Grizzly G0621 Aligning Table, Aligning Fence, To align the fence parallel with the miter slot

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Aligning Table

To ensure cutting accuracy when the table is first installed, the table should be aligned so the miter slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade. This proce- dure works best with a 34" blade.

To align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw blade:

1.Make sure the blade is tracking properly and that it is correctly tensioned.

2.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

3.Loosen the trunnion bolts that secure the trunnions to the table.

4.Place an accurate straightedge along the blade. The straightedge should lightly touch both the front and back of the blade (the flat part only) without touching the blade teeth.

5.Use a fine ruler to gauge the distance between the straightedge and the miter slot. The dis- tance you measure should be the same at both the front and back ends of the miter slot.

6.Adjust the table as needed until the distance between the blade and miter slot is equal at both ends.

7.Tighten the trunnion bolts.

G0621 Wood/Metal Bandsaw

Aligning Fence

To ensure cutting accuracy, the fence must be parallel with the miter slot.

To align the fence parallel with the miter slot:

1.If the fence is mounted on the left-hand side of the blade, remove it and remount it on the right-hand side of the blade.

2.Adjust the fence face parallel with the edge of the miter slot.

3.Loosen the two cap screws that mount the front rail to the table.

4.Place shims between the front rail and the table as necessary to make the fence parallel with the miter slot.

Note: Shim stock works well for this, but small pieces of paper can also work in a pinch.

5.Tighten the front rail mounting bolts.

NOTICE

Adjusting the fence parallel to the miter slot does not guarantee straight cuts. The miter slot may need to be adjusted parallel to the side of the blade. Refer to the Aligning Table instructions.

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Contents Model G0621 WOOD/METAL Bandsaw Page Table of Contents Foreword IntroductionContact Info Machine Data Sheet G0621 Wood/Metal Bandsaw Identification Safety G0621 Wood/Metal Bandsaw Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws Circuit Requirements 220V Single-PhaseSetup Safety SetupItems Needed for Setup UnpackingMain Components Figure Qty InventoryFasteners and Tools not shown Qty Hardware Recognition Chart Placement Location Clean UpSite Considerations Floor LoadTo assemble the bandsaw AssemblyPage Dust port installation G0621 Wood/Metal Bandsaw To connect a vacuum hose Dust Collection Blade TrackingTo center track the blade Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking Test RunTo adjust the support bearings Adjusting Support BearingsTensioning Blade To tension the bandsaw bladeG0621 Wood/Metal Bandsaw To adjust the upper and lower blade guides Adjusting Blade GuidesSetting Table Tilt Scale to 0˚ Adjusting Positive StopTo set the positive stop 90˚ to the blade To calibrate the pointer on the table tilt scaleAligning Fence Aligning TableTo align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw blade To align the fence parallel with the miter slotOperations Operation Safety Basic ControlsOverview Workpiece Inspection WoodStraight Cuts Irregular CutsGuide Post Table TiltTo tilt the table Positive stop must be removed to move the table to the leftTo make a rip cut RippingCrosscuttingTo make a 90˚ crosscut Typical resawing operation ResawingTo complete a stacked cut Cutting Curves Stacked CutsBlade Length Blade Selection Wood CuttingBlade Width Tooth StyleBlade Care Tooth PitchBlade Breakage Most common causes of blade breakage areTo select the correct blade TPI Blade Selection Metal CuttingTo replace the blade Blade ChangesTo calibrate the scale Scale CalibrationGrizzly Bandsaw Blades AccessoriesG7315-Super Heavy-Duty Mobile Base G1928-Bandsaw HandbookCleaning MaintenanceSchedule LubricatingTroubleshooting ServiceMotor & Electrical Miscellaneous Cutting OperationsServicing V-Belts Accessing V-BeltsChecking V-Belts Tensioning/Replacing V-Belts To shim the table Shimming Table Blade LeadTo skew your fence Verifying Upper/Lower Wheels are Coplanar Wheel AlignmentTo adjust the lower wheel Adjusting Lower WheelShimming Upper Wheel Motor junction box wiring Electrical Component WiringWiring Diagram Breakdown Description Main Parts ListTable/Blade Guides Parts Breakdown Secondary Parts Breakdown Stand Parts Breakdown Fence Parts Breakdown Safety Labels Parts Breakdown Warranty and Returns Page Page Page