Grizzly G0514X - Manual (Page 26)

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G0514X/-X2/-X2B/-X3 (Mfg. Since 2/12)
Blade Centered
on peak of Crown
Blade
Centered
on
Wheel
Center traCKing
Wheel
figure 30. Center tracking profiles.
4. spin the upper wheel by hand at least three
times and watch how the blade rides on the
crown of the wheel. refer to
figure 30 for an
illustration of this concept.
— If the blade rides in the center of the
upper wheel and is centered on the peak
of the wheel crown, then the bandsaw is
already tracked properly and no further
adjustments are needed at this time.
— If the blade does not ride in the center
of the upper wheel and is not centered
on the peak of the wheel crown, then
continue with the following steps.
5. loosen the lock lever (figure 31) so that the
blade tracking knob can rotate.
6. spin the upper wheel with one hand and
rotate the tracking control knob with the other
hand to make sure the blade rides in the
center of the bandsaw wheel tire.
7. tighten the tracking control lock knob and
close the upper wheel cover.
For the best performance from your saw, regularly
maintain proper tracking of the blade.
The cast iron spokes may have sharp edges
and the blade teeth may extend beyond the
edge of the wheel, creating a laceration
hazard. Be careful when turning the wheels
by hand.
figure 31. Blade tracking controls.
Blade tracking
Knob
lock lever
changes in the blade tension may change
the blade tracking.