Grizzly Ultimate 14" Bandsaw G0555 - Manual (Page 45)

model g0555/g0555p (mfg. Since 5/11)
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SEcTION 6: MAINTENANcE
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any
specific instructions given in this section.
Daily
• Check/correct loose mounting bolts.
• Check/correct damaged or worn saw blade.
• Check/correct worn or damaged wires.
• Correct any other unsafe condition.
Monthly
• Check for v-belt tension, damage, or wear.
• remove blade and thoroughly clean all built-
up sawdust from the wheels and rubber tires.
if necessary, re-dress the rubber tires.
• Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside wheel
covers and off the motor.
Schedule
cleaning &
Protecting
ALWAyS disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
failure to do this may result
in serious personal injury.
Cleaning the bandsaw is relatively easy. vacuum
away excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe
off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. if any resin
has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner to
remove it.
protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the
table by wiping the table clean after every use—
this ensures moisture from wood dust does not
remain on bare metal surfaces.
Keep the table rust-free with regular applications
of products like g96
® gun treatment, Slipit ® , or
Boeshield ® t-9 (contact grizzly to purchase these
products).