Section 5: Maintenance; General Maintenance; Miscellaneous; Table - Grizzly G0555 Owner's Manual

SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE

Always disconnect power
to the machine when per-
forming
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.

General Maintenance

As a general rule, always keep your bandsaw
clean and free of any built-up dust. Regularly use
compressed air or a dry rag to remove sawdust
from the inside and outside of the bandsaw.
Remember to wear safety glasses and a dust
mask when cleaning off sawdust—especially if
you are using compressed air!

Miscellaneous

Always be aware of the condition of your bandsaw.
Routinely check the condition of the following
items and repair or replace as necessary:
• Loose mounting bolts
• Worn switch
•
Worn or damaged blade
•
Worn or damaged support bearings or guide
bearings
• Loose belt tension, or cracked/glazed appear-
ance.
• Cracked or deteriorating polyurethane tires.
G0555 14" Ultimate Bandsaw
maintenance.

Table

The table and other non-painted surfaces on the
Model G0555 should be protected against rust
and pitting. Wiping the saw clean after every use
ensures that wood dust is not allowed to trap
moisture against bare metal surfaces.
The table can be kept rust-free with regular appli-
cations of products like SLIPIT
T-9. For long term storage you may want to con-
sider products like Kleen Bore's Rust Guardit™.
Refer to Page 45 to see these products.

Lubrication

Sealed and pre-lubricated ball bearings require
no lubrication for the life of the bearings. All bear-
ings are standard sizes, and replacements can
be purchased from our parts department or bear-
ing supply store.
As for other items on this machine, such as
adjustment controls, an occasional "shot" of
light oil is just about all that is necessary. Before
applying, however, wipe off any sawdust with a
clean cloth, towel or dry paint brush, and spray
on the lubricant. Ensure that oil does not get on
the pulleys or belt because it could cause belt
deterioration and slipping.
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