Feed Pressure; Guide Post - Grizzly G0659 Owner's Manual

feed pressure

the force with which the saw moves through the
workpiece is the feed pressure. on the Model
g0659, the feed pressure is controlled by a coun-
terweight mechanism located on the base of the
machine. the optimal feed pressure depends on
the type and dimensions of the stock being cut as
well as the blade being used. the optimal feed
pressure is best determined by observing the
chips produced by the cut, as described on page
33.
To adjust the feed pressure:
1.
loosen the counterweight lock knob, then
slide the counterweight. Moving the coun-
terweight toward the front of the machine
increases feed pressure while moving the
counterweight towards the back of the
machine decreases feed pressure (figure
23).
Counterweight
decrease
figure 23. Adjusting feed pressure.
2. once the counterweight is positioned, tighten
the lock knob.
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lock Knob
increase

Guide post

the guide post assembly is used for two purpos-
es: 1) to properly position the blade guard to pro-
tect the operator from the exposed blade between
the workpiece and the upper wheel housing, and
2) to position the upper blade guides close to the
workpiece for blade support.
in order to cut accurately and safely, position the
bottom of the upper blade guides approximately
½" above the workpiece when the saw frame is
at its lowest point. this positioning provides the
greatest blade support and minimizes the amount
of blade exposed to the operator during opera-
tion.
To properly position the guide post:
1.
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2.
support the guide post with one hand and
loosen the lock knob with the other until the
guide post slides freely (figure 24).
lock Knob
figure 24. guide post.
3. position the bottom of the upper blade guides
approximately ½" above the workpiece when
the saw frame is at is lowest point, then re-
tighten the lock knob to secure the setting.
g0659 9" x 14" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw