MODEL G0621
WOOD/METAL BANDSAW
OWNER'S MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © FEBRUARY, 2007 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION............................................... 2
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES......................... 35
Foreword........................................................ 2
Contact Info ................................................... 2
Machine Data Sheet ...................................... 3
Identification................................................... 5
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE......................... 36
Schedule...................................................... 36
Cleaning....................................................... 36
Lubricating ................................................... 36
Redressing Rubber Tires............................. 36
SECTION 1: SAFETY....................................... 6
Safety Instructions for Machinery .................. 6
Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws . 8
SECTION 7: SERVICE ................................... 37
Troubleshooting ........................................... 37
Servicing V-Belts ......................................... 39
Shimming Table........................................... 41
Blade Lead................................................... 41
Wheel Alignment.......................................... 42
Electrical Components................................. 44
Wiring Diagram............................................ 45
Main Parts Breakdown................................. 46
Main Parts List............................................. 47
Table/Blade Guides Parts Breakdown......... 48
Secondary Parts Breakdown ....................... 49
Stand Parts Breakdown............................... 50
Fence Parts Breakdown .............................. 51
Safety Labels Parts Breakdown .................. 52
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ........ 9
220V Single-Phase........................................ 9
SECTION 3: SETUP ....................................... 10
Setup Safety ................................................ 10
Items Needed for Setup............................... 10
Unpacking.................................................... 10
Inventory ...................................................... 11
Hardware Recognition Chart ....................... 12
Clean Up...................................................... 13
Site Considerations...................................... 13
Assembly ..................................................... 14
Dust Collection............................................. 17
Blade Tracking............................................. 17
Test Run ...................................................... 18
Tensioning Blade......................................... 19
Adjusting Support Bearings ......................... 19
Adjusting Blade Guides ............................... 21
Adjusting Positive Stop................................ 22
Setting Table................................................ 22
Tilt Scale to 0˚.............................................. 22
Aligning Table.............................................. 23
Aligning Fence............................................. 23
WARRANTY AND RETURNS ........................ 53
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................... 24
Operation Safety.......................................... 24
Basic Controls.............................................. 24
Workpiece Inspection (Wood)...................... 25
Overview...................................................... 25
Table Tilt...................................................... 26
Guide Post................................................... 26
Ripping......................................................... 27
Crosscutting................................................. 27
Resawing ..................................................... 28
Cutting Curves............................................. 29
Stacked Cuts ............................................... 29
Blade Selection (Wood Cutting) .................. 30
Blade Selection (Metal Cutting)................... 32
Blade Changes ............................................ 33
Scale Calibration.......................................... 34
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INTRODUCTION
Contact Info
Foreword
If you have any comments regarding this manual,
please write to us at the address below:
We are proud to offer the Model G0621 Wood/
Metal Bandsaw. This machine is part of a grow-
ing Grizzly family of fine machinery. When used
according to the guidelines set forth in this manu-
al, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable
operation and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to
customer satisfaction.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
Technical Documentation Manager
P.O. Box 2069
C
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Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
Email: [email protected]
We are pleased to provide this manual with
the Model G0621. It was written to guide you
through assembly, review safety considerations,
and cover general operating procedures. It repre-
sents our effort to produce the best documenta-
tion possible.
We stand behind our machines. If you have any
service questions or parts requests, please call or
write us at the location listed below.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
The specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the Model
G0621 as supplied when the manual was pre-
pared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of con-
tinuous improvement, changes may be made at
any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly.
For your convenience, we always keep current
Grizzly manuals available on our website at www.
grizzly.com. Any updates to your machine will be
reflected in these manuals as soon as they are
complete. Visit our site often to check for the lat-
est updates to this manual!
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Identification
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B
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A. Blade Tension Handle
B. Upper Wheel Cover
C. Blade Guide Elevation Handwheel
D. Blade Tension Scale
E. Blade Tracking Knob
F. Blade Guide Elevation Lock Knob
G. Motor Switch
H. Speed Dial
I. Power Switch
J. Fence
L. Miter Gauge
M. Table Tilt Lock Knob (1 of 2)
N. Rear Table Support Lock Knob
O. Lower Wheel Adjustment Hub
P. Lower Wheel Cover
Q. Motor
R. Belt Tension Lock Nut
S. Motor Junction Box
T. Dust Hose Access Hole
U. Blade Guard
K. Upper Blade Guide Assembly
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Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws
1. BLADE CONDITION. Do not operate with
a dull, cracked, or badly worn blade. Dull
blades require more effort to use and are
difficult to control. Inspect blades for cracks
and missing teeth before each use.
7. BLADE SPEED. Allow blade to reach full
speed before cutting.
8. LEAVING WORK AREA. Never leave a
machine running while unattended. Allow
the bandsaw to come to a complete stop
before leaving unattended.
2. HAND PLACEMENT. Never position fin-
gers or thumbs in line with the cut. Serious
personal injury could occur.
9. FEED RATE. Always feed stock evenly
and smoothly. DO NOT force or twist blade
while cutting, especially when sawing tight
curves.
3. GUARDS. Do not operate this bandsaw
without the blade guard in place.
4. BLADE REPLACEMENT. When replacing
blades, make sure the teeth face toward
the front of the saw and the blade is prop-
erly tensioned before operating.
10. MAINTENANCE/SERVICE. Do all inspec-
tions, adjustments, and maintenance with
the machine turned OFF and disconnected
from the power source.
5. WORKPIECE HANDLING. Never hold
small workpieces with your fingers when
cutting. Always support/feed the workpiece
with a push stick, table support, vise, or
some type of clamping fixture.
11. BLADE CONTROL. Do not attempt to
stop or slow the blade with your hand or
a workpiece. Allow the blade to stop on its
own.
12. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If you
experiencedifficultiesperformingtheintend-
ed operation, stop using the machine and
contact our Technical Support Department
at (570) 546-9663.
6. CUTTING TECHNIQUES. Plan your cuts
carefully. DO NOT back the workpiece
away from the blade while the saw is run-
ning. If you need to back the work out, turn
the bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade
to come to a complete stop. DO NOT twist
or put excessive stress on the blade while
backing work away.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to lessen the pos-
sibility of operator injury. If normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri-
ous personal injury may occur.
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
Grounding
220V Single-Phase
In the event of an electrical short, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock. The grounding
wire in the power cord must be properly connected
to the grounding prong on the plug; likewise, the
outlet must be properly installed and grounded.
All electrical connections must be made in accor-
dance with local codes and ordinances.
Serious personal injury could occur if you
connect the machine to the power source
before you have completed the set up pro-
cess. DO NOT connect the machine to the
power source until instructed to do so.
Electrocution or fire could
result if this machine is
not grounded correctly or
if your electrical config-
uration does not comply
with all applicable codes.
Ensure compliance by
checking with a qualified
electrician!
Amperage Draw
The Model G0621 motor draws the following
amps under maximum load:
Motor Draw..............................................5 Amps
Circuit Requirements
We recommend connecting your machine to a
dedicated and grounded circuit that is rated for
the amperage given below. Never replace a circuit
breaker on an existing circuit with one of higher
amperage without consulting a qualified electri-
cian to ensure compliance with wiring codes. If
you are unsure about the wiring codes in your
area or you plan to connect your machine to a
shared circuit, consult a qualified electrician.
Extension Cords
We do not recommend the use of extension cords.
Instead, arrange the placement of your equipment
and the installed wiring to eliminate the need for
extension cords.
If you find it absolutely necessary to use an exten-
sion cord at 220V with your machine:
Minimum Power Supply Circuit .............15 Amps
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Use at least a 14 gauge cord that does not
exceed 50 feet in length!
Plug/Receptacle Type
Recommended Plug/Receptacle...... NEMA 6-15
The extension cord must also contain a
ground wire and plug pin.
A qualified electrician MUST size cords over
50 feet long to prevent motor damage.
Figure 1. NEMA 6-15 plug and receptacle.
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SECTION 3: SETUP
Setup Safety
Items Needed for
Setup
The following items are needed to complete the
setup process, but are not included with your
machine:
This machine presents
serious injury hazards
to untrained users. Read
through this entire manu-
al to become familiar with
the controls and opera-
tions before starting the
machine!
Description
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Straightedge............................................... 1
Level........................................................... 1
Another Person for Lifting Help.................. 1
Square........................................................ 1
Safety Glasses (for each person) .............. 1
Dust Collection System.............................. 1
21⁄2" Dust Hose (length as needed)............ 1
21⁄2" Hose Clamp ........................................ 1
Wear safety glasses dur-
ing the entire set up pro-
cess!
Unpacking
The Model G0621 is a
heavy machine. DO NOT
over-exert yourself while
unpacking or moving
your machine—get assis-
tance.
The Model G0621 was carefully packed when it
left our warehouse. If you discover the machine
is damaged after you have signed for delivery,
please immediately call Customer Service at
(570) 546-9663 for advice.
Save the containers and all packing materials for
possible inspection by the carrier or its agent.
Otherwise, filing a freight claim can be difficult.
When you are completely satisfied with the condi-
tion of your shipment, you should inventory the
contents.
