Grizzly instruction manual Changing Blades, Tension control knob G4186Z 18 Bandsaw

teeth are bent away from plane of the blade:

Raker - The most common with one tooth offset to the right, the next one to the left, and the third is straight.

Wave - Will have 3-4 teeth bent progres- sively one direction, then to the other in a wave-like pattern.

Straight - Alternating teeth set right, then left.

Blade Gauge and Material - Gauge is the thickness of the blade measured near the back edge. Generally thick blades are wider and stiffer. The blade material can range from carbon steel to spring steel to bimetallic composition.

Blade Width - This is the measurement of the blade from the tip of a tooth to the back edge. The wider the blade, the less of a radius it can cut.

Always select and use good-quality saw blades and choose the right blade for the job. Discuss your cutting requirements with your saw blade dealer to make sure you are getting the type of blade which best suits your need.

Changing Blades

To remove the blade, ensure the power is dis- connected and:

1.Loosen tension on the blade by turning the tension control knob counterclockwise when facing the front of the saw. See Figure 27.

2.Remove the table insert and table pin.

3.Adjust upper and lower guide blocks away from the blade.

4.Before handling the blade, put on gloves. Open the upper and lower wheel covers and slide the blade off both wheels. Use caution, the blades are sharp!

5.Rotate the blade 90¡ so it will slide through the slot in the table.

Figure 27. Tension control knob.

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