Grizzly G0636X - Manual (Page 42)

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G0636X 17" Ultimate Bandsaw
To lubricate the blade guide rack and pinion:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Lower the blade guide until it reaches the
table.
3. Wipe off any existing grease and sawdust
buildup on the rack ( Figure 57)
Figure 57. Rack lubrication location.
4. Apply a thin coat of light all-purpose grease to
the rack.
5. Move the blade guide up and down several
times and remove any excess grease to help
prevent sawdust buildup.
To lubricate the blade tracking knob:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Unscrew the blade tracking knob 5 turns.
3. Wipe off any existing grease and sawdust
buildup on the threads.
4. Apply a few dabs of a light all-purpose grease
to the threads.
5. Re-adjust tracking (see Blade Tracking on
Page 16).
Figure 58. Tension adjustment assembly
locations (top wheel removed for clarity).
To lubricate the tension adjustment assem-
bly:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Open the top wheel cover and look through
the top of the wheel.
3. Wipe off any existing grease and sawdust
buildup on the blade tension adjustment
assembly and tension lever cam.
4. Apply a thin coat of grease to the tension
adjustment assembly and tension lever cam
(
Figure 58).