Grizzly G0817 User guide

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MODEL G0817

14" RESAW BANDSAW

w/FOOT BRAKE

OWNER'S MANUAL

(For models manufactured since 06/19)

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

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

#WK18234 PRINTED IN TAI WAN

V3.08.19

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

Controls & Components ................................. 4

Machine Data Sheet ...................................... 7

SECTION 1: SAFETY ....................................... 9

Safety Instructions for Machinery .................. 9

Additional Safety for Bandsaws ................... 11

SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY ...................... 12

Converting Voltage to 220V ......................... 14

SECTION 3: SETUP ....................................... 15

Needed for Setup ......................................... 15

Unpacking .................................................... 15

Inventory ...................................................... 16

Hardware Recognition Chart ....................... 17

Cleanup ........................................................ 18

Site Considerations ...................................... 19

Lifting & Placing ........................................... 20

Anchoring to Floor ....................................... 21

Assembly ..................................................... 21

Dust Collection ............................................. 24

Adjustment Overview ................................... 25

Initial Blade Tracking ................................... 25

Test Run ...................................................... 27

Tensioning Blade ......................................... 28

Fine Tune Tracking ...................................... 30

Adjusting Blade Support Bearings ............... 31

Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings .................. 32

Installing "Euro-Style" Roller-Disc Guides ... 33 Adjusting "Euro-Style" Roller-Disc Guides ... 34

Aligning Table .............................................. 36

Aligning Fence ............................................. 37

Calibrating Miter Gauge ............................... 38

SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ......................... 51

SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE ......................... 53

Schedule ...................................................... 53

Wheel Brushes............................................. 53

Cleaning & Protecting .................................. 53

Lubrication ................................................... 53

SECTION 7: SERVICE ................................... 55

Troubleshooting ........................................... 55

Tensioning/Replacing V-Belt........................ 59

Blade Lead ................................................... 61

Adjusting Wheel Brushes ............................. 62

Adjusting Quick-Release Lever ................... 62

Adjusting Guide Post Parallelism................. 63

Aligning Wheels ........................................... 66

Calibrating Table Tilt Scale Pointer ............. 69

Replacing Brake Shoe ................................. 70

SECTION 8: WIRING ...................................... 71

Wiring Safety Instructions ............................ 71

Wiring Diagram 110V ................................... 72

Wiring Diagram 220V ................................... 73

Electrical Component Wiring Photos ........... 74

SECTION 9: PARTS ....................................... 75

Main ............................................................. 75

Table, Trunnion & Blade Guides ................. 78

Fence ........................................................... 80

Foot Brake ................................................... 81

Labels & Cosmetics ..................................... 82

WARRANTY & RETURNS ............................. 85

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................... 39

Operation Overview ..................................... 39

Workpiece Inspection................................... 40

Setting Upper Blade Guide Height .............. 41

Blade Selection ............................................ 41

Blade Selection Chart .................................. 44

Blade Care & Break-In ................................. 45

Blade Breakage ........................................... 45

Changing Blade ........................................... 46

Tilting Table ................................................. 47

Ripping ......................................................... 48

Crosscutting ................................................. 49

Resawing ..................................................... 49

Cutting Curves ............................................. 50

Stacked Cuts................................................ 50

INTRODUCTION

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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

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manufacture date and

Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this machine. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.

Manufacture Date

Serial Number

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Identification

Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual.

Upper Wheel Cover

Blade

Tension

Window &

Scale

Blade

Tension

Handwheel

Control

Panel

Lower Wheel Cover

Blade

Storage

Wheel Cover

Lock Knobs

(1 of 2)

Guide Post Handwheel

Guide Post

Fence

Gauge

Table Tilt

Lock Handle

4" Dust Port

Foot

Brake

Lower Wheel

Adjustment

Blade

Storage

Lock

Knob

Blade

Tracking

Window

Miter

(Upper)

Hub

4" Dust Port

(Lower)

Quick-

Release

Blade

Tension

Lever

Tracking

Control

Knob

w/Lock

Lever

Table Tilt

Adjustment

Handle

Magnetic

Switch

Motor

For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Saw.

a) Wear eye protection. b) Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces

c) Maintain proper adjustment of blade

d) Adjust upper guide to just clear

e) Hold workpiece firmly against table.

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until blade has stopped.

tension, blade guides, and thrust bearings.

workpiece.

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Controls &

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

Components

using machine.

Fence & Miter Gauge

Refer to Figures 1–10 and the following descrip- tions to become familiar with the basic controls and components of this machine. Understanding these items and how they work will help you understand the rest of the manual and stay safe when operating this machine.

Control Panel

Figure 1. Control panel.

A. Master Power Key Switch: Turns incoming

power ON and OFF. Requires key.

Figure 2. Fence and miter gauge controls.

Horizontal Position

Allows Upper Blade Guide to Be Adjusted Closer to

Thin Workpieces

Figure 3. Fence mounted in horizontal position.

D. Fence: Used for ripping o r resawing. Distance

from blade determines width of cut. Can be used in vertical position (as shown in Figure

2) for normal workpieces, or in horizontal position (as shown in Figure 3) for thin workpieces.

B. ON Button: Turns motor ON when pressed.

C. Emergency Stop/Reset Button: Turns

motor OFF when pressed. Motor will not start until switch is reset. Twist clockwise to reset.

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E. Miter Gauge Lock Knob: Secures angle

position of miter gauge.

