Grizzly G0636X owner manual To adjust the lower support bearing

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4.Loosen the guide block assembly cap screws and rotate the blade guide assembly side-to- side, until the blade is perpendicular with the face of the support bearing, as illustrated in Figure 27.

Note: For a quick gauge, fold a crisp dollar bill in half twice (four thicknesses of a dollar bill is approximately 0.016") and place it between the support bearing and the blade as shown in Figure 29.

		Blade
		Support Bearing
	Figure 27.	Illustration of blade set perpendicular	Figure 29.	Example of dollar bill folded twice to
	Figure 27.	Illustration of blade set perpendicular	make an approximate 0.016" gauge.
	(90˚) to the support bearing face.		make an approximate 0.016" gauge.
	(90˚) to the support bearing face.

5.Tighten the guide block assembly cap screws.

6.Loosen the bolt on the support bearing adjustment shaft—if it is not already loose.

7.Using a feeler gauge between the support bearing and the blade, position the bearing 0.016" away from the back of the blade, as illustrated in Figure 28.

0.016"

Gap

Support

Bearing

Blade

Figure 28. Blade aligned 0.016" away from the

bearing edge.

8.Tighten the bolt to keep the support bearing locked in place.

To adjust the lower support bearing:

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

2.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

3.Familiarize yourself with the lower support bearing controls shown in Figure 30.

Support Bearing

Adjustment Shaft Bolt

Support

Bearing

Figure 30. Lower support bearing controls.

4.Open the upper and lower wheel covers.

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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 220V Single-Phase Circuit RequirementsItems Needed for Setup SetupSetup Safety UnpackingHardware and Tools Qty Crate Contents Figure QtyInventory Hardware Recognition Chart Site Considerations Clean UpPlacement Location Floor LoadTo move and place the bandsaw To move and place the bandsaw using wood shimsMoving & Placing Base Unit Guide Post Handwheel To install the guide post handwheelMounting to Shop Floor Bolting to Concrete FloorsBlade Tracking To center track the bladePositive Stop To set the positive stopDust Collection To connect a dust collection hoseTo install the fence handle FenceTest Run To test run the machineTensioning Blade Adjusting Blade Guide BearingsTo adjust the upper blade guides To tension the bandsaw bladeLateral adjustment of blade guides Adjusting Support Bearings To adjust the upper support bearingTo adjust the lower support bearing Aligning Table Aligning Fence To align the fence parallel with the miter slotTo calibrate the pointer Pointer CalibrationMiter Gauge To calibrate the miter gaugeOverview Operation SafetyOperations Foot Brake Guide PostTo correct blade lead Fine Tune TrackingBlade Lead To skew your fenceTo tilt the table Table TiltTo shift the table To make a 90˚ crosscut RippingCrosscuttingTo make a rip cut Resawing Cutting CurvesBlade Length Stacked CutsBlade Information Blade WidthBlade Care Tooth StyleTooth Pitch Blade BreakageTo remove a blade Blade ChangesMost common causes of blade breakage are To replace a bladeCarbon Steel Replacement Blades for the Model G0636X AccessoriesReplacement Blades Timber Wolf Replacement Blades for the Model G0636XH2347 H1300 H1298 G7984 H0736 H1302Maintenance To lubricate the blade tracking knob To lubricate the tension adjustment assem- blyTo lubricate the blade guide rack and pinion To lubricate the table tilt rack and pinion assembly To lubricate the trunnionsMotor & Electrical ServiceTroubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Cutting OperationsTo check the V-belts Checking Tensioning V-BeltsTools Needed Qty To tension the V-beltReplacing V-Belts Adjusting TensionTo adjust the tension lever LeverWheel Alignment Adjusting Wheel Blade BrushesTo adjust the brushes Components and Hardware Needed QtyDimensions of coplanarity gauge G0636X 17 Ultimate Bandsaw Coplanarity Gauge Power supply terminal box Electrical ComponentsWiring Diagram See FigureBreakdown Parts Parts List DescriptionPower Cord Support Plate Labels/Cosmetic Parts Warranty and Returns G0636X 17 Ultimate Bandsaw Page Page