Grizzly G0513X2B Manual page 16

magnetic brake
adjustment
the space between the magnetic motor brake
and brake shoe is preset by the factory at 0.2mm.
however, you should adjust this space every two
to three years, or when it takes over five seconds
for the brake to stop the motor.
tools needed
phillips head screwdriver .................................. 1
us dollar Bills ................................................... 2
hex Wrench 3mm .............................................. 1
hex Wrench 4mm .............................................. 1
to adjust the space between the magnetic
brake and brake shoe:
1.
disConneCt BAndsAW FroM poWer!
2.
remove the motor fan cover, then loosen the
cap screws securing the motor fan and brake
shoe (see figure 14).
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on
off
Magnetic
Brake
figure 14. Adjusting distance between magnetic
brake and brake shoe.
3.
Fold two dollar bills in half and slide them
between the brake shoe and magnetic brake
on either side (see figure 14). the space
between the brake and shoe is correctly set
when there is just enough tension to allow
you to slide the dollar bills out.
4.
tighten the cap screws on the motor fan,
then re-install the fan cover.
Model g0513X2B (Mfg. since 5/11)
Brake
shoe
Cap
screw
Motor
Fan