Cutting Operations - Grizzly G0659 Owner's Manual

Cutting Operations

symptom possible Cause
Machine slows 1. Feed rate is set too high.
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.
Vibration when 1. loose or damaged blade.
cutting.
2. Metal buildup on wheels.
rough or poor 1. Feed rate is set too high.
quality cuts.
2. Blade guides adjusted incorrectly.
Cuts are 1. Blade is not square to the table.
not square
(vertically).
Miscellaneous
symptom possible Cause
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.
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 (page 19).
2. replace blade (page 26).
1. use file or stone to smooth and round the back of the
blade.
2. inspect and replace blade if necessary (page 26).
1. tighten or replace blade (page 26).
2. Clean all metal chips from rubber tires on wheels.
1. reduce feed rate (page 19).
2. re-adjust all blade guides and support bearings.
1. Adjust upper blade guides so blade is square to table
(page 27)
possible solution
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.
1. Adjust wheels to be coplanar/aligned with each other
(page 40).
2. redress the rubber tires on the wheels (page 35);
replace the rubber tires on the wheels.
g0659 9" x 14" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw