Use and Care Manual

G0513 Series Bandsaws (Mfd. Since 07/18)
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3. Using a rag and mineral spirits, wipe off any
existing grease and sawdust build-up on the
rack (see Figure 88).
Figure 88. Example of rack lubrication location.
Rack Exposed
for Lubrication
4. Apply a thin coat of lubricant to the rack.
5. Move the blade post up and down several
times to distribute the lubricant, then remove
any excess grease to help reduce potential
sawdust build-up.
Tension Adjustment Assembly
Lubrication Type ........ GL2 Grease or Equivalent
Amount .................................................Thin Coat
Frequency .......................................... As Needed
To lubricate the tension adjustment assem-
bly:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Open the top wheel cover and look through
the top of the wheel.
3. Using a rag and mineral spirits, wipe off any
existing grease and sawdust build-up on the
blade tension adjustment assembly and ten-
sion lever cam.
Figure 89. Example of tension adjustment
assembly locations (top wheel removed for
clarity).
Cam
Adjustment
Assembly
Trunnions
Models G0513 and G0513ANV have steel trun-
nions that can be cleaned and lubricated with GL2
grease or equivalent along the sliding surfaces
(see Figure 90) when necessary.
Figure 90. Trunnion lubrication location
(G0513 & G0513ANV only).
Sliding Surfaces
Models G0513X2, G0513X2B, G0513X2BF, and
G0513X2F have cast iron trunnions that produce
a fine graphite powder over time that acts as a
lubricant. We recommend not adding lubricant
to the trunnions which could make a sticky sub-
stance that would prevent smooth movement.
4. Apply a thin coat of lubricant to the tension
adjustment assembly and tension lever cam
(see Figure 89).