Grizzly G1052 - Manual (Page 15)

G1052 9" Bandsaw -13-
The guide bearings on either side of the blade
ensure that it is not pushed too far laterally.
Perform steps 1-4 for both upper and lower guide
bearings.
1. Loosen the setscrews (#33) securing the
guide bearing shafts (#38).
2. Turn the knurled ends of the bearing shafts.
Adjust so that the bearings are about 0.004"
(about the thickness of a piece of paper)
from the sides of the blade.
Figure 10 . The
bearings should also be as near to the same
height as possible.
Figure 10. Close-up of guide bearing assembly.
Guide Bearing Shaft
Guide Bearing
Blade
Space 0.004"
Each Side
Support Bearing
Support
Bearing Shaft
Use extreme care when making adjust-
ments that require contact between the
bandsaw blade and your hand.
Gullet Line Front Edge of Bearing
3. Push or pull the shafts so the front of the
bearing case is
1 /
8
" behind the gullet line of
the blade. Figure 11 .
4. Re-tighten the setscrews.
5. Spin the bearings by hand. They should spin
freely. If they do not spin freely, they will
wear out quickly. Re-adjust as necessary.
Figure 11. Bearing set back from gullet line 1 /
8
".