Pointer Calibration - Grizzly G0636XB Manual

pointer calibration

your new bandsaw is equipped with a fence mea-
surement system that includes a fence pointer,
which must be calibrated when the bandsaw is
first set up.
to calibrate the pointer:
1.
if the fence is mounted on the right-hand side
of the blade, remove it and re-install it on the
left-hand side of the blade.
2. place the fence flush against the bandsaw
blade (figure 8).
figure 8. Fence flush with blade.
3. loosen the pointer adjustment screw (figure
9) and set the pointer in line with "0" and the
measurement scale on the table.
figure 9. Calibrating fence pointer (screw out of
view).
4.
tighten the pointer adjustment nut.
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pointer screw
pointer
magnetic brake adjustment
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 10).
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
10).
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, then reinstall the motor fan cover.
on
off
Magnetic
Brake
figure 10. adjusting distance between magnetic
brake and brake shoe.
Brake
shoe
Cap
screw
Motor
Fan
Model g0636XB