Grizzly G1019 instruction manual Blade Information, Changing Blades

Blade Information

A bandsaw blade is a delicate piece of steel that is subjected to tremendous strain. Be sure you use quality blades of the proper width for the var- ious types of cutting operations.

Always use the widest blade possible for the workpiece you are cutting. Use narrow blades only for sawing small, abrupt curves and for fine, delicate work. Bandsaw blades can be purchased welded, set and sharpened ready-for-use from most saw shops. We also supply bandsaw blades in widths of 1⁄16", 1⁄8", 3⁄16", 1⁄4", 3⁄8", 1⁄2", and 3⁄4", for this saw. Please refer to our current catalog for prices and ordering information.

Always select and use good quality saw blades and choose the right blade for the job. Using a dull blade or selecting a poor quality blade or one not designed for the job at hand is often the cause of premature blade failure or unsatisfactory cutting results.

Many conditions may cause blade breakage. Breakage is, in some cases, unavoidable, since it is the natural result of the peculiar stresses that bandsaw blades are subjected to. Blade break- age is also due to avoidable causes. Avoidable breakage is most often the result of poor care or judgement on the part of the operator. The most common causes of blade breakage are: (1) faulty alignment and adjustment of the guides; (2) forc- ing or twisting a wide blade around a tight curve or short radius; (3) feeding too fast; (4) tooth dull- ness or absence of sufficient set; (5) excessive blade tension; (6) upper blade guide assembly set too high above the workpiece; (7) using a blade with a lumpy or improperly finished weld; and (8), continuously running the bandsaw when not in use.

The Grizzly G1019 14" Bandsaw uses 931/2" blades.

Changing Blades

When removing or installing blades, make sure the power is disconnected and moving parts have come to a complete stop.

To remove the blade:

1.Back guide block assemblies and support bearings away from the blade and raise the guide post up and away from the table.

2.Release blade tension by turning the blade tension knob counterclockwise.

3.Remove table insert and tapered table pin.

4.Open top and bottom wheel covers.

5.Loosen the two blade guard mounting bolts and slide the guard off of the mounting studs.

6.Pull blade straight off the wheels, rotate 90° and feed along the table through the table slot.

To install the blade:

1.Hold the blade in both hands so the teeth of the blade in your right hand are pointing down.

2.Feed the blade into the slot in the table. Turn the blade 90° and position over the top and bottom wheels. The teeth of the blade must be pointing down toward the table.

3.Apply tension to the blade by turning the tension control knob. Rotate the upper wheel slowly by hand as tension is applied to allow the blade to center itself on the wheel. Adjust tracking if needed. See “Blade Tension” and “Blade Tracking” instructions for details.

4.Readjust upper and lower blade guides and support bearings.

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