Grizzly G1019 - Manual (Page 23)

G1019 14'' Bandsaw -21-
Whenever changing a blade or adjusting tension
and tracking, the upper and lower blade support
bearings and guide blocks must be readjusted.
Always adjust the assemblies away from the
blade before installing a new blade or making
blade tracking adjustments. After blade tension
and tracking are set correctly, readjust the upper
and lower support bearings and guide block
assemblies into position. See Figure 25 for upper
blade guide location and Figure 26 for lower
blade guide location.
Blade Guides
Figure 25. Upper blade guide assembly.
Figure 26. Lower blade guide assembly.
Blade Tracking
The blade should track so the body of the blade is
centered on the upper wheel and tire. The rubber
tire is slightly crowned in the middle which helps
to keep the blade centered and avoids having the
teeth of the blade come in contact with the tire
material. See Figure 24 for bandsaw tracking
controls.
To adjust blade tracking:
1. Disconnect the bandsaw from the power
source.
2. Adjust the upper and lower guide blocks
and support bearings away from the blade.
3. Loosen the locknut on the tracking control
knob and turn the knob clockwise or
counter-clockwise while turning the upper
wheel by hand. When turning the wheel by
hand, ensure that you don’t cut your hand
on the teeth of the blade.
4. Turn the upper wheel and tracking knob
until the blade is centered on the upper
wheel and tire. Turn the wheel at least three
more full turns to ensure that the blade will
remain tracking in this position.
5. Retighten the locknut and double check
blade tracking.
6. Install the upper wheel cover.
The bandsaw blade is dangerously sharp.
Use extreme caution when working near the
saw blade. Failure to exercise care could
result in severe injury.