Grizzly G0886 Owner's Manual page 31

9. Loosen blade tension handwheel (see
Figure 30), and remove blade from wheels.
Blade
Tension
Handwheel
Figure 30. Location of blade tension handwheel.
10. With help of an assistant, insert new blade
through both blade guides and bearings (see
Figure 31, then position it around wheels.
Idler Wheel
Bearings
Figure 31. Installing new blade.
Model G0886 (Mfd. Since 01/19)
Blade
Bearings
Blade
Guides
Note: It is sometimes possible to flip the
blade inside out, in which case the blade
will be installed in the wrong direction. After
installing, check to make sure the blade
teeth face the same direction as blade travel
(see Figure 32). Some blades will have a
directional arrow as a guide.
B l
a d
e T
r a
v e
l
Figure 32. Example of blade cutting direction.
11. Apply a light amount of tension to hold blade
in place. Work your way around blade to
adjust position so back of blade is against
shoulder of wheels, as shown in Figure 33.
Figure 33. Blade installed on wheels.
12. Perform Tensioning Blade procedure that
follows this section.
13. Re-install blade brush and blade guards, then
close wheel covers. Ensure guards do not
touch blade.
Wheel
Shoulder
Blade
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