F. Miter Gauge: Typically used for cross cuts.

Can be adjusted from 0°–60° left or right, and has stops at 45°L, 90°, and 45°R.

G. Fence Lock Handle: Secures fence position.

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Guide Post

Blade Tension & Tracking

Figure 4. Guide post controls.

H. Guide Post Handwheel: Adjusts height of

guide post above workpiece, using a rackand-pinion system.

I. Guide Post w/Scale: Houses upper blade

guides and support bearing, and shields operator from upper portion of blade. Adjusts up or down as necessary to position upper blade guides/support bearing as close as possible to workpiece for maximum cutting accuracy and minimum blade exposure to operator. Scale on side of guide post indicates height of upper blade guide above table.

Figure 6. Blade tension handwheel, tension

scale, and tracking window.

M. Blade Tension Scale: Displays blade ten-

sion using numbers 1–8. For reference purposes only—after you have found the proper tension for the particular blade installed.

N. Blade Tension Handwheel: Increases/

decreases blade tension (refer to Page 28 for more information).

O. Blade Tracking Window: Allows monitoring/

adjustment of blade tracking without requiring wheel cover to be open (refer to Page 25 for more information).

J. Upper Blade Guide & Support Bearing:

Support blade above workpiece during operations.

K. Guide Post Lock Knob: Secures guide post

in position after adjustment.

Figure 5. Hinge-open blade cover.

L. Hinge-Open Blade Cover: Opens for blade

changes and upper blade guide adjustments (refer to Pages 31–32).

Figure 7. Blade tracking controls and blade

tension quick-release lever.

P. Tracking Control Lock Lever: Secures

position of blade tracking control knob.

Q. Tracking Control Knob: Adjusts tilt position

of upper wheel to set/control blade tracking (refer to Page 25 for more information).

R. Blade Tension Quick-Release Lever:

Quickly releases blade tension to speed up blade changes and prevent unnecessary wear on blade and saw components when not in use. Move UP to quickly release blade tension. Move DOWN to re-tension blade.

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Table Tilt

Figure 8. Table tilt controls.

Lower Wheel Adjustment

V W

S. Table Tilt Indicator: Shows table tilt angle.

T. Table Tilt Lock Lever: Secures table tilt

position on trunnion. Must be loosened before table tilt can be adjusted.

U. Trunnion w/Table Tilt Scale: Functions as

a tilting base for table. Graduated in degrees from 5° left–45° right for setting bevel angle.

V. Table Tilt Adjustment Lever: Adjusts angle

of table tilt using a rack-and-pinion system.

W. Positive Stop: Allows for quickly returning

table to a calibrated 0° setting after it has been tilted to the right (refer to Page 47 for more information).

Figure 9. Lower wheel adjustment controls.

X. Lower Wheel Adjustment Hub: Adjusts

position of lower wheel to upper wheel if coplanar adjustments become necessary (refer to Page 68 for more information).

Note: The wheels are factory-set to be

coplanar, so we strongly recommend that you avoid making adjustments here unless it becomes absolutely necessary.

Foot Brake

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Figure 10. Location of foot brake.

Y. Foot Brake: Stops blade wheels and turns

motor OFF.

Important: After the foot brake is pressed,

the machine can be restarted by pressing the ON button. The Emergency Stop button does not have to be reset.

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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 G0817 14" SUPER HD 2 HP RESAW BANDSAW

WITH FOOT BRAKE

Product Dimensions:

Weight.............................................................................................................................................................. 319 lbs.

Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height..................................................................... 29 x 32-1/2 x 76 in.

Footprint (Length x Width)............................................................................................................................ 24 x 18 in.

Shipping Dimensions:

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

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

Weight.............................................................................................................................................................. 388 lbs.

Length x Width x Height....................................................................................................................... 30 x 24 x 79 in.

Must Ship Upright................................................................................................................................................... Yes

Electrical:

Power Requirement.............................................................................................. 110V or 220V, Single-Phase, 60Hz

Prewired Voltage.................................................................................................................................................. 110V

Full-Load Current Rating.................................................................................................... 19A at 110V, 9.5A at 220V

Minimum Circuit Size.......................................................................................................... 20A at 110V, 15A at 220V

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

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

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

Power Cord Gauge......................................................................................................................................... 12 AWG

Plug Included.......................................................................................................................................................... Yes

Included Plug Type................................................................................................................................................ 5-20

Recommended Plug Type...................................................................................................................... 6-15 for 220V

Switch Type.................................................................... Control Panel w/Magnetic Switch Protection & Lockout Key

Motors:

Main

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

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

Amps.................................................................................................................................................... 19A/9.5A

Speed................................................................................................................................................ 1720 RPM

Type................................................................................................................. TEFC Capacitor-Start Induction

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

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

Centrifugal Switch/Contacts Type......................................................................................................... External

Main Specifications:

Main Specifications

Bandsaw Size............................................................................................................................................ 14 in.

Max Cutting Width (Left of Blade)........................................................................................................ 13-1/2 in.

Max Cutting Width (Left of Blade) w/Fence............................................................................................... 12 in.

Max Cutting Height (Resaw Height).......................................................................................................... 14 in.

Blade Speeds..................................................................................................................................... 2820 FPM

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Blade Information

Standard Blade Length............................................................................................................................ 120 in.

Blade Width Range............................................................................................................................ 1/8–3/4 in.

