Grizzly G8976 - Manual (Page 20)

-18- G8976 3 Wheel 12" Bandsaw
7. Tighten the knob bolt loosened in step 4.
For the best performance from your saw, regular-
ly maintain the proper blade tracking.
NOTICE
Always check the blade tracking after other
adjustments to the blade are made and if a
new blade is installed.
Before starting the machine:
1. Read this manual and make sure you under-
stand
Section 1: Safety, beginning on page
2.
2. Follow the directions in the “Blade Tracking”
sub-section, beginning on
page 17.
3. Make sure the upper and lower guide bear-
ings and support bearings are adjusted away
from the blade. See “Adjusting Support
Bearings” subsection on
page 20 and
“Adjusting Guide Bearings” subsection on
page 21 for more information.
4. Review Section 3: Circuit Requirements,
beginning on page 6, and make any neces-
sary changes.
Loose hair and clothing
could get caught in
machinery and cause
serious personal injury.
Keep loose clothing
rolled up and long hair
tied up and away from
machinery.
Projectiles from the
machine could cause
serious eye injury.
Wear safety glasses at
all times.
Serious personal injury could result if the
machine is connected to the power source
during assembly or adjustment. Wait until
the machine is turned off, unplugged and all
working parts have come to a complete stop
before you attempt to assemble or adjust the
machine!
Figure 19. Adjusting the blade tracking.
Start Up
!