This video focuses on wheel and blade guide adjustments when installing a new blade in a metal-cutting band saw. Kent and Shawn from Grizzly demonstrate the step-by-step process.
- Viewers are advised to familiarize themselves with the owner's manual and follow safety instructions.
- The machine should be unplugged before starting any adjustments.
- Different blade thicknesses may require blade guide and tracking adjustments.
- The old blade is removed by releasing tension and pulling it out.
- The guides are slightly retracted to accommodate the wider new blade.
- The new blade is carefully placed on the wheels and tensioned.
- Power is temporarily plugged back in to position the blade correctly on the wheels, then unplugged again.
- The bearing guides are adjusted to touch the blade without applying excessive pressure.
- The tracking of the blade is checked, and a slight adjustment may be needed to ensure it touches the lip on the back of the blade wheels.
- The blade covers are closed, and the upper arm is lowered and locked.
- The upper and lower guides are adjusted close to, but not touching, the workpiece to be cut.
- The machine is turned on, and cutting can begin.
We trust you will find this video to be beneficial. Please feel to reach out to us HERE if you have any questions about installing a blade or adjusting wheels on a bandsaw or need additional support.