Grizzly G1012 instruction manual Adjustments, Controls

SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS

Keep loose clothing rolled up and out of the way of machinery and keep long hair pulled back.

Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any maintenance or assembly. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.

Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire adjustment process. Failure to com- ply may result in serious personal injury.

Controls

Review the bandsaw controls and locations shown in Figures 25 & 26. The following call- outs describe each control function.

A

DC

B

Figure 25. Front controls.

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A.SWITCH — Turns the bandsaw ON/ OFF.

B.FENCE LOCK — Locks/unlocks fence clamp for adjustments.

C.MITER GAUGE — Primarily used for making crosscuts.

D.WHEEL COVER KNOBS — These knobs are used to attach/detach the wheel covers.

E

G F

F

Figure 26. Rear controls.

E. TENSION KNOB & GAUGE — Knob loosens and tightens the blade tension and is measured by the tension gauge.

F.TRACKING KNOB — Tilts the upper wheel forward/backward.

G.BLADE GUIDE HEIGHT KNOB — Loosens blade guide post to raise/lower blade guides and blade guard.

H.BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY — Houses the blade guides and rear support bearing.

G1012 18" Bandsaw