Type of Blade Guides........................................................................................................ Dual Roller Bearings

Guide Post Adjustment Type..................................................................................................................... Knob

Has Quick-Release...................................................................................................................................... Yes

Table Information

Table Length........................................................................................................................................ 21-3/4 in.

Table Width......................................................................................................................................... 16-1/8 in.

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

Table Tilt............................................................................................................................ Left 5, Right 45 Deg.

Table Tilt Adjustment Type........................................................................................................................ Lever

Floor-to-Table Height................................................................................................................................. 37 in.

Fence Locking Position.............................................................................................................................. Front

Fence is Adjustable for Blade Lead.............................................................................................................. Yes

Resaw Fence Attachment Included.............................................................................................................. Yes

Miter Gauge Included................................................................................................................................... Yes

Construction Materials

Table.................................................................................................................................................... Cast Iron

Trunnion............................................................................................................................................... Cast Iron

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

Base/Stand...................................................................................................................................... Sheet Metal

Frame/Body..................................................................................................................................... Sheet Metal

Wheels................................................................................................................................................. Cast Iron

Tire................................................................................................................................................ Polyurethane

Wheel Cover ................................................................................................................................... Sheet Metal

Paint Type/Finish........................................................................................................................... Powder Coat

Other Related Information

Wheel Diameter......................................................................................................................................... 14 in.

Wheel Width.......................................................................................................................................... 1-1/8 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 ................................................................................................................... Machine ID Label

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

Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) ......................................................................... Yes

Features:

14" Resaw Capacity 2 HP, 110V/220V (Prewired 110V), Single-Phase Ball-Bearing Blade Guides Foot-Operated Brake System Modular Blade-Guide Design for Easy Changeovers Between Styles Lever-Action Table Trunnion for Quick Table Tilt Adjustment Cast-Iron Fence with 2-Position Extruded Aluminum Resaw Fence Storage Area for Extra Blades and Miter Gauge When Not In Use Cast-Iron Wheels and Table Trunnion Included Miter Gauge Blade Tension Indicator

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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.

Alerts the user to useful information about proper operation of the

NOTICE

machine to avoid machine damage.

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 Bandsaws

Serious cuts, amputation, or death can occur from contact with the moving saw blade during operation or if blade breakage occurs. 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.

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.

FEED RATE. To avoid risk of workpiece slipping and causing 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 dirty, 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.

CLEARING JAMS AND CUTOFFS. 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 CONTROL. To avoid risk of injury due to blade contact, always allow blade to stop on its own. DO NOT try to stop or slow blade with your hand or the workpiece.

GUARDS/COVERS. Blade guards and covers protect operator from the moving bandsaw blade. The wheel covers protect operator from getting entangled with rotating wheels or other moving parts. O N LY operate this bandsaw with blade guard in proper position and wheel covers completely closed.

BLADE SPEED. 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.

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.

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

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 may result in serious personal injury or property damage.

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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 can be converted to operate on a power supply circuit that has a verified ground and meets the requirements listed below. (Refer to Voltage Conversion instructions for details.)

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 110V ...... 19 Amps

Full-Load Current Rating at 220V .... 9.5 Amps

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Circuit Requirements for 110V

Nominal Voltage .................... 110V, 115V, 120V

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

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

Power Supply Circuit ......................... 20 Amps

Plug/Receptacle ............................. NEMA 5-20

Circuit Requirements for 220V

Nominal Voltage .........20 8V, 220V, 230V, 24 0V

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.

For 110V operation: This machine is equipped with a power cord that has an equipment-grounding wire and a grounding plug (see following figure). The plug must only be inserted into a matching receptacle (outlet) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

For 220V operation: The plug specified under “ page has a grounding prong that must be attached to the equipment-grounding wire on the included power cord. The plug must only be inserted into a matching receptacle (see following figure) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

it will not fit the outlet, have a qualified

GROUNDED

5-20 RECEPTACLE

Hot

Neutral

5-20 PLUG

GROUNDED

6-15 RECEPTACLE

Current Carrying Prongs

6-15 PLUG

Grounding Pin

Figure 12. Typical 6-15 plug and receptacle.

Grounding Pin

Figure 11. Typical 5-20 plug and receptacle.

SHOCK HAZARD! Two-prong outlets do not meet the grounding requirements for this machine. Do not modify or use an adapter on the plug provided—if

electrician install the proper outlet with a verified ground.

Circuit Requirements for 220V” on the previous

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Extension Cords

If you must use an extension

Minimum Gauge Size ...........................12 AWG

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

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MOTOR

220V

START

CAPACITOR

200MFD 250VAC

RUN

CAPACITOR

50MFD

250VAC

Ground

Converting Voltage

MOTOR

110V

START

CAPACITOR

200MFD

250VAC

RUN

CAPACITOR

50MFD

250VAC

Ground

For your own safety and protection of

to 220V

4. Connect wires as indicated in Figure 14.

Secure wire connections with wire nuts, and wrap them with electrical tape so they will not vibrate loose during operation.

To Switch

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

The voltage conversion MUST be performed by an electrician or qualified service personnel. The voltage conversion procedure requires purchasing/installing the 220V Conversion Kit (Grizzly Part #P0817161V2), rewiring the motor, and installing the correct plug. The necessary wiring diagrams are provided in the Wiring section, beginning on Page 71 for your reference.

