Dust Collection; Adjustment Overview; Initial Blade Tracking - Grizzly Extreme Series Owner's Manual

Dust Collection

This machine creates a lot of wood chips/
dust during operation. Breathing airborne
dust on a regular basis can result in perma-
nent respiratory illness. Reduce your risk
by wearing a respirator and capturing the
dust with a dust-collection system.
Recommended CFM at Dust Port: 400 CFM
Do not confuse this CFM recommendation with
the rating of the dust collector. To determine
the CFM at the dust port, you must consider
these variables: (1) CFM rating of the dust col-
lector, (2) hose type and length between the
dust collector and the machine, (3) number
of branches or wyes, and (4) amount of other
open lines throughout the system. Explaining
how to calculate these variables is beyond the
scope of this manual. Consult an expert or pur-
chase a good dust collection "how-to" book.
To connect dust collection system to machine:
1.
Fit 4" dust hose over dust port, as shown in
Figure 17, and secure in place with a hose
clamp.
2.
Tug hose to make sure it does not come off.
Note: A tight fit is necessary for proper
performance.
Figure 17. Dust hose attached to dust port.
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Adjustment
Overview
The bandsaw is one of the most versatile wood-
working machines. However, it has multiple com-
ponents that must be properly adjusted for the
best cutting results.
For practical and safety reasons, some adjust-
ments and test operations must be performed
before performing other necessary adjustments.
Below is an overview of all the adjustments and
the order in which they should be performed:
1.

Initial Blade Tracking

2.
Test Run
3. Tension Blade
4.
Adjusting Blade Support Bearings
5. Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings
6.
Table Tilt Calibration
7.
Aligning Table
8. Aligning Fence
Initial Blade Tracking
"Tracking" refers to how the blade rides on the
bandsaw wheels. Proper tracking is important
for maintaining bandsaw adjustments, achiev-
ing correct blade tension, and cutting accurate-
ly. Improper tracking reduces cutting accuracy,
causes excess vibrations, and places stress on
the blade and other bandsaw components. The
shape of the wheels and the orientation of the
wheels in relation to each other determine how
the blade tracks.
Serious personal injury can
occur if the machine starts
while your hand is touch-
ing the bandsaw wheel dur-
ing tracking adjustments.
Disconnect power from the
bandsaw before performing
blade tracking adjustments.
G0555X (Mfd. Since 9/17)