Grizzly G0493 - Manual (Page 45)

Model g0493 (Mfg. since 7/10)
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the Model g0493 performs best when using high
quality, sharp blades. Whenever the main blade
starts to get dull, resharpen or replace it with a
new blade.
any time you change blade size, adjust the riving
knife to appropriately to the blade (see
page 40).
to change the main blade:
1. disConneCt saW FroM poWer!
2. Move the blade tilt to 0° (blade 90° to table)
and raise the main blade as far as it will go.
3. Move the sliding table all the way forward to
expose the internal blade cover, as shown in
figure 77.
changing main
blade
5. use the arbor wrenches, as shown in figure
78, to remove the arbor nut and arbor flange,
then pull the old blade off the arbor. The
arbor nut has left hand threads and loosens
by turning clockwise.
— if you changed the diameter of the blade
during this procedure, adjust the riving
knife the blade.
7. Move the blade cover back into its original
position next to the blades, then center the
sliding table.
figure 78. replacing the main blade.
6. install the blade as shown in figure 79, mak-
ing sure the teeth face toward the scoring
blade. do not overtighten the arbor nut.
figure 79. Main blade installation and order of
assembly.
4. pull the blade cover away from the blades to
expose the mounting assembly. (the inter-
nal blade cover is held in place with a mag-
net.)
figure 77. internal blade cover exposed.
Blade Cover
Before proceeding with the next step, wear
gloves to protect your hands while handling
and installing the blade.