Grizzly G0640X User Manual

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MODEL G0640X

17" METAL/WOOD BANDSAW

OWNER'S MANUAL

(For models manufactured since 12/17)

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE

OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

#TR9556 PRINTED IN TA I WAN

V3.08.18

This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators.

Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death.

The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use. This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installation in a safe environment, personnel training and usage authorization, proper inspection and maintenance, manual availability and comprehension, application of safety devices, cutting/sanding/grinding tool integrity, and the usage of personal protective equipment.

The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence, improper training, machine modifications or misuse.

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: Work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2

Contact Info.................................................... 2

Manual Accuracy ........................................... 2

Identification ................................................... 3

Machine Data Sheet ...................................... 4

SECTION 1: SAFETY ....................................... 6

Safety Instructions for Machinery .................. 6

Additional Safety for Metal-Wood Bandsaws 8

SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY ........................ 9

SECTION 3: SETUP ....................................... 11

Needed for Setup ......................................... 11

Unpacking .................................................... 11

Inventory ...................................................... 12

Hardware Recognition Chart ....................... 13

Cleanup ........................................................ 14

Site Considerations ...................................... 14

Lifting & Placing ........................................... 15

Anchoring to Floor ....................................... 15

Assembly ..................................................... 16

Blade Tracking ............................................. 19

Test Run ...................................................... 20

Blade Tensioning ......................................... 21

Adjusting Blade Guides ............................... 22

Adjusting Support Bearings ......................... 23

Adjusting Positive Stop ................................ 24

Aligning Table .............................................. 25

Aligning Fence ............................................. 26

Miter Gauge ................................................. 26

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................... 27

Guide Post ................................................... 27

Quick-Release Blade Tension ..................... 28

Table Tilt ...................................................... 28

Blade Terminology ....................................... 29

Blade Selection ............................................ 29

Blade Breakage ........................................... 31

Blade Care & Break-In ................................. 31

Blade Changes ............................................ 32

Blade Speed ................................................ 33

SECTION 5: WOOD CUTTING ...................... 34

Workpiece Inspection................................... 34

Cutting Tips .................................................. 34

Ripping ......................................................... 35

Crosscutting ................................................. 35

Resawing ..................................................... 36

Stacked Cuts................................................ 37

Cutting Curves ............................................. 37

Cutting Circles.............................................. 37

SECTION 6: METAL CUTTING ...................... 38

Workpiece Inspection................................... 38

Cutting Tips .................................................. 38

Choosing Blades and Speeds ..................... 39

Metal Chip Inspection Chart ........................ 40

SECTION 7: ACCESSORIES ......................... 41

SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE ......................... 43

Schedule ...................................................... 43

Cleaning ....................................................... 43

Wheel Brush ................................................ 43

Lubrication ................................................... 43

Redressing Rubber Tires ............................. 45

SECTION 9: SERVICE ................................... 46

Troubleshooting ........................................... 46

Replacing V-Belts ........................................ 48

Adjusting Wheel Brush ................................ 48

Wheel Alignment .......................................... 49

Shimming Table ........................................... 51

Blade Lead ................................................... 51

Adjusting Tension Lever .............................. 52

SECTION 10: WIRING .................................... 53

Wiring Safety Instructions ............................ 53

Wiring Diagram ............................................ 54

Electrical Component Wiring ....................... 55

SECTION 11: PARTS ..................................... 56

Main ............................................................. 56

Fence & Blade Guides ................................. 59

Labels & Cosmetics ..................................... 62

WARRANTY & RETURNS ............................. 65

INTRODUCTION

We stand behind our machines! If you have questions or need help, contact us with the information below. Before contacting, make sure you get the

serial number

from the

machine ID label. This will help us help you faster.

We want your feedback on this manual. What did you like about it? Where could it be improved? Please take a few minutes to give us feedback.

Email: manuals@grizzly.com

We are proud to provide a high-quality owner’s manual with your new machine!

instructions, specifications, drawings, and photographs in this manual. Sometimes we make mistakes, but our policy of continuous improvement also means that

you receive is

slightly different than shown in the manual

If you find this to be the case, and the difference between the manual and machine leaves you confused or unsure about something

check our

website for an updated version. W

current

manuals and

on our web-

site at

Alternatively, you can call our Technical Support for help. Before calling, make sure you write down the

from the machine ID label (see below). This information is required for us to provide proper tech support, and it helps us determine if updated documentation is available for your machine.

Contact Info

and manufacture date

Grizzly Technical Support

1815 W. Battlefield Springfield, MO 65807 Phone: (570) 546-9663

Email: techsupport@grizzly.com

Grizzly Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Manual Accuracy

made every effort to be exact with the

sometimes the machine

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manual updates for free

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Manufacture Date and Serial Number

Manufacture Date

Serial Number

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Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

Identification

Quick-Release Blade Tension Lever

Blade Guide

Elevation Lock Knob

Blade Tension Window

Blade

Tension

Handwheel

Fence Lock

Handle

Blade Guard

Rip Fence

Attachment

Blade Guide Height

Handwheel

Blade Tracking

Knob with Lock

Lever

Blade Guide

Height Indicator

Upper Blade Guide Assembly

Miter Gauge

Blade Speed Dial

4" Dust Port

Belt Engagement Disc

Digital Blade Speed Display

Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

Belt Tension

Crank

Main Power

Key Switch

4" Dust Port

Motor

START/STOP

Switch

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Machine Data Sheet

MACHINE DATA

SHEET

Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901

MODEL G0640X 17" METAL/WOOD BANDSAW W/INVERTER

MOTOR

Product Dimensions:

Weight.............................................................................................................................................................. 378 lbs.

Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height........................................................................... 32 x 32 x 73 in.

Footprint (Length x Width)..................................................................................................................... 27 x 17-3/4 in.

Shipping Dimensions:

Type................................................................................................................................................... Wood Slat Crate

Content........................................................................................................................................................... Machine

Weight.............................................................................................................................................................. 416 lbs.

Length x Width x Height....................................................................................................................... 20 x 31 x 81 in.

Must Ship Upright.................................................................................................................................................... No

Electrical:

Power Requirement........................................................................................................... 220V, Single-Phase, 60 Hz

Prewired Voltage.................................................................................................................................................. 220V

Full-Load Current Rating.......................................................................................................................................... 8A

Minimum Circuit Size.............................................................................................................................................. 15A

Connection Type....................................................................................................................................... Cord & Plug

Power Cord Included.............................................................................................................................................. Yes

Power Cord Length................................................................................................................................................. 6 ft.

Power Cord Gauge......................................................................................................................................... 14 AWG

Plug Included........................................................................................................................................................... No

Recommended Plug Type..................................................................................................................................... 6-15

Switch Type............................................................................................ ON/OFF Push Button Switch w/Lockout Key

Inverter (VFD) Type................................................................................................................................. Delta VFD-M

Inverter (VFD) Size............................................................................................................................................... 2 HP

Motors:

Main

Main Specifications:

Main Specifications

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Horsepower................................................................................................................................................ 2 HP

Phase.................................................................................................................................................... 3-Phase

Amps.............................................................................................................................................................. 8A

Speed................................................................................................................................................ 1725 RPM

Type........................................................................................................................................... TEFC Induction

Power Transfer .................................................................................................................................. Belt Drive

Bearings..................................................................................................... Shielded & Permanently Lubricated

Bandsaw Size............................................................................................................................................ 17 in.

Max Cutting Width (Left of Blade)........................................................................................................ 16-1/4 in.

Max Cutting Width (Left of Blade) w/Fence......................................................................................... 13-3/4 in.

Max Cutting Height.................................................................................................................................... 12 in.

Blade Speeds............................................................................................................ Variable 100 – 3600 FPM

Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

Blade Information

Standard Blade Length...................................................................................................................... 131-1/2 in.

Blade Width Range............................................................................................................................. 1/8 – 1 in.

Blade Guides................................................................................................................................... Ball Bearing

Table Information

Table Length........................................................................................................................................ 23-5/8 in.

Table Width......................................................................................................................................... 17-1/4 in.

Table Thickness.................................................................................................................................... 1-1/2 in.

Table Tilt - Left/Right.......................................................................................................... Left 5, Right 45 deg.

Floor-to-Table Height........................................................................................................................... 37-1/2 in.

Includes Fence............................................................................................................................................. Yes

Construction Materials

Table....................................................................................................................... Precision-Ground Cast Iron

Fence.................................................................................................................................. Extruded Aluminum

Base/Stand............................................................................................................................. Pre-Formed Steel

Body/Frame............................................................................................................................ Pre-Formed Steel

Wheels........................................................................................................................ Fully-Balanced Cast Iron

Tires........................................................................................................................................................ Rubber

Wheel Covers......................................................................................................................... Pre-Formed Steel

Paint Type/Finish....................................................................................................................... Powder Coated

Other Related Information

Wheel Diameter......................................................................................................................................... 17 in.

Wheel Width.......................................................................................................................................... 1-3/8 in.

Tire Width............................................................................................................................................ 1-1/16 in.

Number of Dust Ports....................................................................................................................................... 2

Dust Port Size.............................................................................................................................................. 4 in.

Compatible Mobile Base........................................................................................................................ D2057A

Other Specifications:

Country of Origin .............................................................................................................................................. Taiwan

Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Year

Approximate Assembly & Setup Time .............................................................................................................. 1 Hour

Serial Number Location ............................................................................ ID Label on Center of Upper Wheel Cover

Sound Rating ..................................................................................................................................................... 78 dB

ISO 9001 Factory .................................................................................................................................................. Yes

Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) .......................................................................... No

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 decrease the risk of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.

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 personal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.

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SECTION 1: SAFETY

For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction

Manual Before Operating This Machine

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures. Always use common sense and good judgment.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about

NOTICE

proper operation of the machine.

Safety Instructions for Machinery

OWNER’S MANUAL. Read and understand this

owner’s manual BEFORE using machine.

TRAINED OPERATORS ONLY. Untrained operators have a higher risk of being hurt or killed. Only allow trained/supervised people to use this machine. When machine is not being used, disconnect power, remove switch keys, or lock-out machine to prevent unauthorized use—especially around children. Make your workshop kid proof!

DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use machinery in areas that are wet, cluttered, or have poor lighting. Operating machinery in these areas greatly increases the risk of accidents and injury.

MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIRED. Full mental alertness is required for safe operation of machinery. Never operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol, when tired, or when distracted.

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INJURY RISKS. You can be shocked, burned, or killed by touching live electrical components or improperly grounded machinery. To reduce this risk, only allow qualified service personnel to do electrical installation or repair work, and always disconnect power before accessing or exposing electrical equipment.

DISCONNECT POWER FIRST. nect machine from power supply BEFORE making adjustments, changing tooling, or servicing machine. This prevents an injury risk from unintended startup or contact with live electrical components.

EYE PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI-approved safety glasses or a face shield when operating or observing machinery to reduce the risk of eye injury or blindness from flying particles. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT approved safety glasses.

Always discon-

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WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear clothing, apparel or jewelry that can become entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to reduce risk of slipping and losing control or accidentally contacting cutting tool or moving parts.

HAZARDOUS DUST. Dust created by machinery operations may cause cancer, birth defects, or long-term respiratory damage. Be aware of dust hazards associated with each workpiece material. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to reduce your risk.

HEARING PROTECTION. Always wear hearing protection when operating or observing loud machinery. Extended exposure to this noise without hearing protection can cause permanent hearing loss.

REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS. Tools left on machinery can become dangerous projectiles upon startup. Never leave chuck keys, wrenches, or any other tools on machine. Always verify removal before starting!

USE CORRECT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Only use this tool for its intended purpose—do not force it or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. Never make unapproved modifications—modifying tool or using it differently than intended may result in malfunction or mechanical failure that can lead to personal injury or death!

AWKWARD POSITIONS. Keep proper footing and balance at all times when operating machine. Do not overreach! Avoid awkward hand positions that make workpiece control difficult or increase the risk of accidental injury.

CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS. Keep children and bystanders at a safe distance from the work area. Stop using machine if they become a distraction.

GUARDS & COVERS. Guards and covers reduce accidental contact with moving parts or flying debris. Make sure they are properly installed, undamaged, and working correctly BEFORE operating machine.

FORCING MACHINERY. Do not force machine. It will do the job safer and better at the rate for which it was designed.

NEVER STAND ON MACHINE. Serious injury may occur if machine is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

STABLE MACHINE. Unexpected movement during operation greatly increases risk of injury or loss of control. Before starting, verify machine is stable and mobile base (if used) is locked.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult this owner’s manual or the manufacturer for recommended accessories. Using improper accessories will increase the risk of serious injury.

UNATTENDED OPERATION. To reduce the risk of accidental injury, turn machine OFF and ensure all moving parts completely stop before walking away. Never leave machine running while unattended.

MAINTAIN WITH CARE. Follow all maintenance instructions and lubrication schedules to keep machine in good working condition. A machine that is improperly maintained could malfunction, leading to serious personal injury or death.

DAMAGED PARTS. Regularly inspect machine for damaged, loose, or mis-adjusted parts—or any condition that could affect safe operation. Immediately repair/replace BEFORE operating machine. For your own safety, DO NOT operate machine with damaged parts!

MAINTAIN POWER CORDS. When disconnecting cord-connected machines from power, grab and pull the plug—NOT the cord. Pulling the cord may damage the wires inside. Do not handle cord/plug with wet hands. Avoid cord damage by keeping it away from heated surfaces, high traffic areas, harsh chemicals, and wet/damp locations.

EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time you experience difficulties performing the intended operation, stop using the machine! Contact our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663.

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Additional Safety for Metal/Wood Bandsaws

Serious cuts, amputation, or death can occur from contact with the moving saw blade during operation, if blade breaks, or if fingers, hair, or clothing get entangled. Long-term respiratory damage can occur from breathing metal/wood dust created while cutting. To reduce this risk, anyone operating this machine MUST completely heed the hazards and warnings below.

HAND PLACEMENT. Placing hands or fingers

in line with blade during operation may result in serious injury if hands slip or workpiece moves unexpectedly. Do not position fingers or hands in line with blade, and never reach under table while blade is moving.

WORKPIECE MATERIAL. This machine is intended for cutting natural woods, man-made wood products, laminate-covered wood, steel, aluminum, copper, cast iron, and plastics. DO NOT cut magnesium—using the wrong cutting fluid could lead to chip fire and possible explosion. This machine is NOT designed to cut glass, stone, tile, chains, cables, round or oblongshaped workpieces, and workpieces with internal or built-in moving or rotating parts, etc.

CUTTING TECHNIQUES. To avoid blade getting pulled off wheels or accidentally breaking and striking operator, always turn bandsaw OFF and wait for blade to come to a complete stop before backing workpiece out of blade. DO NOT back workpiece away from blade while bandsaw is running. DO NOT force or twist blade while cutting, especially when sawing small curves. This could result in blade damage or breakage.

CLEARING JAMS AND CUTOFFS. Always allow blade to stop on its own. DO N O T try to stop or slow blade with your hand or the workpiece. Always stop bandsaw and disconnect power before clearing scrap pieces that get stuck between blade and table insert. Use brush or push stick, not hands, to clean chips/cutoff scraps from table.

BLADE SPEED/FEED RATE. Cutting workpiece before blade is at full speed could cause blade to grab workpiece and pull hands into blade. Allow blade to reach full speed before starting cut. DO NOT start machine with workpiece contacting blade. To avoid risk of operator injury, always feed stock evenly and smoothly.

BLADE CONDITION. Dull blades require more effort to perform cut, increasing risk of accidents. Do not operate with dirt y, dull, cracked or badly worn blades. Inspect blades for cracks and missing teeth before each use. Always maintain proper blade tension and tracking while operating.

CHIP COLLECTION. DO NOT collect metal dust cuttings in a wood dust collector. Use a dedicated metal dust collector or shop vacuum to collect metal cuttings. DO NOT mix wood dust and metal cuttings, as it may cause a fire.

CUTTING FLUID SAFETY. Cutting fluids are poisonous. Always follow manufacturer’s cuttingfluid safety instructions. Pay particular attention to contact, contamination, inhalation, storage and disposal warnings. Spilled cutting fluid invites slipping hazards.

SMALL/NARROW WORKPIECES. If hands slip during a cut while holding small workpieces with fingers, serious personal injury could occur. Always support/feed small or narrow workpieces with push sticks, push blocks, jig, vise, or some type of clamping fixture.

UPPER BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT. To reduce exposure of operator to blade and provide maximum blade support while cutting, keep upper blade guides adjusted to just clear workpiece.

WORKPIECE SUPPORT. To maintain maximum control and reduce risk of blade contact/breakage, always ensure adequate support of long, large, or unstable workpieces. Always keep workpiece flat and firm against table/fence when cutting to avoid loss of control. If necessary, use a jig or vise.

BLADE REPLACEMENT. To avoid mishaps that could result in operator injury, make sure blade teeth face down toward table and blade is properly tensioned and tracked before operating.

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Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY

Before installing the machine, consider the availability and proximity of the required power supply circuit. If an existing circuit does not meet the requirements for this machine, a new circuit must be installed. To minimize the risk of electrocution, fire, or equipment damage, installation work and electrical wiring must be done by an electrician or qualified service personnel in accordance with all applicable codes and standards.

or equipment damage may occur if machine is not properly grounded and connected to power

The full-load current rating is the amperage a machine draws at 100% of the rated output power. On machines with multiple motors, this is the amperage drawn by the largest motor or sum of all motors and electrical devices that might operate at one time during normal operations.

The full-load current is not the maximum amount of amps that the machine will draw. If the machine is overloaded, it will draw additional amps beyond the full-load rating.

If the machine is overloaded for a sufficient length of time, damage, overheating, or fire may result— especially if connected to an undersized circuit. To reduce the risk of these hazards, avoid overloading the machine during operation and make sure it is connected to a power supply circuit that meets the specified circuit requirements.

For your own safety and protection of

Note: Circuit requirements in this manual apply to

a dedicated circuit—where only one machine will be running on the circuit at a time. If machine will be connected to a shared circuit where multiple machines may be running at the same time, consult an electrician or qualified service personnel to ensure circuit is properly sized for safe operation.

A power supply circuit includes all electrical equipment between the breaker box or fuse panel in the building and the machine. The power supply circuit used for this machine must be sized to safely handle the full-load current drawn from the machine for an extended period of time. (If this machine is connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use a time delay fuse marked D.)

This machine is prewired to operate on a power supply circuit that has a verified ground and meets the following requirements:

Availability

Electrocution, fire, shock,

supply.

Full-Load Current Rating

Circuit Information

property, consult an electrician if you are unsure about wiring practices or electrical codes in your area.

Full-Load Current Rating at 220V ....... 8 Amps

Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

Circuit Requirements

Nominal Voltage .........208V, 22 0V, 2 30V, 240V

Cycle .......................................................... 60 Hz

Phase ........................................... Single-Phase

Power Supply Circuit ......................... 15 Amps

Plug/Receptacle ............................. NEMA 6-15

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Improper connection of the equipment-grounding wire can result in a risk of electric shock. The wire with green insulation (with or without yellow stripes) is the equipment-grounding wire. If repair or replacement of the power cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding wire to a live (current carrying) terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you do not understand these grounding requirements, or if you are in doubt about whether the tool is properly grounded. If you ever notice that a cord or plug is damaged or worn, disconnect it from power, and immediately replace it with a new one.

We do not recommend using an extension cord with this machine. cord, only use it if absolutely necessary and only on a temporary basis.

Extension cords cause voltage drop, which can damage electrical components and shorten motor life. Voltage drop increases as the extension cord size gets longer and the gauge size gets smaller (higher gauge numbers indicate smaller sizes).

Any extension cord used with this machine must be in good condition and contain a ground wire and matching plug/receptacle. Additionally, it must meet the following size requirements:

Grounding Requirements

This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.

This machine is equipped with a power cord that has an equipment-grounding wire and a grounding plug. Only insert plug into a matching receptacle (outlet) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. DO NOT modify the provided plug!

No adapter should be used with plug. If

process. DO NOT connect to power until

GROUNDED

6-15 RECEPTACLE

Current Carrying Prongs

6-15 PLUG

Serious injury could occur if you connect machine to power before completing setup

instructed later in this manual.

Grounding Prong

Figure 1. Typical 6-15 plug and receptacle.

plug does not fit available receptacle, or if machine must be reconnected for use on a different type of circuit, reconnection must be performed by an electrician or qualified service personnel, and it must comply with all local codes and ordinances.

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Extension Cords

If you must use an extension

Minimum Gauge Size ...........................14 AWG

Maximum Length (Shorter is Better).......50 ft.

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SECTION 3: SETUP

get help from other people

This machine was carefully packaged for safe transport. When unpacking, separate all enclosed items from packaging materials and inspect them for shipping damage.

please

IMPORTANT:

you are completely satisfied with the machine and have resolved any issues between Grizzly or the shipping agent. You MUST have the original pack-

aging to file a freight claim. It is also extremely helpful if you need to return your machine later.

Keep children and pets away from plastic bags or packing materials shipped with this

Needed for Setup

This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire manual to become familiar with the controls and operations before starting the machine!

Wear safety glasses during the entire setup process!

HEAVY LIFT! Straining or crushing injury may occur from improperly lifting machine or some of its parts. To reduce this risk,

The following items are needed to complete the setup process, but are not included with your machine:

Description Qty

• Straightedge ............................................... 1

• Level ........................................................... 1

• Another Person for Lifting Help .................. 1

• Forklift ......................................................... 1

• Lifting Strap or Chain (500-lb. min. cap.) ... 1

• Lifting Hook or Shackle .............................. 1

• Square ........................................................ 1

• Feeler Gauge 0.016" .................................. 1

• Safety Glasses (for each person) ............... 1

• Wet/Dry Vacuum for Dust Collection.......... 1

• Vacuum Adaptor 4" ..................................... 1

• Dust Hose Y-Fitting 4" ................................ 1

• Dust Hose 4" (length as needed) ............... 2

• Hose Clamp 4" ........................................... 4

and use a forklift (or other lifting equipment) rated for weight of this machine.

Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

Unpacking

If items are damaged

call us immediately at (570) 546-9663.

Save all packaging materials until

SUFFOCATION HAZARD!

machine. Discard immediately.

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Inventory

The following is a list of items shipped with your machine. Before beginning setup, lay these items out and inventory them.

If any non-proprietary 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.

Keep children and pets away from plastic bags or packing materials shipped with this

Main Components (Figures 2–3) Qty

A. Bandsaw (not shown) ................................. 1

B. Table ........................................................... 1

C. Miter Gauge ................................................ 1

D. Fence Assembly ......................................... 1

E. Resaw Fence Attachment .......................... 1

F. Front Fence Rail ......................................... 1

G. Rear Fence Rail ......................................... 1

H. Guide Post Handwheel............................... 1

Fasteners Qty

Hex Bolt M8-1.25 x 90 (Positive Stop) ............... 1

Hex Nut M8-1.25 (Positive Stop) ....................... 1

Hex Bolts M8-1.25 x 25 (Table) ......................... 4

Lock Washers 8mm (Table) .............................. 4

Flat Washers 8mm (Table) ................................ 4

Cap Screws M6-1 x 16 (Rear Rail) .................... 2

Hex Bolts M6-1 x 20 (Front Rail) ....................... 2

Lock Washers 6mm (Front Rail) ........................ 2

Flat Washers 6mm (Front Rail) ......................... 2

Hex Nut M8-1.25 (Fence Lock Lever) ................ 1

Flat Washer 8mm (Attachment Lock Handle) ... 1

Tools & Other Miscellaneous Items Qty

Hex Wrench 5mm .............................................. 1

Hex Wrench 8mm .............................................. 1

Open End Wrench 10/13mm ............................. 1

Table Pin ............................................................ 1

Table Insert ........................................................ 1

Fence Lock Lever M8-1.25 x 22 ........................ 1

Fence Attachment Lock Handle M8-1.25 x 44 . . 1

Fence Attachment T-Slot Nut ............................ 1

Figure 2. Table components.

Figure 3. Fence components.

NOTICE

If you cannot find an item on this list, carefully check around/inside the machine and packaging materials. Often, these items get lost in packaging materials while unpacking or they are pre-installed at the factory.

SUFFOCATION HAZARD!

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machine. Discard immediately.

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Hardware Recognition Chart

USE THIS CHART TO MATCH UP HARDWARE DURING THE INVENTORY AND ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

Flat Head Cap Screw

5mm

Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

5mm

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Cleanup

The unpainted surfaces of your machine are coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that prevents corrosion during shipment and storage. This rust preventative works extremely well, but it will take a little time to clean.

Be patient and do a thorough job cleaning your machine. The time you spend doing this now will give you a better appreciation for the proper care of your machine's unpainted surfaces.

There are many ways to remove this rust preventative, but the following steps work well in a wide variety of situations. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions with any cleaning product you use and make sure you work in a well-ventilated area to minimize exposure to toxic fumes.

Before cleaning, gather the following:

• Disposable rags

• Cleaner/degreaser (WD•40 works well)

• Safety glasses & disposable gloves

• Plastic paint scraper (optional)

Basic steps for removing rust preventative:

amount of cleaner/degreaser, then let it soak

scrape off as much as you can first, then wipe

then coat all unpainted surfaces with a quality

or disable start switch or

Site Considerations

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.

Put on safety glasses.

Coat the rust preventative with a liberal

for 5–10 minutes.

Wipe off the surfaces. If your cleaner/degreas-

er is effective, the rust preventative will wipe off easily. If you have a plastic paint scraper,

off the rest with the rag.

Repeat Steps 2–3 as necessary until clean,

metal protectant to prevent rust.

NOTICE

Avoid harsh solvents like acetone or brake parts cleaner that may damage painted surfaces. Always test on a small, inconspicuous location first.

32"

36"

Figure 4. Minimum working clearances.

Children and visitors may be seriously injured if unsupervised around this machine. Lock entrances to the shop

power connection to prevent unsupervised use.

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get help from other people

Anchoring machinery to the floor prevents tipping or shifting and reduces vibration that may occur during operation, resulting in a machine that runs slightly quieter and feels more solid.

If the machine will be installed in a commercial or workplace setting, or if it is permanently connected (hardwired) to the power supply, local codes may require that it be anchored to the floor.

If not required by any local codes, fastening the machine to the floor is an optional step. If you choose not to do this with your machine, we recommend placing it on machine mounts, as these provide an easy method for leveling and they have vibration-absorbing pads.

Lag shield anchors with lag screws (see below) are a popular way to anchor machinery to a concrete floor, because the anchors sit flush with the floor surface, making it easy to unbolt and move the machine later, if needed. However, anytime local codes apply, you MUST follow the anchoring methodology specified by the code.

Lifting & Placing

Anchoring to Floor

HEAVY LIFT! Straining or crushing injury may occur from improperly lifting machine or some of its parts. To reduce this risk,

and use a forklift (or other lifting equipment) rated for weight of this machine.

Special care should be taken when moving this bandsaw. Only use the following methods to lift or move this bandsaw.

To move and place machine:

1. Use a forklift to move the bandsaw on the

pallet near its final location.

2. Unbolt the bandsaw from the pallet.

Number of Mounting Holes ............................ 4

Diameter of Mounting Hardware ................

⁄16"

Anchoring to Concrete Floors

3. Place the lifting hook through the eye bolt

(see Figure 5) that is located on top of the machine.

4. Carefully lift the machine and place where

desired.

Figure 5. Lifting the bandsaw.

Eye Bolt

Lag Screw

Flat Washer

Machine Base

Concrete

Figure 6. Popular method for anchoring

machinery to a concrete floor.

Lag Shield Anchor

Drilled Hole

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Assembly

The machine must be fully assembled before it can be operated. Before beginning the assembly process, refer to

and gather

all

To ensure the assembly process

goes smoothly, first clean any

covered or coated in heavy-duty rust preventative (if applicable).

listed items.

4. Loosen blade tension by rotating the quick-

release tension lever clockwise as shown in

Figure 8.

Needed for Setup

parts that are

Loosen

To assemble the bandsaw:

1. Thread (1) M8-1.25 hex nut half way up the

length of the included M8-1.25 x 90 hex bolt (the longest one in the hardware bag).

2. Thread the M8-1.25 x 90 hex bolt (otherwise

known as the "Positive Stop Bolt") into the casting near the trunnion base, as shown in Figure 7.

Note: The positive stop bolt acts as a table

stop, which makes it easy to bring the table back to 90° after tilting it.

Tighten

Figure 8. Quick-release tension lever.

5. Adjust the upper and lower blade guides away from the blade. Refer to Adjusting Blade Guides on Page 22 for more details.

The saw blade is very sharp and can easily cut bare hands. Wear heavy leather gloves whenever handling blade.

Positive

Stop

Bolt

Table Trunnion

Figure 7. Positive stop bolt installed.

3. Slide guide post handwheel onto shaft and

thread attached M6-1 x 20 cap screw through side of handwheel and against shaft to secure handwheel in place.

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6. Open the upper and lower wheel covers, and slide the blade off of both wheels.

The table is heavy. To reduce the risk of injury when lifting, have another person help you during the next step.

7. Place the table onto the trunnion and posi-

tion it so the mounting holes in the table are aligned with those on the trunnion.

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8. Attach the table to the trunnion with (4)

M8-1.25 x 25 hex bolts, (4) 8mm lock washers, and (4) 8mm flat washers.

9. With the blade teeth pointing downward, slide

the blade through the table slot.

10. Slide the blade through the upper and lower

blade guides, and mount it over the upper and lower wheels.

15. Install (1) M8-1.25 hex nut on the fence lock lever, then thread the handle into the fence assembly (see Figure 10). Tighten the hex nut against the fence pivot block to secure the handle.

11. Tighten the quick-release tension lever, then

install the table insert and table pin.

Note: Keep the upper and lower blade guides

adjusted away from the blade until the blade tracking and tension have been adjusted during later steps.

12. Adjust the blade tension until the mark on the

blade tension scale is between 4 and 6.

13. Attach the rear rail to the table with (2) M6-1 x 16 cap screws (see Figure 9).

14. Attach the front rail with (2) M6-1 x 20 hex bolts, (2) 6mm lock washers, and (2) 6mm flat washers, as shown in Figure 9.

M8-1.25 Hex Nut

Figure 10. Handle installed on fence assembly.

16. Place (1) 8mm flat washer on the fence

attachment lock handle, slide it through the hole in the fence, then thread the T-slot nut onto the end of the lock handle threads.

17. Slide the resaw fence over the T-slot nut, as shown in Figure 11, so the T-slot nut fits inside the channel of the resaw fence, then tighten the lock handle.

Pivot Block

Fence Lock Lever

Rear View

Figure 9. Rail installation.

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Front View

Resaw Fence

Lock Handle

T-Slot

Nut

Figure 11. Attaching resaw fence to fence.

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18. Pull the fence lock lever up and place the

fence assembly on the front rail, as shown in

Figure 12.

Figure 12. Correctly installed fence.

19. Adjust the rail pad against the rear rail until

there is an even gap between the bottom of the fence and the table, then tighten the rail pad hex nut against the fence to secure the rail pad in place.

22. Fit a 4" dust hose or 4" adapter over each dust port and secure in place with hose clamps, as shown in Figure 13.

Note: A tight fit is necessary for proper

performance.

Figure 13. Dust hoses attached to dust ports.

20. Slide the fence against the blade.

21. Place a straightedge across the table and line

it up over the fence scale indicator line.

This saw creates substantial amounts of fine dust while operating. Failure to use a vacuum system can result in respiratory illness.

23. If cutting both wood and metal, 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 from wood dust contacting hot metal cuttings or sparks from metal pieces hitting a dust collector impeller.

Mixing wood dust and metal cuttings may cause a fire. Do not collect metal shavings in a regular wood dust collector. Instead use a shop vacuum to collect metal cuttings.

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Blade Tracking

Blade Centered

on Peak of Crown

Blade

Centered

Wheel

Serious personal injury can occur if the machine starts while your hand is touching the bandsaw wheel during tracking adjustments. Disconnect power from the bandsaw before performing blade tracking adjustments.

Blade Tension

Scale

Blade Tension

Handwheel

Figure 14. Blade tensioning controls.

"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.

Blade tracking is primarily controlled by adjusting 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.

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 49). When wheels are coplanar, vibration and heat are reduced during operation.

The wheels on the Model G0640X are factory aligned, so center tracking is the only adjustment that needs to be performed during setup.

To center track the blade:

Cast-iron spokes may have sharp edges and blade teeth may extend beyond edge of wheel, creating a laceration hazard. Be careful when turning wheel by hand.

4. 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 15 for an illustration of this concept.

—If the blade rides in the center of the

upper wheel and is centered on the peak of the wheel crown, then the bandsaw is

already tracked properly and no further adjustments are needed at this time.

—If the blade does not ride in the center

of the upper wheel and is not centered on the peak of the wheel crown, then

continue with the following steps.

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Make sure the upper and lower blade guides

are adjusted away from the blade.

3. Engage the quick tension lever and turn the

blade tension handwheel until the tension scale (Figure 14) reads between 4 and 6.

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Figure 15. Center tracking profiles.

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5. Loosen the lock lever shown in Figure 16 so

Once assembly is complete, test run the machine to ensure it is properly connected to power and safety components are functioning correctly.

If you find an unusual problem during the test run, immediately stop the machine, disconnect it from power, and fix the problem BEFORE operating the machine again. The

table in the

SERVICE section of this manual can help.

that the blade tracking knob can rotate.

To test run the machine:

1. Make sure you have read the safety instruc-

tions at the beginning of the manual and that you have followed all previous setup instructions in this section.

Blade Tracking

Knob

Lock Lever

Figure 16. Blade tracking controls.

6. Spin the upper wheel with one hand and

slowly rotate the tracking control knob with the other hand to make the blade ride in the center of the bandsaw wheel tire.

7. Close the upper wheel cover.

8. Fine tune the blade tracking (as instructed

in the following Test Run procedure) while the bandsaw is running, then tighten the lock lever attached to the blade tracking knob.

2. Make sure all tools and objects used during setup are cleared away from the machine and that the wheel covers are closed and latched.

3. Connect the machine to the power source.

4. Lower the upper blade guide assembly to

approximately 1" over the table.

5. Turn the variable speed dial counterclockwise (toward the SLOW side) all the way.

6. Turn the power key switch to the ON position.

7. Press START, allow the bandsaw to run for two seconds, then press STOP. This will give the blade enough time to start tracking off the wheel if the tracking is set incorrectly.

8. Look through the blade tracking window (see Figure 17) and notice the position of the

blade on the wheel.

NOTICE

Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking.

Test Run

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Troubleshooting

Figure 17. Blade tracking window.

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—If the blade is positioned in the center of

the wheel, continue to the next step.

Blade Tensioning

— If the blade is positioned near the edge of

one side of the wheel, then the tracking needs to be adjusted before continuing. Disconnect the saw from power and repeat the Blade Tracking instructions on Page

19.

9. Turn the bandsaw ON and watch the blade

through the blade tracking window. SLOWLY adjust the tracking knob until the blade rides in the center of the wheel, then tighten the lock lever attached to the blade tracking knob.

10. Turn the variable speed to the FAST direction

to make sure the blade speed increases, then return the variable speed dial all the way to the SLOW position.

11. Turn the machine OFF by pressing the STOP

button.

Note: The power key switch is provided to

restrict unauthorized users from operating the bandsaw. It is not intended as a way for stopping the bandsaw during regular operation.

A properly tensioned blade is essential for making accurate cuts and is required before making many bandsaw adjustments. (Every time you replace the blade, perform this procedure because all blades tension differently.) The numbers on the tension scale are arbitrary, but help you keep track of different tensions for different blades.

To tension the bandsaw blade:

1. Complete the Test Run procedure and make

sure the blade is tracking properly.

2. Raise the upper blade guide assembly as high as it will go, and adjust the upper and lower blade guides at least a the blade.

Note: This procedure will NOT work if the

blade guides are close to the blade.

3. Engage the quick tension lever to the tightened position and turn the blade tension handwheel until the tension scale is at 5.

4. Turn the bandsaw ON.

⁄4" away from

12. Turn the power key switch to the OFF posi-

tion.

13. Test the power key switch by pressing the

START button. The bandsaw should not operate while the power key switch is in the OFF position.

Note: Although the power key switch pre-

vents the machine from starting, it will not completely cut all power to the machine. Do not rely on the power key switch to disconnect the bandsaw from power for service, adjustments, or maintenance. Instead, you must physically unplug the power cord to disconnect the machine from power.

If the previous tests were successful, the Test Run procedure is complete.

5. Slowly release the tension one quarter of a

turn at a time. When you see the bandsaw blade start to flutter, stop decreasing the tension.

6. Now, slowly increase the tension until the blade stops fluttering, then tighten the tension another quarter turn.

7. Look at what the tension gauge reads and use that as a guide for tensioning that blade in the future.

Note: Always untension the blade after use

to increase bearings and blade lifespan.

8. Re-adjust the blade tracking as instructed on Page 19.

NOTICE

To reduce blade stretching, remove tension from the blade when not in use.

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Adjusting Blade

Guides

The blade guides provide side-to-side support to help keep the blade straight while cutting. The blade guides are designed to be adjusted in two ways—forward/backward and side-to-side.

Approximately

0.016"

Blade

Gullets

To adjust the upper and lower blade guides:

1. Make sure the blade is tracking properly and

that it is correctly tensioned.

2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

3. Familiarize yourself with the upper blade

guide controls shown in Figure 18.

Blade Guide

Bearings

Bearing Rotation

Knurled

Knob

Figure 18. Blade guide controls.

4. Loosen the cap screw on the lateral adjust-

ment rod and adjust the blade guides until the edges of the bearings are blade gullets, as illustrated in Figure 19.

Note: The

larger blades it may not be possible. In such cases, adjust the guide bearings as far forward as possible to the blade gullets, and still maintain the proper support bearing spacing adjustment.

/16" spacing is ideal, although with

Adjustment Cap

Lateral

Adjustment

Rod Cap

Screw

/16" behind the

Blade Guide

Bearing

Figure 19. Lateral adjustment of blade guides.

NOTICE

Make sure that the blade teeth will not contact the guide bearings when the blade is against the rear support bearing during the cut or the blade teeth will be ruined.

5. Tighten the cap screw on the lateral adjust-

ment rod.

6. Loosen the bearing rotation adjustment cap screws.

7. Use the knurled knob to rotate the bearings

0.004" away from the blade.

Note: 0.004" is approximately the thickness

of a dollar bill.

8. Tighten the cap screw to lock the blade guide bearings in position.

9. Repeat this procedure for the lower guides. (All though the lower guides are set up a little differently, the concept is the same.)

NOTICE

Whenever changing a blade or adjusting tension and tracking, the upper and lower blade support bearings and guide bearings must be properly adjusted before cutting operations.

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Adjusting Support

Bearings

4. Check that the blade is approximately 90° to

the face of the support bearing as illustrated in Figure 21 (it is not critical that it be precisely 90°—just make sure it is close.)

NOTICE

Whenever changing a blade or adjusting tension and tracking, the upper and lower blade support bearings and blade guide bearings must be properly adjusted before cutting operations.

The support bearings are positioned behind the blade for support during cutting operations. Proper adjustment of the support bearings is an important part of making accurate cuts and also keeps the blade teeth from coming in contact with the guide bearings while cutting.

To adjust the support bearings:

1. Make sure the blade is tracking properly and

that it is correctly tensioned.

2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

3. Familiarize yourself with the upper support

bearing controls shown in Figure 20.

Guide Block

Support

Bearing Cap

Screw

Assembly

Cap Screw

Bandsaw

Blade

Support Bearing

Figure 21. Blade should be perpendicular (90°)

to the face of the support bearing.

—If the support bearing is 90° to the blade,

no adjustment to the guide block rotation is necessary.

—If the support bearing is not 90° to the

blade, loosen the two guide block assembly cap screws, rotate the blade guide assembly side-to-side, until the blade is 90° the face of the support bearing as illustrated in Figure 21, then tighten the guide block assembly cap screws and re-adjust the blade guides.

5. Loosen the support bearing cap screw.

6. Place a 0.016" feeler gauge between the

support bearing and the blade, and position the bearing 0.016" away from the back of the blade, as illustrated in Figure 22.

Guide Block

Adjustment Shaft

Cap Screw

Figure 20. Upper support bearing controls.

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0.016''

Figure 22. Blade should be aligned approxi-

mately 0.016" away from the bearing edge.

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Note: For a quick gauge, fold a dollar bill in half twice (four thicknesses of a dollar bill is approximately 0.016") and place it between the support bearing and the blade as shown in Figure 23.

Figure 23. Dollar bill folded twice to make an

approximate 0.016" gauge.

7. Tighten the support bearing cap screw.

To adjust the lower support bearings:

1. Make sure the blade is tracking properly and

that it is correctly tensioned.

2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

4. Check to make sure the support bearing is

positioned directly behind the blade.

—If the support bearing is positioned directly

behind the blade, continue on to the next step.

—If the support bearing is not positioned

directly behind the blade, loosen the trunnion mounting cap screws and shift the trunnion assembly over until the support bearing is behind the blade.

Note: The table must be re-aligned with the

blade if the trunnion assembly is moved. Refer to Page 25.

5. Loosen the cap screw on the support bearing adjustment shaft.

6. Place a 0.016" feeler gauge between the support bearing and the blade, and use the adjustment knob to position the bearing

0.016" away from the back of the blade (similar to Figure 22) or use a dollar bill (Figure

23) instead of a feeler gauge.

7. Tighten the cap screw to keep the support

bearing locked in place.

3. Familiarize yourself with the lower support bearing controls shown in Figure 24.

Adjustment

Knob

Support Bearing

Support

Bearing

Trunnion Mounting Cap Screw (1 of 2)

Figure 24. Lower support bearing controls.

Adjustment

Shaft Cap

Screw

Adjusting Positive

Stop

An adjustable positive stop allows the table to easily return to 90° after tilting. After adjusting the positive stop to 90°, the pointer on the table tilt scale should be adjusted to the 0° mark to ensure that the table tilt scale is accurate.

To set the positive stop 90° to the blade:

1. Make sure the blade is correctly tensioned as

described in the Blade Tensioning instructions on Page 21.

2. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

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3. Loosen the lock handle that secures the table trunnions.

Aligning Table

4. Loosen the hex nut that locks the positive

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 25. Adjust the positive stop bolt to raise or lower the table until the table is 90° to the blade.

To ensure cutting accuracy when the table is first installed, the table should be aligned so that the miter slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade. This procedure works best with a

To align the table so the miter slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade:

1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly

and that it is correctly tensioned.

2. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

3. Loosen the table mounting bolts that secure

the trunnions to the table.

4. Place a straightedge on the table, so it

lightly touches both the front and back of the blade.

Note: Make sure the straightedge fits between

the teeth so the tooth set does not skew it.

⁄4" blade installed.

Figure 25. Squaring table to blade.

6. Tighten the lock handle, 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 tightening the hex nut.

7. Loosen the pointer screw at the table tilt scale.

8. Align the tip of the pointer with the 0° mark on the table tilt scale.

9. Tighten the pointer screw.

5. Use a fine ruler to gauge the distance

between the straightedge and the miter slot. The distance you measure should be the same at both the front and the back of the table (see Figure 26).

Figure 26. Measuring for miter slot to be parallel

with blade.

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6. Adjust the table as needed for proper align-

ment.

7. Tighten the table mounting bolts.

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Aligning Fence Miter Gauge

The fence must be parallel to the miter slot in order to yield accurate results.

To check/align the fence parallel with the miter slot:

1. Mount the fence next to the miter slot and

examine the edges of each.

— If the fence is parallel with the miter slot,

then no adjustments are necessary.

— If the fence is NOT parallel with the miter

slot, continue to Step 2.

2. Loosen the four cap screws located on the top face of the fence (Figure 27).

The miter gauge needs to be calibrated to the blade when it is first mounted in the miter slot.

To calibrate the miter gauge:

1. Place a machinist's square on the table so

one edge is evenly touching the blade face, as shown in Figure 28, and the other edge is touching the miter gauge.

Figure 27. Four fence cap screws.

3. Adjust the fence face parallel with the edge of

the miter slot.

4. Tighten the four cap screws, being careful not to move the fence.

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, which is covered in the Aligning Table instructions on Page 25.

Figure 28. Squaring miter gauge to blade.

2. Loosen the lock knob on the miter gauge

and adjust it until flush with the edge of the square.

3. Tighten the lock knob, and verify the setting.

Note: Sometimes the tightening procedure

can affect the adjustment.

4. Adjust the stop screw and related lock nut on

the underside of the miter gauge. This stop screw allows the miter gauge to return to the exact measurement repeatedly without using the square.

5. Loosen the screw that secures the angle

pointer and adjust the pointer to the 0° mark on the scale.

6. Retighten the screw that secures the angle

pointer.

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7. Repeat Steps 1–4 with the two 45° stops,

using a 45° square as a gauge.

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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

To reduce your risk of serious injury, read this entire manual BEFORE

ing loss can occur while operating this

Children or untrained people can be

. This

To help prevent unsupervised operation,

switch before leaving

using machine.

Eye injuries, respiratory problems, or hear-

tool. Wear personal protective equipment to reduce your risk from these hazards.

Guide Post

The guide post, shown in Figure 29, connects the upper blade guide assembly to the bandsaw. The guidepost allows the blade guide assembly to move up or down via a rack and pinion. In order to cut accurately, the blade guide assembly must be no more than all times—this positioning provides the best support for the blade.

⁄4" from the top of the workpiece at

Guide Post

Lock Knob

If you are not experienced with this type of machine, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you seek additional training outside of this manual. Read books/magazines or get formal training before beginning any projects. Regardless of the content in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training.

seriously injured by this machine risk increases with unsupervised operation.

always disable machine unattended. Make sure to place key in a well-hidden or secure location!

Guide Post

Handwheel

Figure 29. Guide post controls.

To adjust guide post:

1. Make sure that the blade tension, blade

tracking, support bearing, and blade guides are adjusted correctly.

2. Loosen the guide post lock knob shown in Figure 29.

3. Turn the guide post handwheel to raise or

lower the guide post until the upper blade guide assembly is within the workpiece.

4. Lock the guide post in place with the lock knob.

⁄4" from the top of

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Quick-Release Blade

Tension

Table Tilt

Bandsaw blades stretch when tensioned and during operation. Eventually, an over-stretched blade will break. To minimize over-stretching, blade tension should always be removed after using the bandsaw.

The Model G0640X is equipped with a quickrelease blade tension device, which is controlled by the lever shown in Figure 30.

Quick-Release Blade Tension

Lever

Personal injury or death can occur if the bandsaw starts during table adjustment. Disconnect power from the bandsaw before performing table adjustments.

The bandsaw table will tilt 5° left and 45° right to provide a wide range of cutting options. Remove the positive stop bolt to tilt the table to the left.

To tilt the table:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Loosen the lock handle on the table trunnion shown in Figure 31.

Figure 30. Quick-release blade tension lever.

When the lever is pointed down, the blade is tensioned. When the lever is pointed up, the blade is not tensioned.

Once blade tension has been properly set for a certain blade (refer to Page 21), typically the lever can be used to tension/untension that blade without further adjustment with the blade tensioning knob.

Angle Indicator Scale

Table Tilt Handle

Lock Handle

Figure 31. Table tilt controls.

3. Turn the table tilt handle to position the table

to the desired angle of tilt. Refer to the angle gauge on the table trunnion scale for the tilting angle.

4. Retighten the lock handle to secure the table.

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blade selection

Blade Terminology

Selecting the right blade for the cut requires a knowledge of various blade characteristics.

Blade Terminology

D E F H

Figure 32. Bandsaw blade terminology.

A. Kerf: The amount of material removed by the

blade during cutting.

B. Tooth Set: The amount each tooth is bent

left or right from the blade.

C. Gauge: The thickness of the blade.

D. Blade Width: The widest point of the blade

measured from the tip of the tooth to the back edge of the blade.

E. Tooth Rake: The angle of the tooth from a

line perpendicular to the length of the blade.

F. Gullet Depth: The distance from the tooth tip

to the bottom of the curved area (gullet).

Blade Selection

Selecting the right blade for the cut requires a knowledge of various blade characteristics. If you will be cutting metal, refer to Page 39 for additional considerations.

Blade Length

Measured by the circumference of the band, blade length varies by saw.

Model Blade Length

G0640X ..................................................... 131

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 selection. Blade width dictates the largest and smallest curve that can be cut, as well as how accurately it can cut a straight line—generally the wider the blade, the straighter it will cut.

Model Blade Width Range

G0640X ......................................................

• Curve Cutting: Determine the smallest radius curve that will be cut on your workpiece and use the list below to select the correct blade width.

Blade Width Radius

⁄8" ....................................1⁄8"

⁄16" ...................................3⁄8"

⁄4'' ....................................5⁄8''

⁄8'' .................................... 11⁄4''

⁄2'' .................................... 21⁄2''

⁄8'' .................................... 33⁄4''

⁄4'' .................................... 51⁄2''

⁄8"–1"

⁄2 "

G. Tooth Pitch: The distance between tooth

tips.

H. Blade Back: The distance between the bot-

tom of the gullet and the back edge of the blade.

I. TPI: The number of teeth per inch measured

from gullet to gullet.

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• 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). Wide blades excel at cutting straight lines and are less prone to wander.

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Tooth Style

When selecting blades, another option to consider is the shape, gullet size, teeth set and teeth angle—otherwise known as “Tooth Style." Many blade manufacturers offer variations of the four basic styles shown in Figure 33.

Standard (or Raker)

Skip (or Skip Tooth)

Hook (or Claw)

Tooth Set

Three of the most common tooth sets are alternate, wavy, and raker (see Figure 34).

Alternate Wavy Raker

Figure 34. Bandsaw tooth sets.

Variable Pitch (VP)

Figure 33. Bandsaw blade tooth types.

Standard: This style is considered to be the standard because the tooth size and shape are the same as the tooth gullet. The teeth on these blades usually are very numerous, have no angle, and produce cuts by scraping the material; these characteristics result in very smooth cuts, but do not cut fast and generate more heat than other types while cutting.

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.

Hook: The teeth on this style have a positive angle (downward) which makes them dig into the material, and the gullets are usually rounded for easier waste removal. These blades are excellent for the tough demands of resawing and ripping thick material.

Variable Pitch: These blades typically feature combinations of tooth styles that provide qualities of both.

Alternate: An all-purpose arrangement of bending the teeth evenly left and right of the blade. Generally used when exceptionally smooth, precise cuts are needed for cutting wood or mild steel.

Wavy: Generally three or more teeth in a group that are bent one way with a non-set tooth before the next group bent the other way. Typically used for straight cuts in thin metals or thin-wall tubing. Generally not used in woodworking.

Raker: There are three teeth in a recurring group—one bent left, next one bent right, and then a non-set tooth. The raker set is ideal for clearing chips on thick stock. It is often also used with contour, profile, and long cuts. This type of set leaves rough cut marks.

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 metals and coarse pitched blades on softer woods and metals.

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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 blade 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.

The most common causes of blade breakage are:

• Faulty alignment or adjustment of the blade

guides.

• Forcing or twisting a wide blade around a

short radius.

• Feeding the workpiece too fast.

Blade Care &

Break-In

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.

Be sure to select blades with the proper width, set, type, and pitch for each application. The wrong choice of blades will often produce unnecessary heat and will shorten the life of your blade.

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.

• Dull or damaged teeth.

• Over-tensioned blade.

• Top blade guide assembly set too high above

the workpiece. Adjust the top blade guide assembly so that there is approximately between the bottom of the assembly and the workpiece.

• Using a blade with a lumpy or improperly fin-

ished braze or weld.

• Continuously running the bandsaw when not

in use.

• Leaving the blade tensioned when not in

use.

• Using the wrong pitch (TPI) for the workpiece

thickness. The general rule of thumb is to have at least two teeth in contact with the workpiece at all times during cutting.

⁄4"

Blade Break-In

The sharp teeth tips and edges of a new blade are extremely sharp, and cutting at full feed rate may cause fracturing of the beveled edges of the teeth and premature blade wear.

To properly break-in a new blade:

1. Choose the correct speed for the blade and

material of the operation.

Note: We strongly recommend using mild

steel if cutting metal during the break-in phase.

2. Reduce the feed pressure by 50–100 in

3. To avoid twisting the blade when cutting, adjust the feed pressure when the total width of the blade is in the cut.

4. (For Metal Cutting Only) Use the Chip Inspection Chart on Page 40 to check the

blade efficiency for metal cutting.

of material cut.

⁄2 for the first

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Blade Changes

To replace a blade:

1. Slide the blade through the table slot, ensur-

ing that the teeth are pointing down toward the table.

Always disconnect power to the machine when changing blades. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.

All saw blades are dangerous and may cause personal injury. To reduce the risk of being injured, wear leather gloves when handling saw blades.

To remove a blade:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Release the blade tension by pointing the

blade tension quick-release lever up.

Note: 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 right side-out.

2. Slip the blade through the guides, and mount it on the upper and lower wheels (Figure 35).

3. Tighten the blade tension lever by pointing it down.

3. Remove the table insert and the table pin.

Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings as far away as possible from the blade.

4. Open the upper and lower wheel covers, and

with gloved hands, slide the blade off of both wheels.

5. Rotate the blade 90° and slide it through the

slot in the table.

Figure 35. Placing blade on the wheels.

4. Apply tension to the blade by turning the ten-

sion control knob. Rotate the upper wheel slowly by hand as tension is applied to allow the blade to center itself on the wheel. Adjust tracking if needed.

5. Adjust tension as described Page 21.

6. Adjust the upper/lower guide bearings and the support bearings, as described in Pages 22–23.

7. Close the wheel covers.

8. Replace the table insert and table pin, being

sure not to use excessive force when inserting the table pin.

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Blade Speed

This bandsaw features a variable blade speed between 100–3600 FPM. There are two blade speed ranges. A fast range for wood cutting and a slow range for metal cutting.

Belt A

The variable speed dial controls the blade speed within each range. The position of the V-belts behind the lower wheel cover control which speed range is activated. A disc with a spiral shape is located near the motor as a reminder to the operator which blade speed range is engaged. The disc spins when the metal cutting speed range is engaged.

The V-belt tension is controlled in two ways, depending on which position it is in. When in the "wood" position, the V-belt tension is controlled by the position of the motor, which pivots to tension/ loosen the belt.

At "metal" position, the V-belt tension is controlled by the hand crank located between the dust ports.

Disc

Belt B

WOOD

Figure 37. V-belt positions for speed ranges.

5. Move the V-belt(s) to the desired position.

6. Tension the V-belt(s) to deflect approximately

⁄2" (see Figure 38).

Note: If one belt is used more than the other

belt, it will stretch slightly under normal conditions. This means that one belt may be looser than then other when both belts are installed. This is normal. Overtightening one belt in attempt to tighten the other will decrease the lifespan of the bearings in the pulleys.

Deflection

METAL

Bandsaw

Wheel

Motor

Figure 36. Spiral disc near motor (spins when

belts are positioned for metal cutting).

To change the V-belt positions:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Open the lower wheel cover.

3. Loosen the V-belt tension.

4. Refer to Figure 37 to locate the correct V-belt

position for the desired speed range.

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Motor

Wheel

Figure 38. V-belt deflection.

7. Close all wheel covers.

8. Press the button below the "Blade Speed"

digital display to light up either the "Wood" or "Metal" light so it matches your V-belt setting.

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SECTION 5: WOOD CUTTING

Workpiece Inspection

Some wood workpieces are not safe to cut or may require modification before they are safe to cut.

Before cutting wood, get in the habit of inspecting all workpieces for the following:

• Foreign Objects: Nails, staples, dirt, rocks and other foreign objects are often embedded 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 cannot be removed, do NOT cut the workpiece.

• Large/Loose Knots: Loose knots can become dislodged during the cutting operation. Large knots can cause blade damage. Choose workpieces that do not have large/ loose knots or plan ahead to avoid cutting through them.

Cutting Tips

• Keep the upper blade guide assembly adjusted to within

• Replace, sharpen, and clean blades as necessary. Make adjustments periodically to keep the saw running in top condition.

• Use light and even pressure while cutting. Light contact with the blade makes it easier to follow lines and prevents extra friction.

• Avoid twisting the blade when cutting around tight corners. Allow the blade to saw around the corners.

• Misusing the saw or using incorrect techniques is unsafe and results in poor cuts. Remember—the blade does the cutting with the operator’s guidance.

• Never start a cut with the blade in contact with the workpiece, and do not start a cut on a sharp edge.

⁄4" of the workpiece.

• Wet or "Green" Stock: Cutting wood with

a moisture content over 20% causes unnecessary wear on the blade and yields poor results.

• Excessive Warping: Workpieces with excessive cupping, bowing, or twisting are dangerous to cut because they are unstable and can move unpredictably when being cut. DO NOT use workpieces with these characteristics!

• Minor Warping: Workpieces with slight cupping 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.

• Use the right blade for the cutting task.

• Avoid cutting round objects, such as dowels, that cannot be properly supported or locked in place against the miter gauge. Unsupported round pieces can entangle your hands in the moving blade, causing serious injury.

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Ripping

Crosscutting

Ripping is the process of cutting with the grain of the wood stock. For plywood and other processed wood, ripping simply means cutting down the length of the workpiece.

To make a rip cut:

1. Adjust the fence to match the width of the

cut on your workpiece and lock the fence in place.

2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to the cor-

rect height.

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 39 shows a typical ripping operation.

Note: If you are cutting narrow pieces, use a

push stick to protect your fingers.

Crosscutting is the process of cutting across the grain of wood. For plywood and other processed wood, crosscutting simply means cutting across the width of the material.

To make a 90° crosscut:

1. Mark the workpiece on the edge where you

want to begin the cut.

2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to the correct height and make sure the miter gauge is set to 90°.

3. Move the fence out of the way. Place the workpiece evenly against the miter gauge.

4. Hold the workpiece against the miter gauge and line up 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 40 shows a typical crosscutting operation.

Figure 39. Ripping with a push stick.

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Figure 40. Crosscutting with miter gauge.

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Resawing

Resawing (Figure 41) is the process of cutting a board into two or more thinner boards. The maximum board width that can be resawn is limited by the maximum cutting height of the bandsaw.

One of the most important considerations when resawing is blade selection. Generally, wide blades are best for resawing. In most applications, a hook or a skip tooth style will be desirable. Choose blades with fewer teeth-per-inch (from 3 to 6), because they have larger gullets for clearing sawdust, reducing heat buildup, and reducing strain on the motor.

To resaw a workpiece:

1. Verify that the bandsaw is setup properly and

that the table is perpendicular to the blade.

2. Use the widest blade your bandsaw will accept.

Note: The blade must also be sharp and

clean.

3. Install the resaw fence and set it to the desired width of cut and lock it in place.

NOTICE

The scale on the front rail will NOT be accurate when using the resaw fence.

4. Support the ends of the board if necessary.

5. Turn the bandsaw ON.

Figure 41. Resawing lumber.

When resawing thin pieces, a wandering blade (blade lead) can tear through the surface of the workpiece, exposing your hands to the blade teeth. Always use push blocks when resawing and keep your hands clear of the blade.

6. Using push paddles and a push stick, keep

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 41).

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Stacked Cuts

Cutting Curves

One of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability to cut multiple copies of a particular shape by stacking a number of workpieces together. 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:

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. 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!)

3. On the face of the top piece, lay out the

shape 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 strain the woodgrain or cause the blade to bind.

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 42.

When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and turn the stock carefully so that the blade follows the layout line without twisting. If a curve is so abrupt that you must 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.

Always make short cuts first, then proceed to the longer cuts. Relief cuts will also reduce the chance that the blade will be pinched or twisted. Relief cuts are cuts made through the waste portion of the workpiece and are stopped at the layout line. As you cut along the layout line, waste wood is released from the workpiece, alleviating any pressure on the back of the blade.

Cutting Circles

Bandsaws can cut circles with the use of a shopbuilt or aftermarket jig. Typically, these jigs work on the same principal as a drafting compass.

Figure 43 below shows a generic shop built jig that can be easily made of wood, dowels, and wood screws. To set it up, advance the jig forward until the stop dowel hits the table, then pencil a square "radius" line across the jig. A nail can be placed anywhere on the radius line, depending on the size of the desired circle. Draw an X across the bottom of the workpiece and drill a small pivot hole in the center of the X to place on the nail. Place the workpiece on the nail, advance the jig to the stop dowel, place rear dowel, then cut circle.

Figure 42. Typical stacked cut.

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Cut to

Penciled Radius Line (Even w/Blade Front)

Wood

Screw

Stop Dowel

T-Slot Block

Figure 43. Example shop-built circle cutting jig.

Radius Line

Board

Radius

of Desired

Circle

Pivot

Nail

Cutting Path

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SECTION 6: METAL CUTTING

Workpiece Inspection

Some metal workpieces are not safe to cut with a vertical metal cutting bandsaw; instead, a different tool or machine should be used.

Before cutting, inspect the material for any of the following conditions and take the necessary precautions:

• Magnesium: Pure magnesium burns easily. Cutting magnesium with a dull blade can create enough friction to ignite the small magnesium chips into a fire. Avoid cutting magnesium if possible.

Cutting Tips

• Keep the upper blade guide assembly adjusted to within

⁄4" of the workpiece.

• Small or Thin Workpieces: Small or thin

workpieces are dangerous to cut if held by hand—avoid cutting these workpieces if possible. If you must cut a small or thin workpiece, attach it to or clamp it between larger scrap pieces that will both support the workpiece through the cut and keep your fingers away from the blade. Some thin sheet metals will not withstand the forces from this bandsaw during cutting; instead, use a shear, nibblers, or sheet metal nippers to cut these pieces.

• Round/Unstable Workpieces: Workpieces

that cannot be properly supported or stabilized without a vise should not be cut on a vertical metal-cutting bandsaw. Examples are chains, cables, round or oblong-shaped workpieces, workpieces with internal or builtin moving or rotating parts, etc.

• Material Hardness: Always factor in the hard-

ness of the metal before cutting it. Hardened metals will take longer to cut, may require lubrication, and may require a different type of blade in order to efficiently cut them.

• Avoid overheating your blade. Keep an oil can nearby and squirt the blade near the cutting area when it gets hot or you see a small amount of smoke. Different metals require different types and amounts of lubrication.

• Replace, sharpen, and clean blades as necessary. Make adjustments periodically to keep the saw running in top condition.

• Use light and even pressure while cutting. Light contact with the blade makes it easier to follow lines and prevents extra friction.

• Avoid twisting the blade when cutting around tight corners. Allow the blade to saw around the corners.

• Misusing the saw or using incorrect techniques is unsafe and results in poor cuts. Remember—the blade does the cutting with the operator’s guidance.

• Never start a cut with the blade in contact with the workpiece, and do not start a cut on a sharp edge.

• Tanks, Cylinders, Containers, Valves, Etc:

Cutting into containers that are pressurized or contain gasses or liquids can cause explosions, fires, caustic burns, or machine damage. Avoid cutting any of these types of containers unless you have verified that the container is empty and it can be properly supported during a cut.

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• Pay attention to the characteristics of the chips when cutting—they are good indicators of proper blade speed and feed rate. Page 40 shows the basic chip characteristics and what they mean.

• Use the right blade for the cutting task.

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Choosing Blades

and Speeds

2. Refer to the "Material Width/Diameter" row

of the blade selection chart in Figure 44 and read across to find the workpiece thickness you need to cut.

Selecting the right blade for the job depends on a variety of factors, such as type of material being cut, hardness of the material, material shape, machine capability, and operator technique.

The chart below is a basic starting point for choosing 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.

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

Material Shapes

Teeth Per Inch Variable-Pitch Blades

3. Refer to the "Material Shapes" row and find 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.

5. The "Cutting Speed Rate Recommendation" section of the chart offers guidelines for various 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.

TOOTH SELECTION

inch

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192½ 3½

75 100 150 200 250 300 350 400

3/4

2/3

3/4

4/65/8

2/3 1.4/2.5

CUTTING SPEED RATE RECOMMENDATION

Material Material Material Material

Carbon

Steel

Angle

Steel

Thin

Tube

Aluminum

Alloy

Copper

Alloy

Speed FPM

(M/Min)

196~354

(60) (108)

180~220

(54) (67)

180~220

(54) (67)

220~534

(67) (163)

229~482

(70) (147)

Tool Steel

High-Speed

Tool Steel

Cold-Work

Tool Steel

Hot-Work

Tool Steel

Oil-Hardened

Tool Steel

Speed FPM

(M/Min)

203 (62)

75~118

(25) (36)

95~213

(29) (65)

203 (62)

203~213 (62) (65)

Alloy Steel

Mold Steel

Water Hardened Tool Steel

Stainless

Steel

CR Stainless

Steel

Speed FPM

(M/Min)

111~321 (34) (98)

246 (75)

242

(75)

(26)

85-203

(26) (62)

Free Machining

Stainless Steel

Gray

Cast Iron

Ductile

Austenitic

Cast Iron

Malleable

Cast Iron

Plastics

Figure 44. Blade selection and speed chart for metal cutting.

450

1.5/.8

Speed FPM

(M/Min)

150~203

(46) (62)

108~225 (33) (75)

65~85

(20) (26)

321

(98)

220 (67)

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chip inspection chart

thin & curled

short, hard & thick

thin & curled

short, hard & thick

thick, hard & strong

thin & curled

short, hard & thick

thick, hard & strong

thin & curled

short, hard & thick

thick, hard & strong

hard & thin

thin & curled

short, hard & thick

thick, hard & strong

thin & straight

hard & thin

thin & curled

short, hard & thick

thick, hard & strong

thin & straight

powdery

hard & thin

thin & curled

short, hard & thick

thick, hard & strong

thin & straight

powdery

thin & curled tightly

hard & thin

Metal Chip Inspection Chart

The best method of evaluating the performance of your metal cutting operation is to inspect the chips that are formed from cutting. Refer to the chart below for chip inspection guidelines.

Chip

Appearance

Chip

Description

Thin & Curled Silver

Hard, Thick &

Short

Hard, Strong &

Thick

Hard, Strong &

Thick

Chip

Color

Blade

Speed

Feed

Pressure

Good Good

Brown or Blue Decrease Decrease

Silver or Light

Brown

Good

Decrease

Slightly

Hard & Thin Silver Increase Decrease

Straight & Thin Silver

Good

Increase

Additional

Actions

Lubricate with

a small amount

of oil

Lubricate with

a small amount

of oil

Check Blade

Pitch

Check Blade

Pitch

Powdery Silver Decrease Increase

Curled Tight &

Thin

Silver

Good

Figure 45. Chip inspection chart.

Decrease

Check Blade

Pitch

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SECTION 7: ACCESSORIES

Installing unapproved accessories may

order online at www.grizzly.com or call 1-800-523-4777

cause machine to malfunction, resulting in serious personal injury or machine damage. To reduce this risk, only install accessories recommended for this machine by Grizzly.

NOTICE

Refer to our website or latest catalog for additional recommended accessories.

Contractor Shop•Vac® Wet/Dry Vacuums T23255—4 HP, 10-Gal. Dry Capacity, 130 CFM T23256—6.25 HP, 16-Gal. Dry Capacity, 185 CFM T23257—6.5 HP, 22-Gal. Dry Capacity, 185 CFM

Replacement Blades

These replacement blades are milled for exact tooth set and are made with high quality tool steel.

⁄2" Carbon Steel Replacement Blades

131

MODEL WIDTH TPI & TYPE

H4803 H4804 H4805 H4806 H4807 H4808 H4809

⁄8" 14 RAKER

⁄4" 6 HOOK

⁄4" 18 RAKER

⁄8" 10 RAKER

⁄2" 6 HOOK

⁄2" 10 RAKER

⁄4" 3 HOOK H4810 1" 6 HOOK H4811 1" 2 HOOK

1311⁄2" Timber Wolf® Bandsaw Blades

Figure 46. Contractor Shop•Vac® Wet/Dry

Vacuum.

MODEL WIDTH TPI & TYPE

H8591 H8592 H8593 H8594 H8595 H8596 H8597 H8598

⁄8" 14 HIGH PERFORMANCE

⁄4" 4 POSITIVE CLAW

⁄4" 10 RAKER

⁄8" 4 POSITIVE CLAW

⁄8" 10 RAKER

⁄2" 3 POSITIVE CLAW

⁄2" 10 RAKER

⁄4" 3 ALT. SPECIAL RESAW

H8599 1" 3 POSITIVE CLAW

1311⁄2" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blades

MODEL WIDTH TPI & TYPE

T20349 1" 3-4 VARIABLE PITCH T20224 1" 4-6 VARIABLE PITCH T20225 1" 5-8 VARIABLE PITCH T20226 1" 6-10 VARIABLE PITCH T20227 1" 8-12 VARIABLE PITCH

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D2057A—Heavy-Duty SHOP FOX

Mobile Base

This patented base is the most stable on the market with outrigger type supports. Adjusts from 20"

⁄2" to 291⁄2" x 291⁄2". 700 lb. capacity. Weighs

x 20 47 lbs.

Figure 47. D2057A SHOP FOX® Mobile Base.

Basic Eye Protection

T20501—Face Shield Crown Protector 4" T20502—Face Shield Crown Protector 7" T20503—Face Shield Window T20451—“Kirova” Clear Safety Glasses T20452—“Kirova” Anti-Reflective S. Glasses T20456—DAKURA Safety Glasses, Black/Clear

T20502

H2499—Small Half-Mask Respirator H3631—Medium Half-Mask Respirator H3632—Large Half-Mask Respirator H3635—Cartridge Filter Pair P100

Wood dust has been linked to nasal cancer and severe respiratory illnesses. If you work around dust everyday, a half-mask respirator can be a lifesaver. Also compatible with safety glasses!

H3631

H3635

Figure 49. Half-mask respirator with disposable

cartridge filters.

G5562—SLIPIT G5563—SLIPIT G2871—Boeshield G2870—Boeshield H3788—G96 H3789—G96

1 Qt. Gel

12 oz Spray

T-9 12 oz Spray

Gun Treatment 12 oz Spray

Gun Treatment 4.5 oz Spray

T-9 4 oz Spray

T20456

T20503

T20451

T20452

Figure 48. Assortment of basic eye protection.

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Figure 50. Recommended products for protecting unpainted cast iron/steel part on machinery.

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SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE

To reduce risk of shock or accidental startup, always disconnect machine from

Cleaning

Vacuum cutting chips and dust from in and on the

power before adjustments, maintenance, or service.

Schedule

bandsaw, and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If wood resin or lubricating oil has built up, use a resin dissolving or oil soluble cleaner to remove it. Once a month, remove the blade and thoroughly clean all built-up particles from the rubber tires on the wheels.

For optimum performance from this machine, this maintenance schedule must be strictly followed.

Ongoing

To maintain a low risk of injury and proper machine operation, if you ever observe any of the items below, shut down the machine immediately and fix the problem before continuing operations:

• Loose mounting bolts.

• Damaged saw blade.

• Worn or damaged wires.

• Any other unsafe condition.

• Clean inside and outside of bandsaw, then wipe down unpainted cast-iron surfaces.

• Untension blade after shutting bandsaw down for the day.

Monthly

• Check for V-belt damage.

• Grease guide post gears.

Quarterly

• Grease blade tension leadscrew.

• Grease belt tension crank leadscrew.

• Grease table trunnions.

Wheel Brush

The bandsaw is equipped with a lower wheel brush. The brush should be checked daily and cleaned when it becomes dirty. There is an adjustment bracket that allows the brush to be adjusted for bristle wear. Refer to Adjusting Wheel Brush on Page 48 for adjustment details.

Lubrication

Tables, Fence, and Miter Gauge

After cleaning, wipe the unpainted cast-iron surfaces on the table, fence, and miter gauge with regular applications of metal protectant lubricants such as G96 Boeshield

T-9 (see Page 41 for more details).

Gun Treatment, SLIPIT®, or

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Guide Post Gears

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

Blade and Belt Tension Leadscrews

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Lower the guide post down so the upper

guide bearings almost touch the table, then open the upper wheel cover to access the gears, shown in Figure 51.

Cover Plate

Figure 51. Guide post gears.

3. Use a 6mm hex wrench to remove the four

cap screws that hold the cover plate in place. (The gears can be greased without removing the cover plate, but removing the cover plate makes cleaning easier.)

2. Wipe as much of the old grease off the leadscrews (Figures 52 & 53) as possible. The old grease will be contaminated with wood or metal dust, so you want to remove as much of it as possible.

Blade Tension

Lead Screw

Figure 52. Blade tension leadscrew.

Belt Tension

Lead Screw

4. Wipe as much of the old grease off the gears

as possible, and also wipe off the rack (the long plate with teeth that contact the pinion gear). The old grease will be contaminated with wood or metal dust, so you want to remove as much of it as possible.

5. Use mineral spirits or the degreaser to clean

any remaining grease from the gears and rack. Make sure to thoroughly wipe off the degreaser or mineral spirits after use so they won't contaminate the new grease.

6. Use a small, clean brush to apply automo-

tive-grade multi-purpose grease to the pinion gear. After applying, rotate the handle two or three times to distribute the grease.

7. Coat the inside cover plate with a light layer

of grease and replace it.

8. Close the upper wheel cover, and re-adjust

the guide post height as necessary.

Figure 53. Belt tension crank leadscrew.

3. Use mineral spirits or the degreaser to

clean any remaining grease from the leadscrews. Make sure to thoroughly wipe off the degreaser or mineral spirits after use so they will not contaminate the new grease.

4. Use a small, clean brush to apply automotive-grade multi-purpose grease to the leadscrews. After applying, rotate the handles through their full range of motion to distribute the grease.

5. Close the upper wheel cover, and re-adjust the blade and belt tension as necessary.

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Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

Table Trunnions

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Wipe the old grease off the bearing surfaces

of the table trunnions. Start with the outward side of the table trunnions (Figure 54) when the table is at 0°, then tilt the table to 45° and wipe off the inward side. The old grease will be contaminated with wood or metal dust, so you want to remove as much of it as you can.

Redressing Rubber

Tires

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.

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.

To redress the rubber tires:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Put on heavy leather gloves.

Outward Side

Figure 54. Sides of table trunnions to grease.

3. Use mineral spirits or the degreaser to

clean any remaining grease from the trunnions. Make sure to thoroughly wipe off the degreaser or mineral spirits after use so they won't contaminate the new grease.

4. Use a small, clean brush to apply automotive-

grade multi-purpose grease to the trunnion bearing surfaces. After applying, tilt the table back and forth from 0° to 45° to distribute the grease.

Inward Side

3. Remove the blade.

4. Clean any built-up sawdust from the rubber

tires.

5. Hold 100 grit sandpaper against the rubber tire and rotate the wheel by hand. Only redress the rubber enough to expose a fresh rubber surface.

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SECTION 9: SERVICE

Review the troubleshooting procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need

the

serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.

replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support. Note: Please gather

Troubleshooting

Motor & Electrical

Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

Machine does not start or a breaker trips.

Machine stalls or bogs down while cutting.

Machine has vibration or noisy operation.

1. Key switch is turned off.

2. Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired incorrectly.

3. Motor connection wired incorrectly.

4. Wall fuse/circuit breaker is blown/tripped.

5. Power supply switched OFF or is at fault.

6. Wiring is open/has high resistance.

7. Motor START/STOP button or ON/OFF switch is at fault.

8. Inverter/Controller box is at fault.

9. Motor is at fault.

1. Feed rate/cutting speed too fast for task.

2. Machine is undersized for the task.

3. Blade is slipping on wheels.

4. Motor connection is wired incorrectly.

5. Plug/receptacle is at fault.

6. Pulley/sprocket slipping on shaft.

7. Motor is at fault.

1. Motor or component is loose.

2. Blade weld is at fault or teeth are broken.

3. Blade is at fault.

4. V-belt worn or loose.

5. Pulley is loose.

6. Motor mount loose/broken.

7. Machine is incorrectly mounted or sits unevenly.

8. Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.

9. Motor bearings are at fault.

1. Turn key switch on.

2. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.

3. Correct motor wiring connections.

4. Ensure circuit size is suitable for this machine; replace weak breaker.

5. Ensure power supply is switched on; ensure power supply has the correct voltage.

6. Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded connections, and repair/replace as necessary.

7. Replace faulty START/STOP button or ON/OFF switch.

8. Inspect inverter/controller box; replace if faulty.

9. Test/repair/replace.

1. Decrease feed rate/cutting speed.

2. Use sharp blade with lower TPI; reduce the feed rate/depth of cut.

3. Adjust blade tracking and tension to factory speciﬁcations; redress tires as stated on Page 45.

4. Correct motor wiring connections.

5. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.

6. Replace loose pulley/shaft.

7. Test/repair/replace.

1. Inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/nuts, and re-tighten with thread locking ﬂuid.

2. Replace blade.

3. Replace warped, bent, or twisted blade; resharpen dull blade.

4. Inspect/replace belt.

5. Realign/replace shaft, pulley, setscrew, and key as required.

6. Tighten/replace.

7. Tighten/replace anchor studs in ﬂoor; relocate/shim machine.

8. Replace dented fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.

9. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft requires bearing replacement.

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Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

Cutting Operations

Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

Machine slows when operating.

Ticking sound when the saw is running.

1. Feeding workpiece too fast.

2. Blade is dull.

1. Blade weld contacting guide/support bearings (a light tick is normal).

2. Blade weld may be failing.

1. Reduce feed rate.

2. Replace blade (Page 32).

1. Use ﬁle or stone to smooth and round the back of the blade; slightly loosen the blade guides.

2. Inspect and replace blade if necessary (Page 32).

Blade contacting table insert.

Vibration when cutting.

Burn marks on the edge of the cut.

Rough or poor quality cuts.

Sawdust buildup inside cabinet.

Blade wanders or doesn't cut straight.

Cuts are not square (vertically).

1. Insert installed upside down or backwards.

2. Table improperly mounted or aligned.

1. Loose or damaged blade.

2. Sawdust buildup on wheels.

1. Too much side pressure when feeding workpiece; blade is binding.

2. Blade too wide for size of radius being cut.

1. Feeding workpiece too fast.

2. Blade guides adjusted incorrectly.

1. Clogged dust port.

2. Low CFM (airﬂow) from the shop vacuum.

1. Blade lead.

2. Sawdust buildup on wheels.

1. Table tilt is not adjusted to 0˚ or positive stop has moved out of adjustment.

2. Table tilt scale pointer is not calibrated.

3. Table is not square to the blade.

1. Re-install insert a different way.

2. Align table (Page 25).

1. Tighten or replace blade (Page 32).

2. Clean all sawdust from rubber tires on wheels.

1. Feed workpiece straight into the blade. See Cutting Tips on Page 34.

2. Install a smaller width blade/increase blade tension. See Page 32.

1. Reduce feed rate.

2. Re-adjust all blade guides and support bearings.

1. Clean out dust port.

2. Three options:

—Check dust hoses for leaks or clogs. —Connect saw to a more powerful shop vacuum.

1. Refer to Blade Lead on Page 51.

2. Clean all sawdust from rubber tires on wheels.

1. Adjust table tilt to 0˚; re-adjust positive stop if necessary (Page 24).

2. Calibrate table tilt scale pointer to 0˚ as described in the Adjusting Positive Stop instructions on Page

24.

3. Shim table (Page 51).

Miscellaneous

Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

Blade tension scale is grossly inaccurate.

Wheel is noisy. 1. Wheel bearing is worn out.

Blade does not track consistently, correctly, or at all.

1. The 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.

2. Belt is too tight (lower wheel).

1. Wheels are not coplanar or aligned with each other.

2. Rubber tires on wheels are worn out.

Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

1. Replace spring in the blade tension mechanism, then take better care of the bandsaw by releasing tension when not in use and not over-tensioning the blade.

1. Replace the wheel bearing.

2. Check/loosen the belt tension as described in the Blade Speed instructions on Page 33.

1. Adjust wheels to be coplanar/aligned with each other (Page 49).

2. Redress the rubber tires on the wheels (Page 45); replace the rubber tires on the wheels.

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Replacing V-Belts

To ensure optimum power transfer from the motor to the blade, the V-belts must be in good condition 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.

Replace the V-belts if they are cracked, frayed, or excessively worn.

To replace the V-belts:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Open both wheel covers and remove the

blade.

Adjusting Wheel

Brush

The lower wheel compartment contains the wheel brush shown in Figure 56. This brush is designed to sweep sawdust off the wheel tire as the bandsaw is operating. In order to work properly the brush must be making contact with the wheel.

3. Unthread the wheel mount bolt shown in Figure 55 and slide the lower wheel off of the

bearing shaft.

Wheel

Mount Bolt

Figure 55. Wheel mount bolt.

4. Loosen the V-belts with the belt tension crank

and roll them off of the pulleys.

5. Replace the V-belts and tension them as described in the Blade Speed section on Page 33.

Wheel Brush

Figure 56. The wheel brush.

Tools Needed: QTY

Wrench/Socket 10mm ........................................2

To adjust the wheel brush:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Open the lower wheel cover.

3. Loosen the bolt/nut that secures the wheel

brush in place.

4. Adjust the wheel brush so it makes good con-

tact with the wheel.

5. Tighten the bolt/nut to secure the wheel brush

in place.

6. Reinstall the lower wheel and blade, and close the wheel covers.

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Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

Wheel Alignment

Side View

56"

⁄2"

17"

22"

⁄2"

Components and Hardware Needed: Qty

56" Long 2x4 ..................................................... 1

Tools Needed:

Wrench 13mm ................................................... 1

Tape Measure .................................................... 1

Coplanarity Gauge (see Figure 57) .................. 1

Wheel alignment is one of the most critical factors for optimal performance from your bandsaw.

Heat, vibration, wandering, blade wear, tire wear and overall bandsaw wear are considerably decreased when the wheels are properly aligned or “coplanar.”

Coplanar wheels automatically track the blade by balancing it on the crown of the wheel. This is known as coplanar tracking.

To check if your wheels are coplanar:

1. Make the "Coplanarity Gauge" shown in Figure 57. Note: For best results, straighten

the 2x4 with a jointer before cutting.

2. Remove the fence and table, then open both wheel covers.

3. Make sure the guide blocks and rear support bearings are away from the blade, then tighten your blade to the tension that will be used during operation.

4. Place your coplanarity gauge up against both wheels in the positions shown in Figure 58.

Figure 57. Dimensions of coplanarity gauge.

Coplanarity

Gauge

Tracking

Knob

Wheels

Adjustment

Hub

Gauge Positions

Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

Figure 58. Checking for coplanarity.

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5. Adjust the tracking knob to get both wheels

Coplanar

Parallel, Not

Coplanar

Not Parallel

Not Coplanar

Adjust

Tracking Knob

Coplanarity Gauge

Contacts Top And Bottom of

Both Wheels

Coplanarity Gauge

parallel. If the wheels won’t go parallel to each other, then move the lower wheel at the adjustment hub (Figure 59) so they line up.

6. If the wheels will go parallel but not coplanar, shim the required wheel out as necessary

(not to exceed

⁄4"), using thin 3⁄4" washers on

the shaft behind the wheel.

7. Figure 60 shows the positions of the wheels when coplanar. When your wheels are coplanar, re-adjust the guide blocks and rear support bearings, and replace the wheel covers.

Note: The blade may track slightly off-center when the wheels are coplanar. This is natural because the blade will be balanced on the crown of the tire, rather than just in the center of the tire. This will be more noticeable with larger blades.

Adjustment Hub

Top Tilt

Side

Tilt

Bottom Tilt

Figure 59. Lower wheel adjustment control.

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Figure 60. Coplanarity diagram.

Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

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 61. If the table is not perpendicular to the back of the blade, the table needs to be shimmed.

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.

Bandsaw blades sometimes wander off the cut line when sawing, as shown in Figure 62. This is called blade lead. Blade lead is commonly caused by too fast of a feed rate, a dull or abused blade, or improper tension. If your blade is sharp/undamaged and you still have blade lead, perform the following instructions.

Figure 61. Squaring table to blade back.

To shim the table:

1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly

and that it is correctly tensioned.

2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

3. Loosen the table mounting bolts that secure

the table to the trunnion.

4. Place shims between the table and the trunnion to position the table in the desired direction.

5. Follow the Aligning Table instructions on Page 25 to complete this procedure.

Figure 62. Blade leading away from line of cut.

To correct blade lead:

1. Use less pressure when feeding the workpiece

through the cut.

2. Check that the miter slot or fence is parallel

to the blade line, and correct if necessary.

3. Check for proper blade tension. If the blade

tension is correct and it is not convenient to replace the blade, compensate for lead by skewing the fence or adjusting the table.

To skew your fence:

1. Cut a piece of scrap wood approximately

thick x 3" wide x 17" long. On a wide face of the board, draw a straight line parallel to the long edge.

2. Cut halfway through the board on the line by

pushing it into the blade. Turn the bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade to stop.

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3. Clamp the board to the bandsaw table without moving it. Now slide the fence over to the board so it barely touches one end of the board.

Adjusting Tension

Lever

4. Loosen the four cap screws on top of the

fence.

5. Skew the fence so it is parallel to the edge of the scrap piece. You may need to re-adjust the fence locking mechanisms to gain maximum adjustment.

6. While maintaining the skew, tighten the cap screws.

To shift the table:

1. On a scrap piece of wood, mark a line that is

perpendicular to the front edge.

2. Cut halfway through the board on the line by pushing it into the blade.

3. Turn the bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade to stop.

4. Loosen the table mounting bolts, shift the table to compensate for the blade lead, then retighten the bolts.

The tension lever has an adjustment screw that allows you to adjust how much tension is released when the lever is used.

Tools Needed: QTY

Hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1

Hex Wrench 5mm .............................................. 1

To adjust the tension lever:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Loosen the tension lever and remove the

blade.

3. Remove the upper wheel by taking out the

cap screw at the center of the wheel.

4. Move the tension lever to the tightened posi-

tion.

5. Turn the adjustment screw shown in Figure 63 until the gap between the screw and the

wheel shaft hinge is

⁄16"– 3⁄16".

5. Repeat Steps 1–4 until the blade cuts

straight.

NOTICE

If the table is shifted, the fence will need to be re-aligned, and the blade guides and blade support will need to be re-adjusted.

NOTICE

Lead adjustments will change when new blades are mounted on the saw.

Adjustment Screw

Adjustment

⁄8"-3⁄16"

Gap

Figure 63. Tension lever adjustment

components.

6. Reassemble the removed components and tension and track the blade as normal.

Wheel Shaft

Hinge

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Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

machine

These pages are current at the time of printing. However, in the spirit of improvement, we may make changes to the electrical systems of future machines. Compare the manufacture date of your machine to the one

number and manufacture date of your

machine before calling. This information can be found on the main machine label.

SECTION 10: WIRING

stated in this manual, and study this section carefully.

If there are differences between your machine and what is shown in this section, call Technical Support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance BEFORE making any changes to the wiring on your machine. An updated wiring diagram may be available. Note: Please gather the serial

Wiring Safety Instructions

SHOCK HAZARD. Working on wiring that is con-

nected to a power source is extremely dangerous. Touching electrified parts will result in personal injury including but not limited to severe burns, electrocution, or death. Disconnect the power from the machine before servicing electrical components!

MODIFICATIONS. Modifying the wiring beyond what is shown in the diagram may lead to unpredictable results, including serious injury or fire. This includes the installation of unapproved aftermarket parts.

WIRE CONNECTIONS. All connections must be tight to prevent wires from loosening during machine operation. Double-check all wires disconnected or connected during any wiring task to ensure tight connections.

CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS. You MUST follow the requirements at the beginning of this manual when connecting your machine to a power source.

WIRE/COMPONENT DAMAGE. Damaged wires or components increase the risk of serious personal injury, fire, or machine damage. If you notice that any wires or components are damaged while performing a wiring task, replace those wires or components.

MOTOR WIRING. The motor wiring shown in these diagrams is current at the time of printing but may not match your machine. If you find this to be the case, use the wiring diagram inside the motor junction box.

CAPACITORS/INVERTERS. Some capacitors and power inverters store an electrical charge for up to 10 minutes after being disconnected from the power source. To reduce the risk of being shocked, wait at least this long before working on capacitors.

EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If you are experiencing difficulties understanding the information included in this section, contact our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663.

The photos and diagrams included in this section are best viewed in color. You can view these pages in color at www.grizzly.com.

Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

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FAST

SLOW

START

STOP

REWIRE

VARIABLE-SPEED DIAL

Wiring Diagram

KEY

SWITCH

ON/OFF SWITCH

1 2 3 4

SPEED DISPLAY

BOARD

Ground

220V

1-PHASE

POWER

Hot

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Ground

S R

POWER INVERTER

GND

U V W B1 B2

READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY

ON PAGE 53!

Ground

AFM

ACI

+10V

AVI

GND

MCM

2 1

M01

RECOMMENDED 6-15 PLUG

MOTOR 220V 3-PHASE

Ground

U V W

U V

Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

Electrical Component Wiring

Figure 64. Motor wiring.

Figure 65. Upper half of power inverter.

Figure 66. ON/OFF switch.

Figure 67. Variable-speed dial.

Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

Figure 68. Lower half of power inverter.

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SECTION 11: PARTS

Main

107

110

109

102

108

112

106

113

148

105

104

115

117

114

116

111

82-5

82-4

82-3

82-2

82-1

179

182

181

111

166

165

167

168

172

155

169

164

170

163

161

171

161

162

178

159

160

95A

158

153

120

155

180

119

157

156

154

118V2

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55A

101

100

103

34 33

Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

Main Parts List

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

2 P0640X002 SET SCREW M6-1 X 10 55A P0640X055A UPPER WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY 3 P0640X003 SPRING BUSHING 56 P0640X056 HEX BOLT M6-1 X 25 4 P0640X004 LIFTING EYE BOLT M10-1.5 57 P0640X057 FLAT WASHER 6MM 5 P0640X005 MACHINE BODY 58 P0640X058 WHEEL BRUSH 7 P0640X007 WHEEL SHAFT BUSHING 59 P0640X059 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25 8 P0640X008 FLAT WASHER 4MM 60 P0640X060 DOOR KNOB 9 P0640X009 POWER CORD 14G 3W 61 P0640X061 LOCK NUT M6-1 10 P0640X010 HEX NUT M6-1 62 P0640X062 STRAIN RELIEF 16MM 11 P0640X011 TENSION POINTER 63 P0640X063 HEIGHT POINTER 12 P0640X012 STEP SCREW M4-.7 X 6 64 P0640X064 HEX NUT M8-1.25 13 P0640X013 HINGE SHAFT 65 P0640X065 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 90 14 P0640X014 ROLL PIN 5 X 35 66 P0640X066 KNOB BOLT M10-1.5 X 20 15 P0640X015 UPPER WHEEL SHAFT HINGE 67 P0640X067 KNOB BOLT M10-1.5 X 55 16 P0640X016 UPPER WHEEL SHAFT 68 P0640X068 LOCK HANDLE M10-1.5 17 P0640X017 WHEEL BUSHING 69 P0640X069 CAM 18 P0640X018 BALL BEARING 6204-2RS 70 P0640X070 SHAFT BRACKET 19 P0640X019 UPPER WHEEL 17" 71 P0640X071 LEVER KNOB 20 P0640X020 INT RETAINING RING 47MM 72 P0640X072 LEVER ROD 21 P0640X021 FLAT WASHER 8MM 73 P0640X073 HEX NUT M12-1.75 22 P0640X022 CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16 74 P0640X074 QUICK-TENSION SHAFT 23 P0640X023 WOOD SAW BLADE 131-1/2" X 1/2" 75 P0640X075 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20 24 P0640X024 LOCK WASHER 8MM 76 P0640X076 LOCK WASHER 8MM 25 P0640X025 CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 20 77 P0640X077 PC BOARD POWER CORD 26 P0640X026 URETHANE TIRE 17" 1-PAIR 78 P0640X078 SHAFT COVER 27 P0640X027 LOWER WHEEL 17" 79 P0640X079 SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 20 28 P0640X028 WHEEL PULLEY 80 P0640X080 HEX NUT M8-1.25 29 P0640X029 HEX NUT 1-14 81 P0640X081 LOWER WHEEL SHAFT 30 P0640X030 LOCK WASHER 1" 82 P0640X082 MOTOR 2HP 220V 3-PH 31 P0640X031 MOTOR CORD 16G 4W 82-1 P0640X082-1 MOTOR FAN COVER 32 P0640X032 COMPRESSION SPRING 8 X 7-1/2 X 36 82-2 P0640X082-2 MOTOR FAN 33 P0640X033 ROLL PIN 3 X 16 82-3 P0640X082-3 MOTOR JUNCTIONBOX 34 P0640X034 SPRING BASE PLATE 82-4 P0640X082-4 BALL BEARING 6203ZZ 35 P0640X035 THRUST BEARING 51201 82-5 P0640X082-5 BALL BEARING 6205ZZ 36 P0640X036 START/STOP SWITCH CHENG SHANG 220V 83 P0640X083 HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 25 37 P0640X037 TENSION HANDWHEEL 84 P0640X084 LOCK WASHER 10MM 38 P0640X038 TENSION ADJUSTING BOLT 85 P0640X085 MOTOR MOUNT 39 P0640X039 FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 10 86 P0640X086 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20 40 P0640X040 EXT TOOTH WASHER 5MM 87 P0640X087 STRAIN RELIEF PLATE 41 P0640X041 HEX NUT M5-.8 88 P0640X088 FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 10 42 P0640X042 FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 16 89 P0640X089 LOCK HANDLE BRACKET 43 P0640X043 CONTROL PANEL PLATE 90 P0640X090 KEY 5 X 5 X 35 44 P0640X044 CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16 91 P0640X091 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 20 LH 45 P0640X045 FLAT WASHER 8MM 92 P0640X092 MOTOR PULLEY 46 P0640X046 UPPER WHEEL SLIDING BRACKET 93 P0640X093 V-BELT A44 47 P0640X047 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25 94 P0640X094 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 10 48 P0640X048 STEEL BLIND RIVET 3 X 10MM 95 P0640X095 LOWER WHEEL COVER 49 P0640X049 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 10 95A P0640X095A LOWER WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY 50 P0640X050 PLASTIC WINDOW 97 P0640X097 FLAT WASHER 8MM 51 P0640X051 VS DIAL 98 P0640X098 METAL SAW BLADE 131-1/2" X 1/2" 52 P0640X052 POTENTIOMETER JIA XIN CF-X2-M-SA6M46E 99 P0640X099 PHLP HD SCR M3-.5 X 6 53 P0640X053 ON/OFF KEY SWITCH PLATE 100 P0640X100 HEX NUT M3-.5 54 P0640X054 KEY SWITCH JUN YANG 22 101 P0640X101 DIGITAL DISPLAY 55 P0640X055 UPPER WHEEL COVER 102 P0640X102 KEY SWITCH CONNECTOR CORD 14G

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Main Parts List

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

103 P0640X103 SWITCH CONNECTOR CORD 20G 156 P0640X156 HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 25 104 P0640X104 BLADE HOOK 157 P0640X157 SET SCREW M6-1 X 6 105 P0640X105 PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 10 158 P0640X158 BELT TENSION HANDWHEEL 106 P0640X106 MOTOR FAN CONNECTOR CORD 18G 159 P0640X159 FLANGE SCREW M6-1 X 10 107 P0640X107 CONNECTOR WIRE 14G 160 P0640X160 ADJUSTING BOLT BRACKET 108 P0640X108 GROUND WIRE 14G 161 P0640X161 SELF-LUBRICATING BUSHING 109 P0640X109 TERMINAL BLOCK 162 P0640X162 ADJUSTING BOLT M10-1.5 X 227 110 P0640X110 HEX NUT M4-.7 163 P0640X163 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20 111 P0640X111 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20 164 P0640X164 CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 35 112 P0640X112 TAP SCREW M4 X 8 165 P0640X165 SHAFT BOLT 18 X 14 X 37MM 113 P0640X113 PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 20 166 P0640X166 ADJUSTING STAND 114 P0640X114 PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 16 167 P0640X167 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16 115 P0640X115 INVERTER MOUNT 168 P0640X168 LOCK WASHER 6MM 116 P0640X116 INVERTER DELTA VFD01M21A-Z 230V 169 P0640X169 FLAT WASHER 6MM 117 P0640X117 HEX NUT M5-.8 170 P0640X170 ADJUSTING BOLT END BRACKET 118V2 P0640X118V2 V-BELT A28 171 P0640X171 SPACER 60 X 5 X 8.5MM 119 P0640X119 IDLER PULLEY 172 P0640X172 FLAT WASHER 8MM 120 P0640X120 PULLEY SHAFT 178 P0640X178 PULLEY SHAFT BUSHING 148 P0640X148 CORD CONNECTOR 224-201 179 P0640X179 LOCK HANDLE 153 P0640X153 BALL BEARING 6204-2RS 180 P0640X180 PULLEY SHAFT BRACKET 154 P0640X154 BEARING STAND 181 P0640X181 HEX NUT M8-1.25 155 P0640X155 LOCK WASHER 10MM 182 P0640X182 HANDLE

