Guide Post - Grizzly G0568 Owner's Manual

Guide Post

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Figure 7. Guide post controls.
J. Guide Post Handwheel: Adjusts height of
guide post above workpiece, using a rack-
and-pinion system.
K. Guide Post w/Scale: Houses upper blade
guides and support bearing, and shields
operator from upper portion of blade. Adjusts
up or down as necessary to position upper
blade guides/support bearing as close as
possible to workpiece for maximum cutting
accuracy and minimum blade exposure to
operator. Scale on side of guide post indi-
cates height of upper blade guide above
table.
L. Upper Blade Guide & Support Bearing:
Support blade above workpiece during oper-
ations.
M. Guide Post Lock Knob: Secures guide post
in position after adjustment.
Model G0568/G0569 (Mfd. Since 10/11)
Lower Wheel Adjustment
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N. Lower Wheel Adjustment Hub: Adjusts
Foot Brake
O. Foot Brake: Stops blade wheels and turns
Figure 8. Lower wheel adjustment controls.
position of lower wheel to upper wheel if
coplanar adjustments become necessary
(refer to Page 63 for more information).
IMPORTANT: The wheels are set coplanar
at the factory, so we strongly recommend you
avoid making adjustments here unless it is
absolutely necessary.
Figure 9. Location of foot brake.
motor OFF.
IMPORTANT: After the foot brake is pressed,
press the ON button to restart the machine.
The Emergency Stop button does not have to
be reset.
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