555lx tension release issue

[Andrew Jordan]

Hi there,

My new G0555lx isn't letting the tension release so that I can remove the blade. It's not dropping the wheel down.

The tech support is closed until tomorrow - anyone have any ideas?

Thanks
ANdrew

[Bill Orbine]

Just to be sure..........you ain't cranking the tracking knob near the wheel spindle to release the tension, aren't ya? Tension knob is on top of the saw.

[Andrew Jordan]

No, I'm cranking the tension knob...it's showing zero tension, but the wheel's not moving up or down.

[glenn bradley]

I'll go with a jammed travel nut. The threaded piece that rides up and down in the channel. Generally a square nut that gets jammed by over enthusiastic blade tensioners .

[Andrew Jordan]

I'll go with a jammed travel nut. The threaded piece that rides up and down in the channel. Generally a square nut that gets jammed by over enthusiastic blade tensioners .

Yep, the two tensioning nuts were too high - odd, as i don't know that I've even really messed with the tension...but it's all good now! Thanks!
Andrew