Grizzly 17" Heavy Duty-Bandsaw G0513X2BF - Manual (Page 64)

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G0513 Series Bandsaws
Adjusting Wheel
Brush
the lower wheel has a brush, as shown in Figure
90, that is designed to sweep sawdust off the
wheel tire as the wheel rotates. in order to work
properly, the brush must make firm contact with
the wheel.
Tools Needed: Qty
Wrench/socket 10mm ........................................2
To adjust the brush:
1. disCoNNECt BaNdsaW FroM poWEr!
2. open the lower wheel cover.
3. loosen the bolt and nut that secures the
brush in place.
4. adjust the brush so it makes firm, even con-
tact with the wheel—without bending the
bristles.
5. tighten the bolt and nut to secure the brush
in place.
Figure 90. a wheel brush.
Wheel Brush
Adjusting Tension
Lever
the quick-release tension lever was setup at the
factory for use with the pre-installed 131
1 ⁄
2
" blade.
however, if you install a different length blade,
you will need to adjust the quick-release adjust-
ment screw so that the quick-release lever works
correctly.
Keep in mind that actual blade lengths may vary
slightly by manufacture.
Tools Needed: Qty
hex Wrench 5mm .............................................. 1
Wrench 10mm ................................................... 1
To adjust the quick-release lever:
1. disCoNNECt BaNdsaW FroM poWEr!
2. open the wheel covers and install a new
blade.
3. loosen the jam nut on the tension adjustment
screw 7-10 turns (see Figure 91).
4. Engage the quick-release lever, then turn the
blade tension handwheel until the blade ten-
sion matches the mark on the blade tension
scale for the appropriate blade width.
5. thread the tension adjustment screw (see
Figure 91) down until it contacts the wheel
block plate, then back it off 1-2 turns.
6. re-tighten the jam nut.
Figure 91. Example of quick-release tension
lever adjustment screw.
Wheel Block
plate
tension
adjustment
screw
Jam Nut