Grizzly G8976 - Manual (Page 36)

-34- G8976 3 Wheel 12" Bandsaw
Figure 39. Motor brush inspection.
Blade Changes Motor Brushes
Periodically, the motor brushes need to be
inspected for wear and damage (
Figure 39).
Use a flat head screwdriver to remove the motor
brush covers. Remove the brushes and inspect
them. Brushes that are in usable condition will
have no cracks or broken-off sections. There
should only be a light grey build-up of carbon on
the concave face of the brushes.
Replace the brushes if they are damaged or if
they are coated with thick black carbon deposits.
To change the blade:
1. Unplug the machine from the power
source!
2. Remove the front cover.
3. Remove the screw that is located in the table
blade slot.
4. Loosen the tension on the blade.
5. Wearing leather gloves, slowly spin the
blade while pulling it off of the wheels.
6. Carefully slide the blade through the blade
slot in the table.
7. Store the blade in a safe place.
8. Reverse the above steps when installing a
blade.
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