Grizzly G1016 instruction manual VIII. Adjustments, Blade Tension, To check blade tension

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VIII. Adjustments

A. Blade Tension

To check blade tension:

1.Turn off the power and unplug the saw.

2.Remove the upper wheel guard by removing the black plastic knob. The blade guard will come off with it.

3.Lower the guide post so it is not in the way when testing the tension. This is done by loosening the guide post secur- ing knob. Figure 11. Do not let the post and attached guide assembly drop. There is no spring attached. Damage could occur.

4.Press on the face of the blade with your thumb. Figure 10.

5.The blade should flex about 1/2" with mod- erate pressure.

If the blade flexes too much or too little, you will experience problems with blade life and/or cutting efficiency.

Figure 10 shows how to test the blade tension.

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To adjust the blade tension:

1.Turn the tension adjustment bolt until the blade appears properly tensioned.

Figure 11.

2.Check the blade tension again.

The pressure that the blade puts on the ten- sion bolt acts to keep it in place. The tension should stay relatively constant. But if you find that the blade will not keep proper tension, consider adding a jam nut to the bottom of the tension bolt. This will act as a supplementary lock.

If the tension seems correct, make the other adjustments to the saw and test run it. If the blade does not cut properly, the tension may be incorrect. Re-adjust tension.

Tension

Adjustment

Bolt

Guide Post

Securing Knob

Figure 11 shows the tension adjustment bolt and the guide post securing knob locations.

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Contents HUNTER’S Meat Cutting SAW Table of Contents XII Introduction II. Safety Rules for all Tools II. Safety Rules for all Tools Remember Safety FirstWord of Caution III. Electrical Service RequirementsCircuit Loading GroundingLighting and Outlets IV. Site PlanningUnpacking Working ClearancesQTY Description Location VI. Piece InventoryStand VII. AssemblyBandsaw Unit MotorTo install and properly tension the V- Belt Pulleys and V-BeltTo align the driven pulley Figure Upper Wheel Guard Fence & GuardsFence Column GuardStand Enclosures To install the meat grinder FigureTo install the stand enclosures Meat GrinderTo check blade tension VIII. AdjustmentsTo adjust the blade tension Blade TensionTo Adjust tracking TrackingTo Check tracking To adjust the upper guide blocks Figure To adjust the lower guide tabs FigureGuide Blocks To adjust the upper support bearing Figure To adjust the lower support bearing FigureSupport Bearings Blade Guard Blade Removal and ReplacementIX. Safety Rules for Bandsaws Test Run Cutting ProceduresOperations GeneralTo clean the meat grinder XI. CleaningTo clean your bandsaw VII.D. and clean it. Use soapXII. Maintenance LubricationMiscellaneous Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action XIII. TroubleshootingXIV. Main Parts Diagram XV. Meat Grinder Parts Diagram XVI. Stand Parts Diagram REF# PART# Description XVII. Parts ListXVIII. Machine Data Limited Warranty & Returns Policy
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