IMPORTANT: If the diagram on the motor conflicts with the diagrams in the Wiring section, the motor may have changed since the manual was printed. Use the diagram on the motor instead.

Items Needed Qty

• Phillips Head Screwdriver #2 ..................... 1

• Electrical Tap e ............................ As Needed

• Wire Nut (14 AWG x 3) ............................... 1

• Plug 6-15 .................................................... 1

• Wire Cutters/Stripper .................................. 1

Connect

Wires with

Nuts Here

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Figure 14. Motor rewired to 220V.

5. Close and secure motor junction box.

6. Remove 110V magnetic switch assembly

(see Figure 15), and replace it with 220V conversion kit (Grizzly Part# P0817161V2).

Magnetic

Switch

Assembly

To convert Model G0817 to 220V:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Cut off existing 5-20 plug.

3. Open motor junction box, then remove two

wire nuts indicated in Figure 13.

Remove These

Wire Nuts

Figure 13. Inside motor junction box.

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To Switch

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Figure 15. Magnetic switch.

7. Install a 6-15 plug on power cord, according

to plug manufacturer's instructions. If plug manufacturer's instructions are not available, NEMA standard 6-15 plug wiring is provided on Page 73.

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SECTION 3: SETUP

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

The following items are needed, but not included, for the setup/assembly of this machine.

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, get help from other people and use a forklift (or other lifting equipment) rated for weight of this machine.

Description Qty

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

• Solvent/Cleaner .......................................... 1

• Shop Rags .................................................. 1

• Lifting Strap/Chain

(Rated for at least 450 lbs.) ........................ 1

• Lifting Equipment

(Rated for at least 450 lbs.) ........................ 1

• Another Person .......................................... 1

call us immediately at (570) 546-9663.

Unpacking

If items are damaged

Save all packaging materials until

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SUFFOCATION HAZARD!

machine.

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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.

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

Inventory (Figures 16–18) Qty

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

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

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

D. Fence Face................................................. 1

E. Fence Base Assembly ............................... 1

F. Hardware Bag ............................................ 1

— Hex Bolts M6-1 x 20 ............................... 2

— Lock Washers 6mm ................................ 2

— Flat Washers 6mm .................................. 2

—Fence Face Adjustable Handle .............. 1

— Flat Washer 8mm ................................... 1

— Fence Guide Plate .................................. 1

— Fence Base Lock Lever .......................... 1

— Hex Nut M8-1.25 ..................................... 1

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

H. Miter Gauge ................................................ 1

I. Fence Support ............................................ 1

J. Hardware Bag (refer to Page 17) ............... 1

— Lock Washers 8mm ................................ 4

— Flat Washers 8mm .................................. 4

— Hex Bolts M8-1.25 x 25 .......................... 4

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

— Table Gap Screw Assembly ................... 1

— Hex Nut M8-1.25 ..................................... 1

— Flat Washer 8mm ................................... 1

— Flat Washers 6mm .................................. 2

— Cap Screws M6-1 x 12 ........................... 2

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

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

Figure 16. Box 1 inventory.

Figure 17. Box 2 inventory.

Figure 18. Loose item inventory.

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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

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5mm

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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:

Many cleaning solvents

work in a well-ventilated

Cleanup

Gasoline and petroleum products have low flash points and can explode or cause fire if used to clean machinery. Avoid using these products to clean machinery.

Put on safety glasses.

Coat the rust preventative with a liberal

amount of cleaner/degreaser, then let it soak 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, scrape off as much as you can first, then wipe off the rest with the rag.

are toxic if inhaled. Only

area.

NOTICE

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

T23692—Orange Power Degreaser

A great product for removing the waxy shipping grease from the non-painted parts of the machine during clean up.

Repeat Steps 2–3 as necessary until clean,

then coat all unpainted surfaces with a quality metal protectant to prevent rust.

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Figure 19. T23692 Orange Power Degreaser.

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Site Considerations

Weight Load

Refer to the of your machine. Make sure that the surface upon which the machine is placed will bear the weight of the machine, additional equipment that may be installed on the machine, and the heaviest workpiece that will be used. Additionally, consider the weight of the operator and any dynamic loading that may occur when operating the machine.

Space Allocation

Consider the largest size of workpiece that will be processed through this machine and provide enough space around the machine for adequate operator material handling or the installation of auxiliary equipment. With permanent installations, leave enough space around the machine to open or remove doors/covers as required by the maintenance and service described in this manual.

See below for required space allocation.

Physical Environment

Extreme conditions for this type of machinery are

Place this machine near an existing power source.

other hazards. Make sure to leave enough space

Shadows, glare, or strobe effects that may distract or impede the operator must be eliminated.

Machine Data Sheet for the weight

Children or untrained people may be seriously injured by this machine. Only install in an access restricted location.

The physical environment where the machine is operated is important for safe operation and longevity of machine components. For best results, operate this machine in a dry environment that is free from excessive moisture, hazardous chemicals, airborne abrasives, or extreme conditions.

generally those where the ambient temperature range exceeds 41°–104°F; the relative humidity range exceeds 20%–95% (non-condensing); or the environment is subject to vibration, shocks, or bumps.

Electrical Installation

Make sure all power cords are protected from traffic, material handling, moisture, chemicals, or

around machine to disconnect power supply or apply a lockout/tagout device, if required.

Lighting

Lighting around the machine must be adequate enough that operations can be performed safely.

Keep Workpiece

Unloading Area

Unobstructed

Model G0817 (Mfd. Since 06/19)

= Electrical Connection

Figure 20. Minimum working clearances.

32½"

29"

Keep Workpiece

Loading Area Unobstructed

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Lifting & Placing

process. DO NOT connect to power until

Using Forklift & Wood Blocks

1. Use forklift to move crate to prepared loca-

tion, then remove crate from shipping pallet.

2. Unbolt bandsaw from pallet.

Special care should be taken when moving this bandsaw. To reduce your risk of injury or accidental damage, use one of the following methods to lift or move this bandsaw.

Using Forklift & Eye Bolt

1. Use forklift to move crate to prepared loca-

tion, then remove crate from shipping pallet.

2. Unbolt bandsaw from pallet.

3. Install eye bolt. Make sure it is threaded all

the way in, then place lifting hook through eye bolt (see Figure 21) and lift bandsaw slowly with forklift enough to clear pallet.

3. Carefully place forklift forks under bandsaw

head. Insert a 1x4 block between head and left fork, and a 2x4 block between head and right fork so bandsaw is level, as shown in Figure 22.

2x4

Figure 22. Example of lifting bandsaw with

forklift using wood shims.

4. Lift bandsaw off of pallet, remove pallet, then

slowly set bandsaw into position.

Note: If you are concerned about your forklift forks hitting the tension handwheel, remove handwheel before positioning forks, then re-install it after placing bandsaw in final location.

1x4

Eye Bolt Lifting Hook

Figure 21. Lifting bandsaw with eye bolt and

chain.

4. Remove pallet and slowly set bandsaw into

position.

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Using Pallet Jack & Furniture Dolly

1. Use pallet jack to move crate to prepared

location, then remove crate from shipping pallet.

2. Unbolt bandsaw from pallet.

3. With help of another person, carefully "walk"

bandsaw (or use furniture dolly to move bandsaw) off of pallet and into position.

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

instructed later in this manual.

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Anchoring to Floor

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.

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

and gather all goes smoothly, first clean any

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

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

Diameter of Mounting Hardware .................3⁄8"

Anchoring to Concrete Floors

Assembly

Needed for Setup

listed items. To ensure the assembly process

parts that are

To assemble bandsaw:

1. Remove protective shipping cover from blade,

then remove table insert and shipping screw from table (see Figure 24).

2. Place table on saw, sliding table gap around blade (see Figure 24).

Blade

Table

Gap

Machine Base

Concrete

Figure 23. Popular method for anchoring

machinery to a concrete floor.

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Lag Screw

Flat Washer

Lag Shield Anchor

Drilled Hole

Table Insert

Removed

Figure 24. Placing table on saw with gap

positioned around blade.

3. Carefully position table so gap faces to the right (see Figure 25).

Table

Gap

Figure 25. Table rotated with gap facing to the

right.

Shipping Screw

Removed

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4. Secure table to trunnion using (4) M8-1.25 x

25 hex bolts, (4) 8mm lock washers, and (4) 8mm flat washers (see Figure 26).

x 4

7. Install fence support using (2) M6-1 x 12 cap screws and 6mm flat washers (see Figure 28).

Fence Support

x 2

Figure 28. Installing fence support.

Figure 26. Table to trunnion mounting hardware

installed.

5. Install table insert (see Figure 27).

6. Install table gap screw assembly, secure with

(1) M8-1.25 hex nut and (1) 8mm flat washer (see Figure 27), then tighten gap screw to ensure table surface is flush across gap.

Table Insert

Hex Nut

Gap Screw

Assembly

and Washer

8. Install fence rail using (2) M6-1 x 20 hex bolts, (2) 6mm lock washers, and (2) 6mm flat washers (see Figure 29).

x 2

Fence Rail

Figure 29. Installing fence rail.

9. Thread (1) M8-1.25 hex nut onto lock lever,

install lock lever onto fence base, then tighten hex nut to secure (see Figure 30).

Figure 27. Table insert and gap screw installed.

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Lock

Lever

Fence

Base

Hex Nut

M8-1.25

Figure 30. Fence base lock lever installed.

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10. Install adjustable handle onto fence base with

(1) 8mm flat washer, and thread into fence base guide plate (see Figure 31).

Flat Washer

8mm

Adjustable

Handle

Figure 31. Fence base adjustable handle and

guide plate installed.

11. Place fence base on fence rail with lock lever

raised up. Push lock lever down to secure fence in place (see Figure 32).

Fence Base

Guide Plate

12. Mount fence face to fence base, sliding T-channel (see Figures 33–34) around fence base guide plate (see Figure 31).

— For normal workpieces, mount fence in

vertical position, as shown in Figure 33, then rotate fence base lock lever to secure.

— For thin workpieces, mount fence in hori-

zontal position, as shown in Figure 34, then rotate fence base lock lever to secure.

Fence FaceT-Channel

Fence Face

Lock Lever

Fence Base

Rail

Lock Lever in

Down (Locked)

Position

Figure 32. Fence base installed on fence rail.

Figure 33. Installing fence in vertical position.

Fence Face

Lock Lever

Figure 34. Fence installed in horizontal position.

Fence Face

T-Channel

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Dust Collection

This machine creates a lot of wood chips/ dust during operation. Breathing airborne dust on a regular basis can result in permanent respiratory illness. Reduce your risk by wearing a respirator and capturing the dust with a dust-collection system.

