Grizzly G1019Z - Manual (Page 21)

Model G1019Z 14" Bandsaw -19-
Guide Blocks
For optimum support, the guide block assemblies
should be adjusted so they are just behind the
gullet line (the hollow points) of the blade. To
adjust the guide block assemblies, loosen the
thumbscrews securing the guide block yoke
assemblies. Move in or out in relation to the blade
gullets. Once adjusted, retighten the thumbscrew.
Now adjust the guide blocks. Loosen the guide
block thumbscrews and adjust each block so it is
about 0.004" from the blade. This is about the
same thickness as a piece of typing paper.
Retighten the thumbscrews and turn the upper
wheel by hand through a complete revolution of
the blade length to ensure that the blade weld
passes through the guide blocks unhindered.
Figure 17. Blade guide adjustments.
Support Bearing
Adjustment
Blade
Guide Block Lateral
Adjustment
Guide Block Extension
Adjustment
Figure 16. Lower blade guide assembly.
Figure 15A. Eccentric guide post.
Eccentric Guide Post
There is an eccentric on the lower end of the
guide post where the the guide assembly attach-
es. This is held to the post by a setscrew and can
be loosened and tightened with an Allen
® wrench.
Figure 15A.
The eccentric allows the upper blade guide
assembly to be moved to accommodate various
blade sizes and wheel configurations.
Loosen the knob on the guide post. Rotate the
guide block assembly on the guide post so the
blade is directly in the center of the guide block
legs. Retighten the knob and make sure the
assembly didn’t move. If needed, adjust the
eccentric on the post to make the assembly
accommodate the blade.