Test Run; Tensioning Blade - Grizzly G0514 Owner's Manual

Test Run

once the assembly is complete, test run your
machine to make sure it runs properly.
if, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop
using the machine immediately, then review the
Troubleshooting on page 40.
if you still cannot remedy a problem, contact our
tech support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
To test run the machine:
1. Make sure you have read the safety instruc-
tions at the beginning of the manual and that
the machine is set up properly.
2.
Make sure all tools and objects used during
setup are cleared away from the machine.
3.
Make sure the blade has been tracked and
tensioned according to the "Blade tracking"
instructions on page 19.
4.
Connect the machine to the power source.
5. turn the machine ON.
6. listen to and watch for abnormal noises or
actions. the machine should run smoothly
with little or no vibration or rubbing noises.
— strange or unusual noises should be inves-
tigated and corrected before operating the
machine further. always disconnect the
machine from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.
7. turn the machine OFF.
Model g0513/g0514 (Mfg. since 8/02+)

Tensioning Blade

a properly tensioned blade is essential for making
accurate cuts and is required before making many
bandsaw adjustments. (everytime you replace the
blade, you should perform this procedure because
all blades tension differently.)
To tension the bandsaw blade:
1. Complete the Test Run procedure and make
sure the blade is tracking properly.
2. raise the upper blade guide assembly as
high as it will go, and adjust the upper and
lower guide blocks as far away from the blade
as possible. Note: This procedure will NOT
work if the guide blocks have any contact with
the blade.
3.
engage the quick tension lever to the tight-
ened position and turn the blade tension
handwheel until the tension scale reads
between 4 and 6.
4. turn the bandsaw ON.
5.
slowly release the tension one quarter of a
turn at a time. When you see the bandsaw
blade start to flutter, stop decreasing the ten-
sion.
6.
now, slowly increase the tension until the
blade stops fluttering, then tighten the tension
another quarter turn.
7. look at what the tension gauge reads and
use that as a guide for tensioning that blade
in the future. Note: Always detension the
blade after use to increase blade life and
reduce strain on the bandsaw components.
8.
re-adjust the blade tracking as instructed on
page 19.
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