Blade Tracking - Grizzly G0659 Owner's Manual

8.
While still holding the blade guide assembly
in position as described in Step 6, slide the
blade guide assembly in or out as necessary
so the roller guide flange is directly behind,
but not touching the back of the blade, then
tighten set screw B (figure 40).
Upper Blade
Adjustment
Adjusting the upper blade guide assembly follows
the same procedure as adjusting the lower blade
guide assembly. the additional consideration is
that the upper blade guide assembly must also
hold the blade square to the table.
To position the upper blade guide assembly:
1.
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2. loosen set screws A, B, and C on the upper
blade guide assembly.
3.
Wearing gloves, hold the blade square to
the table. rotate the eccentric shaft (figure
39) so the blade guide assembly is centered
over the blade, as shown in figure 41, then
tighten the cap screw located in the bottom of
the guide post.
Blade guide
Assembly
figure 41. Centered blade guide assembly.
4. repeat Lower Blade Guide Assembly
Adjustment, Steps 6–8 to complete adjust-
ment of the upper blade guides.
5.
replace the blade guard and close the upper
door.
g0659 9" x 14" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
Guide Assembly
Blade
Centered
square

Blade Tracking

"Blade tracking" refers to how the blade rides on
the wheels. When tracking correctly, the blade
rides just next to, but not touching the wheel
flange. Blade tracking is primarily controlled by
adjusting the upper wheel tilt.
Another way to track the blade is known as
"Coplanar tracking." Coplanar tracking involves
aligning the wheels so they are parallel and
aligned (see Wheel Alignment on page 40).
When wheels are coplanar, vibration and heat are
reduced during operation.
Blade tracking on the Model G0659 must be
adjusted with the saw running. To reduce the
risk of serious injury, keep hands clear from
all moving parts and touch only the parts
indicated in the following instructions. In
addition, wear eye protection whenever the
machine is running.
To adjust the blade tracking:
1. open the upper wheel cover and familiarize
yourself with the wheel, the wheel flange, the
blade, and the relationship between the blade
and wheel flange (figure 42).
figure 42. Center tracking profiles.
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