Grizzly G0636X Tensioning Blade, Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings, To tension the bandsaw blade

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9.Try to turn the machine ON.

—If the bandsaw does not start, the switch disabling feature is working as designed. The Test Run is complete.

—If the bandsaw starts, immediately discon- nect power. The switch disabling feature is not working correctly. This safety feature must work properly before proceeding with regular operations. Call Tech Support for help.

Tensioning Blade

A properly tensioned blade is essential for making accurate cuts and is required before making many bandsaw adjustments. (Everytime you replace the blade, you should perform this procedure because all blades tension differently.)

To tension the bandsaw blade:

1.Complete the Test Run procedure and make sure the blade is tracking properly (see Page 16).

2.Raise the upper blade guide assembly as high as it will go, and adjust the upper and lower guide blocks as far away from the blade as possible (see Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings).

Note: This procedure will NOT work if the guide blocks have any contact with the blade.

3.Move the quick tension lever to the tightened position and turn the blade tension handwheel until the blade tension matches the mark on the blade tension scale for the appropriate blade thickness (See Figure 12, Page 16).

4.Turn the bandsaw ON.

5.Slowly release the tension one quarter of a turn at a time. When you see the bandsaw blade start to flutter, stop decreasing the ten- sion.

6.Now, slowly increase the tension until the blade stops fluttering, then tighten the tension another quarter turn.

7.Look at what the blade tension scale reads and use that as a guide for tensioning that blade in the future.

Note: Always release blade tension after use to increase blade life and reduce strain on the bandsaw components.

8.Re-adjust the blade tracking as instructed on Page 16.

Adjusting Blade

Guide Bearings

The blade guides provide side-to-side support to keep the blade straight while cutting. The blade guides are designed to be adjusted in two ways— forward/backward and side-to-side.

To adjust the upper blade guides:

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

2.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

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Contents Model G0636X Ultimate Bandsaw Page Table of Contents Contact Info IntroductionForeword Machine Data Sheet G0636X 17 Ultimate Bandsaw Identification Safety Instructions for Machinery G0636X 17 Ultimate Bandsaw Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws Circuit Requirements 220V Single-PhaseUnpacking SetupSetup Safety Items Needed for SetupHardware and Tools Qty Crate Contents Figure QtyInventory Hardware Recognition Chart Floor Load Clean UpPlacement Location Site ConsiderationsTo move and place the bandsaw To move and place the bandsaw using wood shimsMoving & Placing Base Unit Bolting to Concrete Floors To install the guide post handwheelMounting to Shop Floor Guide Post HandwheelTo center track the blade Blade TrackingTo set the positive stop Positive StopTo connect a dust collection hose Dust CollectionFence To install the fence handleTo test run the machine Test RunTo tension the bandsaw blade Adjusting Blade Guide BearingsTo adjust the upper blade guides Tensioning BladeLateral adjustment of blade guides To adjust the upper support bearing Adjusting Support BearingsTo adjust the lower support bearing Aligning Table To align the fence parallel with the miter slot Aligning FenceTo calibrate the miter gauge Pointer CalibrationMiter Gauge To calibrate the pointerOverview Operation SafetyOperations Guide Post Foot BrakeTo skew your fence Fine Tune TrackingBlade Lead To correct blade leadTo tilt the table Table TiltTo shift the table To make a 90˚ crosscut RippingCrosscuttingTo make a rip cut Cutting Curves ResawingBlade Width Stacked CutsBlade Information Blade LengthBlade Breakage Tooth StyleTooth Pitch Blade CareTo replace a blade Blade ChangesMost common causes of blade breakage are To remove a bladeTimber Wolf Replacement Blades for the Model G0636X AccessoriesReplacement Blades Carbon Steel Replacement Blades for the Model G0636XH1302 H2347 H1300 H1298 G7984 H0736Maintenance To lubricate the blade tracking knob To lubricate the tension adjustment assem- blyTo lubricate the blade guide rack and pinion To lubricate the trunnions To lubricate the table tilt rack and pinion assemblyMotor & Electrical ServiceTroubleshooting Cutting Operations Symptom Possible Cause Possible SolutionTo tension the V-belt Checking Tensioning V-BeltsTools Needed Qty To check the V-beltsLever Adjusting TensionTo adjust the tension lever Replacing V-BeltsComponents and Hardware Needed Qty Adjusting Wheel Blade BrushesTo adjust the brushes Wheel AlignmentDimensions of coplanarity gauge G0636X 17 Ultimate Bandsaw Coplanarity Gauge Electrical Components Power supply terminal boxSee Figure Wiring DiagramBreakdown Parts Description Parts ListPower Cord Support Plate Labels/Cosmetic Parts Warranty and Returns G0636X 17 Ultimate Bandsaw Page Page
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