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Axminster MJ343B - Changing the Blade Speed

Axminster MJ343B
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DISCONNECT THE SAW
FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY!
The bandsaw drive pulley has two speed positions
(see fig 52). To change the speed from 360 to
720m/minute, follow the instructions below.
Open the upper and lower doors, see fig 28. Release
the tension on the drive belt by turning the idler
wheel adjusting knob anti-clockwise, thus moving the
Fig 28
Fig 29-30
idler wheel back, see figs 29-30. With the drive belt
tension removed, very carefully reposition the drive
belt (see fig 31). NOTE: Make sure the belt is seated
correctly in one of the drive pulley grooves. With
the belt repositioned, turn the idler wheel adjusting
knob clockwise to re-tension the belt, enough to
prevent the belt from slipping when in operation,
but not tight to cause the belt to get hot.
WARNING! BE VERY CAREFUL
WHEN MOVING THE BELT NOT
TO TRAP YOUR FINGERS!
NOTE: MAKE SUE THE DRIVE BELT
IS NOT TENSIONED TO TIGHTLY
WHICH WILL CAUSE THE BELT TO
GET HOT.
Idler tensioning wheel
Changing the Blade Speed
22
Fig 31
Drive pulley groove
360m/min
720m/min
The picture above shows the two drive pulley
positions with the speeds available.

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