Grizzly G0636X - Manual (Page 23)

G0636X 17" Ultimate Bandsaw
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9. Try to turn the machine ON.
—If the bandsaw does not start, the switch
disabling feature is working as designed.
The Test Run is complete.
—If the bandsaw starts, immediately discon-
nect power. The switch disabling feature is
not working correctly. This safety feature
must work properly before proceeding with
regular operations. Call Tech Support for
help.
Tensioning Blade
A properly tensioned blade is essential for making
accurate cuts and is required before making many
bandsaw adjustments. (Everytime you replace the
blade, you should perform this procedure because
all blades tension differently.)
To tension the bandsaw blade:
1. Complete the Test Run procedure and make
sure the blade is tracking properly (see Page
16).
2. Raise the upper blade guide assembly as
high as it will go, and adjust the upper and
lower guide blocks as far away from the blade
as possible (see
Adjusting Blade Guide
Bearings).
Note: This procedure will NOT work if the
guide blocks have any contact with the
blade.
3. Move the quick tension lever to the tightened
position and turn the blade tension handwheel
until the blade tension matches the mark on
the blade tension scale for the appropriate
blade thickness (See
Figure 12, Page 16).
4. Turn the bandsaw ON.
5. Slowly release the tension one quarter of a
turn at a time. When you see the bandsaw
blade start to flutter, stop decreasing the ten-
sion.
6. Now, slowly increase the tension until the
blade stops fluttering, then tighten the tension
another quarter turn.
7. Look at what the blade tension scale reads
and use that as a guide for tensioning that
blade in the future.
Note: Always release blade tension after use
to increase blade life and reduce strain on the
bandsaw components.
8. Re-adjust the blade tracking as instructed on
Page 16.
The blade guides provide side-to-side support to
keep the blade straight while cutting. The blade
guides are designed to be adjusted in two ways—
forward/backward and side-to-side.
To adjust the upper blade guides:
1. Make sure the blade is tracking properly and
that it is correctly tensioned.
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
Adjusting Blade
Guide Bearings