Tensioning Blade; Flutter Method - Grizzly G0513 Owner's Manual

e. Push the OFF button in, then twist it
clockwise so it pops out. When the OFF
button pops out, the switch is reset and
ready for operation (see Figure 43).
OFF Button
Figure 43. Resetting the OFF button.
f.
Turn the key in the power switch to "0".
g. Try to turn the machine ON. The bandsaw
should not start.
— If the bandsaw starts, immediately
disconnect the machine from power.
The switch disabling feature is not
working correctly. This safety feature
must work properly before proceed-
ing with regular operations. Call Tech
Support for help.
6.
Test the operation of the foot brake:
G0513X2BF & G0513X2F Only
a. Start the bandsaw, then press the foot
brake. The motor should shut off and the
blade should come to a rapid stop.
— If the motor does not stop or the
blade does not come to a rapid stop,
immediately disconnect the machine
from power. The foot brake feature
is not working correctly. This safety
feature must work properly before
proceeding with regular operations.
Call Tech Support for help.
Congratulations! The test run is complete and
you are ready to proceed with the following
adjustments before putting the bandsaw into full
operation.
G0513 Series Bandsaws (Mfd. Since 07/18)

Tensioning Blade

A properly tensioned blade is essential for mak-
ing accurate cuts, maximizing the life of the
blade, and making other bandsaw adjustments.
However, it will not compensate for cutting prob-
lems caused by too rapid of a feed rate, hardness
variations between workpieces, and improper
blade selection.
Improper blade tension is unsafe, produces
inaccurate and inconsistent results, and
introduces unnecessary wear on bandsaw
components. Over-tensioning the blade
increases the chance of the blade breaking
or wheel misalignment. Under-tensioned
blades wander excessively while cutting
and will not track properly during opera-
tion.
Tensioning the blade according to the blade
tension scale before the Test Run section
gave an approximate tension for completing
the bandsaw setup. The following proce-
dures tension the blade for operation.
Blade tensioning method is a matter of preference.
The flutter method and the deflection method are
described below. Either method safely tensions
the blade. Experience and personal preference
will help you decide which method your prefer.
Optimal cutting results for any workpiece results
from a combination of correct blade selection,
proper blade tension, and a light and even feed
rate.

Flutter Method

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Make sure the blade is properly center track-
ing as instructed in the Initial Blade Tracking
on Page 28.
3. Raise the guide post all the way, and move
the upper and lower blade guides away from
the blade.
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