Blade Speed Chart on Page 32 and
Chip Inspection Chart on Page 33). Keep your
blades clean, since dirty or gummed up blades
pass through the cutting material with much more
resistance than clean blades, causing unneces-
sary heat.
Blade Break-In
The tips and edges of a new blade are extremely
sharp. Cutting at too fast of a feed rate or too
slow of a blade speed can fracture these tips and
edges, quickly dulling the blade. Properly break-
ing in a blade allows these sharp edges to wear
without fracturing, thus keeping the blade sharp
longer. Below is a typical break-in procedure. For
aftermarket blades, refer to the manufacturer's
break-in procedure to keep from voiding the
warranty.
Use the Chip Inspection Chart on Page 33 as
a guide to evaluate the chips and ensure that the
optimal blade speed and feed rate are being used.
To properly break in new blade:
1.
Choose correct speed for blade and material
type.
2.
Reduce feed rate by half for first 50–100 in
of material cut.
3.
To avoid twisting blade when cutting, adjust
feed rate when total width of blade is in cut.
Model G0592 (Mfd. Since 01/23)
Changing Blade
Only change speeds while motor is running.
Changing speeds when machine is OFF
may result in damage to machine. Always
make sure belt guard is in use.
Model G0592 blade speeds: 98–394 FPM.
To change blade speeds:
1.
Turn bandsaw ON and allow motor to reach
full speed.
2.
Rotate speed adjustment knob (see Figure
40) clockwise to decrease blade speed and
counterclockwise to increase blade speed.
Note:
Viewing
(see Figure 40) on side of knob display
approximate speed setting.
2
Speed
Adjustment
Knob
Figure 40. Speed adjustment knob location (belt
covers removed for clarity).
Speed
ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD!
You MUST install pulley
cover before operating or
severe injury may occur.
NOTICE
window
and
Viewing Window
& Indicator
indicator
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