Grizzly H6246 Saw User Manual


 
H6246 Meat Cutting Bandsaw
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Legs
Components and Hardware Needed: Qty
Hex Bolts M8-1.25 x 16 .....................................
8
Hex Nuts M8-1.25 ..............................................
8
Legs ...................................................................
4
Rubber Feet .......................................................
4
Tools Needed: Qty
Wrenches/Sockets 13mm ..................................
2
Block ..................................................................
1
To install the legs:
1. With the help of an assistant, lay the bandsaw
down on a block to support the base as
shown in
Figure 5, and insert the legs into
the base.
Figure 5. Installing legs to the base.
2. Insert the hex bolts through the body and legs
(Figure 5), and fasten with the hex nuts.
3. Place the rubber feet on the bottom of the
legs.
4. With the help of an assistant, lift the bandsaw
upright.
Tensioning Blade
The bandsaw blade must be adequately ten-
sioned so that it will cut straight and not fall off the
wheel during operation.
To tension the blade:
1. Unplug the bandsaw:
2. Turn the tension knob (Figure 6) clockwise
to increase blade tension and counterclock
-
wise to decrease blade tension.
Figure 6. Tension knob.
3. Adjust the blade tension until the blade
deflects approximately
1
/4" with moderate
pressure from your finger.