Grizzly G0636X owner manual Table Tilt, To shift the table, To tilt the table

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2.Slide the bandsaw fence out of the way and cut halfway through the board on the line by pushing it into the blade. Turn the bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade to stop.

3.Clamp the board to the bandsaw table with- out moving it. Now slide the fence over to the board so it barely touches one end of the board.

4.Loosen the two cap screws that secure the fence rail to the underside of the table (see Page 26).

5.Skew the fence so it is parallel to the edge of the scrap piece.

6.While maintaining the skew, tighten the cap screws loosened in Step 4.

7.Make a few cuts using the fence. If the fence still does not seem parallel to the blade, repeat Steps 1–6until the blade and fence are parallel with each other.

To shift the table:

1.On a scrap piece of wood, mark a line that is perpendicular to the front edge.

2.Cut halfway through the board on the line by pushing it into the blade.

3.Turn the bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade to stop.

4.Using an 8mm hex wrench, loosen the four cap screws that mount the table to the trun- nion (Figure 31). Shift the table to compen- sate for the blade lead, then retighten the cap screws.

5.Repeat Steps 1–4until the blade cuts straight.

G0636X 17" Ultimate Bandsaw

Table Tilt

Personal injury or death can occur if the bandsaw starts during table adjust- ment. Disconnect power from the bandsaw before performing table adjust- ments.

The bandsaw table will tilt 5˚ left and 45˚ right to provide a wide range of cutting options.

To tilt the table:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Loosen the table tilt lock lever shown in Figure 42.

Lock Lever

Table Tilt Handwheel

Figure 42. Table tilt controls.

3.To tilt the table to the right, turn the table tilt handwheel clockwise (Figure 42).

4.To tilt the table to the left, turn the table tilt handwheel clockwise one turn, lower the positive stop bolt, then turn the handwheel counterclockwise.

5.Secure the table tilt lock lever.

6.Follow "Positive Stop" instructions on Page 17 for resettting the stop bolt and table for horizontal (0º) operations.

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Contents Model G0636X Ultimate Bandsaw Page Table of Contents Introduction ForewordContact Info 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-PhaseSetup Safety SetupItems Needed for Setup UnpackingCrate Contents Figure Qty InventoryHardware and Tools Qty Hardware Recognition Chart Placement Location Clean UpSite Considerations Floor LoadTo move and place the bandsaw using wood shims Moving & Placing Base UnitTo move and place the bandsaw Mounting to Shop Floor To install the guide post handwheelGuide Post Handwheel Bolting to Concrete FloorsTo 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 adjust the upper blade guides Adjusting Blade Guide BearingsTensioning Blade To tension the bandsaw 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 FenceMiter Gauge Pointer CalibrationTo calibrate the pointer To calibrate the miter gaugeOperation Safety OperationsOverview Guide Post Foot BrakeBlade Lead Fine Tune TrackingTo correct blade lead To skew your fenceTable Tilt To shift the tableTo tilt the table RippingCrosscutting To make a rip cutTo make a 90˚ crosscut Cutting Curves ResawingBlade Information Stacked CutsBlade Length Blade WidthTooth Pitch Tooth StyleBlade Care Blade BreakageMost common causes of blade breakage are Blade ChangesTo remove a blade To replace a bladeReplacement Blades AccessoriesCarbon Steel Replacement Blades for the Model G0636X Timber Wolf Replacement Blades for the Model G0636XH1302 H2347 H1300 H1298 G7984 H0736Maintenance To lubricate the tension adjustment assem- bly To lubricate the blade guide rack and pinionTo lubricate the blade tracking knob To lubricate the trunnions To lubricate the table tilt rack and pinion assemblyService TroubleshootingMotor & Electrical Cutting Operations Symptom Possible Cause Possible SolutionTools Needed Qty Checking Tensioning V-BeltsTo check the V-belts To tension the V-beltTo adjust the tension lever Adjusting TensionReplacing V-Belts LeverTo adjust the brushes Adjusting Wheel Blade BrushesWheel Alignment Components and Hardware Needed QtyDimensions 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