Cutting Operations - Grizzly G0555X Owner's Manual

cutting Operations

symptom possible Cause
Machine slows 1. Feeding workpiece too fast.
when operating.
2. blade is dull.
ticking sound 1. blade weld contacting guide/support bearings
when the saw is
( a light tick is normal).
running.
2. blade weld may be failing.
blade contacting 1. insert installed upside down or backwards.
table insert.
2. table improperly mounted or aligned.
Vibration when 1. loose or damaged blade.
cutting.
2. sawdust buildup on wheels.
burn marks on 1. too much side pressure when feeding
the edge of the
workpiece; blade is binding.
cut.
2. blade too wide for size of radius being cut.
rough or poor 1. Feeding workpiece too fast.
quality cuts.
2. blade guides adjusted incorrectly.
sawdust buildup 1. Clogged dust port.
inside cabinet.
2. low CFM (airflow) from dust collection sys-
tem.
blade wanders 1. blade lead.
or doesn't cut
2. sawdust buildup on wheels.
straight.
Cuts are 1. table tilt is not adjusted to 0˚ or positive stop
not square
has moved out of adjustment.
(vertically).
2. table tilt scale pointer is not calibrated.
3. table is not square to the blade.
Miscellaneous
symptom possible Cause
Quick-release 1. spacer blocks on quick-release tension mech-
mechanism has
anism have moved out of adjustment.
poor range of
motion.
blade tension 1. the spring in the blade tension mechanism
scale is grossly
has lost its "spring." this is caused by not
inaccurate.
releasing the blade tension when not in use or
frequently over-tensioning the bandsaw.
Wheel is noisy. 1. Wheel bearing is worn out.
2. belt is too tight (lower wheel).
blade does 1. Wheels are not coplanar or aligned with each
not track
other.
consistently,
2. rubber tires on wheels are worn out.
correctly, or at
all.
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possible solution
1. reduce feed rate. see Basic cutting Tips on page
26.
2. replace blade (page 33).
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 33).
1. re-install insert a different way.
2. align table (page 25).
1. tighten or replace blade (page 33).
2. Clean all sawdust from rubber tires on wheels.
1. Feed workpiece straight into the blade. see Basic
cutting Tips on page 26.
2. install a smaller width blade/increase blade tension.
see page 33 or 20.
1. reduce feed rate. see Basic cutting Tips on page
26.
2. re-adjust all blade guides and support bearings.
1. Clean out dust port.
2. three options:
—Check dust lines for leaks or clogs.
—Move dust collector closer to saw.
—install a more powerful dust collector.
1. refer to blade lead on page 41.
2. Clean all sawdust from rubber tires on wheels.
1. adjust table tilt to 0˚; readjust positive stop if neces-
sary (page 23).
2. Calibrate table tilt scale pointer to 0˚ (page 23).
3. shim table (page 41).
possible solution
1. readjust the quick-release spacer blocks (page
44).
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 39).
1. adjust wheels to be coplanar/aligned with each other
(page 42).
2. redress the rubber tires on the wheels (page 36);
replace the rubber tires on the wheels.
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12)