Grizzly G8976 instruction manual Blade Changes, Motor Brushes

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Blade Changes

To change the blade:

1.Unplug the machine from the power source!

2.Remove the front cover.

3.Remove the screw that is located in the table blade slot.

4.Loosen the tension on the blade.

5.Wearing leather gloves, slowly spin the blade while pulling it off of the wheels.

6.Carefully slide the blade through the blade slot in the table.

7.Store the blade in a safe place.

8.Reverse the above steps when installing a blade.

Motor Brushes

Periodically, the motor brushes need to be inspected for wear and damage (Figure 39).

Use a flat head screwdriver to remove the motor brush covers. Remove the brushes and inspect them. Brushes that are in usable condition will have no cracks or broken-off sections. There should only be a light grey build-up of carbon on the concave face of the brushes.

Replace the brushes if they are damaged or if they are coated with thick black carbon deposits.

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Figure 39. Motor brush inspection.




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Contents Wheel 12 Bandsaw Page Table of Contents Safety Safety Instructions For Power ToolsLength AMP RatingAdditional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws Introduction Circuit Requirements VoltGrounding Extension Cords110V Operation Machine Features Page SET UP UnpackingG8976 Inventory Hardware Recognition Chart Bolt MeasureClean Up Weight LoadSite Considerations Working ClearanceBeginning Assembly Base FeetTo attach the base feet to the bandsaw To attach the table to the bandsaw Sliding the trunnion onto the table G8976 3 Wheel 12 BandsawMiter Gauge To assemble the miter gaugeDust Collection Bench MountingTo attach a dust collection hose To mount the bandsaw to a workbenchBlade Tracking Center TrackingStart Up Tensioning Blade Final blade tensioning requires the machine to be startedTo tension the bandsaw blade Adjusting Support Bearings To adjust the support bearingsAdjusting Blade Guides To adjust the trunnion scale pointer Trunnion Scale PointerPage Operation Safety Guide Post OperationsTable Tilt Ripping To perform a rip cutCrosscuttingResawing To perform a 90˚ crosscutTo perform a resaw cut Blade Lead To correct blade leadTo skew the fence Cutting Curves Stacked CutsTo perform a stacked cut Blade Speed Blade SelectionBlade Width Tooth Style Tooth Pitch Blade Breakage Most common causes of blade breakage are Blade Care Maintenance Maintenance SafetySchedule Maintenance Log Date Approximate Hours Of Use Maintenance PerformedBlade Changes Motor BrushesAftermarket Accessories Reference InfoGeneral Bandsaw BladesMachine Data Sheet Parts Diagrams & Lists Description Troubleshooting Warranty & Returns Warranty Card Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC BOX BELLINGHAM, WAPage #ALL 4ODAYD&ORO