Grizzly G4186Z instruction manual

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Figure 14. Coplanarity gauge.

3.After you have made your coplanarity gauge, remove the fence and table, then open both wheel covers.

4.Make sure the guide blocks and rear support bearings are away from the blade, then tight- en your blade to the tension that it will be used during operation.

Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any adjustments or maintenance. Failure to do this may result in seri- ous personal injury.

5.Place your gauge up against both wheels in the positions shown in Figure 15.

Figure 15. Coplanarity gauge placement.

6.Adjust the tracking knob to get both wheels coplanar. If the wheels will not go coplanar to each other, then move the lower wheel at the adjustment hub so they line up. If you are not familiar with the lower wheel adjustment hub, refer to the ÒControlsÓ section.

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Contents Professional Bandsaw Page Table Of Contents Safety Instructions For Power Tools SafetyLength Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws 220V Operation 110V Operation Circuit RequirementsExtension Cords Grounding Wiring DiagramIntroduction Parts Inventory UnpackingSite Considerations Clean UpBeginning Assembly AssemblyTable and Support Bracket Table mounting components Rails and Fence For quick fence removal and replacementBlades To install the bladeTo remove the blade Controls AdjustmentsBlade Tension Blade Tracking Wheel Alignment To adjust the blade using center trackingPage Upper Guides Blade GuidesTo tilt the table Table AdjustmentTable in maximum left tilt position To perform the alignment Belt TensioningChanging Speeds Dust CollectionRead the Ripping instructions before using the fence Fence Adjustment Test RunPre-Run Check OperationsAlways use a sharp, high-quality blade Bandsaw Blades Tension control knob G4186Z 18 Bandsaw Changing BladesG4186Z 18 Bandsaw To perform ripping operations Ripping Stacked CutsTo complete a stacked cut Blade Width Minimum Radii Cutting Curves ResawingResawing with an auxiliary fence G4186Z 18 Bandsaw To resaw lumber, follow the procedure belowTo skew your fence Blade LeadBelts MaintenanceLubrication MiscellaneousMaintenance Notes Closure Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingMachine Data G4186Z 18 Bandsaw G4186Z 18 Bandsaw Description Parts ListFence Tube G4186Z 18 Bandsaw Warranty and Returns Warranty Card Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC