Grizzly G0514 - Manual (Page 34)

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G0513 Series Bandsaws
Adjusting Blade
Support Bearings
Before adjusting the blade support bear-
ings, make sure the blade is tracking prop-
erly (Page 25) and that it is correctly ten-
sioned (Page 30).
support bearings stop excessive backward deflec-
tion of the blade from the advancing workpiece.
the proper adjustment of the support bearings
is an important part of making accurate cuts and
prevents damage to the blade teeth from contact
with the blade guides.
it is important that the distance of the support
bearing behind the blade is the same as the dis-
tance of the blade guides behind the teeth gullets,
which is typically about 0.016" (see
Figure 41).
0.016"
Gap
0.016"
Gap
Support
Bearing
Blade
Guide
Figure 41. distance settings of upper support
bearings and blade guides.
Tools Needed Qty
hex Wrench 5mm .............................................. 1
Feeler gauge 0.016" .................................1 Each
Crisp dollar Bill (optional) ................................. 1
Tip: You can use a crisp dollar bill in place of the
feeler gauge for the following procedures. The
thickness of the bill when folded in half twice is
approximately 0.016".
refer to Figures 42–43 and the following descrip-
tions to become familiar with the controls to adjust
the support bearings. then, adjust the surface of
the support bearings approximately 0.016" behind
the blade.
Note: The support bearing controls are similar for
all models.
Figure 42. upper support bearing controls.
a
C
B
Figure 43. lower support bearing controls.
C
d
a