Grizzly G0659 - Manual (Page 40)

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g0659 9" x 14" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
symptom possible Cause possible solution
Machine slows
when operating. 1. Feed rate is set too high.
2. Blade is dull. 1. reduce feed rate ( page 19).
2. replace blade ( page 26).
ticking sound
when the saw is
running. 1. Blade weld contacting guide/support bearings
(a light tick is normal).
2. Blade weld may be failing.
1. use file or stone to smooth and round the back of the
blade.
2. inspect and replace blade if necessary ( page 26).
Vibration when
cutting. 1. loose or damaged blade.
2. Metal buildup on wheels. 1. tighten or replace blade ( page 26).
2. Clean all metal chips from rubber tires on wheels.
rough or poor
quality cuts. 1. Feed rate is set too high.
2. Blade guides adjusted incorrectly. 1. reduce feed rate ( page 19).
2. re-adjust all blade guides and support bearings.
Cuts are
not square
(vertically). 1. Blade is not square to the table. 1. Adjust upper blade guides so blade is square to table
( page 27)
Cutting Operations
Miscellaneous
symptom possible Cause possible solution
Blade tension
scale is grossly
inaccurate. 1. the spring in the blade tension mechanism
has lost its "spring." this is caused by not
releasing the blade tension when not in use or
frequently over-tensioning the bandsaw.
1. replace spring in the blade tension mechanism,
then take better care of the bandsaw by releasing
tension when not in use and not over-tensioning the
blade.
Wheel is noisy. 1. Wheel bearing is worn out. 1. replace the wheel bearing.
Blade does
not track
consistently,
correctly, or at
all. 1. Wheels are not coplanar or aligned with each
other.
2. rubber tires on wheels are worn out.
1. Adjust wheels to be coplanar/aligned with each other
( page 40).
2. redress the rubber tires on the wheels ( page 35);
replace the rubber tires on the wheels.