Grizzly G0668 owner manual Wheel Alignment, Materials Needed Qty

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wheel alignment

Wheel Alignment

Materials Needed:

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6714" Long 2x4

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Tools Needed:

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Wrench 12mm

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Wrench 17mm

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Wrench 21mm

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Coplanarity Gauge (see Figure 45)

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Wheel alignment is one of the most critical factors for optimal performance from your bandsaw.

Heat, vibration, wandering, blade wear, tire wear, and overall bandsaw wear are considerably decreased when the wheels are properly aligned

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or "coplanar".

To check if your wheels are parallel and copla- nar:

1.Make the "Coplanarity Gauge" shown in Figure 45.

Note: For best results, straighten the 2x4 with a jointer before cutting.

2.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

3.Remove the table assembly, then open both wheel covers.

4.Move the upper and lower blade guides and rear support away from the blade, then cor- rectly tension the blade for normal opera- tions.

5.Place your coplanarity gauge up against both wheels in the positions shown in Figure 46, making sure that the gauge fully extends across the wheels.

—If the wheels are parallel and coplaner (in the same plane), the gauge will evenly touch the top and bottom of both wheels and no further adjustments are necessary.

—If the wheels are NOT parallel or coplanar, continue with the following steps to bring both wheels into correct alignment with one another.

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Figure 45. Dimensions of coplanarity gauge.

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Figure 46. Coplanarity gauge positions. G0668 20" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw

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Contents Model G0668 Vertical METAL-CUTTING Bandsaw Page Table of Contents Foreword IntroductionContact Info Machine Data Sheet G0668 20 Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw Identification Control Panel Identification Safety Instructions for Machinery G0668 20 Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting Bandsaws 220V 3-Phase Operation Circuit RequirementsSetup Setup SafetyItems Needed for Setup UnpackingClean Up Placement LocationG2544-Solvent Cleaner & Degreaser Site ConsiderationsMoving & Placing Mounting to Shop FloorBolting to Concrete Floors Test Run To test run the bandsawRecommended Adjustments Factory adjustments that should be verifiedOperation Safety Cutting Overview OperationsCutting Tips Workpiece InspectionBasic Controls Electrical controlsBlade Selection Blade TerminologyBlade Length Blade WidthTooth Set Tooth TypeBlade Pitch TPI To select the correct blade pitchBlade Breakage Blade Care Break-InBlade Care Blade Break-InChip Inspection Chart Disconnect Bandsaw from Power Blade ChangesBlade Tensioning Guide PostTo correctly tension the blade To properly position the guide postAdjusting Blade Guides & Supports Upper blade guides and bracketAdjusting Table Tilt To adjust the table tiltUsing the grinder to square up Blade end Blade WeldingBlade Width Pressure Setting Blade clamping pressure chartCorrect blade weld bend for strength Flexibility Accessories T20448T20452 T20501 T20456 H0736Maintenance CleaningSchedule DailyLubrication Redressing Rubber TiresTo redress the rubber tires Troubleshooting ServiceMotor & Electrical Cutting Operations Pages 36Lower Wheel Pulley Alignment Tensioning V-BeltsTools Needed Qty To check/tension/replace the V-beltsAdjusting Wheel Brush To adjust the wheel brushReplacing V-Belts To replace the motor V-beltsMaterials Needed Qty Wheel AlignmentTo check if your wheels are parallel and copla- nar To adjust the upper wheel To adjust the lower wheelTo adjust the table square to the blade Aligning Table to BladeBlade Guides Electrical & Control Wiring Diagram See onInverter Wiring Diagram DigitalControl panel wiring see wiring Electrical ComponentsMotor Wiring Diagram SeeWelding Station Wiring Diagram Welding station wiring To Electrical PanelParts CabinetTable & Lower Guide Motor & Lower Wheel Station Welding Station Parts List PSB02M Upper Wheel Labels Page Page Warranty and Returns