Connecting
Dust Hose
DO NOT operate the Model G0555 without an adequate dust collection system. This machine creates substantial amounts of wood dust while in operation. Failure to use a dust collection system can result in short and
To connect a dust collection hose:
1.Place a hose clamp over the end of a 4" flex- ible hose.
2.Fit the 4" flexible hose over the dust port as shown in Figure 18.
3.Tighten the hose clamp.
4.Lightly tug the hose to make sure that it does not come off. A tight fit is necessary for best performance!
Figure 18. Dust hose attached to dust port.
Blade Tracking
The blade tracking is primarily affected by the tilt of the upper wheel, also known as Center Tracking; and the alignment of both wheels, also known as Coplanar Tracking. (For Coplanar Tracking, see the ÒWheel AlignmentÓ instructions in Section 6: Service Adjustments.)
The wheels on the Model G0555 were aligned at the factory, so Center Tracking is the only adjust- ment that needs to be performed when the saw is new.
To center track the blade:
1.Unplug the bandsaw!
2.Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings and support bearings away from the blade.
3.Open the upper wheel cover.
4.Adjust blade tension to match the size of the installed blade with the mark on the blade tension scale.
The aluminum spokes may have sharp edges and the blade teeth may extend beyond the edge of the wheel, creating a lac- eration hazard. Be careful when turning the wheels by hand.
5.Spin the upper wheel by hand at least three times and watch how the blade rides on the crown of the wheel. Refer to Figure 19 for an illustration of this concept.
ÑIf the blade rides in the center of the upper wheel and is centered on the peak of the wheel crown, then the bandsaw is already tracked properly and no further adjustments are needed at this time.
ÑIf the blade does not ride in the center of the upper wheel and is not centered on the peak of the wheel crown, then continue with the following steps.
G0555 14" Ultimate Bandsaw