Grizzly G0636X owner manual To adjust the lower support bearing

4.Loosen the guide block assembly cap screws and rotate the blade guide assembly side-to- side, until the blade is perpendicular with the face of the support bearing, as illustrated in Figure 27.

Note: For a quick gauge, fold a crisp dollar bill in half twice (four thicknesses of a dollar bill is approximately 0.016") and place it between the support bearing and the blade as shown in Figure 29.

	Blade
	Support Bearing
Figure 27.	Illustration of blade set perpendicular	Figure 29.	Example of dollar bill folded twice to
		make an approximate 0.016" gauge.
(90˚) to the support bearing face.

5.Tighten the guide block assembly cap screws.

6.Loosen the bolt on the support bearing adjustment shaft—if it is not already loose.

7.Using a feeler gauge between the support bearing and the blade, position the bearing 0.016" away from the back of the blade, as illustrated in Figure 28.

0.016"

Gap

Support

Bearing

Blade

Figure 28. Blade aligned 0.016" away from the

bearing edge.

8.Tighten the bolt to keep the support bearing locked in place.

To adjust the lower support bearing:

1.Make sure the blade is tracking properly and is correctly tensioned.

2.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

3.Familiarize yourself with the lower support bearing controls shown in Figure 30.

Support Bearing

Adjustment Shaft Bolt

Support

Bearing

Figure 30. Lower support bearing controls.

4.Open the upper and lower wheel covers.

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