Grizzly G0636X - Manual (Page 48)

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G0636X 17" Ultimate Bandsaw
Brushes
Figure 65. The wheel brush.
Adjusting Wheel and
Blade Brushes
The lower wheel compartment contains the
brushes shown in
Figure 65. These brushes are
designed to sweep sawdust off the wheel tire and
blade as the bandsaw is operating. In order to
work properly, the brushes must be making con-
tact with the wheel and blade.
Tools Needed: Qty
Wrench/Socket 10mm ........................................2
To adjust the brushes:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Open the lower wheel cover.
3. Loosen the bolt/nut that secures each brush
in place.
4. Adjust each brush so it makes good contact
with the wheel or blade—without bendng the
bristles.
5. Tighten the bolt/nuts to secure each brush in
place.
Wheel Alignment
Components and Hardware Needed: Qty
70" Long Wood 2x4 ........................................... 1
Tools Needed:
Wrench 17mm ................................................... 1
Tape Measure ................................................... 1
Coplanarity Gauge (see
Figure 66) .................. 1
Wheel alignment is one of the most critical factors
for optimal performance from your bandsaw.
Heat, vibration, wandering, blade wear, tire wear
and overall bandsaw wear are considerably
decreased when the wheels are properly aligned
or “coplanar.”
Coplanar wheels automatically track the blade
by balancing it on the crown of the wheel. This is
known as coplanar tracking.
To check if your wheels are coplanar (Checking
coplanarity):
1. Make the "Coplanarity Gauge" shown in
Figure 66 on Page 47.
Note: For best results, straighten the 2x4
with a jointer before cutting.
2. Remove the fence and open both wheel cov-
ers .
3. Adjust the blade guides away from the blade,
loosen blade tension, remove the table insert
and pin, and remove the blade.
4. Remove the four trunnion cap screws and
the table.
5. Reinstall the blade (Page 36), making sure
the guide bearings and support bearings
are away from the blade, then tighten your
blade to the tension that it will be used during
operation.