Grizzly owner manual Guide Post Ripping, To adjust guide post, To rip with the Model G0457

Guide Post Ripping

The guide post, shown in Figure 37, connects the upper blade guide assembly to the bandsaw. The guide post allows the blade guide assembly to move up or down via a rack and pinion. In order to cut accurately, the blade guide assembly must be no more than 1" from the top of the workpiece at all times—this positioning provides the greatest support to the blade.

Adjustment

Knob

Lock

Knob

Guide Post

Figure 37. Guide post controls.

To adjust guide post:

1.Make sure that the blade tension, blade tracking, support bearing, and blade guides are adjusted correctly.

2. Loosen the guide post lock knob shown in Figure 37.

3. Raise/lower the guide post with the adjust- ment knob to within 1" from the top of the workpiece to the bottom of the blade guide assembly.

4. Lock the guide post in place with the lock knob.

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Ripping is the process of cutting with the grain of the wood stock. For plywood and other processed wood, ripping simply means cutting down the length of the workpiece.

To rip with the Model G0457:

1.Adjust the fence to match the width of the cut on your workpiece and lock the fence in place.

2.Make sure the bandsaw is properly set up and adjusted as described in SECTION 3: SETUP.

3.Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade and continue with the cut until the blade is completely through the workpiece. Figure 38 shows a typical ripping operation.

Note: If you are cutting narrow pieces, use a push stick to protect your fingers.

Figure 38. Ripping with a push stick.

NEVER place fingers or hands in the line of cut. In the event that something unexpected happens, your hands or fingers may be pulled into the blade. ALWAYS use a push stick when ripping narrow pieces. Failure to follow these warnings may result in serious personal injury!

G0457 14" Industrial Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 5/11)