Minimum CFM at each Dust Port: 400 CFM

Do not confuse this CFM recommendation with the rating of the dust collector. To determine the CFM at the dust port, you must consider these variables: (1) CFM rating of the dust collector, (2) hose type and length between the dust collector and the machine, (3) number of branches or wyes, and (4) amount of other open lines throughout the system. Explaining how to calculate these variables is beyond the scope of this manual. Consult an expert or purchase a good dust collection "how-to" book.

To connect dust collection system to machine:

1. Fit a 4" dust hose over each dust port, and

secure them in place with hose clamps (see

Figure 35).

Figure 35. Dust hoses attached to dust ports.

Note: For best results, connect free ends of

hoses to a 4" Y fitting and secure with hose clamps, then connect fitting to your dust collection system. See Accessories, beginning on Page 51, for more information.

2. Tug hoses to make sure they do not come off.

Note: A tight fit is necessary for proper

performance.

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Adjustment

Overview

The bandsaw is one of the most versatile woodworking machines. However, it has multiple components that must be properly adjusted for the best cutting results.

For practical and safety reasons, some adjustments and test operations must be performed before performing other necessary adjustments. Below is an overview of all the adjustments and the order in which they should be performed:

1. Initial Blade Tracking

2. Test Run

3. Tension Blade

4. Adjusting Blade Support Bearings

5. Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings

6. Table Tilt Calibration

7. Aligning Table

8. Aligning Fence

Bandsaw wheels are either flat or crowned and both shapes track differently. This bandsaw has crowned wheels. As the wheels spin, a properly tracking blade naturally tracks at the center of the wheel (see Figure 36).

PROPER TRACKING

Blade Centered

on Wheel

Blade Centered on Wheel

Figure 36. Blade centered on crown of wheel.

Blade tracking is primarily affected by the tilt of the upper wheel, known as “center tracking.” However, the alignment of both wheels plays an important part as well (see Wheel Alignment on Page 66 for more details).

Wheel

Initial Blade Tracking

"Tracking" refers to how the blade rides on the bandsaw wheels. Proper tracking is important for maintaining bandsaw adjustments, achieving correct blade tension, and cutting accurately. Improper tracking reduces cutting accuracy, causes excess vibrations, and places stress on the blade and other bandsaw components. The shape of the wheels and the orientation of the wheels in relation to each other determine how the blade tracks.

The wheels on this bandsaw were aligned at the factory, so center tracking is the only adjustment that needs to be checked/performed when the saw is new.

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.

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To adjust blade tracking:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Adjust upper and lower blade guides away

from blade, and raise upper guides approximately 2⁄3 of the way up (refer to Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings on Page 32 for detailed instructions).

Note: When adjusting the blade tracking for

the test run in this procedure, the blade must have approximately the same amount of tension as when under operating conditions. After the test run is successfully completed, you will be instructed on how to more accurately tension the blade for optimum results.

3. Move blade tension quick-release lever down to apply tension to blade (see Figure 37).

Blade Tension

Quick-Release

Lever

6. Loosen tracking control lock lever on back of bandsaw (see Figure 39).

7. Rotate upper wheel by hand several times and watch how blade rides on wheel (see Figure 39).

— If the blade consistently rides in the center

of the upper wheel, it is tracking properly and no adjustments are necessary; proceed to Step 9.

— If the blade does not consistently ride in

the center of the upper wheel, it is not tracking properly; proceed to Step 8.

BladeWheel

Tracking

Control

Lock

Lever

Tracking

Control

Knob

Figure 37. Blade tension quick-release lever in

down position, applying tension to blade.

4. Open upper wheel cover (see Figure 38).

5. Rotate blade tension handwheel until ten-

sion scale (see Figure 38) is between 4 and

6. Rotate handwheel clockwise to increase blade tension. Rotate handwheel counter- clockwise to decrease blade tension.

Blade Tension

Scale

Blade Tension

Handwheel

Blade

Tracking

Window

Figure 39. Blade tracking controls.

8. Adjust tracking control knob (see Figure 39

on Page This Page) in small amounts and continue to rotate upper wheel by hand at the same time until blade consistently rides in center of bandsaw tire.

9. Tighten tracking control lock lever, and close and secure upper wheel cover.

Note: For the best performance from your

saw, regularly maintain proper tracking of the blade. Fine tune tracking must be done with the bandsaw turned ON. Refer to Page 30 for more information.

Figure 38. Blade tensioning controls.

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Test Run

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.

DO NOT start machine until all preceding setup instructions have been performed. Operating an improperly set up machine

ed results that can lead to serious injury,

Serious injury or death can result from

Troubleshooting

using this machine BEFORE understanding its controls and related safety information. DO NOT operate, or allow others to operate, machine until the information is understood.

4. Insert key into Master Power Key Switch, then rotate switch to "1" position (see Figure

40). This turns incoming power ON.

5. Twist Emergency Stop button clockwise until

it springs out (see Figure 40). This resets switch so machine can start.

6. Press ON button (see Figure 40) to turn machine ON. Verify motor starts up and runs smoothly without any unusual problems or noises.

Master Power

Key Switch

ON Button

may result in malfunction or unexpect-

death, or machine/property damage.

The test run consists of verifying the following:

• Motor powers up and runs correctly.

• Emergency Stop button works correctly.

• Foot brake pedal works correctly.

