Magnetic Brake

Adjustment

The space between the magnetic motor brake and brake shoe is preset by the factory at 0.2mm. However, you should adjust this space every two to three years, or when it takes over five seconds for the brake to stop the motor.

Tools Needed

 

Phillips Head Screwdriver

1

US Dollar Bills

2

Hex Wrench 3mm

1

Hex Wrench 4mm

1

To adjust the space between the magnetic brake and brake shoe:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Remove the motor fan cover, then loosen the cap screws securing the motor fan and brake shoe (see Figure 16).

on

 

off

Brake

 

 

Shoe

Magnetic

Cap

Screw

Brake

 

 

Motor

 

Fan

Figure 16. Adjusting distance between magnetic

brake and brake shoe.

3.Fold two dollar bills in half and slide them between the brake shoe and magnetic brake on either side (see Figure 16). The space between the brake and shoe is correctly set when there is just enough tension to allow you to slide the dollar bills out.

4.Tighten the cap screws on the motor fan, then re-install the fan cover.

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Model G0513X2B (Mfg. Since 5/11)

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Grizzly G0513X2B manual Magnetic Brake Adjustment, Tools Needed

G0513X2B specifications

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