Grizzly G0636X Fine Tune Tracking, Blade Lead, To correct blade lead, To skew your fence

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Fine Tune Tracking

NOTICE

Adjusting the final blade tracking setting requires the machine to be turned ON.

To fine tune the tracking:

1.Close the wheel covers and turn the bandsaw ON.

2.Observe the blade tracking path through the clear window on the right edge of the bandsaw, as shown in Figure 40.

Figure 40. Blade tracking window.

3.Using the tracking controls (Page 17, Figure 14), adjust the blade so it tracks on the center of the wheel.

4.Tighten the lock lever so the tracking knob cannot move.

Blade Lead

Bandsaw blades commonly wander off the cut line when sawing, as shown in Figure 41. This is called blade lead. Blade lead is commonly caused by too fast of a feed rate, a dull or abused blade, or improper tension. If your blade is sharp/ undamaged and you still have blade lead, per- form the following instructions.

Figure 41. Example of blade leading away from

line of cut.

To correct blade lead:

1.Use less pressure when feeding the workpiece through the cut.

2.Check that the miter slot or fence is parallel to the blade line, and correct if necessary (See Aligning Table, Page 25 and Aligning Fence, Page 26).

3.Check for proper blade tension. If the blade tension is correct and it is not convenient to replace the blade, compensate for lead by skewing the fence or adjusting the table.

To skew your fence:

1.Cut a piece of scrap wood approximately 34" thick x 3" wide x 17" long. On a wide face of the board, draw a straight line parallel to the long edge.

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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 RequirementsSetup Setup SafetyItems Needed for Setup UnpackingHardware and Tools Qty Crate Contents Figure QtyInventory Hardware Recognition Chart Clean Up Placement LocationSite Considerations Floor LoadTo move and place the bandsaw To move and place the bandsaw using wood shimsMoving & Placing Base Unit To install the guide post handwheel Mounting to Shop FloorGuide Post Handwheel 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 machineAdjusting Blade Guide Bearings To adjust the upper blade guidesTensioning Blade 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 slotPointer Calibration Miter GaugeTo calibrate the pointer To calibrate the miter gaugeOverview Operation SafetyOperations Foot Brake Guide PostFine Tune Tracking Blade LeadTo correct blade 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 CurvesStacked Cuts Blade InformationBlade Length Blade WidthTooth Style Tooth PitchBlade Care Blade BreakageBlade Changes Most common causes of blade breakage areTo remove a blade To replace a bladeAccessories Replacement BladesCarbon Steel Replacement Blades for the Model G0636X 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 OperationsChecking Tensioning V-Belts Tools Needed QtyTo check the V-belts To tension the V-beltAdjusting Tension To adjust the tension leverReplacing V-Belts LeverAdjusting Wheel Blade Brushes To adjust the brushesWheel Alignment 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