Grizzly G0503 - Manual (Page 28)

Model G0503 (Mfg. Since 12/08) -26-
figure 27. Blade tensioning handle.
Blade Tension
3. loosen the vertical adjustment bolts shown
in figure 26 and lower the guide block.
5. turn the bandsaw ON.
—if the blade flutters, increase the tension
until the fluttering stops, then increase the
tension an additional quarter turn.
—if the blade does not flutter, decrease the
tension until it begins to flutter, then re-ten-
sion until it stops fluttering, then increase
the tension an additional quarter turn.
6. Turn the resaw Off and disconnect the
resaw from the power source!
7. replace the blade guide upper plate and
set the guides as explained in Adjusting the
Blade Guides on
page 42.
if the blade does not cut properly, the tension
may be incorrect. re-adjust the tension. a tension
that worked well on a new blade may not work
on an old blade because blades stretch with use.
Bandsaw blades will last longer and stretch less if
they are de-tensioned after each use.
set plate
sleeve
figure 25. Blade guide upper plate.
Blade guide
upper plate
figure 26. Vertical adjustment bolts. one
adjustment bolt is not visible.
4. hand tighten the handle until the set plate
contacts the sleeve shown in figure 27.
adjustment Bolts
the only way to accurately tension the blade on
this machine is with a blade tensioner such as
the Model h5408 on
page 33. this method is for
rough blade tensioning only.
Tools Needed Qty
hex wrench 4mm ............................................ 1
wrench/socket 17mm ...................................... 2
To adjust the tension:
1. Disconnect the resaw from power!
2. remove the upper plate shown in figure 25.
NOTICE
These instruction are for rough tensioning
only. The only way to accurately tension the
blade is with a blade tensioner. premature
blade breakage is often caused by improper
blade tensioning.