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Inventory
A
After all parts have been removed from the two
boxes, you should have the following items:
Main Components: (Figure 2)
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A. Bandsaw Unit ............................................. 1
B. 6" Handwheel............................................. 1
C. Handwheel Handle..................................... 1
D. Miter Gauge................................................ 1
E. Table .......................................................... 1
F. Scale .......................................................... 1
G. Table Insert ................................................ 1
H. Stand Door Knob 5⁄16"-18 x 1"..................... 1
I. Dust Port 21⁄2"............................................. 1
J. Table Trunnion Knobs 3⁄8"-16 ..................... 2
K. Rear Rail .................................................... 1
L. Front Rail.................................................... 1
M. Front Rail L-Brackets ................................. 2
N. L-Bracket Knobs 5⁄16"-18 x 5⁄8"..................... 2
O. Fence Assembly......................................... 1
P. Stand Assembly ......................................... 1
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Rubber Feet (Stand) .................................. 4
Hex Bolts 5⁄16"-18 x 1" (Feet) ...................... 4
Flat Washers 5⁄16" (Feet)............................. 4
Hex Nuts 5⁄16"-18 (Feet) .............................. 4
Hex Bolts 5⁄16"-18 x 3" (Stand/Bandsaw) .... 4
Flat Washers 5⁄16" (Stand/Bandsaw)........... 8
Hex Nuts 5⁄16"-18 (Stand/Bandsaw) ............ 4
Hex Bolt 3⁄8"-16 x 31⁄2" (Positive Stop) ........ 1
Hex Nut 3⁄8"-16 (Positive Stop) ................... 1
Cap Screws M6-1 x 16 (Front Rail) ........... 2
Front Rail T-Slot Nuts (Front Rail) ............. 2
Cap Screws M6-1 x 16 (Rear Rail)............ 2
Guide Blocks (Blade Guides)..................... 4
Thumbscrews 1⁄4"-20 x 1⁄2" (Blade Guides) . 4
Phlp Hd Screws 10-24 x 1⁄4" (Dust Port)..... 4
Hex Wrenches 3, 5, 8mm ................. 1 each
Flat Wrench 12/14mm................................ 1
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Figure 2. Main components inventory.
NOTICE
Some hardware/fasteners on the inventory
list may arrive pre-installed on the machine.
Check these locations before assuming that
any items from the inventory list are miss-
ing.
If any nonproprietary parts are missing (e.g. a
nut or a washer), we will gladly replace them, or
for the sake of expediency, replacements can be
obtained at your local hardware store.
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Clean Up
Site Considerations
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy
oil to prevent corrosion during shipment. Remove
this protective coating with a solvent cleaner or
citrus-based degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895
Degreaser. For thorough cleaning, some parts
must be removed. For optimum performance
from your machine, clean all moving parts or
sliding contact surfaces. Avoid chlorine-based
solvents, such as acetone or brake parts cleaner
that may damage painted surfaces. Always follow
the manufacturer’s instructions when using any
type of cleaning product.
Floor Load
Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight
and footprint specifications of your machine.
Some residential floors may require additional
reinforcement to support both the machine and
operator.
Placement Location
Consider existing and anticipated needs, size of
material to be processed through each machine,
and space for auxiliary stands, work tables or
other machinery when establishing a location for
your new machine. See Figure 4 for the minimum
working clearances.
Gasoline and petroleum
products have low flash
points and can explode
or cause fire if used to
clean machinery. DO
NOT use these products
to clean the machinery.
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Many cleaning solvents
are toxic if inhaled.
Minimize your risk by only
using these products in a
well ventilated area.
Figure 4. Minimum working clearances.
G7895—Grizzly Citrus Degreaser
This natural, citrus-based degreaser is a great
solution for removing export grease, and it’s much
safer to work around than nasty solvents.
Children and visitors may be
seriously injured if unsuper-
vised. Lock all entrances to
the shop when you are away.
DO NOT allow unsupervised
children or visitors in your
shop at any time!
Figure 3. Grizzly citrus degreaser.
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5. Thread a 3⁄8"-16 hex nut half way up the posi-
tive stop bolt (Hex Bolt 3⁄8"-16 x 31⁄2").
Assembly
6. Thread the positive stop bolt into the trunnion
base so it is installed as shown in Figure 7.
To assemble the bandsaw:
1. Install the rubber feet into the bottom of the
cabinet stand, as shown in Figure 5, with the
four 5⁄16"-18 x 1" hex bolts, four 5⁄16" flat wash-
ers, and four 5⁄16"-18 hex nuts.
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Figure 5. Rubber foot order of installation.
7. Remove the table pin from the table.
8. Fit the table around the blade and rest the
table trunnions on the trunnion base, making
sure the trunnion bolts extend through the
bottom of the trunnion base.
The bandsaw is heavy
and awkward to lift. Use a
forklift or other powered
lifting aid.
9. Thread the two table trunnion knobs onto the
trunnion bolts, as illustrated in Figure 8.
2. Using a forklift or other powered lifting aid,
place the bandsaw on top of the stand.
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3. Align the mounting holes on the bandsaw
base with those in the stand.
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4. Secure the bandsaw to the stand with the
four 5⁄16"-18 x 3" hex bolts, eight 5⁄16 flat wash-
ers, and four 5⁄16"-18 hex nuts (Figure 6).
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Figure 6. Bandsaw mounted to stand.
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10. Place the table insert in the center of the
table, so it sits flush with the table top sur-
face.
15. Fasten the rear fence rail to the back of the
bandsaw with two M6-1 x 16 cap screws, as
shown in Figure 11.
11. Insert the pin into the end of the table slot.
12. Attach the rail brackets to the front of the
table with the two M6-1 x 16 cap screws, as
shown in Figure 9.
Rear Rail
Table Pin
Rail Brackets
Figure 11. Rear fence rail attached to table.
16. Pull the fence handle up and place the fence
on the front fence rail, as shown in Figure
12.
Figure 9. Rail brackets attached to table.
13. Slide the front rail nuts into the T-slot on the
underside of the front rail.
14. Fasten the front fence rail to the rail brackets
with the two rail bracket knobs, as shown in
Figure 10, going into the front rail nuts.
Figure 12. Installing fence onto rails.
17. Push the fence handle down to lock the fence
in position.
Figure 10. Fastening front fence rail.
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18. Use the tilt bracket knob to secure the table
tilt bracket to the bandsaw body, as shown
in Figure 13. Tighten the hex nut on the tilt
bracket knob against the tilt bracket to secure
it in place.
24. Carefully install the scale on the front fence
rail, as shown in Figure 15, so the 0" mark on
the scale lines up with the pencil mark made
in Step 22.
Figure 15. Scale installed on front fence rail.
25. Insert the guide blocks into the upper and
Figure 13. Knob securing table tilt bracket.
lower blade guide assemblies, then secure
1
1
them with the ⁄4"-20 x ⁄2" thumbscrews, as
19. Thread the handle into the handwheel, then
tighten the hex nut against the handwheel to
secure it in place.
shown in Figure 16.
20. Install the 6" handwheel, as shown in Figure
14, by placing it on the shaft and tightening
the set screw in the handwheel.
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4"-20 x 1⁄2
"
Thumbscrews
Set Screw
Guide
Blocks
Figure 16. Blade guide installation.
26. Install the dust port, as shown in Figure
1
17, with the four 10-24 x ⁄4" Phillips head
screws.
Figure 14. 6" Handwheel installed.
21. Slide the fence against the blade.
Dust Port
Installed Inside
Cabinet
22. Use a sharp pencil to mark the fence rail
where the fence scale indicator is pointing.
This mark will indicate where to align the 0"
mark when you install the scale.
23. Remove the fence from the front rail.
Figure 17. Dust port installation.
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Dust Collection
Blade Tracking
"Blade Tracking" refers to how the blade rides on
the wheels. When tracking correctly, the blade
rides in the center of the rim part of the wheels.
This saw creates substantial amounts of fine
dust while operating. Failure to use a vacuum
system can result in respiratory illness.
Blade tracking is primarily controlled by adjust-
ing the upper wheel tilt. Tracking the blade in
this manner is referred to as "Center Tracking,"
because you tilt the wheel until the blade rides in
the center.
Connect this machine to a shop vacuum rather
than a dust collector. Most dust collectors are not
designed to capture metal shavings and doing so
may lead to a fire. If you are in doubt about the
capabilities of your shop vacuum or dust collector,
refer the owner's manual before connecting it to
this machine.
Another way to track the blade is known as
"Coplanar Tracking." Coplanar tracking involves
aligning the wheels so they are parallel and
aligned (see Wheel Alignment on Page 42).
When wheels are coplanar, vibration and heat are
reduced during operation.
To connect a vacuum hose:
1. Fit the 21⁄2" dust hose over the dust port, as
shown in Figure 18, and secure in place with
a hose clamp.
The wheels on the Model G0621 are factory
aligned, so center tracking is the only adjustment
that needs to be performed during setup.
2. Tug the hose to make sure it is snug.
To center track the blade:
Note: A tight fit is necessary for proper per-
formance.
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Adjust the upper/lower blade guides and sup-
port bearings away from the blade.
3. Open the upper wheel cover.
4. Adjust the blade tension by matching the size
of the installed blade with the equivalent mark
on the blade tension scale (located on the
back of the bandsaw).
5. Spin the upper wheel by hand at least three
times and watch how the blade rides on the
crown of the wheel. Refer to Figure 19 for an
illustration of this concept.
—If the blade rides on the peak of the upper
wheel crown, then the bandsaw is already
tracked properly and no additional adjust-
ments are needed. Skip to Step 9.
Figure 18. Dust hose attached to dust port.
3. Close stand door and fasten it shut with the
stand door knob.
—If the blade does not ride in the peak of the
upper wheel crown, then continue with the
next step.
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If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration,
stop the machine immediately, then review
Troubleshooting on Page 37.
Blade Centered
on Peak of Crown
If you still cannot remedy a problem, contact our
Tech Support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
Blade
Centered
on Wheel
Wear safety glasses
during the entire test
run process. Failure to
comply may result in
serious personal injury.
CENTER TRACKING
Figure 19. Center tracking profiles.
To test run the machine:
6. Loosen the lock nut on the blade tracking
knob threads so the blade tracking knob will
rotate for adjustments.
1. Read the Safety section beginning on Page
6 and read Basic Controls on Page 24.
7. Spin the upper wheel with one hand and
rotate the blade tracking knob with the other
hand to make the blade ride in the center of
the bandsaw wheel tire.
2. Connect the machine to the power source.
3. Turn the speed dial counterclockwise as far
as it will go.
8. When the blade consistently rides in the cen-
ter of the wheel, tighten the tracking control
lock nut.
4. Lift the STOP paddle on the power switch
and press the STOP button all the way in
(this resets the safety mechanism on the
STOP switch).
9. Close the upper wheel cover.
5. Turn the power ON by pressing the green ON
button above the STOP paddle. The digital
display should light up. If not, make sure the
power STOP switch has been reset; other-
wise, check the electrical connections and
power source.
Note: For the best performance from your saw,
regularly maintain proper blade tracking.
NOTICE
Changes in the blade tension may change
the blade tracking.
6. Press the ON button located on the motor
control switch, then slowly turn the speed dial
clockwise.
Test Run
7. Listen to and watch for abnormal noises or
actions. The machine should run smoothly
with little or no vibration or rubbing noises.
Once assembly is complete and you have per-
formed the Blade Tracking steps on Page 17,
test run the machine before continuing with the
remainder of the adjustments.
—Strange or unusual noises must be inves-
tigated and corrected before operating
the machine further. Always turn OFF the
machine and disconnect it from power
before investigating or correcting potential
problems.
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Tensioning Blade
Adjusting Support
Bearings
A properly tensioned blade is essential for mak-
ing accurate cuts and is a prerequisite for making
many bandsaw adjustments. The blade tension is
adjusted by rotating the blade tension lever.
The support bearings are positioned behind the
blade to support it during cutting operations.
Proper adjustment of the support bearings is
an important part of making accurate cuts and
also keeps the blade teeth from hitting the blade
guides during cuts.
To tension the bandsaw blade:
1. Make sure you have performed the Test Run
instructions on the previous page and you are
certain that the blade is tracking properly.
To adjust the support bearings:
1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly
2. With the blade tension lever in the down
(engaged) position, adjust the blade tension
until the mark on the blade tension scale
matches the size of blade installed on the
bandsaw.
and that it is correctly tensioned.
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
3. Familiarize yourself with the support bearing
controls shown in Figure 20.
Note: Because each blade is different and all
blades stretch, this scale can only be consid-
ered as a general guide.
3. Turn the bandsaw ON.
Lock Bolt
4. Release the tension one quarter of a turn at a
time. When the bandsaw blade starts to flut-
ter, stop decreasing the tension.
5. Now, slowly increase the tension until the
blade stops fluttering, then tighten the tension
one more quarter of a turn.
Support
Bearing
6. Turn the bandsaw OFF and read the tension
gauge. Use the reading as a guide when ten-
sioning that blade in the future.
Thumbscrew
Figure 20. Support bearing controls.
4. Remove the blade guard.
Note: Do not rely on this measurement for
long periods of time because the blade will
stretch with use.
5. Loosen the lock bolt shown in Figure 20.
NOTICE
To reduce blade stretching, remove the ten-
sion from the blade when not in use.
NOTICE
After blade tension and tracking are set cor-
rectly, properly adjust the upper/lower sup-
port bearings and guide-block assemblies
into position before operating machine.
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6. Look at the face of the support bearing and
rotate the blade guide assembly side-to-side,
until the blade is perpendicular with the face
of the support bearing, as illustrated in Figure
21.
10. To quickly gauge this setting, fold a dollar
bill in half twice (when folded tightly, four
thicknesses of a dollar bill is approximately
0.016"). Place the folded dollar bill between
the support bearing and the blade as shown
in Figure 23.
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Figure 21. Blade should be perpendicular (90˚)
to the face of the support bearing.
Figure 23. Dollar bill folded twice to make a
quick 0.016" gauge.
7. Tighten the lock bolt.
11. Tighten the thumbscrew to lock the support
8. Loosen the thumbscrew on the support bear-
bearing in place.
ing adjustment shaft.
9. Position the support bearing approximately
0.016" away from the back of the blade as
illustrated in Figure 22.
NOTICE
Whenever changing a blade or adjusting ten-
sion and tracking, the upper and lower blade
support bearings and guide-blocks must be
re-adjusted before cutting operations.
0.016''
Figure 22. Blade should be aligned approxi-
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Adjusting Blade
Guides
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The blade guides provide side-to-side support to
help keep the blade straight while cutting. The
blade guides adjust in two ways—forward/back-
ward and side-to-side. Properly adjusted blade
guides are essential to making accurate cuts.
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To adjust the upper and lower blade guides:
Figure 25. Lateral adjustment of blade guides.
1. Make sure the blade tracks properly and is
correctly tensioned.
NOTICE
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
Make sure the blade teeth will not contact
the blade guides during operations or the
tooth set on the blade will be ruined.
3. Familiarize yourself with the blade guide con-
trols shown in Figure 24.
6. Tighten the lateral adjustment thumbscrew.
7. Loosen the blade guide thumbscrews.
Lateral
Adjustment
Thumbscrew
8. Fold a crisp dollar bill in half and place it over
the blade (between the blade guides and the
blade), as shown in Figure 26.
Blade Guide
Thumbscrews
Figure 24. Blade guide controls.
4. Loosen the lateral adjustment thumbscrew.
5. Slide the guide assembly so the front edges
of the blade guides are just behind the blade
gullets as illustrated in Figure 25.
Figure 26. Blade guides against both sides of
blade.
9. Lightly pinch the dollar bill against the blade
with the blade guides, then tighten the blade
guide thumbscrews.
10. Remove the dollar bill, then re-install the
blade guard.
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NOTICE
The blade guides should not touch the blade
after the dollar bill is removed.
NOTICE
Whenever changing a blade or adjusting
tension and tracking, the upper and lower
blade guides and guide-blocks must be re-
adjusted before cutting operations.
Figure 27. Squaring table to blade.
Adjusting Positive
Stop
6. Secure the plastic knobs and lock the positive
stop bolt by tightening the hex nut against the
casting. Ensure that the bolt does not turn by
holding it with another wrench while tighten-
ing the hex nut.
An adjustable positive stop allows the table to
easily return to 90˚ after tilting.
To set the positive stop 90˚ to the blade:
Setting Table
Tilt Scale to 0˚
1. Make sure the blade is correctly tensioned as
described in the Tensioning Blade instruc-
tions on Page 19.
The pointer on the table tilt scale must be cali-
brated in order for the scale reading to be accu-
rate.
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
3. Loosen the two plastic knobs that secure the
table to the trunnions.
To calibrate the pointer on the table tilt scale:
4. Loosen the hex nut that locks the positive
1. Make sure the blade is tensioned/tracking
correctly and that the table is 90˚ to the blade
(this procedure should be already completed
with the Adjusting Positive Stop instruc-
tions).
stop bolt in place.
5. Raise the upper blade guide assembly and
place a 6" machinist’s square or try-square
on the table next to the side of the blade as
illustrated in Figure 27. Adjust the positive
stop bolt to raise or lower the table until the
table is 90˚ to the blade.
2. Loosen the pointer screw.
3. Align the tip of the pointer with the 0˚ mark on
the table tilt scale.
4. Tighten the pointer screw.
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Aligning Table
Aligning Fence
To ensure cutting accuracy when the table is first
installed, the table should be aligned so the miter
slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade. This proce-
dure works best with a 3⁄4" blade.
To ensure cutting accuracy, the fence must be
parallel with the miter slot.
To align the fence parallel with the miter slot:
To align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw
blade:
1. If the fence is mounted on the left-hand side
of the blade, remove it and remount it on the
right-hand side of the blade.
1. Make sure the blade is tracking properly and
that it is correctly tensioned.
2. Adjust the fence face parallel with the edge of
the miter slot.
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
3. Loosen the two cap screws that mount the
3. Loosen the trunnion bolts that secure the
front rail to the table.
trunnions to the table.
4. Place shims between the front rail and the
table as necessary to make the fence parallel
with the miter slot.
4. Place an accurate straightedge along the
blade. The straightedge should lightly touch
both the front and back of the blade (the flat
part only) without touching the blade teeth.
Note: Shim stock works well for this, but small
pieces of paper can also work in a pinch.
5. Use a fine ruler to gauge the distance between
the straightedge and the miter slot. The dis-
tance you measure should be the same at
both the front and back ends of the miter
slot.
5. Tighten the front rail mounting bolts.
NOTICE
Adjusting the fence parallel to the miter slot
does not guarantee straight cuts. The miter
slot may need to be adjusted parallel to the
side of the blade. Refer to the Aligning Table
instructions.
6. Adjust the table as needed until the distance
between the blade and miter slot is equal at
both ends.
7. Tighten the trunnion bolts.
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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
Operation Safety
Basic Controls
Motor Switch: Starts and stops the motor. Only
works after the power switch has been reset and
turned ON.
Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could
result from using this machine without
proper protective gear. Always wear safety
glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection
when operating this machine.
Speed Dial: Adjusts the speed of the motor,
which is displayed in RPM on the digital display.
Power Switch: Turns power ON/OFF to the motor
switch. OFF button must be reset (by pushing it all
the way in) before power will turn ON again.
Motor
Switch
Digital
Display
Speed Dial
Loose hair and cloth-
ing could get caught in
machinery and cause seri-
ous personal injury. Keep
loose clothing and long
hair away from moving
machinery.
Power
Switch
Figure 28. Motor, speed, and power controls.
Blade Tension Handle: Increases/decreases
blade tension when rotated. Quickly releases
blade tension when pivoted up.
NOTICE
If you have never used this type of machine
or equipment before, WE STRONGLY REC-
OMMEND that you read books, trade maga-
zines, or get formal training before begin-
ning any projects. Regardless of the con-
tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will
not be held liable for accidents caused by
lack of training.
Blade Guide Elevation Handwheel: Raises/low-
ers the upper blade guide assembly when rotated.
The blade guide assembly should always be
within 1" of the workpiece when cutting.
Blade Tension
Handle
Blade Guide
Elevation
Handwheel
Blade Guide
Assembly
Figure 29. Blade tension/guide post controls.
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Workpiece
Overview
Inspection (Wood)
The bandsaw is one of the most versatile wood
cutting tools in the shop. It is capable of perform-
ing the following types of cuts:
Some wood workpieces are not safe to cut or may
require modification before they are safe to cut.
Straight Cuts
Before cutting wood, get in the habit of
inspecting all workpieces for the following:
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•
•
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Miters
Angles
Compound Angles
Resawing
Ripping
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Foreign Objects: Nails, staples, dirt, rocks
and other foreign objects are often embed-
ded in wood. While cutting, these objects can
become dislodged and hit the operator or
break the blade, which might then fly apart.
Always visually inspect your workpiece for
these items. If they can't be removed, do
NOT cut the workpiece.
Crosscutting
Irregular Cuts
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Simple and Complex Curves
Duplicate Parts
Circles
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Large/Loose Knots: Loose knots can
become dislodged during the cutting opera-
tion. Large knots can cause blade damage.
Choose workpieces that do not have large/
loose knots or plan ahead to avoid cutting
through them.
Beveled Curves
Basic Cutting Tips
Follow these basic tips when operating the
bandsaw:
•
Wet or "Green" Stock: Cutting wood with
a moisture content over 20% causes unnec-
essary wear on the blade and yields poor
results.
•
Keep the upper blade guide assembly adjust-
ed to within 1" of the workpiece.
•
Replace, sharpen, and clean blades as nec-
essary. Make adjustments periodically to
keep the saw running in top condition.
•
Excessive Warping: Workpieces with exces-
sive cupping, bowing, or twisting are danger-
ous to cut because they are unstable and can
move unpredictably when being cut. DO NOT
use workpieces with these characteristics!
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•
•
Use light and even pressure while cutting.
Light contact with the blade makes it easier
to follow lines and prevents extra friction.
•
Minor Warping: Workpieces with slight cup-
ping can be safely supported if the cupped
side faces the table or fence. On the contrary,
a workpiece supported on the bowed side will
rock during a cut, leading to loss of control.
Avoid twisting the blade when cutting around
tight corners. Allow the blade to saw around
the corners.
Misusing the saw or using incorrect tech-
niques is unsafe and results in poor cuts.
Remember—the blade does the cutting with
the operator’s guidance.
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Never start a cut with the blade in contact
with the workpiece, and do not start a cut on
a sharp edge.
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When cutting metal, pay attention to the char-
acteristics of the chips when cutting—they
are good indicators of proper blade speed
and feed rate. Figure 30 shows the basic
chip characteristics and what they mean.
Guide Post
The guide post (shown in Figure 31) connects
the upper blade guide assembly to the bandsaw.
The guidepost allows the blade guide assembly to
move up or down to be as close to the workpiece
as possible. In order to cut accurately and safely,
the bottom of the blade guide assembly must be
no more than 1" from the workpiece at all times—
this positioning provides the greatest blade sup-
port and minimizes the amount of moving blade
exposed to the operator.
Chips are width of
tooth, thin, curled,
and silvery:
Optimum speed and
feed rate.
Chips are silvery,
thin, small, or
powdery: Increase
feed rate.
Guide Post
Handwheel
Chips are large,
curled, blue or
brown, or smoking:
Decrease feed rate.
Guide Post
Lock Knob
Figure 30. Reading chip characteristics.
Blade Guide
Assembly
Guide Post
Table Tilt
Figure 31. Guide post controls.
The bandsaw table tilts from -5˚ left to 45˚ right.
To adjust the blade guide assembly on the
guide post (the bandsaw must be turned
OFF):
To tilt the table:
1. Loosen the two trunnion knobs underneath
1. Make sure that the blade tension, blade
tracking, support bearing, and blade guides
are adjusted correctly.
the table.
2. Tilt the table to the desired angle. (Refer to
the angle gauge on the front table trunnion.)
2. Loosen the guide post lock knob shown in
Figure 31.
3. Retighten both table-tunnion knobs.
3. Raise/lower the guide post so the bottom of
the blade guide assembly is less than 1" from
the top of the workpiece.
NOTICE
The positive stop must be removed to move
the table to the left.
4. Lock the guide post with the lock knob.
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Ripping
Crosscutting
"Crosscutting" means cutting across the grain of
wood. For plywood or metal, crosscutting simply
means cutting across the width of the workpiece.
When cutting wood, "Ripping" means cutting with
the grain. For plywood or metal, ripping simply
means cutting down the length of the workpiece.
To make a 90˚ crosscut:
To make a rip cut:
1. Mark the workpiece on the edge where you
1. Adjust the fence to match the width of the
cut on your workpiece, then lock the fence in
place.
want to begin the cut.
2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to to less
than 1" away from the workpiece and make
sure the miter gauge is set to 90°.
2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to less than
1" away from the workpiece.
3. Move the fence out of the way. Place the
3. After all safety precautions have been met,
turn the bandsaw ON. Slowly feed the
workpiece into the blade and continue with
the cut until the blade is completely through
the workpiece. Figure 32 shows a typical rip-
ping operation.
workpiece evenly against the miter gauge.
4. Hold the workpiece against the miter gauge
and align the mark with the blade.
5. After all safety precautions have been met,
turn the bandsaw ON. Slowly feed the
workpiece into the blade and continue the
cut until the blade is all the way through the
workpiece. Figure 33 shows a typical cross-
cutting operation.
Note: If you cut narrow pieces, use a push
stick to protect your fingers.
Figure 32. Typical ripping operation.
Figure 33. Typical crosscutting operation.
NEVER place fingers or hands in the line of
cut. If you slip, your hands or fingers may
go into the blade. ALWAYS use a push stick
when ripping narrow pieces. Failure to fol-
low these warnings may result in serious
personal injury!
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To resaw a workpiece:
Resawing
1. Verify that the bandsaw is setup properly and
that the table is perpendicular to the blade.
"Resawing" (Figure 34) means cutting the
workpiece into two or more thinner workpieces.
2. Use the widest blade your bandsaw will
accept. Note: The blade must also be sharp
and clean.
One of the most important considerations for
resawing is blade selection—a wide blade cuts
straighter and is less prone to blade lead (see
Page 41 for more info on blade lead).
3. Adjust the fence to the desired width of cut,
and lock it in place.
For most applications, use a blade with a hook or
a skip tooth style. Choose blades with fewer teeth-
per-inch (from 3 to 6), because they offer larger
gullet capacities for clearing sawdust, reducing
heat buildup and reducing strain on the motor.
NOTICE
The scale on the front rail will NOT be accu-
rate when using the resaw fence.
4. Support the ends of the board if necessary.
5. Turn the bandsaw ON.
6. Using push paddles and a push stick, main-
tain workpiece pressure against the fence
and table, and slowly feed the workpiece into
the moving blade until the blade is completely
through the workpiece (see Figure 34).
Figure 34. Typical resawing operation.
When resawing thin pieces, a wandering
blade (blade lead) can tear through the side
of the workpiece, exposing your hands to
the blade teeth. Always use push blocks
when resawing and keep your hands clear
of the blade.
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Cutting Curves
Stacked Cuts
When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and
turn the stock carefully so the blade follows the
layout line without twisting. If a curve is so abrupt
that it is necessary to repeatedly back up and cut
a new kerf, use a narrower blade, a blade with
more TPI (teeth per inch), or make more relief
cuts.
One of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability to
cut multiple copies of a particular shape by stack-
ing workpieces together and cutting them as one.
Before making stacked cuts, ensure that both the
table and the blade are properly adjusted to 90°;
otherwise, any error will be compounded.
To complete a stacked cut:
Relief cuts are made through the waste portion of
the workpiece and stop at the layout line. Relief
cuts reduce the chance that the blade will be
pinched or twisted during the cut.
1. Align your pieces from top-to-bottom to
ensure that each piece has adequate scrap
to provide a clean, unhampered cut.
2. Secure all the pieces together in a manner
that will not interfere with the cutting. For
wood, hot glue on the edges works well, as
do brad nails through the waste portion. (Be
careful not to cut into the brads or you may
break the blade!)
The list below shows the minimum radius
that can be cut by common blade widths.
Width
Radius
1
⁄
8"....................................1⁄8
"
"
3⁄16"...................................3⁄8
1
⁄
⁄
⁄
⁄
⁄
4''....................................5⁄8''
3. On the face of the top piece, mark the shape
3
1
5
3
8''....................................11⁄4''
2''....................................21⁄2''
8''....................................33⁄4''
4''....................................51⁄2''
you intend to cut.
4. Make relief cuts perpendicular to the out-
line of your intended shape in areas where
changes in blade direction could cause the
blade to bind.
Figure 35. Blade width radii.
5. Cut the stack of pieces as though you were
cutting a single piece. Follow your layout line
with the blade kerf on the waste side of your
line as shown in Figure 36.
Figure 36. Typical stacked cut.
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Tooth Style
When selecting blades, another option to con-
sider is the shape, gullet size, teeth set and teeth
angle—otherwise known as “Tooth Style."
Blade Selection
(Wood Cutting)
Figure 37 illustrates the three main categories of
tooth style:
Selecting the right blade for the cut requires a
knowledge of various blade characteristics.
Blade Length
Measured by the circumference, blade lengths
are usually unique to the brand of your bandsaw
and the distance between wheels. The Model
G0621 uses 108" long blades. Refer to Page 35
for blade replacements.
Skip
Raker
Hook
Blade Width
Measured from the back of the blade to the tip of
the blade tooth (the widest point), blade width is
often the first consideration given to blade selec-
tion. Blade width dictates the largest and smallest
curve that can be cut, as well as how accurately it
can cut a straight line.
Figure 37. Raker, Skip & Hook tooth styles.
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Raker: This style is considered to be the
standard because the tooth size and shape
are the same as the tooth gullet. The teeth
on raker blades usually are very numerous,
have no angle, and produce cuts by scrap-
ing the material; these characteristics result
in very smooth cuts, but do not cut fast and
generate more heat than other types while
cutting.
1
The Model G0621 uses blades from ⁄8" to 1" in
width. Always pick the size of blade that best suits
your application.
•
Curve Cutting: Use the chart in Figure 35 to
determine the correct blade for curve cutting.
Determine the smallest radius curve that will
be cut on your workpiece and use the corre-
sponding blade width.
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•
Skip: This style is similar to a raker blade
that is missing every other tooth. Because of
the design, skip toothed blades have a much
larger gullet than raker blades, and therefore,
cut faster and generate less heat. However,
these blades also leave a rougher cut than
raker blades.
•
Straight Cutting: Use the largest width
blade that you own. Narrow blades can cut
tight curves (a small radius) but are not very
good at cutting straight lines because they
naturally wander (blade lead). Large blades
excel at cutting straight lines and are less
prone to wander.
Hook: The teeth on this style have a posi-
tive angle (downward) which makes them
dig into the material, and the gullets are usu-
ally rounded for easier waste removal. These
blades are excellent for the tough demands
of resawing and ripping thick material.
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The most common causes of blade breakage
are:
Tooth Pitch
Usually measured as TPI (teeth per inch), tooth
pitch determines the size/number of the teeth.
More teeth per inch (fine pitch) will cut slower,
but smoother; while fewer teeth per inch (coarse
pitch) will cut rougher, but faster. As a general
rule, choose blades that will have at least three
teeth in the material at all times. Use fine pitched
blades on harder woods and coarse pitched
blades on softer woods.
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Faulty alignment/adjustment of the guides.
Forcing or twisting a wide blade around a
short radius.
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Feeding the workpiece too fast.
Dull teeth or damaged tooth sufficient set.
Overtensioned blade.
Blade Care
A bandsaw blade is a delicate piece of steel that
is subjected to tremendous strain. You can obtain
longer use from a bandsaw blade if you give it fair
treatment and always use the appropriate feed
rate for your operation.
Top blade guide assembly set too high above
the workpiece.
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•
Using a blade with a lumpy or improperly fin-
ished braze or weld.
Be sure to select blades with the proper width,
style, and pitch for each application. The wrong
choice of blades will often produce unnecessary
heat which will shorten the life of your blade.
Continuously running the bandsaw when not
in use.
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Leaving blade tensioned when not in use.
A clean blade will perform much better than a dirty
blade. Dirty or gummed up blades pass through
the cutting material with much more resistance
than clean blades. This extra resistance also
causes unnecessary heat. Grizzly sells resin/pitch
dissolving cleaners that are excellent for cleaning
dirty blades.
Using the wrong TPI for the workpiece thick-
ness. (The general rule of thumb is 3 teeth in
the workpiece at all times.)
Blade Breakage
Many conditions may cause a bandsaw blade to
break. Blade breakage is unavoidable, in some
cases, since it is the natural result of the peculiar
stresses that bandsaw blades must endure. Blade
breakage is also due to avoidable circumstances.
Avoidable breakage is most often the result of
poor care or judgement on the part of the operator
when mounting or adjusting the blade or support
guides.
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2. Refer to the "Material Width/Diameter" row
of the blade selection chart in Figure 38 and
read across to find the workpiece thickness
you need to cut.
Blade Selection
(Metal Cutting)
3. Refer to the "Material Shapes" row and find
Selecting the right blade for the job depends on
a variety of factors, such as the type of material
being cut, hardness of the material, material shape
machine capability, and operator technique.
the shape and material to be cut.
4. In the applicable row, read across to the right
and find the box where the row and column
intersect. Listed in the box is the minimum
TPI recommended for the variable tooth pitch
blades.
The chart below is a basic starting point for choos-
ing blade type based on teeth per inch (TPI) for
variable tooth pitch blades and for standard raker
type bi-metal blades/HSS blades. However, for
exact specifications of bandsaw blades, contact
the blade manufacturer.
5. The "Cutting Speed Rate Recommendation"
section of the charts offers guidelines for vari-
ous metals, given in feet per minute (speed
FPM) and meters per minute in parenthesis.
Choose the speed closest to the number
shown in the chart.
To select the correct blade TPI:
1. Measure the material thickness. This mea-
surement is the length of cut taken from
where the tooth enters the workpiece, sweeps
through, and exits the workpiece.
Material Width/Diameter
Teeth Per Inch Variable Pitch Blades
Material Shapes
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9. Turn the tension knob until proper blade ten-
sion has been reached according to the blade
thickness scale shown in Figure 39.
Blade Changes
Alwaysdisconnectpower
to the machine when
changing blades. Failure
to do this may result in
serious personal injury.
Tension Scale
All saw blades are dan-
gerous and may cause
personalinjury.Toreduce
the risk of being injured,
wear leather gloves when
handling saw blades.
Figure 39. Tensioner adjustment.
10. Check and adjust the tracking (Page 17).
To replace the blade:
11. Adjust the upper/lower guide blocks and the
support bearings (Pages 19 and 21).
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Release the tension lever.
12. Close the wheel covers.
3. Remove the table insert and the table pin.
Adjust the upper and lower guide blocks
away from the blade.
13. Replace the table insert and table pin, being
sure not to use excessive force when insert-
ing the table pin.
4. Open the upper and lower wheel covers and
slide the blade off both wheels.
5. Rotate the blade 90˚ and slide it through the
slot in the table.
6. Slide the blade through the table slot, ensur-
ing that the teeth are pointing down toward
the table. If the teeth will not point downward
in any orientation, the blade is inside-out. Put
on heavy gloves, remove the blade, and twist
it rightside-out.
7. Slip the blade through the guides, and mount
it over the upper and lower wheels.
8. Apply tension.
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4. If the reading on the scale is not the same
as the width of the cut workpiece, loosen the
screws on the magnifying window (Figure
40) and adjust it to match the width of the cut
workpiece.
Scale Calibration
You may need to recalibrate the fence scale after
changing or adjusting the blade, or if the scale
is not producing accurate cuts. Recalibrate the
fence scale by adjusting the hairline indicator on
the fence and testing your adjustment by cutting
a piece of scrap wood.
5. Tighten the screws; the scale is now correctly
calibrated.
To calibrate the scale:
1. Set the fence anywhere along the scale and
locate a piece of scrap wood with at least one
straight edge. Joint the edge with a jointer (if
needed) to make the edge straight.
2. Hold the straight edge of the workpiece firmly
against the fence, and feed the workpiece
through the saw blade with a push stick.
3. Measure the width of the cut workpiece. The
width of the workpiece should match the
reading on the fence scale.
Figure 40. Scale calibration screws.
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ACCESSORIES
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES
G7315—Super Heavy-Duty Mobile Base
Mobilize your machine with this popular patented
mobile base. The unique outrigger-type supports
increase stability and lower machine height. This
heavy duty mobile base is rated for up to a 1300
lb. capacity.
Grizzly Bandsaw Blades
MODEL LENGTH WIDTH
TPI
GAUGE
0.032
0.032
0.032
0.032
0.032
H9736
H9737
H9738
H9739
H9740
H9741
H9956
H9957
H9958
H9959
H9960
H9961
H9962
H9963
H9964
H9965
H9966
H9967
H9968
H9969
H9970
H9971
H9972
H9973
H9974
H9975
H9976
H9977
H9978
H9979
1081⁄8
1081⁄8
1081⁄8
1081⁄8
1081⁄8
1081⁄8
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
108”
"
"
"
"
"
"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
3-4 VP
4-6 VP
5-8 VP
6-10 VP
8-12 VP
10-14 VP 0.032
1
⁄
8
”
”
14 Raker
18 Raker
4 Skip
10 Raker
14 Raker
4 Hook
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.032
0.032
0.032
0.035
0.035
1
⁄8
3⁄16”
3⁄16”
3⁄16”
1
⁄4
⁄4
⁄4
⁄4
⁄4
⁄8
⁄8
⁄8
⁄8
⁄2
⁄2
⁄2
⁄2
⁄2
⁄4
⁄4
⁄4
”
”
”
”
”
”
”
”
”
”
”
”
”
”
”
”
”
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
6 Hook
10 Raker
14 Raker
18 Raker
4 Hook
6 Hook
Figure 41. G7315 SHOP FOX® Mobile Base.
10 Raker
14 Raker
3 Hook
4 Hook
6 Hook
10 Raker
14 Raker
3 Hook
6 Hook
10 Raker
2 Hook
G1928—Bandsaw Handbook
This is the bandsaw bible. Covers step-by-step
instructions for basic/advanced cutting tech-
niques. Also includes advanced maintenance,
service and troubleshooting procedures, as well
as information on bandsaw history/design and
blade metallurgy. 320 pages.
1”
1”
6 Hook
Figure 42. Bandsaw handbook.
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SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Lubricating
Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the
table by wiping the table clean after every use—
this ensures moisture from wood dust does not
remain on bare metal surfaces. Keep tables
al injury.
rust-free with regular applications of general lubri-
cants such as G96® Gun Treatment, SLIPIT®, or
Boeshield® T-9.
Schedule
If the table becomes difficult to tilt, remove it and
lubricate the trunnions and the slides in the trun-
For optimum performance from your machine, fol-
low this maintenance schedule:
nion base with a general lubricant.
Daily
Redressing Rubber
Tires
•
•
•
•
Check/correct loose mounting bolts.
Check/correct damaged saw blade.
Check/correct worn or damaged wires.
Correct any other unsafe condition.
As the bandsaw ages, the rubber tires on the
wheels may need to be redressed if they harden or
glaze over. Redressing the rubber tires improves
blade tracking and reduces vibration/blade lead.
Monthly
If the rubber tires become too worn, then blade
tracking will become extremely difficult. At that
point, redressing will no longer be effective and
the rubber tires must be replaced.
•
Check for V-belt tension, damage, or wear.
•
Remove blade and thoroughly clean all built-
up sawdust from the rubber tires on the
wheels.
To redress the rubber tires:
•
Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabi-
net and off motor.
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Put on heavy leather gloves.
3. Remove the blade.
Cleaning
4. Clean any built-up sawdust from the rubber
tires.
Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and
wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If
resin has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner
to remove it.
5. Hold 100 grit sandpaper against the rub-
ber tire and rotate the wheel by hand. Only
redress the rubber enough to expose a fresh
rubber surface.
Once a month, remove the blade and thoroughly
clean all built-up sawdust from the rubber tires on
the wheels.
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SECTION 7: SERVICE
Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix or adjust your machine if a problem devel-
ops. If you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical
Support at (570) 546-9663.
Troubleshooting
Motor & Electrical
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Machine does not 1. OFF button has not been reset.
1. Lift paddle and press OFF button down completely
until it clicks.
start or a breaker
trips.
2. Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired incorrectly. 2. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
3. Motor connection wired incorrectly.
3. Correct motor wiring connections.
4. Wall fuse/circuit breaker is blown/tripped.
4. Ensure circuit size is suitable for this machine;
replace weak breaker.
5. Power supply switched OFF or is at fault.
6. Wiring is open/has high resistance.
5. Ensure power supply is switch on; ensure power
supply has the correct voltage.
6. Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded
connections, and repair/replace as necessary.
7. Motor ON button or ON/OFF switch is at fault. 7. Replace faulty ON button or ON/OFF switch.
8. Inverter/Controller box is at fault.
9. Motor is at fault.
8. Inspect inverter/controller box; replace if faulty.
9. Test/repair/replace.
Machine stalls or 1. Feed rate/cutting speed too fast for task.
1. Decrease feed rate/cutting speed.
2. Use sharp blade with lower TPI; reduce the feed
rate/depth of cut.
is underpowered.
2. Machine is undersized for the task.
3. Blade is slipping on wheels.
3. Adjust blade tracking and tension to factory specifi-
cations.
4. Motor connection is wired incorrectly.
5. Plug/receptacle is at fault.
6. Pulley/sprocket slipping on shaft.
7. Motor is at fault.
4. Correct motor wiring connections.
5. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
6. Replace loose pulley/shaft.
7. Test/repair/replace.
Machine
vibration or noisy
operation.
has 1. Motor or component is loose.
1. Inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/nuts, and
re-tighten with thread locking fluid.
2. Replace blade.
2. Blade weld is at fault or teeth are broken.
3. Blade is at fault.
3. Replace warped, bent, or twisted blade; resharpen
dull blade.
4. V-belt worn or loose.
5. Pulley is loose.
4. Inspect/replace belt.
5. Realign/replace shaft, pulley, setscrew, and key as
required.
6. Motor mount loose/broken.
6. Tighten/replace.
7. Machine is incorrectly mounted or sits uneven- 7. Tighten/replace anchor studs in floor; relocate/shim
ly.
machine.
8. Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.
8. Replace dented fan cover; replace loose/damaged
fan.
9. Motor bearings are at fault.
9. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
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Cutting Operations
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Machine slows
when operating.
1. Feeding workpiece too fast.
2. Blade is dull.
1. Reduce feed rate.
2. Replace blade (Page 33).
Ticking sound
when the saw is
running.
1. Blade weld contacting guide/support bearings 1. Use file or stone to smooth and round the back of the
(a light tick is normal).
blade; slightly loosen the blade guides.
2. Blade weld may be failing.
2. Inspect and replace blade if necessary (Page 33).
Blade contacting 1. Insert installed upside down or backwards.
1. Re-install insert a different way.
table insert.
2. Table improperly mounted or aligned.
2. Align table (Page 23).
Vibration when
cutting.
1. Loose or damaged blade.
2. Sawdust buildup on wheels.
1. Tighten or replace blade (Page 33).
2. Clean all sawdust from rubber tires on wheels.
Burn marks on
the edge of the
cut.
1. Too much side pressure when feeding 1. Feed workpiece straight into the blade. See Basic
workpiece; blade is binding.
Cutting Tips on Page 25.
2. Blade too wide for size of radius being cut.
2. Install a smaller width blade/increase blade tension.
See Page 33 or 19.
Rough or poor
quality cuts.
1. Feeding workpiece too fast.
1. Reduce feed rate.
2. Blade guides adjusted incorrectly.
2. Re-adjust all blade guides and support bearings.
Sawdust buildup 1. Clogged dust port.
1. Clean out dust port.
inside cabinet.
2. Low CFM (airflow) from the shop vacuum.
2. Three options:
—Check dust hoses for leaks or clogs.
—Connect saw to a more powerful shop vacuum.
Blade wanders
or doesn't cut
straight.
1. Blade lead.
1. Refer to Blade Lead on Page 41.
2. Sawdust buildup on wheels.
2. Clean all sawdust from rubber tires on wheels.
Cuts are
1. Table tilt is not adjusted to 0˚ or positive stop 1. Adjust table tilt to 0˚; readjust positive stop if neces-
not square
(vertically).
has moved out of adjustment.
sary (Page 22).
2. Table tilt scale pointer is not calibrated.
3. Table is not square to the blade.
2. Calibrate table tilt scale pointer to 0˚ (Page 22).
3. Shim table (Page 41).
Miscellaneous
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Blade tension
scale is grossly
inaccurate.
1. The spring in the blade tension mechanism 1. Replace spring in the blade tension mechanism,
has lost its "spring." This is caused by not
releasing the blade tension when not in use or
frequently over-tensioning the bandsaw.
then take better care of the bandsaw by releasing
tension when not in use and not over-tensioning the
blade.
Wheel is noisy.
1. Wheel bearing is worn out.
2. Belt is too tight (lower wheel).
1. Replace the wheel bearing.
2. Check/loosen the belt tension (Page 39).
Blade does
not track
consistently,
correctly, or at
all.
1. Wheels are not coplanar or aligned with each 1. Adjust wheels to be coplanar/aligned with each other
other.
(Page 42).
2. Rubber tires on wheels are worn out.
2. Redress the rubber tires on the wheels (Page 36);
replace the rubber tires on the wheels.
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Checking V-Belts
1. Follow all previous instructions for Accessing
V-Belts.
Servicing V-Belts
To ensure optimum power transfer from the motor
to the blade, the V-belts must be in good condi-
tion and operate under proper tension. Check belt
tension at least every 3 months—more often if the
bandsaw is used daily. V-belts stretch with use
and must be periodically re-tensioned.
2. Push the center of each V-belt as illustrated
in Figure 44, using moderate force. When
tensioned correctly, the deflection should be
about 1⁄4".
1
—If the deflection is more than ⁄4", then ten-
sion that V-belt (see Page 40) before doing
Step 4.
Replace the V-belts if they are cracked, frayed, or
excessively worn.
Accessing V-Belts
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
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2. Open the lower wheel cover.
3. Remove the bandsaw blade.
4. Remove the lower wheel by removing the
hex bolt at the center of the wheel, then
sliding the wheel off the shaft. (The hex nut
has left handed threads, so you must turn it
clockwise to loosen it.)
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5. Take off the pulley cover plate by removing
the six Phillips head screws. You now have
access to the V-belts for inspection or service
(see Figure 43).
Figure 44. Belt deflection.
3. Use a flashlight to inspect the belt.
—If a V-belt is cracked, frayed, or glazed,
replace it as soon as convenient.
Wheel
Pulley
4. Replace the pulley cover, lower wheel, and
blade; then close the lower wheel cover.
Motor
Pulley
Idler
Pulley
Figure 43. Pulleys and V-belts.
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4. Pivot the motor and slide the idler pulley to
Tensioning/Replacing V-Belts
1. Follow all previous instructions for Accessing
V-Belts.
loosen the V-belts.
5. Remove old V-belts and install the new V-
belts.
2. Loosen the motor mount bolts shown in
Figure 45.
6. Slide the idler pulley down to tighten the
lower wheel V-belt, hold pressure on the idler
pulley, then tighten the mounting nut.
Motor
Hinge Bolt
7. Check the wheel pulley V-belt for correct ten-
sion. Retension if necessary before continu-
ing.
8. Pivot the motor to tighten the motor V-belt,
hold pressure on the motor, then tighten the
motor adjustment bolt.
Motor
Adjustment
Bolt
9. Check the motor V-belt for correct tension.
Retension if necessary before continuing.
10. When the belt tension is correct, tighten the
Figure 45. Motor mount bolts.
motor hinge bolt.
3. Loosen the idler pulley mounting nut behind
the cap shown in Figure 46.
11. Replace the pulley cover, lower wheel, and
blade; then close the lower wheel cover.
Idler Pulley
Mounting
Nut
(behind cap)
Figure 46. Location of idler pulley mounting nut.
—If you only need to retension the V-belts,
skip to Step 6.
—If you need to replace the V-belts, continue
with Step 4.
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Shimming Table
Blade Lead
To ensure accuracy when cutting stacked
workpieces, the table should be 90˚ to the back of
the blade as shown in Figure 47. If the table is not
perpendicular to the back of the blade, the table
needs to be shimmed.
"Blade Lead" means that the blade does not cut
straight when using the fence or miter gauge (see
Figure 48). This is a common condition with all
bandsaws. Worn or damaged blades may cause
lead and replacing them will fix the problem. Still, if
your bandsaw is setup correctly and lead occurs,
compensate for it by skewing the fence.
Shims can be made of any durable object that
can be sandwiched between the table and the
trunnions. We recommend using shim washers or
shim stock because of the wide range of available
thicknesses. These items can be purchased at
your local hardware store.
Figure 48. Blade leading away from line of cut.
To correct blade lead, do the following steps
and make a test cut before skewing the
fence:
Figure 47. Squaring table to blade back.
To shim the table:
1. Ensure that you have proper blade tension
(refer to Page 19).
1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly
and that it is correctly tensioned.
2. Ensure that the blade guides are adjusted
correctly (refer to Pages 19 & 21).
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
3. Loosen the trunnion bolts that secure the
3. Ensure that the miter slot or fence is parallel
to the blade (refer to Page 23).
trunnions to the table.
4. Place shim stock between the table and the
two trunnions to shim the table in the desired
direction.
To skew your fence:
3
1. Cut a piece of scrap wood approximately ⁄4
"
thick x 3" wide x 17" long. On a wide face of
the board, draw a straight line parallel to the
long edge.
Note: Another way to shim the table is to add
washers between the table and the trunnion.
5. Follow the Aligning Table instructions on
Page 23 to complete this procedure.
2. Slide the fence out of the way and cut free-
hand along the line. Stop at the halfway point.
Turn the bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade
to stop.
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3. Clamp the board to the bandsaw table with-
out moving it. Now slide the fence over to
the board so it barely touches one end of the
board.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment, or "Coplanar Tracking," is one
of the easiest ways to ensure you get optimal per-
formance from your bandsaw. When wheels are
aligned, or coplanar, the bandsaw cuts straighter.
Vibration, heat, and blade wear are also consid-
erably decreased because the blade is automati-
cally balanced on the wheel.
4. Loosen the two cap screws that mount the
front rail to the table.
5. Place shims between the front rail and the
table as necessary to make the fence parallel
to the edge of the scrap piece.
Note: Shim stock works well for this, but small
pieces of paper can also work in a pinch.
Verifying Upper/Lower Wheels are
Coplanar
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
To compensate for lead when making straight
crosscuts with the miter gauge, you will need
to shift the table:
2. With the blade on and properly tensioned,
hold a straightedge close to the center of
both wheels. Make sure the straightedge
fully extends across the wheels as shown in
Figure 49.
1. Set the miter gauge to 90° and verify that the
gauge body is square to the miter bar, using
a 90° square.
2. On a scrap piece of wood, mark a line that
is perpendicular to the front edge of the
workpiece.
3. Starting where the line begins, cut the board
by pushing it through the blade with the miter
gauge.
4. Loosen the table mounting bolts, and shift the
table to compensate for the blade lead.
5. Repeat Steps 1 & 2 until the blade cuts
straight when wood is pushed through with
the miter gauge.
Figure 49. Checking wheel alignment with a
straightedge.
NOTICE
If the table is shifted, the fence will be
affected since it is attached.
—If the wheels are coplanar, the straightedge
wil touch the top and bottom of the outside
rims on each wheel.
NOTICE
—If the wheels are not coplanar, place
the straightedge on the lower wheel first
(ensuring that it touches both the top and
bottom rim), then adjust the tracking knob
to see how the upper wheel lines up with
the straightedge.
Lead adjustments will change when new
blades are mounted on the saw.
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—If the straightedge does not touch both
wheels evenly, the upper wheel needs to
be shimmed or the lower wheel needs to
be adjusted.
Shimming Upper Wheel
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Adjust the tracking knob so the top wheel is
parallel with the bottom wheel.
3. With the straightedge touching both points of
the wheel that does not need to be adjusted,
measure the distance away from the incor-
rect wheel with a fine ruler (see Figure 50).
The distance measured with the ruler is the
distance the wheel must be corrected.
Figure 51. Coplanar diagram.
Adjusting Lower Wheel
Only do this procedure if you cannot make the
wheels coplaner with the tracking knob or by
shimming the upper wheel. Make sure the upper
wheel is adjusted as close as possible to being
coplanar with the lower wheel before beginning.
Do this procedure with the blade fully tensioned.
To adjust the lower wheel:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Loosen the four hex bolts on the lower wheel
adjustment hub (Figure 52). These secure
the wheel adjustment sleeves.
Figure 50. Measuring wheel difference.
4. Remove the blade from the saw, then remove
Wheel
Adjustment
Sleeve
the wheel that needs to be shimmed.
Hex Bolt
5. Determine how many shim washers you
need and place them on the wheel shaft.
6. Replace the wheel, the original washers, and
the securing nut.
7. Tighten the blade, then check the wheels.
(Coplanar wheels may pull out of alignment
when the blade is tightened.)
Figure 52. Wheel adjustment hub.
8. When the wheels are coplanar, place a mark
on each wheel where you held the straight-
edge. This assures repeated accuracy every
time you adjust your wheels.
3. Rotate the wheel adjustment sleeves to move
the lower wheel as necessary to make it
coplaner with the upper wheel.
Note: When wheels are properly coplanar,
the blade may not be centered on the crown
of the wheel, but it will be balanced. See
Figure 51 to better understand coplanarity.
4. Tighten the hex bolts to secure the wheel
adjustment sleeves in position.
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Electrical Component Wiring
Figure 55. Power switch.
Figure 53. Motor junction box wiring.
Figure 56. Variable speed dial.
Figure 54. Motor switch.
Figure 57. Inverter/controller box terminal blocks.
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REWIRE
Wiring Diagram
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Main Parts List
REF PART #
DESCRIPTION
REF PART #
DESCRIPTION
1
P0621001
PS08
BODY
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
64-1
64-2
64-3
64-4
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
P0621044
P6004
SHAFT
2
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 3/4
CONTROLLER COVER PLATE
HEX NUT 10-24
BALL BEARING 6004ZZ
BLADE TENSION SCALE
HEX NUT 5/16-18
3
P0621003
PN07
P0621046
PN02
4
5
P0621005
P0621006
PW01
AC MOTOR CONTROLLER
PHLP HD SCR 1/4-20 X 1/2
FLAT WASHER 1/2
TENSION NUT
P0621048
P0621049
P0621050
P0621051
P0621052
PSB05
KNOB 5/16-18 X 2
6
STRAIN RELIEF
7
POWER CORD
8
P0621008
P0621009
P0621010
P0621011
P0621012
P0621013
P0621014
P0621015
P6202
MOTOR CORD
9
BLADE TENSION POINTER
COMPRESSION SPRING
BLADE TENSION HANDLE
SPECIAL WASHER
UPPER WHEEL BRACKET
HEX BOLT M8-1.25 x 110
UPPER WHEEL SHAFT
BALL BEARING 6202ZZ
INT RETAINING RING 35MM
UPPER WHEEL
KNOB
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
CAP SCREW 1/4-20 X 3/4
ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE
HEX NUT 3/4-10
P0621054
PN17
P0621056
P0621057
P0621058
P0621059
PN04
BEARING HOUSING
PIN 6MM
FLANGE BOLT 5/16-18 X 1-1/2
COVER
PR21M
HEX NUT 5/8-11
P0621018
P0621019
PW06
PW14
FLAT WASHER 5/8
FLAT WASHER 3/8
HEX BOLT 3/8-16 X 2-1/2
MOTOR 1.25HP, 220V, 3-PHASE
JUNCTION BOX REAR COVER
JUNCTION BOX FRONT COVER
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 1/4
3-CIRCUIT TERMINAL BLOCK
ADJ HANDLE 3/8-16 X 1
KEY 5 X 5 X 30
TIRE
PW02
FLAT WASHER 1/4
LOCK WASHER 1/4
HEX BOLT 1/4-20 X 3/8
BLADE 0.65"T X 3/8"W X 108"
HINGE PIN
PB35
PLW02
P0621064
P0621064-1
P0621064-2
PS18
PB51
P0621023
P0621024
P0621025
PLW07
UPPER WHEEL COVER
LOCK WASHER 1/2
HEX NUT 1/2-20
P0621064-4
P0621065
PK12M
PN01
P0621028
P0621029
P0621030
P0621031
PK23M
PHLP HD SCR M3-.5 X 18
MANIPULATOR
P0621067
P0621068
PVA28
HEX NUT 3/8-16
DUST PORT 2.5"
SPEED DIAL
V-BELT A-28 4L280
EXT RETAINING RING 15MM
MOTOR PULLEY
SWITCH W/LARGE STOP
KEY 5 X 5 X 25
PR05M
P0621071
P0621072
PF1005041
PN05
PSS03
SET SCREW 1/4-20 X 3/8
HEX NUT M8-1.25
PULLEY
PN03M
BRUSH
PS01
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 x 1/2
LOWER WHEEL COVER
CAP SCREW 1/4-20 X 3/4
HEX NUT 3/4-10 (LH)
LOWER WHEEL
HEX NUT 1/4-20
P0621036
PSB05
P0621075
PS01M
SWITCH COVER
PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 x 18
PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 6
FLAT WASHER 3/8
HEX BOLT 1/4-20 X 3/4
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 1/4
HEX NUT 1/4-20
P0621038
P0621039
P0621040
P0621041
P0621042
PVA30
PS17M
PW02
PULLEY COVER PLATE
PULLEY
PB05
PS18
SHAFT
PN05
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Secondary Parts Breakdown
REF PART #
DESCRIPTION
REF PART #
DESCRIPTION
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
PB51
HEX BOLT 1/4-20 X 3/8
LOCK WASHER 1/4
FLAT WASHER 1/4
GUIDE BAR COVER
FLAT HD CAP SCR M5-.8 X 8
RACK
139
140
141
P0621139
P0621140
P0621141
POINTER PLATE
PLW02
TABLE PIN
PW06
MITER GAUGE ASSY
MITER GAUGE HANDLE 5/16"
MITER GAUGE BODY
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 1/4
MITER GAUGE POINTER
MITER GAUGE BAR
HEX BOLT 3/8-16 X 2-1/2
CLAMP SHOE
P0621104
P0621105
P0621106
P0621107
P0621108
PW07
141-1 P0621141-1
141-2 P0621141-2
141-3 PS18
GUIDE BAR
141-4 P0621141-4
141-5 P0621141-5
BRACKET
FLAT WASHER 5/16
LOCK WASHER 5/16
HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 5/8
PINION SHAFT
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
PB35
PLW01
P0621143
P0621144
PFB15
PB32
TRUNNION
P0621112
P0621113
PSS02
FLANGE BOLT 1/4-20 X 3/4
HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 1-1/4
FLAT WASHER 5/16
TRUNNION BASE
HANDWHEEL
PB12
SET SCREW 5/16-18 X 3/8
EXT RETAINING RING 13MM
BALL
PW07
PR47M
P0621148
P0621149
PS18
P0621116
P0621117
P0621118
P0621119
P0621120
P0621121
P0621122
PSB05
KNOB 3/8-16
COMPRESSION SPRING
THUMB SCREW 1/4-20 X 1/2
KNOB 5/16-18 X 2
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 1/4
TABLE TILT POINTER
TABLE TILT SCALE
LOWER GUIDE BRACKET
FRONT FENCE RAIL
KNOB 5/16-18 X 5/8
RAIL BRACKET
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P0621152
P0621153
P0621154
P0621155
P0621156
P0621157
P0621158
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PINION GEAR
BLADE GUARD
THUMB SCREW 1/4-20 X 3/4
CAP SCREW 1/4-20 X 3/4
UPPER GUIDE BRACKET
SUPPORT BEARING SHAFT
BALL BEARING 6200ZZ
EXT RETAINING RING 10MM
BLADE GUIDE BLOCK
BLADE GUIDE HOLDER
CAP SCREW 1/4-20 X 7/8
ECCENTRIC GUIDE POST
GUIDE POST POINTER
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 1/2
TABLE INSERT
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P0621125
P6200
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KNOB 3/8-16 X 1
FLAT WASHER 3/8
PR01M
PB03
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ANGLE ADJUSTMENT BAR
HEX BOLT 1/4-20 X 1/2
LOCK NUT 5/16-18
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P0621129
P0621130
P0621131
P0621132
PS01
P0621161
PB19
PLN03
P0621164
P0621165
PB16
ADJUSTMENT BAR BRACKET
COMPLETE FENCE ASSY
HEX BOLT 3/8-16 X 1-1/2
HEX NUT 3/8-16
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P0621135
P0621136
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PN08
TABLE
P0621168
P0621169
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FENCE SCALE
REAR FENCE RAIL
CAP SCREW 1/4-20 X 1
GUIDE POST SCALE
SET SCREW 1/4-20 X 3/8
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Stand Parts Breakdown
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202
203
204
205
206
207
208
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FLAT WASHER 5/16
STAND GUARD
KNOB 5/16-18 X 3/4
LOCK NUT 5/16-18
HEX NUT 5/16-18
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211
212
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214
215
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HEX NUT 1/4-20
PW07
PN05
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P0621204
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PLW02
PW06
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FLAT WASHER 1/4
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P0621214
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STAND INSET PLATE
CABINET BOTTOM PLATE
FLANGE BOLT 1/4-20 X 3/4
PN02
P0621207
P0621208
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Fence Parts Breakdown
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301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
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FENCE BODY
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310
311
312
313
314
315
316
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PSB01M
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P0621313
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FENCE POINTER
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FENCE BASE
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FENCE HANDLE M8-1.25
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Safety Labels Parts Breakdown
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405
406
407
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408
409
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411
412
413
414
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SPEED DIAL LABEL
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DOOR CLOSED LABEL
CUTTING CHART LABEL
"GRIZZLY GREEN" TOUCH-UP PAINT
GRIZZLY LOGO PLATE
BLADE TENSION LABEL
GLASSES/RESPIRATOR LABEL
PLABEL-12A READ MANUAL LABEL
PLABEL-14 ELECTRICITY LABEL
DOOR CLOSED LABEL
"PUTTY" TOUCH-UP PAINT
Safety labels warn about machine hazards and ways to prevent injury. The owner of this machine
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WARRANTY AND RETURNS
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from
the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,
negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty
and any and all warranties that may be implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any par-
ticular purpose, are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty. We do not warrant or represent
that the merchandise complies with the provisions of any law or acts unless the manufacturer so warrants.
In no event shall Grizzly’s liability under this warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product and
any legal actions brought against Grizzly shall be tried in the State of Washington, County of Whatcom.
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, contingent, special,
or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.
To take advantage of this warranty, contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details. We will then issue
you a “Return Number,’’ which must be clearly posted on the outside as well as the inside of the carton. We
will not accept any item back without this number. Proof of purchase must accompany the merchandise.
The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they constantly strive to
achieve better quality equipment. We make every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and
durability standards and we hope you never need to use this warranty.
Please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the manual.
Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again soon.
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