Grizzly ULTIMATE 14" G0555P - Manual (Page 55)

model g0555/g0555p (mfg. Since 5/11)
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Blade Tensioner
the blade tensioner may need to be reset for one
of the following reasons:
• the blade tension quick release lever will not
move down into the horizontal position when
the tension scale is correctly adjusted for the
installed blade.
• you have installed a blade of a different
length.
Tool Needed Qty
hex Wrench 2.5mm ............................................1
To reset the blade tensioner:
1. diSConneCt BAndSAW From poWer!
2. move the blade tension lever up to the verti-
cal position to release blade tension, then
loosen the set screws on both spacers shown
in
figure 68.
3. rotate the spacers fully away from the cross-
bar, then rotate the blade tension knob so
that the red marker is at the blade width mark
for the installed blade.
4. pull the quick release lever down to the hori-
zontal position.
5. pull up on the tension knob to apply as much
tension on the blade as possible.
6. While maintaining the upward pressure on
the tension knob, thread the upper spacer
down until it touches the crossbar, then re-
tighten the set screw to secure it in place.
7. thread the lower spacer down until it touches
the top of the tensioner casting, then thread
it back up 1–2 turns to leave a small space
above the casting and re-tighten the set
screw to secure the setting.
8. move the quick release lever up to the vertical
position and make sure there is no tension on
the blade. if all the tension is not released,
the lower spacer needs to be threaded farther
down the shaft toward the tensioner casting.
figure 68. locations of spacers and tensioner
crossbar.
Upper
Spacer
Crossbar
lower
Spacer
tensioner
Casting