Magnetic Brake Adjustment (G0636Xb) - Grizzly G0636X Owner's Manual

Magnetic Brake
Adjustment
(G0636XB)
The space between the magnetic brake and brake
shoe is preset by the factory at 0.2mm (0.008").
However, you should adjust this space every two
to three years, or when it takes over five seconds
for the brake to stop the motor.
Tools Needed
Phillips Head Screwdriver .................................. 1
US Dollar Bills or 0.008" Feeler Gauges ........... 2
Hex Wrench 3mm .............................................. 1
Hex Wrench 4mm .............................................. 1
To adjust the space between the magnetic
brake and brake shoe:
1.
DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.
Remove the motor fan cover, then loosen the
cap screws securing the motor fan and brake
shoe (see Figure 83).
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3.
Fold two dollar bills in half and slide them (or
feeler gauges) between the brake shoe and
magnetic brake on both sides (see Figure
83).
4.
Slide the fan toward the brake until you feel
a slight resistance when moving the bill, then
tighten the cap screws on the brake shoe and
motor fan, and reinstall the motor fan cover.
Magnetic
Brake
Figure 83. Adjusting distance between magnetic
brake and brake shoe.
Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17)
Brake
Shoe
Cap
Screw
Motor
Fan