Grizzly G0640X - Manual (Page 27)

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw
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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could
result from using this machine without
proper protective gear. Always wear safety
glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection
when operating this machine.
NOTICE
If you have never used this type of machine
or equipment before, WE STRONGLY
RECOMMEND that you read books, trade
magazines, or get formal training before
beginning any projects. Regardless of the
content in this section, Grizzly Industrial
will not be held liable for accidents caused
by lack of training.
Operation Safety
To reduce the risk of
serious injury when using
this machine, read and
understand this entire
manual before beginning
any operations.
To adjust guide post:
1. Make sure that the blade tension, blade
tracking, support bearing, and blade guides
are adjusted correctly.
2. Loosen the guide post lock knob shown in
Figure 33.
3. Turn the guide post handwheel to raise or
lower the guide post until the upper blade
guide assembly is within
1 ⁄
4
" from the top of
the workpiece.
4. Lock the guide post in place with the lock
knob.
Guide Post
Guide Post
Lock Knob
Guide Post
Handwheel
Figure 33. Guide post controls.
The guide post, shown in Figure 33, connects
the upper blade guide assembly to the bandsaw.
The guidepost allows the blade guide assembly to
move up or down via a rack and pinion. In order to
cut accurately, the blade guide assembly must be
no more than
1 ⁄
4
" from the top of the workpiece at
all times—this positioning provides the best sup-
port for the blade.
Guide Post
NEVER place fingers or hands in the line of
cut. In the event that something unexpected
happens, your hands or fingers may be
pulled into the blade. ALWAYS use a push
stick when ripping narrow pieces. Failure to
follow these warnings may result in serious
personal injury!