Aligning Table; Aligning Fence - Grizzly G0580 Owner's Manual

Aligning Table

To ensure cutting accuracy when the table is first
installed, the table should be aligned so that the
miter slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade. This
procedure works best with a
Tools Needed:
Wrench 10mm ....................................................1
Straightedge .......................................................1
Ruler ...................................................................1
To align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw
blade:
1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly
and that it is correctly tensioned.
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
3. Loosen the trunnion bolts that secure the
trunnions to the table.
4. Place an accurate straightedge along the
blade. The straightedge should lightly touch
both the front and back of the blade.
Note: Make sure the straightedge does not
go across a tooth.
5.
Use a fine ruler to gauge the distance
between the blade and the miter slot. The
distance you measure should be the same
at both the front and the back of the table.
6.
Adjust the table as needed for proper align-
ment.
7.
Tighten the trunnion bolts.
Note: Refer to the Blade Lead instructions
on Page 52 for more table alignment adjust-
ments.
Model G0580 (Mfd. Since 11/06)
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Aligning Fence

To ensure cutting accuracy when the fence is first
installed, the fence should be aligned with the
miter slot.
Tools Needed:
Hex Wrench 5mm ...............................................1
To align the fence parallel with the miter slot:
1. If the fence is mounted on the left-hand side
of the blade, remove it and remount it next to
the miter slot.
2. Loosen the four cap screws located on the
top face of the fence (see Figure 39).
Figure 39. Loosening the fence cap screws.
3. Adjust the fence face parallel with the edge of
the miter slot.
4. Tighten the four cap screws, being careful not
to move the fence.
Note: Refer to the Blade Lead instructions
on Page 52 for more fence alignment adjust-
ments.
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