Grizzly G0640X User Manual

MODEL G0640X17" WOOD/METAL BANDSAWOWNER'S MANUALCOPYRIGHT © JANUARY, 2008 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY

-8-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawAdditional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws9. BLADE SPEED. Allow blade to reach full speed before cutting.

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-9-SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS220V OperationFull Load Amperage DrawThis machine draws the following amps u

-10-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawWear safety glasses dur-ing the entire set up pro-cess!This machine presents serious injury hazards to untra

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-11-After all parts have been removed from the three boxes, you should have the following items:Main Components: (Fi

-12-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawThe unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to prevent corrosion during shipment. Remove this prot

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-13-Moving & Placing BandsawThis is an extremely heavy machine. Serious personal injury may occur if safe

-14-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawAssemblyTo assemble the bandsaw:1. Thread an M8-1.25 hex nut half way up the length of the included M8-1.25

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-15-8. Attach the table to the trunnion with four M8-1.25 x 16 hex bolts, 8mm lock washers, and 8mm flat washers.9.

-16-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw19. Pull the fence lock lever up and place the fence assembly on the front rail, as shown in Figure 16.

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-17-Blade TrackingSerious personal injury can occur if the machine starts while your hand is touching the bands

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-18-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawFigure 20. Blade tracking controls.Blade Tracking KnobLock Lever 5. Loosen the lock lever shown in Figure 20 so

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-19-A properly tensioned blade is essential for making accurate cuts and is required before making many bandsaw adj

-20-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawThe blade guides provide side-to-side support to help keep the blade straight while cutting. The blade gu

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-21-The support bearings are positioned behind the blade for support during cutting operations. Proper ad

-22-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawAdjusting Positive StopAn adjustable positive stop allows the table to easily return to 90° after tilting

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-23-Aligning TableTo ensure cutting accuracy when the table is first installed, the table should be aligned so that

-24-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawThe fence must be parallel to the miter slot in order to yield accurate results.To check/align the f

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-25-SECTION 4: OPERATIONSDamage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without prop

-26-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawPersonal injury or death can occur if the bandsaw starts during table adjust-ment. Disconnect power from th

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-27-Blade TerminologySelecting the right blade for the cut requires a knowledge of various blade characteris

Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION ... 2Foreword ... 2Cont

-28-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawTooth StyleWhen selecting blades, another option to con-sider is the shape, gullet size, teeth set and tee

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-29-Blade CareA bandsaw blade is a delicate piece of steel that is subjected to tremendous strain. You can obtain lo

-30-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawBlade ChangesTo remove a blade:1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!2. Release the blade tension by pointing

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-31-Blade SpeedThis bandsaw features a variable blade speed between 100–3600 FPM. There are two blade sp

-32-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawSECTION 5: WOOD CUTTINGWorkpiece InspectionSome wood workpieces are not safe to cut or may require modification

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-33-CrosscuttingCrosscutting is the process of cutting across the grain of wood. For plywood and other processed woo

-34-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawFigure 45. Resawing lumber.Resawing (Figure 45) is the process of cutting a board into two or more thinner board

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-35-Cutting CurvesWhen cutting curves, simultaneously feed and turn the stock carefully so that the blade fo

-36-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawSECTION 6: METAL CUTTINGWorkpiece InspectionSome metal workpieces are not safe to cut with a vertical metal cu

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-37-                     

-2-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawINTRODUCTIONForewordWe are proud to offer the Model G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw. This machine is p

-38-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsawchip inspection chartMetal Chip Inspection ChartThe best method of evaluating the performance of your metal cutt

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-39-SECTION 7: ACCESSORIESReplacement BladesThese replacement blades are milled for exact tooth set and are

-40-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawFigure 55. Recommended products for protect-ing unpainted cast iron/steel on machinery.G5562—SLIPIT® 1 Qt. GelG5

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-41-SECTION 8: MAINTENANCEThe bandsaw is equipped with a lower wheel brush. The brush should be checked

-42-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawGuide Post Gears1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!2. Lower the guide post down so the upper guide beari

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-43-As the bandsaw ages, the rubber tires on the wheels may need to be redressed if they harden or glaze ove

-44-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawReview the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix or adjust your machine if a problem devel-ops.

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-45-Symptom Possible Cause Possible SolutionMachine slows when operating.1. Feeding workpiece too fast.2. Blade is

-46-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawReplacing V-BeltsTo ensure optimum power transfer from the motor to the blade, the V-belts must be in good condi

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-47-Wheel AlignmentComponents and Hardware Needed: Qty56" Long 2x4 ...

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-3-IdentificationBlade Tension WindowBlade Tension HandwheelFence Lock HandleBlade Tension WindowBlade Guide Height

-48-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw5. Adjust the tracking knob to get both wheels parallel. If the wheels won’t go parallel to each oth

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-49-To ensure accuracy when cutting stacked workpieces, the table should be 90˚ to the back of the blade as sho

-50-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawNOTICELead adjustments will change when new blades are mounted on the saw.NOTICEIf the table is shifted

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-51-Electrical Component WiringFigure 73. Lower half of power inverter.Figure 72. Variable speed dial.Figure 70. Upp

-52-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw      

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-53-

-54-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-55-REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION1 P0640X001 BUSHING 52 P0640X052 ADJUSTABLE RESISTOR2 PSS01M SET SC

-56-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION100 PN07M HEX NUT M3-.5 123 P0640X123 FIXED BOLT101 P0640X101 DISPL

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-57-REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION156 PB32M HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 25 173-13 P0640X173-13 ADJUST BOLT M6-

-4-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw

-58-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawLabelsSafety labels warn about

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G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-5-

-6-G0640X 17" Wood/Metal BandsawSafety Instructions for Machinery       

G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw-7-           