Grizzly G0555 - Manual (Page 38)

-36- G0555 14" Ultimate Bandsaw
SECTION 8: SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS
This section is designed to help the operator with
adjustments that were made at the factory and
might also need to be made during the life of the
machine.
This section is provided for your convenience—it
is not a substitute for the Grizzly Service
Department. If any adjustment needs to be made
that is not described in this manual, then feel free
to call the Grizzly Service Department.
Similarly, if you are unsure of how to perform any
procedure in this section, the Grizzly Service
Department will be happy to guide you through
the procedures or help in any other way.
About Service
Checking V-Belt
Always disconnect
power to the machine
when making adjust-
ments. Failure to do this
may result in serious
personal injury.
To ensure optimum power transmission from the
motor to the blade, the V-belt must be in good
condition and operate under proper tension. The
belts should be checked for cracks, fraying, and
wear. Belt tension should be checked at least
every 3 months — more often if the bandsaw is
used daily.
The check the V-belt:
1. Unplug the bandsaw!
2. Open the lower wheel cover.
3. Push the center of the V-belt. Note the
amount of deflection. If deflection is more
than approximately
3 ⁄
4
" with moderate pres-
sure from your thumb or finger, tighten the V-
belt.
4. Note the condition of the V-belt. If the V-belt
is cracked, frayed, or glazed; it should be
replaced as soon as convenient.
Tensioning V-Belt
To tension the V-belt:
1. Unplug the bandsaw!
2. Open the lower wheel cover.
3. Loosen the motor mount bolts shown in
Figure 38 .