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15" BANDSAWMODEL G1148INSTRUCTION MANUALCOPYRIGHT © 1994 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY S

-10- G1148 15" BandsawSECTION 4: ASSEMBLYBeginning AssemblyMost of your bandsaw has been assembled at thefactory. The remainder of the machine sh

G1148 15" Bandsaw-11- G1148 15" BandsawFigure 4. Adjusting pulley alignmentMotor, Pulley, V-BeltBandsaw UnitThis bandsaw is relatively heavy

G1148 15" BandsawG1148 15" Bandsaw -12-Bandsaw Table5. Adjust the V-Belt tension by sliding themotor along the slots. Proper tension isachie

G1148 15" Bandsaw -13-DO NOT attempt to operate this machinebefore completing the assembly and adjust-ment instructions. Be sure that the switch

-14- G1148 15" BandsawSECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTSBandsaw ControlsBEAFDACGeneral control and adjustment locations areshown in Figure 8 above and are de

G1148 15" Bandsaw -15-Tension/TrackingTRACKINGTo adjust tracking, disconnect the bandsaw fromthe power source and adjust the upper and lowerguide

G1148 15" BandsawG1148 15" Bandsaw -16-Figure 11. Lower guide adjustments.GuideBlocksSupportBearingsTable PinTrunnionsBlade GuidesWhenever c

G1148 15" Bandsaw -17-Make sure there is no deflection of theblade from the straightedge. Measure thedistance between the edge of the mitergauge

-18- G1148 15" BandsawAlign the fence to the miter slot by first looseningthe two (2) bolts (#109) nearest the operator. Lockthe lower lock knob

G1148 15" Bandsaw -19-Pre-Run CheckBandsaw BladesSECTION 6: OPERATIONSThe bandsaw is one of the most versatilemachines in the shop. It can cut mi

-2- G1148 15" BandsawTABLE OF CONTENTSPAGE1. SAFETY RULESSAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS ...

-20- G1148 15" BandsawFigure 13. Side and front views of a standardbandsaw blade.Gullet LineGulletToothTo remove the blade, ensure the power is d

G1148 15" Bandsaw -21-Stacked CutsOne of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability tocut multiple copies of a particular shape by stack-ing a numb

G1148 15" BandsawG1148 15" Bandsaw -22-Cutting CurvesWhen cutting curves, simultaneously feed andturn the stock carefully so that the blade

G1148 15" Bandsaw -23-SECTION 7: MAINTENANCEV-BeltsTo ensure optimum power transmission from themotor to the blade, the V-belt must be in goodcon

-24- G1148 15" BandsawShielded and pre-lubricated ball bearings requireno lubrication for the life of the bearings. All bear-ings are standard si

G1148 15" Bandsaw -25-The following pages contain general machinedata, parts diagrams and Warranty/Return infor-mation for your Model G1148 Bands

-26- G1148 15" BandsawSYMPTOMMotor will not start.Motor will not start; fusesor circuit breakers blow.Motor overheats.Motor stalls (resulting inb

G1148 15" Bandsaw -27-Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser fromthe date of p

G1148 15" Bandsaw -3-Safety Instructions For Power ToolsSECTION 1: SAFETY5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.All children and visitors should be k

-4- G1148 15" Bandsaw9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Makesure your extension cord is in good condi-tion. Conductor size should be in accor-dance wi

G1148 15" Bandsaw -5-Additional Safety Instructions For TheBandsaw1. Do not operate your bandsaw with dull orbadly worn blades. Dull blades requi

-6- G1148 15" Bandsaw110V OperationSECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTSA 15-amp slow-blow fuse or circuit breakershould be used on the 110V circuit th

G1148 15" Bandsaw -7-SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATIONCommentaryGrizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the ModelG1148 15" Bandsaw. This saw

-8- G1148 15" BandsawUnpackingThe bandsaw is shipped from the factory in acarefully packed carton. If you find the machine tobe damaged after you

G1148 15" Bandsaw -9-Clean UpThe unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxyoil to protect them from corrosion during ship-ment. Remove this protec