Grizzly H6246 - Manual (Page 23)

H6246 Meat Cutting Bandsaw
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Guide Post
The guide post ( Figure 21) connects the upper
blade guide assembly to the bandsaw. The func-
tion of the guidepost is to allow the blade guide
assembly to move up or down depending on the
height of the meat being cut. The blade guide
assembly must be no more than 1" from the top
of the meat at all times—this positioning provides
the greatest support to the blade.
Figure 21. Guide post controls.
Changing Blades
Components and Hardware Needed: Qty
New Saw Blade ................................................. 1
Tools Needed: Qty
Hex Wrench 4mm .............................................. 1
Phillips Screwdriver ........................................... 1
Leather Gloves (pair) ......................................... 1
To change blades:
1. Unplug the bandsaw!
2. Remove the table, left rail, and cover plate,
then adjust the blade guides as far away
from the blade as possible.
3. Detension the blade with the tension control
knob, and open the wheel covers.
4. Remove the blade guards with the Phillips
head screwdriver.
5. Put on the leather gloves and carefully
remove the blade from the bandsaw.
6. Installation is the opposite of removal. Once
the blade is installed, remember to tension
it properly, reinstall the blade guard, and set
the blade guides.
Guide Post
Guide Post
Lock Knob
To adjust guide post assembly alignment on
the guide post:
1. Unplug the bandsaw!
2. Make sure that the blade tension, blade
tracking, support bearing, and blade guides
are adjusted correctly.
3. Loosen the guide post lock knob shown in
Figure 21.
4. Raise/lower the guide post to within 1" from
the top of the meat to the bottom of the blade
guide assembly.
5. Lock the guide post in place with the lock
knob.