Adjusting Upper Arm Tension - Grizzly G0969 Owner's Manual

5. Loosen (8) button head cap screws on front
and rear trunnions (see Figure 37).
x 8
Figure 37. Location of button head cap screws on
front trunnion.
6.
Carefully move frame to bring blade square
with table.
7. Tighten front and rear button head cap
screws (see Figure 37).
8. Install hold-down shoe.
Adjusting Upper Arm
Tension
With regular use the arm may develop play which
affects the ability of the arm to maintain the height
it is set to. Regularly check the play in the arm and
adjust if necessary.
Tools Needed
Open-End Wrench ⁄ " ....................................... 1
1
2
Flat Head Screwdriver
Tape Measure.................................................... 1
Model G0969 (Mfd. Since 07/23)
Qty
⁄ " ................................. 1
1
8
To adjust upper arm tension:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Release tension on blade and loosen upper
blade mount lock knob.
3.
Tilt frame to 0° and tighten frame lock lever.
4.
Use arm adjustment knob to adjust arm so
that it is parallel with table (refer to Adjusting
Blade Motion on Page 24).
Note: Use a tape measure to measure height
of arm to table at front and back of arm. When
measurements are equal, table and arm are
parallel.
5. Loosen jam nut shown in Figure 38.
6. Turn adjustment screw shown in Figure 38
clockwise approximately
for play.
— If arm does have play, repeat Step 6.
— If arm does not have play, adjustment is
complete. Proceed to Step 7.
Adjustment
Screw
Figure 38. Adjusting upper arm tension.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten adjust-
ment screw. Removing all play can apply
excessive tension and limit movement of arm
during use, which could damage machine.
7.
Tighten jam nut.
⁄ turn. Check arm
1
4
Jam Nut
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