Blade Information
A bandsaw blade is a delicate piece of steel that is subjected to tremendous strain. Be sure you use quality blades of the proper width for the var- ious types of cutting operations.
Always use the widest blade possible for the workpiece you are cutting. Use narrow blades only for sawing small, abrupt curves and for fine, delicate work. Bandsaw blades can be purchased welded, set and sharpened
Always use good quality saw blades that are sharp and choose the right blade for the job. Using a dull or poor quality blade, or the wrong size or type, often produces unsatisfactory results
Many conditions may cause blade breakage. Breakage is, in some cases, unavoidable, since it is the natural result of the peculiar stresses to which bandsaw blades are subjected. Blade breakage is also due to avoidable causes. Avoidable breakage is most often the result of poor care or judgement on the part of the opera- tor. The most common causes of blade breakage are: (1) faulty alignment and adjustment of the guides; (2) forcing or twisting a wide blade around a tight curve or short radius; (3) feeding too fast;
(4)tooth dullness or absence of sufficient set; (5) excessive blade tension; (6) upper blade guide assembly set too high above the workpiece; (7) using a blade with a lumpy or improperly finished weld; and (8), continuously running the bandsaw when not in use.
The Grizzly G1019Z 14" Bandsaw uses 98" blades.
Changing Blades
When removing or installing blades, make sure the power is disconnected and moving parts have come to a complete stop.
To remove the blade:
1.Back guide block assemblies and support bearings away from the blade and raise the guide post up and away from the table.
2.Release blade tension by turning the blade tension knob
3.Remove table insert and tapered table pin.
4.Remove top and bottom wheel covers.
5.Loosen the two blade guard mounting bolts and slide the guard off of the mounting studs.
6.Pull blade straight off the wheels, rotate 90° and feed along the table through the table slot.
To install the blade:
1.Hold blade in both hands so the teeth of the blade in your right hand are pointing down.
2.Feed blade into the slot in the table. Turn the blade 90° and position over the top and bottom wheels. The teeth of the blade must be pointing down toward the table.
3.Apply tension to the blade by turning the tension control knob. Rotate the upper wheel slowly by hand as tension is applied to allow the blade to center itself on the wheel. Adjust tracking if needed. See “Blade Tension” and “Blade Tracking” in Section 5 for details.
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