Notice, Operation safety, Guide post – Grizzly G0640X User Manual

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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!

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