Tensioning Blade - Grizzly G0592 Owner's Manual

12. Apply a light amount of tension to hold blade
in place. Work your way around blade to
adjust position so back of blade is against
shoulder of wheels, as shown in Figure 37.
Blade
Figure 37. Blade installed on wheel.
13. Perform Tensioning Blade procedure that
follows this section.
14. Install blade brush and adjust it to blade (see
Adjusting Blade Brush on Page 56).
15. Install blade guards, then install blade cov-
ers. Ensure guards do not touch blade.
Model G0592 (Mfd. Since 01/23)
Wheel
Shoulder

Tensioning Blade

Proper blade tension is essential to avoid blade
vibration, twist, or slippage on the wheels. A cor-
rectly tensioned blade provides long blade life,
straight cuts, and efficient cutting. The Model
G0592 features a blade tension indicator to assist
you with blade tensioning.
The three major signs of incorrect blade tension
are: 1) the blade stalls in the cut and slips on the
wheels, and 2) the blade frequently breaks, and 3)
the bandsaw does not make straight cuts.
Loosen blade tension at end of each day to
prolong blade life.
To tension blade:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Loosen blade guide knob, move upper blade
guide as far left as it will go, then tighten knob
to secure (see Figure 38).
Blade Guide
Knob
Figure 38. Location of upper blade guide
components.
Upper
Blade Guide
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