To test run machine:

1. Clear all setup tools away from machine.

2. Press Emergency Stop button in.

3. Connect machine to power by inserting power

cord plug into a matching receptacle.

Emergency

Stop/Reset

Button

Figure 40. Location of power controls for turning

machine ON and OFF.

7. Press Emergency Stop button to turn machine OFF.

8. WITHOUT resetting Emergency Stop button, try to start machine by pressing ON button. Machine should not start.

— If the machine does not start, the safety

feature of the Emergency Stop button is working correctly.

— If the machine does start, immediately

turn it OFF, disconnect power, and contact customer service for assistance. The safety feature of the Emergency Stop button is NOT working properly and must be replaced before further using the machine.

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9. Repeat Steps 5–6 to turn machine ON.

10. Allow motor to reach full speed, then step

on foot brake pedal (see Figure 41). Blade should stop moving and motor should turn OFF.

Foot Brake

Pedal

Figure 41. Location of foot brake pedal.

— If the blade stops moving and the motor

turns OFF, the foot brake feature is working correctly. Congratulations! The Test Run is complete.

— If the blade does not stop moving, or the

motor does not turn OFF, the foot brake feature is not working correctly. Turn machine OFF, disconnect power immediately, and contact customer service for assistance.

Tensioning Blade

A properly tensioned blade is essential for making accurate cuts, maximizing blade life, and making other bandsaw adjustments. However, a properly tensioned blade will not compensate for cutting problems caused by excessive feed rate, hardness variations between workpieces, and improper blade selection.

Optimal cutting results for any type of workpiece are achieved through a combination of correct blade selection, proper blade tension, properly adjusted blade guides and other bandsaw components, and using an appropriate feed rate.

Improper blade tension is unsafe, produces inaccurate and inconsistent results, and introduces unnecessary wear on bandsaw components. Over-tensioning the blade increases the chance of the blade breaking or wheel misalignment. Under-tensioned blades wander excessively while cutting and will not track properly during operation.

The method used to tension the blade is often a matter of preference. This manual describes two methods: the flutter method and the deflection method. Either method will help you properly tension the blade. Experience and personal preference will help you decide which method you prefer.

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Note: Tensioning the blade before the Test Run was an approximate tension. The following procedures fine-tune the blade tension.

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The Flutter Method

Using the flutter method, you intentionally loosen the blade until it just passes the point of being too loose (when it begins to flutter). Then you gradually tighten the blade until proper tension is reached.

To tension bandsaw blade using flutter method:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Make sure blade is properly tracking as

instructed in Initial Blade Tracking subsection on Page 25.

3. Raise guide post all the way, and move upper

and lower guide bearings away from blade (refer to Page 31 for more information).

4. Engage blade tension quick-release lever to

apply tension to blade.

5. Connect bandsaw to power, then turn it ON.

6. Use blade tension handwheel to slowly

decrease blade tension until you see blade start to flutter.

7. Slowly increase tension until blade stops flut-

tering, then tighten blade tension adjustment knob an additional 1⁄8 to 1⁄4 of a turn.

8. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

The Deflection Method

The deflection method is much more subjective than the flutter method. Each blade will deflect differently and every user will determine what "moderate pressure" means. The following are general guidelines for tensioning the blade with this method.

To tension bandsaw blade using deflection method:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Make sure blade is properly tracking as

instructed in Initial Blade Tracking subsection on Page 25.

3. Raise guide post all the way and move upper and lower guide bearings away from blade (refer to Page 31 for more information).

4. Engage blade tension quick-release lever to apply tension to blade.

5. Using moderate pressure, push center of blade sideways.

— If blade deflects approximately 1⁄4", it is

properly tensioned. Proceed to Step 6.

— If blade deflects less than 1⁄4", it is over-ten-

sioned. Rotate blade tension handwheel counterclockwise two full turns and repeat

Step 5.

9. Adjust blade guides as described in Adjusting Blade Support Bearings and Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings on Pages 31–32.

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— If blade deflects 1⁄4" or more, blade is not

properly tensioned. Rotate blade tension handwheel clockwise to incrementally tension blade, and repeat Step 5 until blade is properly tensioned.

6. Adjust blade guides as described in Adjusting Blade Support Bearings and Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings on Pages 31–32.

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Fine Tune Tracking

During setup, the blade was tracked without the machine connected to power (refer to Page 25). In this procedure, the bandsaw is turned ON to perform fine tuning of the tracking. Make small changes with the blade tracking knob as you monitor the effect on the blade tracking.

To fine tune blade tracking:

1. Close wheel covers and turn bandsaw ON.

3. If necessary, loosen tracking control lock

lever and use tracking control knob (see Figure 43) to adjust the blade so it tracks on the center of the wheel.

4. Tighten tracking control lock lever (see Figure

43) to secure setting, then turn machine OFF.

Blade

Tracking

Window

Tracking

Control

Knob

2. Observe blade tracking path through clear

tracking window on right edge of bandsaw (see Figures 42–43).

Figure 42. Example of blade, viewed through

tracking window.

Tracking

Control

Lock

Lever

Figure 43. Fine-tune tracking controls.

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Adjusting Blade

Support Bearings

The support bearings are positioned behind the blade near the blade guides and prevent the blade from pushing backward during cutting operations. Proper adjustment of the support bearings helps you make accurate cuts and prevents the blade teeth from coming in contact with the blade guides while cutting. If this happens, the blade "tooth set" can be ruined, which will greatly reduce the blade's ability to make good cuts.

