Test Run - Grizzly EXTREME G0555X Owner's Manual

Blade
Centered
on Wheel
CENTER TRACKING
Figure 17. Center tracking profiles.
6. Loosen the lock nut on the blade tracking
knob threads so the blade tracking knob will
rotate for adjustments.
7.
Spin the upper wheel with one hand and
rotate the blade tracking knob with the other
hand to make the blade ride in the center of
the bandsaw wheel tire.
8.
After the blade consistently rides in the center
of the wheel, tighten the tracking control lock
nut.
9.
Close the upper wheel cover.
Note: For the best performance from your saw,
regularly maintain the proper tracking of the
blade.
NOTICE
Changes in the blade tension may change
the blade tracking.
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Blade Centered
on Peak of Crown

Test Run

Once the assembly is complete and you have
performed the Blade Tracking steps on Page 17,
you need to test run the machine to continue with
the remainder of the adjustments.
If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration,
stop the machine immediately, then review
Troubleshooting on Page 36.
If you still cannot remedy a problem, contact our
Tech Support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
Wear safety glasses dur-
ing the entire test run
process. Failure to com-
ply may result in serious
personal injury.
To test run the machine:
1. Connect the machine to the power source.
2. Make sure that you have read the Safety
section at the beginning of the manual and
that the machine is setup properly.
3.
Make sure all tools and objects used during
set up are cleared away from the machine.
4. Turn the machine ON.
5.
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 must be inves-
tigated and corrected before operating the
machine further. Always disconnect the
machine from power before investigating
or correcting potential problems.
G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw