Lubrication; Redressing Rubber Tires - Grizzly G0555 Owner's Manual

Lubrication

The bearings on this bandsaw are pre-lubricated
and sealed at the factory, and require no lubrica-
tion for the life of the bearings. All bearings are
standard sizes, and replacements can be pur-
chased from our parts department or a bearing
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 apply-
ing, however, wipe off any sawdust with a clean
cloth, towel or dry paint brush, then spray on the
lubricant.
Ensure that lubricant does not get on the pulleys
or V-belt, which could cause V-belt deterioration
or loss of power transfer due to slippage.
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Redressing Rubber
Tires
As the bandsaw ages, the rubber tires on the
wheels may need to be redressed if they harden or
glaze over. Redressing the rubber tires improves
blade tracking and reduces vibration/blade lead.
If the rubber tires become too worn, then blade
tracking will become extremely difficult. At that
point, redressing will no longer be effective and
the rubber tires must be replaced.
To redress the rubber tires:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Put on heavy leather gloves.
3. Remove the blade.
4. Clean any built-up sawdust from the rubber
tires and wheels.
5. Hold 100-grit sandpaper against the rub-
ber tire and rotate the wheel by hand. Only
redress the rubber enough to expose a fresh
rubber surface.
6. Re-install the blade, then make sure the
blade tracking and tension are correct.
Model G0555 (Mfd. Since 5/11)