Grizzly G0555LX, Owner'S Manual

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Model G0555LX (Mfd. Since 1/14)
-21-
Blade Centered
on Peak of Crown
Blade
Centered
on Wheel
PROPER TRACKING
Wheel
Figure 22. Blade centered on the crown of the
wheel.
Blade Tracking
"Tracking" refers to how the blade rides on the
bandsaw wheels. Proper tracking is important
for maintaining bandsaw adjustments, achiev-
ing correct blade tension, and cutting accurate-
ly. Improper tracking reduces cutting accuracy,
causes excess vibrations, and places stress on
the blade and other bandsaw components. The
shape of the wheels and the orientation of the
wheels in relation to each other determine how
the blade tracks.
Bandsaw wheels are either flat or crowned and
both shapes track differently. The G0555LX has
crowned wheels. As the wheels spin the blade
naturally tracks to the highest point of the crown at
the center of the wheel (see
Figure 22).
The wheels of the bandsaw must be aligned for
the blade to track correctly on the crown of the
wheel. Properly aligned wheels are parallel and
coplanar (see
Figure 23).
Improper blade tension and cutting practices can
negatively affect blade tracking. Familiarizing
yourself with the ideas and conditions described
in
Figure 23 will help you recognize when your
saws wheel alignment may need adjusted (refer
to
Wheel Alignment on Page 50 for detailed
instructions on adjusting the tracking).
Adjustment
Overview
The bandsaw is one of the most versatile wood-
working machines. However, it has multiple com-
ponents that must be properly adjusted for the
best cutting results.
For practical and safety reasons, some adjust-
ments and test operations must be performed
before performing other necessary adjustments.
Below is an overview of all the adjustments and
the order in which they should be performed:
1. Blade Tracking
2. Test Run
3. Tension Blade
4. Adjusting Blade Support Bearings
5. Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings
6. Table Tilt Calibration
7. Aligning Table
8. Aligning Fence