Hitachi CB 13F - Changing Speed Setting

–
20
–
English
CHANGING SPEED SETTING
(FIG.
X)
To avoid injury, turn the switch OFF and disconnect the
saw from the power source before making any
adjustments.
NEVER make adjustments with the machine running.
1. Loosen the belt tension by turning the tension lock
handle (6).
2. Open the lower wheel cover and reposition the V-belt
(3).
A. Changing the speed from 1410 to 2600 FPM:
Remove the belt (3) from the band saw pulley (4)
fi rst, and reposition in the saw pulley groove (1).
Next, remove the belt from the motor pulley (5)
and reposition in the motor pulley groove (2).
B. Changing the speed from 2600 to 1410 FPM:
Remove the belt (3) from the motor pulley (5) fi rst,
and reposition in the motor pulley groove (2).
Remove the belt from the saw pulley (4) and
Reposition in the saw pulley groove (2).
3. Tighten the belt tension by turning the tension lock
handle (6).
NOTE:
After readjusting belt position and belt
tension, check and readjust the settings for the blade
tension and tracking, guides and bearings (See
ADJUSTMENT section).
Fig. X
1
5
2
2
1
3
4
5
6
4
MOTOR
To avoid possible injury or damage, NEVER use this
band saw to cut ferrous metals.
CAUTION:
When cutting nonferrous metals, metal
shavings can react with wood dust and start a fi re. To
avoid this:
1. Disconnect any dust collecting hose from the band
saw.
2. Remove all traces of wood dust from inside the saw.
3. Remove all metal shaving from inside the saw
before sawing wood again.
WARNING
WARNING