Grizzly Deluxe Bandsaw G0555LX - Manual (Page 30)

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G0555LX (Mfg. Since 3/13)
5. Completely raise the upper blade guide
assembly, then place the machinist's square
flat on the table and against the side of the
blade, as illustrated in
figure 37.
Positive
Stop
Jam Nut
Table
Square
figure 37. using a square to adjust the table
perpendicular to the side of the blade.
6. raise or lower the positive stop bolt until the
table is perpendicular to the side of the blade,
then re-tighten the jam nut (see
figure 36)
against the casting to secure the setting.
7. rest the table on the positive stop bolt, then
re-tighten the table lock knobs.
8. observe the position of the table tilt pointer
on the tilt scale located underneath the front
of the table (see
figure 38).
9. loosen the phillips head screw securing the
pointer, adjust the pointer to 0°, then retighten
the phillips head screw.
figure 38. location of the table tilt scale.
tilt scale
pointer
aligning table
to ensure cutting accuracy, the table must be
aligned so the miter slot is parallel with the
bandsaw blade.
tools needed Qty
straightedge 2' .................................................. 1
Fine ruler .......................................................... 1
Masking tape .................................... as needed
Wrench 10mm ................................................... 1
to align the table miter slot parallel to the
blade:
1. Make sure the blade is correctly tensioned as
described in the tensioning blade subsec-
tion earlier in this manual.
2. disConneCt bandsaW FroM poWer!
3. Make sure the table is perpendicular to the
side of the blade and is locked in place.
4. place an accurate straightedge along the
blade. the straightedge should lightly touch
both the front and back of the blade (see
figure 39).
note: Make sure the straightedge does not
go across a tooth while performing this step.
figure 39. placing a straightedge along the
blade and measuring to the miter slot.