Grizzly G0555 Tensioning Blade, Adjusting Support Bearings, To tension the bandsaw blade

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Tensioning Blade

A properly tensioned blade is essential for mak- ing accurate cuts and is a prerequisite before making many bandsaw adjustments.

To tension the bandsaw blade:

1.Make sure you have performed the ÒTest RunÓ instructions on the previous page and that the blade is tracking properly.

2.With the blade tension lever in the down (engaged) position, adjust the blade tension so that the mark on the blade tension scale matches the size of blade that is installed on the bandsaw. Because each blade is differ- ent and all blades stretch, this scale can only be considered as a general guide.

3.Turn the bandsaw ON.

4.Release the tension one quarter of a turn at a time. Do this very slowly. When you see the bandsaw blade start to flutter, stop decreasing the tension.

5.Now, slowly increase the tension until the blade stops fluttering, then tighten the ten- sion one more quarter of a turn.

6.Look at what the tension gauge reads and use that as a guide for tensioning that blade in the future. However, do not rely on this measurement for long periods of time because the blade will stretch with use.

NOTICE

All bandsaw blades will stretch. To reduce this stretching, remove the tension from the blade when not in use.

NOTICE

After blade tension and tracking are set cor- rectly, properly adjust the upper and lower support bearings and guide-block assem- blies into position before cutting operations.

Adjusting

Support Bearings

The support bearings are positioned behind the blade and support the back of the blade during cutting operations. Proper adjustment of the sup- port bearings is an important part of making accu- rate cuts and also keeps the blade teeth from coming in contact with the guide bearings while cutting.

To adjust the support bearings:

1.Make sure that the blade is tracking properly and that it is correctly tensioned.

2.Unplug the bandsaw!

3.Familiarize yourself with the support bearing controls shown in Figure 20.

Assembly

Lock Bolt

Knurled

Knob

Support

Bearing

Thumbscrew

Figure 20. Support bearing controls.

4.Loosen the assembly lock bolt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Ultimate Bandsaw Page Table Of Contents Safety Safety Instructions For Power ToolsAMP Rating Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws General Information CommentaryCircuit Requirements 110V Operation 220V OperationGrounding Extension CordsMachine Features Bandsaw FeaturesUnpacking SET UPPiece Inventory Bandsaw unit from Box Hardware Recognition Chart Clean Up Site ConsiderationsAssembling Stand Page Mounting Trunnion Base Mounting BandsawTo mount the trunnion base To install the positive stop Installing TableTo install the table on the bandsaw Positive StopInstalling Fence To install the fenceBlade Tracking Connecting Dust HoseTo center track the blade Unplug the bandsaw Test Run Changes in the blade tension may change the blade trackingTensioning Blade Adjusting Support BearingsTo adjust the support bearings To tension the bandsaw blade016 Adjusting Blade Guides To adjust the upper and lower blade guidesTo set the positive stop 90˚ to the blade Adjusting Positive StopSetting Table Tilt Scale to 0˚ To calibrate the pointer on the table tilt scaleTo align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw blade Aligning TableAligning Fence To align the fence parallel with the miter slotOverview OperationsMiters Angles Compound Angles Resawing Ripping Crosscutting Guide Post To adjust guide post assembly alignment on the guide postTable Tilt To tilt the tableRipping Ripping with a push stick G0555 14 Ultimate BandsawTo crosscut with the Model G0555 CrosscuttingResawingTo resaw a workpiece Cutting Curves Stacked CutsBlade Speed To change the blade speed Unplug the bandsawBlade Length Blade InformationBlade Width Tooth Pitch Tooth StyleBlade Care Blade Changes Blade BreakageTo replace the blade Scale CalibrationTo calibrate the scale Miscellaneous MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationChecking V-Belt Service AdjustmentsAbout Service Tensioning V-BeltReplacing V-Belt To replace the V-belt Unplug the bandsawTo shim the table Shimming Table Blade LeadTo skew your fence Wheel Alignment To verify if the the upper and lower wheels are coplanarCoplanar diagram G0555 14 Ultimate Bandsaw Shimming a wheelModel G0555 Wiring Diagram Troubleshooting Closure Machine Data Sheet 144 148 Base PTS001M Thumb Screw M6-1.0 X Stand TOP Large Fence Rail Warranty and Returns Warranty Card Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC BOX BELLINGHAM, WACall Today For a Free Full Color Catalog
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