The unpainted surfaces of the extension block are
coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that
prevents corrosion during shipment and storage.
Complete removal of the rust preventative is necessary for the extension block and upper arm to fit
properly and be accurately positioned.
Before cleaning, gather the following:
• Disposable Rags
• Cleaner/degreaser (WD•40 works well)
• Safety glasses & disposable gloves
• Plastic paint scraper (optional)
Basic steps for removing rust preventative:
1. Put on safety glasses.
2. Apply a liberal amount of cleaner/degreaser
on the rust preventative, then let it soak for
5–10 minutes.
3. Wipe off the surfaces. If your cleaner/
degreaser is effective, the rust preventative
will wipe off easily. If you have a plastic paint
scraper, scrape off as much as you can first,
then wipe off the rest with the rag.
4. Repeat Steps 2–3 as necessary until clean,
then coat all unpainted surfaces with a quality
metal protectant to prevent rust.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 4/13) #KN15002 PRINTED IN TAIWA N
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NOTICE
Avoid chlorine-based solvents, such as
acetone or brake parts cleaner, that may
damage painted surfaces.
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To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect machine from
6. Install the riser block and replace the upper
5
arm, as shown in Figure 3, using (1)
1
⁄2" hex bolt, (2) 5⁄8" flat washers, and (1)
x 8
5
⁄8"-11 hex nut.
⁄8"-11
power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.
Installing Riser Block
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Remove bandsaw blade (refer to the Owner's
Manual included with your bandsaw). When
finished, leave the wheel covers open.
3. Remove the left-side blade guard (Figure 2).
It is held in place with one screw at the top
and one at the bottom.
Power
Switch
Phillips
Screw
Left-Side
Blade
Guard
Note:Make sure the arrow on the riser block
points up and faces behind the machine.
Also, make sure alignment pins fit completely
into holes during installation.
Hex Bolt
5
∕8" x 81∕2"
Flat Washer
Arrow on
Riser Block
Points Up and
Faces Behind
Bandsaw
Flat Washer
Hex Nut
5
∕8"
Alignment Pins
Must Fit Completely
into Holes
5
∕8"
5
∕8"
Pins
Figure 3. Installing riser block.
7. Install the extended left-side blade guard,
using the screws removed in Step 3.
Double
Cord
Hex Bolt &
Nut
Clamp
Figure 2. Components surrounding riser block.
4. Taking care not to disconnect any wiring,
remove the power switch and the double cord
clamp (Figure 2). Let the switch hang to the
side for now.
Note:The switch is fastened in place with
one screw above the box and one below it.
Avoid removing the two screws on the face
of the switch box, as this will open the switch
box cover, exposing the wiring inside.
5. Remove the hex nut and bolt shown in
Figure 2. With help from another person, lift
the upper arm off the base casting.
IMPORTANT: Make sure all mating surfaces
-2-
of riser block are clean before proceeding.
8. Raise the upper guide assembly all the way
up, then tighten the lock knob (Figure 4).
Lock
Lock Collar
Knob
Guide Post
Control Knob
Upper Blade
Guard
Cap Screw
Guide Assembly
Figure 4. Upper blade guard and nearby
components/controls.
9. Loosen the cap screw (Figure 4), and disconnect the guide assembly from the guide
post, then remove the guide assembly and
upper blade guard.
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10. Remove the guide post control knob and lock
collar (Figure 4) from the pinion gear shaft.
17. Replace the lock collar and guide post control
knob.
11. Push the pinion gear shaft inward to disengage the gear from the rack (see Figure 5).
Pinion Gear
Disengaged
Ball Plunger
Set Screws
Figure 5. Pinion gear shaft pushed in.
12. Unthread the two ball plunger set screws
(Figure 5) away from the guide post. (It is not
necessary to remove them.)
13. Hold the guide post with one hand, then
loosen the lock knob with the other hand and
slide guide post up and out of its housing.
14. Insert the extended guide post into the housing, as shown in Figure 6, making sure the
keyway is aligned with the set screw.
Keyway
Set Screw
Figure 6. Installing extended guide post.
15. Slide the pinion gear away from the saw and
ensure the gear teeth engage the guide post
rack.
16. Thread the ball plunger set screws back into
place—but avoid over-tightening them. At the
proper setting, the guide post should move
up and down by hand, but remain stationary
when the lock knob is released.
18. Attach the guide assembly and the extended
blade guard to the guide post.
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19. Attach the cord clamp using (1) 10-24 x
⁄2"
Phillips head screw (see Figure 7), and
replace the power switch assembly and double cord clamp removed in Step 4.
Front View
Rear View
Figure 7. Extension block installed.
20. Install the 105" bandsaw blade, and without
starting the saw, tension the blade approximately where it should be for a regular cutting
operation.
— If you have difficulty setting the tension on
the 105" blade, the tensioning mechanism
on the bandsaw may need to be re-adjusted to accommodate the new blade length.
Follow the Blade Tensioner instructions in
the G0555LX Owner's Manual.
21. Align the bandsaw wheels so they are
coplaner. Refer to Wheel Alignment procedure in the G0555LX Owner's Manual.