Grizzly G0506 - Manual (Page 31)

18" & 20" Super Heavy-Duty Bandsaws -29-
The sealed and pre-lubricated ball bearings on
most of the moving parts of this bandsaw require
no lubrication for the life of the bearings. These
bearings are standard sizes, and replacements
can be purchased from our parts department or a
bearing supply store.
The guide bearings do require oil daily or after
every 8 hours of use. They are supplied with a
detent ball valve for an oiling port and can be
oiled with a “squirt-gun” type oiler. We recom-
mend 10 wt. non-detergent oil.
To oil the guide bearings:
1. Clean all the oiling ports with a paper towel
or a clean rag.
2. Press the tip of the oiler against the ball as
shown in
Figure 23.
3. Apply only a small amount of oil. Excess oil
can spread to the blade and contaminate the
workpiece and bandsaw wheels.
4. Wipe off excess oil from around the oiling
port.
Lubrication
The bandsaw is supplied with a lower wheel
brush. This may need occasional cleaning and
adjustment. It is advisable to check it once a day
and make sure that it is clear of dust and any
small bits of wood that may have become trapped
between it and the lower wheel. The mounting
bracket that secures it to the bandsaw body is
slotted for adjustments as the bristles become
worn. Please contact our parts department
should replacement become necessary.
Wheel Brush
Figure 26. Oiling an upper blade guide bearing.
As for other items on this machine:
1. Wipe off any sawdust with a clean cloth or
dry paint brush on and around the guide post
assembly.
2. Lubricate the guide post assembly with an
occasional “shot” of spray on lubricant.
Ensure that oil does not get on the pulleys or V-
belt because it could cause belt deterioration and
slipping.