Grizzly G8976 User Manual download pdf (Page 21)

G8976 3 Wheel 12" Bandsaw -19-

Figure 20. Power switch.

Starting the machine:

1. Wear safety glasses at all times when run-

ning the machine!

2. Plug the machine into the power source.

3. Flip the power switch shown in Figure 20 to

the ON position. Make sure your finger is

poised to flip the switch to the OFF position,

just in case of an emergency. The machine

should run smoothly, with little or no vibration

or rubbing noises. Strange or unnatural nois-

es should be investigated and corrected

before operating the machine further.

If the machine seems to be running correctly, let

it run for a short time to ensure that the moving

parts are working properly with no excessive

vibration. DO NOT operate the machine if prob-

lems cannot be corrected.

If you cannot locate the source of unusual noises,

feel free to contact our service department at

(570) 546-9663.

Figure 21. Blade tension components.

A properly tensioned blade is essential for mak-

ing accurate cuts and is a prerequisite for many

other adjustments.

To tension the bandsaw blade:

1. Make sure the blade is tracking correctly as

described on page 17.

2. Make sure you have followed the instructions

in the “Start Up” sub-section on the previous

page.

3. Loosen the wheel lock knob bolt on the back-

side of the bandsaw (Figure 21).

4. Flip the power switch to the ON position.

5. Using a 5mm Allen wrench, release the ten-

sion one quarter of a counter-clockwise turn

at a time (Figure 21). Do this very slowly.

When you see the bandsaw blade start to

flutter between the upper and lower blade

guides, stop releasing the tension.

NOTICE

Final blade tensioning requires the machine

to be started.

Wheel Lock Knob Bolt

Allen Wrench

Tensioning Blade

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