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Fence & Blade Guides

121-24

121-22

121-10

121-14

121-6

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173-28

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173-29

176

173-24

121-19

121-7

121-8

121-29

173-4

173-3

173-27

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173-25

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127

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173-21

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128

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121-1

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173-12

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149

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150-1

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150

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151-2

151-3

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151-5

Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

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Fence & Blade Guides Parts List

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

1 P0640X001 BUSHING 130 P0640X130 BUSHING 6 P0640X006 SET SCREW M5-.8 X 6 131 P0640X131 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20 96 P0640X096 FLAT HD SCR M4-.7 X 8 132 P0640X132 LOCK WASHER 8MM 121 P0640X121 FENCE ASSEMBLY 590MM 133 P0640X133 GUIDE BRACKET 121-1 P0640X121-1 FRONT RAIL 640MM 134 P0640X134 WORM SHAFT 121-2 P0640X121-2 FENCE BASE 135 P0640X135 FIXED PLATE 121-3 P0640X121-3 FIXED SHAFT 136 P0640X136 CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 10 121-4 P0640X121-4 LOCK SHAFT 137 P0640X137 FLAT WASHER 5MM 121-5 P0640X121-5 SPRING PIECE 5 X 34 X 15 X 19MM 138 P0640X138 PROTECT COVER 121-6 P0640X121-6 LOCK HANDLE M8-1.25 X 44 139 P0640X139 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16 121-7 P0640X121-7 FENCE 590MM 140 P0640X140 STEP SCREW M4-.7 X 5 121-8 P0640X121-8 FLAT WASHER 8MM 141 P0640X141 FIBER WASHER 6 X 13MM 121-9 P0640X121-9 FENCE HANDLE M8-1.25 X 22 142 P0640X142 SLIDING PLATE 121-10 P0640X121-10 RAIL PAD 143 P0640X143 HEX NUT M4-.7 121-11 P0640X121-11 CONVEX WINDOW 144 P0640X144 GUIDE POST RACK 121-12 P0640X121-12 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25 145 P0640X145 GUIDE POST 121-13 P0640X121-13 LOCK BLOCK 146 P0640X146 GUIDE POST HANDWHEEL 121-14 P0640X121-14 REAR RAIL 640MM 147 P0640X147 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20 121-15 P0640X121-15 HEX NUT M8-1.25 149 P0640X149 PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 10 121-16 P0640X121-16 FLANGE SCREW M4-.7 X 6 150 P0640X150 UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY 121-17 P0640X121-17 FRONT RAIL END PLATE 150-1 P0640X150-1 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16 121-18 P0640X121-18 T-SLOT NUT R10 SLOT M8 X 1.25 150-2 P0640X150-2 UPPER GUIDE SUPPORT BLOCK 121-19 P0640X121-19 REAR RAIL END PLUG 150-3 P0640X150-3 SET SCREW M6-1 X 10 121-20 P0640X121-20 TAP SCREW M3.5 X 8 150-4 P0640X150-4 BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT SHAFT 121-21 P0640X121-21 FENCE SCALE 150-5 P0640X150-5 UPPER BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT 121-22 P0640X121-22 HEX NUT M6-1 150-6 P0640X150-6 ECCENTRIC SHAFT

121-23 P0640X121-23 LOCK WASHER 6MM 150-7 P0640X150-7 EXT RETAINING RING 15MM 121-24 P0640X121-24 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 24 150-8 P0640X150-8 BALL BEARING 6202ZZ 121-25 P0640X121-25 HEX BOLT M6-1 X 20 150-9 P0640X150-9 KNURLED KNOB BUSHING 121-26 P0640X121-26 FLANGE BOLT M4-.7 X 8 150-10 P0640X150-10 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 35 121-27 P0640X121-27 FLAT WASHER 6MM 150-11 P0640X150-11 SUPPORT BEARING SHAFT 121-28 P0640X121-28 RESAW FENCE 590MM 151 P0640X151 LOWER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY 121-29 P0640X121-29 SPACER PLATE 151-1 P0640X151-1 LOWER BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT 122 P0640X122 GEAR 12T/20T 151-2 P0640X151-2 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16 123 P0640X123 GEAR BOLT 151-3 P0640X151-3 ECCENTRIC SHAFT 124 P0640X124 GUIDE BRACKET COVER 151-4 P0640X151-4 EXT RETAINING RING 15MM 125 P0640X125 CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16 151-5 P0640X151-5 BALL BEARING 6202ZZ 126 P0640X126 TABLE 17" X 24" 151-6 P0640X151-6 KNURLED KNOB BUSHING 127 P0640X127 TABLE INSERT 151-7 P0640X151-7 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 35 128 P0640X128 TABLE PIN 8 X 29 X R4.5 152 P0640X152 MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 129 P0640X129 HANDWHEEL BUSHING

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Fence & Blade Guides Parts List

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

173 P0640X173 CAST-IRON TRUNNION ASSEMBLY 173-19 P0640X173-19 TRUNNION SUPPORT BRACKET 173-1 P0640X173-1 FLAT WASHER 8MM 173-20 P0640X173-20 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M10-1.5 X 30 173-2 P0640X173-2 LOCK NUT M8-1.25 173-21 P0640X173-21 RIGHT BLADE GUARD 173-3 P0640X173-3 CARRIAGE BOLT M8-1.25 X 85 173-22 P0640X173-22 BALL BEARING 6000ZZ 173-4 P0640X173-4 UPPER TRUNNION 173-23 P0640X173-23 FLAT WASHER 10MM 173-5 P0640X173-5 CARRIAGE BOLT M8-1.25 X 80 173-24 P0640X173-24 LEFT BLADE GUARD 173-6 P0640X173-6 LOCK HANDLE M8-1.25 173-25 P0640X173-25 SUPPORT BEARING SHAFT 173-7 P0640X173-7 ANGLE LABEL 173-27 P0640X173-27 CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 6 173-8 P0640X173-8 FLAT WASHER 8MM 173-28 P0640X173-28 PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 6 173-9 P0640X173-9 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 25 173-29 P0640X173-29 TRUNNION RACK 173-10 P0640X173-10 FLAT WASHER 4MM 173-30 P0640X173-30 TRUNNION PINION 173-11 P0640X173-11 TABLE TILT POINTER 173-31 P0640X173-31 FLAT WASHER 8MM 173-12 P0640X173-12 PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 6 173-32 P0640X173-32 LOCK NUT M8-1.25 173-13 P0640X173-13 ADJUSTMENT KNOB BOLT M6-1 173-33 P0640X173-33 FLAT WASHER 12MM 173-14 P0640X173-14 HEX NUT M6-1 173-34 P0640X173-34 TABLE TILT HANDLE 173-15 P0640X173-15 L-BRACKET 174 P0640X174 CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 30 173-16 P0640X173-16 FLAT HD SCR M5-.8 X 15 175 P0640X175 LOCK WASHER 10MM 173-17 P0640X173-17 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16 176 P0640X176 FLAT WASHER 10MM 173-18 P0640X173-18 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 50 177 P0640X177 CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 35

Model G0640X (Mfd. Since 12 /17)

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G0640X

203V2

201V2

202

217

WARNING!

UNSTABLE WORKPIECE

HAZARD!

Workpieces that cannot be

FASTSLOW

ONOFF

supported or stablized without a vise or jig should not be cut on a vertical metal-cutting bandsaw, because they can unexpectedly move while cutting and draw the

operator’s hands into the blade

causing serious personal injury. Examples are chains, cables, round or oblong-shaped workpieces, workpieces with internal or built-in moving or rotating parts, etc.

214

BLADE SPEED (FPM)

Push

Wood

Metal

to Select

212

MATERIAL TPI SPEED (FPM)

Wood 6 – 10 2200 + Aluminum 6 – 14 220 – 534 Copper Pipe 14 – 22 390 – 990 Copper Plate 12 – 22 390 – 590 Copper Cast 6 – 12 195 – 390 Steel 18 – 24 150 – 200 Cast Iron 16 – 24 150 – 200

NOTICE

1. Before connecting machine to power, make

2. To check the machine setting, start the

213

215

NOTICE

sure belts are positioned for the intended type of cutting and speed range.

motor then look at the disc located next to the motor (see below to identify).

• If the disc spins, then the bandsaw is setup for the METAL range.

• If the disc does not spin, then the bandsaw is setup for the WOOD range.

POWER

225

226

218

221

219

220

WARNING!

To reduce risk of death or serious injury, read manual BEFORE using machine. To get a new manual, call (800) 523-4777 or go to www.grizzly.com.

Labels & Cosmetics

222 224

205 206

INJURY HAZARD!

Do not open door while machine is connected to power or blade is in motion.

204

WARNING!

EYE/LUNG INJURY

HAZARD! Always wear safety glasses and a respirator when using this machine.

207

INJURY/SHOCK

223

216

Disconnect power before adjustments, maintenance, or service.

206

INJURY HAZARD!

Do not open door while machine is connected to power or blade is in motion.

208 211

FIRE HAZARD!

Clean out all wood dust from inside and outside bandsaw before cutting metal.

209 210

HAZARD!

MODEL G0640X

17" VARIABLE SPEED

WOOD & METAL CUTTING BANDSAW

Specifications

Power Supply: 220V, 1-Phase, 15A Motor: 2 HP, 220V, 3-Phase, 60 Hz Amp Draw: 8A Table Size: 23-5/8" x 17-1/4" Blade Speeds: 100–3600 FPM Blade Length: 131-1/2" Blade Width Range: 1/8" – 1" Max. Cutting Width Left of Blade: 16-1/4" Max. Cutting Height: 12" Table Tilt: 5˚L ⁄ 45˚R Weight: 378 Lbs.

Manufactured for Grizzly in Taiwan

To reduce risk of serious injury when using this machine:

1. Read and understand owner’s manual before operating.

2. Never touch moving blade—keep hands out of blade path.

3. Always wear approved eye protection and respirator.

4. Only plug power cord into a grounded outlet.

5. Only remove jammed cutoff pieces when blade is stopped.

6. Use push stick or holding jig to cut small or narrow pieces.

7. Disconnect power before changing blades or adjusting.

8. Maintain adjustment of blade tension, tracking, & guides.

9. Keep upper guide adjusted to just clear the workpiece.

10. Hold workpiece firmly against table to maintain control.

11. Only run saw with wheel covers closed & all guards in place.

12. Never reach under table while blade is in motion.

Date

13. Secure/remove loose clothing and long hair.

14. DO NOT expose to rain, moisture, or wet locations.

Serial #

15. Prevent unauthorized use by children or untrained users; restrict access or disable machine when unattended.

Safety labels warn about machine hazards and ways to prevent injury. The owner of this machine MUST maintain the original location and readability of the labels on the machine. If any label is removed or becomes unreadable, REPLACE that label before using the machine again. Contact Grizzly at (800) 523-4777 or www. grizzly.com to order new labels.

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

201V2 P0640X201V2 MACHINE ID LABEL V2.01.14 214 P0640X214 SPEED DISPLAY LABEL 202 P0640X202 GRIZZLY NAMEPLATE 215 P0640X215 BELT CHANGE LABEL 203V2 P0640X203V2 MODEL NUMBER LABEL V2.01.14 216 P0640X216 BLADE TENSION LABEL 204 P0640X204 GLASSES RESPIRATOR LABEL 217 P0640X217 UNSTABLE WORKPIECE LABEL 205 P0640X205 GUIDE POST ADJUSTMENT LABEL 218 P0640X218 READ MANUAL LABEL 206 P0640X206 DOOR CLOSED LABEL 219 P0640X219 TOUCH-UP PAINT, GRIZZLY GREEN 207 P0640X207 DISCONNECT POWER LABEL 220 P0640X220 TOUCH-UP PAINT, GRIZZLY PUTTY 208 P0640X208 HANDLE CRANK DIRECTION LABEL 221 P0640X221 BLADE TENSION SCALE LABEL 209 P0640X209 SPIRAL INDICATOR LABEL 222 P0640X222 BLADE TENSIONING LEVER LABEL 210 P0640X210 ELECTRICITY LABEL 223 P0640X223 GUIDE POST SCALE 211 P0640X211 FIRE HAZARD WARNING LABEL 224 P0640X224 TENSION ADJUSTMENT LABEL 212 P0640X212 CUTTING SPEED LABEL 225 P0640X225 EXTREME SERIES NAMEPLATE 213 P0640X213 CONTROLS LABEL 226 P0640X226 GRIZZLY.COM LABEL

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WARRANTY CARD

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WARRANTY & 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 particular 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.

Grizzly G0640X User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Contact Info

Manual Accuracy

Identification

Machine Data Sheet

SECTION 1: SAFETY

Safety Instructions for Machinery

SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY

SECTION 3: SETUP

Needed for Setup

Unpacking

Inventory

Hardware Recognition Chart

Cleanup

Site Considerations

Lifting & Placing

Anchoring to Floor

Assembly

Blade Tracking

Test Run

Blade Tensioning

Aligning Table

Aligning Fence Miter Gauge

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

Guide Post

Table Tilt

Quick-Release Blade Tension

blade selection

Blade Terminology

Blade Breakage

Blade Changes

Blade Speed

SECTION 5: WOOD CUTTING

Workpiece Inspection

Cutting Tips

Ripping

Crosscutting

Resawing

Stacked Cuts

Cutting Curves

Cutting Circles

SECTION 6: METAL CUTTING

Workpiece Inspection

Cutting Tips

Metal Chip Inspection Chart

SECTION 7: ACCESSORIES

SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

Schedule

Wheel Brush

Lubrication

SECTION 9: SERVICE

Troubleshooting

Replacing V-Belts

Wheel Alignment

Shimming Table Blade Lead

SECTION 10: WIRING

Wiring Safety Instructions

Wiring Diagram

Electrical Component Wiring

SECTION 11: PARTS

Main

Fence & Blade Guides

Labels & Cosmetics

WARRANTY & RETURNS