Cutting Operations; Miscellaneous - Grizzly G0555LX Owner's Manual

symptom possible Cause
Machine 1. Feeding workpiece too fast.
slows when
2. blade is dull.
operating.
3. Workpiece moisture content is too high.
4. incorrect workpiece type.
ticking 1. blade weld contacting guide/support
sound when
bearings (a light tick is normal).
the saw is
2. blade weld may be failing.
running.
blade 1. table insert installed upside down or
contacting
backwards.
table insert.
2. table improperly mounted or aligned.
vibration 1. loose or damaged blade.
when cutting.
2. sawdust buildup on wheels.
burn marks 1. too much side pressure when feeding
on the edge
workpiece; blade is binding.
of the cut.
2. blade too wide for size of radius being cut.
rough or 1. Feeding workpiece too fast.
poor quality
2. blade guides adjusted incorrectly.
cuts.
3. incorrect blade selection.
sawdust 1. Clogged dust port.
buildup
2. low CFM (airflow) from dust collection
inside
system.
wheel covers.
blade 1. blade lead.
wanders or
2. sawdust buildup on wheels.
doesn't cut
straight.
Cuts are 1. table tilt is not adjusted to 0˚ or positive
not square
stop has moved out of adjustment.
(vertically).
2. table tilt scale pointer is not calibrated.
3. table is not square to the blade.
tensioner 1. spacer blocks on quick-release tension
mechanism
mechanism have moved out of adjustment.
has poor
range of motion.
blade 1. the
tension
mechanism has lost its "spring." this
scale is
is caused by not releasing the blade
grossly
tension when not in use or frequently
inaccurate.
over-tensioning the bandsaw.
Wheel is noisy. 1. Wheel bearing is worn out.
2. v-belt is too tight (lower wheel).
blade does 1. Wheels are not coplanar or aligned with
not track.
each other.
2. rubber tires on wheels are worn out.
G0555LX (Mfg. Since 3/13)
spring in the blade tension
possible solution
1. reduce feed rate.
2. replace blade (page 36).
3. replace workpiece.
4. replace workpiece.
1. use file or stone to smooth and round the back
of the blade; slightly loosen the blade guides.
2. inspect and replace blade if necessary (page 36).
1. re-install table insert a different way.
2. align table (page 28).
1. tighten or replace blade (page 36).
2. Clean all sawdust from rubber tires on wheels.
1. Feed workpiece straight into the blade.
2. install a smaller width blade/increase blade
tension (page 34).
1. reduce feed rate.
2. re-adjust all blade support and guide bearings
(pages 25 and 26).
3. Choose a the correct blade type for the operation.
1. Clean out dust port.
2. Four options:
—Check dust lines for leaks or clogs.
—Move dust collector closer to saw.
—install a more powerful dust collector.
—use blast gates to isolate the ducting between
—the bandsaw and dust collector.
1. refer to blade lead on page 50.
2. Clean all sawdust from rubber tires on wheels.
1. adjust table tilt to 0˚; readjust positive stop if
necessary (page 27).
2. Calibrate table tilt scale pointer to 0˚ (page 27).
3. shim table (page 47).
1. reset the blade tensioner (page 52).
1. replace spring in the blade tension mechanism,
then take better care of the bandsaw by
releasing tension when not in use and not over-
tensioning the blade.
1. replace the wheel bearing.
2. Check/loosen the belt tension (page 46).
1. adjust wheels to be coplanar/aligned with each
other (page 48).
2. redress the rubber tires on the wheels (page
43); replace the rubber tires on the wheels.
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