Grizzly G0513 User Manual

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G0513 Series Bandsaws (Mfd. Since 07/18)
Deflection Method
The deflection method is more subjective than the
flutter method. Each blade deflects differently and
every user must determine what "moderate pres-
sure" means. The following are general guide-
lines for tensioning the blade with the deflection
method.
To tension the bandsaw blade:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Make sure the blade is properly tracking as
instructed in the Initial Blade Tracking sec-
tion on Page 28.
3. Raise the guide post all the way, and move
the upper and lower blade guides away from
the blade.
4. Engage the blade tension quick-release lever
to apply tension to the blade.
Whenever changing a blade or adjusting
tension and tracking, the upper and lower
blade support bearings and blade guides
must be properly adjusted before perform-
ing cutting operations.
5. Using moderate pressure, push the center of
the blade sideways.
— If the blade deflects approximately
1
⁄4", it is
properly tensioned. Proceed to Step 6.
— If the blade deflects less than
1
⁄4" it is
over-tensioned. Turn the blade tensioning
handwheel counterclockwise two full turns
and repeat this step.
— If the blade deflects more than
1
⁄4", the
blade is under-tensioned. Apply tension to
the blade a small amount and repeat this
step until the blade is properly tensioned.
6. Re-adjust the blade guides as described in
Adjusting Blade Guides beginning on Page
36 for your model bandsaw.
4. Engage the blade tension quick-release lever
to apply tension to the blade (see Figure 44).
7. Slowly increase the tension until the blade
stops fluttering, then turn the blade tension
adjustment knob an additional
1
⁄8 to
1
⁄4 of a
turn.
8. Turn the bandsaw OFF and disconnect it
from power.
9. Note what the tension gauge reads. Use that
as a guide for tensioning that specific blade
in the future.
10. Re-adjust blade guides as described in
Adjusting Blade Guides beginning on Page
36 for your model bandsaw.
Figure 45. Blade tension handwheel.
Blade Tension
Handwheel
5. Connect the bandsaw to power, and turn the
bandsaw ON.
6. Using the blade tension handwheel
(Figure 45), slowly decrease blade tension
until the blade starts to flutter.
Figure 44. Blade tension quick-release lever
(G0513X2 shown).
Blade Tension
Quick-release
Lever

Grizzly G0513 Specifications

General

Brand	Grizzly
Model	G0513
Category	Saw
Language	English