Grizzly G0555/G0555P User Manual

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Model G0555/G0555P (Mfg. Since 5/11)

6. Tighten the guide assembly lock bolt to

secure the setting.

7. Loosen the thumbscrew on the support bear-

ing adjustment shaft.

8. Use the knurled knob to position the support

bearing approximately 0.016" behind the
blade, as illustrated in the figure below.

Tip:

To quickly gauge this setting, fold a crisp

dollar bill in half twice (when folded tightly,
four thicknesses of a dollar bill is approxi-
mately 0.016"). Place the folded dollar bill
between the support bearing and the blade,
as shown in the figure below.

9. Tighten the thumbscrew to lock the support

bearing in place.

0.016''

Figure 31. The face of the support blade must

be approximately 0.016" behind the blade.

Figure 32. Dollar bill folded twice to make a

quick 0.016" gauge.

Adjusting Blade

Guide Bearings

Properly adjusting the blade guides provides side-
to-side support to help keep the blade straight
while cutting, which is essential to making accu-
rate cuts.

Tool Needed

Qty

Hex Wrench 4mm ...............................................2

To adjust the upper and lower blade guides:

1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly

and is correctly tensioned.

2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

3. Familiarize yourself with the blade guide con-

trols shown in the figure below.

Figure 33. Blade guide bearing controls.

Thumbscrew

Knurled

Knob

Guide Bearing

Adjustment

Cap Screws

Locking

Cap Screw