Table Tilt Calibration, Tools Needed Qty

Table Tilt Calibration

When properly adjusted, the positive stop bolt enables the table to be quickly returned perpen- dicular with the blade.

To tilt the table to the left, the positive stop bolt must be lowered from its correct height, then re- adjusted after the table is returned to 0°.

Positive

Stop Bolt

Figure 36. Positive stop bolt set at 90° (viewed

from behind the table).

Tools Needed	Qty
Wrench 13mm	1
Phillips Screwdriver #2	1
Machinist's Square	1

To set the positive stop 90˚ to the blade:

1.Make sure the blade is correctly tensioned as described in the Tensioning Blade subsec- tion earlier in this manual.

2.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

3.Loosen the two table lock knobs that secure the table to the trunnions.

4.Loosen the hex nut that locks the positive stop bolt in place.

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5.Completely raise the upper blade guide assembly, then place the machinist's square flat on the table and against the side of the blade, as illustrated in the figure below.

Square

Table

Positive

Stop

Figure 37. Using a square to adjust the table

perpendicular to the side of the blade.

6.Raise or lower the positive stop bolt until the table is perpendicular to the side of the blade, then re-tighten the hex nut against the cast- ing to secure the setting.

7.Rest the table on the positive stop bolt, then re-tighten the table lock knobs to secure the table perpendicular to the side of the blade.

8.Observe the position of the table tilt pointer on the tilt scale located underneath the front of the table (see the figure below).

Tilt Scale

Pointer

Figure 38. Location of the table tilt scale.

9.If the pointer is not correctly positioned at the 0° mark, then loosen the pointer screw, posi- tion the pointer at the 0° mark, and re-tighten the screw to hold it in place.

Grizzly G0555 Table Tilt Calibration, Tools Needed Qty, To set the positive stop 90˚ to the blade