Grizzly G0513X2B - Manual (Page 33)

G0513 Series Bandsaws
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Deflection Method
the deflection method is more subjective than the
flutter method. Each blade deflects differently and
every user must determine what "moderate pres-
sure" means. the following are general guide-
lines for tensioning the blade with the deflection
method.
To tension the bandsaw blade:
1. disCoNNECt BaNdsaW FroM poWEr!
2. Make sure the blade is properly tracking as
instructed in the Initial Blade Tracking sec-
tion on Page 25.
3. raise the guide post all the way, and move
the upper and lower blade guides away from
the blade.
4. Engage the blade tension quick-release lever
to apply tension to the blade.
Whenever changing a blade or adjusting
tension and tracking, the upper and lower
blade support bearings and blade guides
must be properly adjusted before perform-
ing cutting operations.
5. using moderate pressure, push the center of
the blade sideways.
— if the blade deflects approximately 1 ⁄
4
", it is
properly tensioned. proceed to Step 6.
— if the blade deflects less than 1 ⁄
4
" it is
over-tensioned. turn the blade tensioning
handwheel counterclockwise two full turns
and repeat this step.
— if the blade deflects more than 1 ⁄
4
", the
blade is under-tensioned. apply tension to
the blade a small amount and repeat this
step until the blade is properly tensioned.
6. re-adjust the blade guides as described in
Adjusting Blade Guides beginning on Page
33 for your model bandsaw.