Adjusting Blade Tracking - Grizzly G0926 Owner's Manual

Adjusting
Blade Tracking
The blade tracking has been properly set at
the factory. The tracking will rarely need to be
adjusted if the bandsaw is used properly, but
verify tracking whenever you change blades
or the Troubleshooting section on Page 35
indicates a blade tracking problem.
Tools Needed
Phillips Head Screwdriver #2 ............................ 1
Wrench or Socket 13mm ................................... 1
To adjust blade tracking:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Raise headstock fully and use head-locking
pin to keep headstock in place.
3.
Remove (2) Phillips head screws and flat
washers shown in Figure 50.
Figure 50. Location of Phillips head screws.
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4. Loosen extension guard lock knob, fully
raise extension guard, and tight lock knob to
secure (see Figure 51).
Qty
Figure 51. Extension guard in raised position.
5. Open frame guard and, while keeping body
parts away from blade and machine, connect
machine to power.
6.
Turn blade speed dial to slowest speed, and
turn machine ON to observe tracking.
— If blade tracks along wheel shoulder (with-
— If blade walks away from wheel shoul-
x 2
7.
Loosen, but do not remove, hex bolt shown in
Figure 52.
Figure 52. Blade tracking adjustments.
Extension Guard
Lock Knob
Extension Guard
out rubbing), blade is tracking properly
and no adjustment is required.
der or hits shoulder, turn bandsaw OFF,
disconnect from power, and proceed to
Step 7.
Model G0926 (Mfd. Since 11/20)
(Hidden by
Frame Guard)