Grizzly G0636X, Owner'S Manual, Page: 52 / 68

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Model G0636X (Mfd. Since 09/18)
Brushes
Figure 62. The wheel brush.
Adjusting Wheel and
Blade Brushes
The lower wheel compartment contains the brush-
es shown in
Figure 62. These brushes are
designed to sweep sawdust off the wheel tire and
blade as the bandsaw is operating. In order to
work properly, the brushes must be making con-
tact with the wheel and blade.
Tools Needed: Qty
Wrench/Socket 10mm ........................................2
To adjust brushes:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Open lower wheel cover.
3. Loosen bolt/nut that secures each brush in
place.
4. Adjust each brush so it makes good contact
with wheel or blade—without bendng bristles.
5. Tighten bolt/nuts to secure each brush in
place.
Aligning Wheels
Components and Hardware Needed: Qty
70" Long Wood 2x4 ........................................... 1
Tools Needed:
Wrench 17mm.................................................... 1
Tape Measure .................................................... 1
Coplanarity Gauge (see
Figure 63) .................. 1
Wheel alignment is one of the most critical factors
for optimal performance from your bandsaw.
Heat, vibration, wandering, blade wear, tire wear
and overall bandsaw wear are considerably
decreased when the wheels are properly aligned
or “coplanar.”
Coplanar wheels automatically track the blade
by balancing it on the crown of the wheel. This is
known as coplanar tracking.
To check if your wheels are coplanar (Checking
coplanarity):
1.
Make "Coplanarity Gauge" shown in Figure
63 on Page 51.
Note: For best results, straighten 2x4 with a
jointer before cutting.
2.
Remove fence and
open both wheel covers
.
3. Adjust blade guides away from blade, loosen
blade tension, remove table insert and pin,
and remove blade.
4. Remove four trunnion cap screws and table.
5. Re-install blade (see Page 40), making sure
guide bearings and support bearings are
away from blade, then tighten blade to ten-
sion that it will be used during operation.