SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE

Always disconnect power to the machine before performing main- tenance. Failure to do this may result in seri- ous personal injury.

Cleaning

Inside Wheel Cover

To keep the bandsaw working properly, regularly open the wheel cover and vacuum any sawdust from the machine that did not make it into the dust collector.

Resaw Wheels and Scrapers

Use a dry rag to wipe sawdust from the wheel scrapers. Remove sawdust build up on the wheels by rotating the wheels by hand while hold- ing the dry rag on the contact surface.

Conveyor Belt

Use compressed air to clean the built-up sawdust from the conveyor belt. Eye injuries frequently occur when cleaning with compressed air—wear safety glasses to protect yourself! Also wear a dust mask or respirator to protect your lungs from airborne dust particles.

Painted Surfaces

These areas may be cleaned with a dry or damp rag; however, make sure you DO NOT clean bare metal surfaces with a damp rag or they may rust.

Miscellaneous

Always be aware of the condition of your machine. Routinely check the condition of the following items and repair or replace as necessary:

Loose mounting bolts

Worn switch

Worn or damaged blade

Worn or damaged support bearings

V-Belts

To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade and to the hydraulic pump, the V-belts must be in good condition (free from cracks, fraying and wear) and operate under proper tension. Check the V-belts at least every three months; more often if the bandsaw is used daily.

See Adjusting V-Belt Tension on page 48 for instructions on properly tensioning the belts or for replacing the belts, if needed.

Bearings

Except for the bearings that are fitted with grease fittings, the bearings are sealed and pre-lubri- cated and require no lubrication during their usable life. All bearings are standard sizes, and replacements can be purchased from our parts department or a bearing supply store.

Model G0503 (Mfg. Since 12/08)

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Grizzly G0503 instruction manual Maintenance, Cleaning, Miscellaneous, Belts, Bearings