Grizzly G0555 Service Adjustments, About Service, Checking V-Belt, Tensioning V-Belt

SECTION 8: SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS

Always disconnect power to the machine when making adjust- ments. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.

About Service

This section is designed to help the operator with adjustments that were made at the factory and might also need to be made during the life of the machine.

This section is provided for your convenienceÑit is not a substitute for the Grizzly Service Department. If any adjustment needs to be made that is not described in this manual, then feel free to call the Grizzly Service Department.

Similarly, if you are unsure of how to perform any procedure in this section, the Grizzly Service Department will be happy to guide you through the procedures or help in any other way.

Checking V-Belt

To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade, the V-belt must be in good condition and operate under proper tension. The belts should be checked for cracks, fraying, and wear. Belt tension should be checked at least every 3 months Ñ more often if the bandsaw is used daily.

The check the V-belt:

1.Unplug the bandsaw!

2.Open the lower wheel cover.

3.Push the center of the V-belt. Note the amount of deflection. If deflection is more than approximately 3Ú4" with moderate pres- sure from your thumb or finger, tighten the V- belt.

4.Note the condition of the V-belt. If the V-belt is cracked, frayed, or glazed; it should be replaced as soon as convenient.

Tensioning V-Belt

To tension the V-belt:

1.Unplug the bandsaw!

2.Open the lower wheel cover.

3.Loosen the motor mount bolts shown in Figure 38.

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