Harbor Freight Tools Central Machinery 93762, Owner'S Manual & Safety Instructions

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Item 93762 

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To Attach the Spindle pulley and Motor pulley

1.  Slide the Spindle Pulley (1) fully onto the 

Worm Shaft (12).  Then secure the Spindle 

Pulley to the Worm Shaft, using one Socket 

Head Screw (2) 

(see Figure F)

.

2.  Insert the Shaft Key (81) in the slot on the Motor 

Shaft.  Align the slot in the Motor Pulley (80) with 

the Shaft Key.  Slide the Motor Pulley fully onto the 

Motor Shaft.  Then secure the Motor Pulley to the 

Motor Shaft, using one Socket Head Screw (79)

.

Motor pulley (80)

Shaft Key (81)

Spindle pulley (1)

V-Belt (13)

Socket Head 

Screw (2) 

(not shown)

Socket Head 

Screw (79) 

(not shown)

Figure F

To Install the V-Belt

1.  Loosen the Bolts (70 & 74) and press the 

Motor (82) toward the Body 

(see Figure G)

.

2.  Place the V-Belt (13) around the top 

grooves in the Spindle Pulley (1) and 

Motor Pulley (80) 

(see Figure F)

.

3.  Adjust the position of the Motor to obtain 

approximately 1/2″ depression in the V-Belt 

when applying pressure with your thumb.

4.  Re-tighten the Bolts to anchor the Motor in place.

Bolt (70)

Motor (82)

Bolt (74)

Figure G

To Adjust the cutting Speed

1.  The Band Saw is designed to cut at three different 

speeds: 80, 120, and 200 FPM

(Feet Per Minute) 

depending on the type of material being cut.

MATERIAL

SpEED

(FpM)

pULLEy GROOVE

SpINDLE MOTOR

Tool Steel, 

Stainless

Alloy Steels, 

Bearing

Bronze

80

LARGE

SMALL

Medium to High 

Carbon Steels, 

Hard Brass 

or Bronze

120

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

Low to Medium 

Carbon Steels, 

Soft Brass, 

Aluminum, Plastic

200

LARGE

SMALL

Figure H

2.  Refer to the Chart at left to determine 

the proper cutting speed for a specific 

type of material being cut.

3.  The cutting speed can be adjusted by 

changing the position of the V-Belt:
a.  Loosen the Bolts (70 & 74) and press 

the Motor (82) toward the Body.

b.  Place the V-Belt around the desired grooves in 

the Spindle Pulley (1) and Motor Pulley (80).

c.  Ease the Motor back to its original position 

to tighten the tension on the V-Belt.

d.  Re-tighten the Bolts to secure the Motor 

in place 

(see Figure F, Figure G)

.

WARNING!

  Always securely close the 

Lid on the Pulley Cover after installing a 

V-Belt or adjusting the cutting speed.