There are support bearings on the upper and lower blade guide assemblies. Both adjust in the same manner. The following instructions refer to the upper support bearings.

Important: To ensure best results while cutting, make sure the blade is tracking and tensioned correctly before performing this procedure.

Tools Needed Qty

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

To adjust support bearing:

3. Position support bearing approximately

0.016" away from back of blade, as illustrated in Figure 45.

Note: The main purpose of this adjustment

is to prevent the blade from being pushed backward far enough that the blade guides will contact (and ruin) the "tooth set" of the blade during cutting operations.

0.016''

Figure 45. Bearing positioned approximately

0.016" away from back of blade.

4. Tighten adjustment cap screw to lock support bearing in place.

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Loosen support bearing adjustment screw

(see Figure 44).

Support Bearing

Adjustment Screw

Figure 44. Upper support bearing assembly and

controls (guide post cover removed for clarity).

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Adjusting Blade

Guide Bearings

The blade guide bearings can be adjusted leftto-right, as well as front-to-back, relative to the blade. Properly adjusted blade guide bearings provide side-to-side support, from just behind the gullets to the back of the blade, to help keep the blade straight while cutting.

There are blade guide bearings on the upper and lower blade guide assemblies. Both adjust in the same manner. The following instructions refer to the upper guide bearings.

Important: Make sure the blade is tracking and tensioned correctly before performing this procedure (see Tensioning Blade on Page 28).

Tools Needed Qty

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

Approximately

0.016"

Blade

Gullets

Blade

Guide

Bearing

Figure 47. Blade guide bearing positioned just

behind blade gullets.

Note: With wider blades, it may not be possi-

ble to bring the guide bearings just behind the blade gullets. Position them as far forward as possible without allowing the guide bearing housing to touch the back of the blade.

To adjust blade guides:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Loosen guide block adjustment cap screw

shown in Figure 46, then position guide bear- ings just behind blade gullets, as illustrated in Figure 47. Retighten cap screw to secure setting.

Note: The guide bearings should be posi-

tioned behind the gullets a distance equal to that of the support bearing behind the blade (see Page 31).

Guide

Bearings

Guide Block

Adjustment

Cap Screw

Blade teeth are angled out slightly, protruding wider than the blade thickness; this is known as blade "tooth set" (see Figure 48). If angled out parts of the teeth contact guide bearings during operation, they will get bent inward, ruining the tooth set. Therefore, the support bearing must be set to prevent teeth from contacting guide bearings during operation (refer to Page 31 for details).

BladeThickness

"Tooth Set"

Wider Than

Blade Thickness

Guide

Figure 46. Upper guide bearing components

(guide post cover removed for clarity).

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Block

Figure 48. Illustration of blade "tooth set."

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3. Loosen both guide bearing adjustment cap screws (see Figure 49), then position guide bearings so they are close to —but not quite touching—sides of blade.

Installing

"Euro-Style"

Note: When the blade guide bearings are

properly adjusted, they should only rotate during cutting operations, or when the blade is deflected to the left or right (see Figure 50).

Guide Bearing

Adjustment

Cap Screws

Figure 49. Location of upper guide bearing

adjustment cap screws (guide post cover

removed for clarity).

Roller-Disc Guides

Many woodworkers prefer the type of support provided by "Euro-Style" roller-disc guides for certain types of cuts, such as when cutting curves. With these guides, the blade is supported side to side by the larger surface area of the disc faces, rather than the edges of two bearings (see Figure 51). These discs also roll with the movement of the blade when contact does occur, thus minimizing any friction against the blade.

Grizzly offers accessory "Euro-Style" Roller-Disc Guides specially designed to fit Model G0817 (see Accessories on Page 51). Installing these blade guides is relatively easy, though it requires first removing the blade and existing blade guide assemblies.

Figure 50. Blade guide bearings rotating during

cutting operation.

4. Retighten cap screws to secure settings. Rotate blade by hand to check the setting, and, if necessary, repeat Steps 3–4.

Whenever changing blade or adjusting blade tension or tracking, the support and guide bearings must be re-adjusted before resuming operation to ensure proper blade support.

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Figure 51. "Euro-style" roller-disc guides

installed.

Tools Needed Qty

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

To install "Euro-Style" Roller-Disc Guides:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Remove blade (refer to Page 46).

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3. Loosen two cap screws on guide post that secure upper blade guide assembly, remove upper blade guide assembly, and replace it with upper "Euro-style" roller-disc guide assembly (see Figure 52).

Adjusting

"Euro-Style"

Roller-Disc Guides

Cap Screws

Figure 52. "Euro-style" roller-disc guide

assembly installed.

4. Loosen cap screw shown in Figure 53, remove lower blade guide assembly, and replace it with lower "Euro-style" roller-disc guide assembly.

Cap

Screw

The "Euro-style" roller-discs (see Figure 54) can be adjusted left to right, as well as front to back, relative to the blade. Properly adjusted roller-discs provide side-to-side support, from just behind the gullets to the back of the blade, to help keep the blade straight while cutting. There are rollerdiscs on the upper and lower "Euro-style" rollerdisc guide assemblies. Both adjust in the same manner.

Important: Make sure the blade is tracking and tensioned correctly before adjusting roller disc guides (see Tensioning Blade on Page 28).

The "Euro-style" roller-disc guide support bearing (see Figure 54) functions in the same way as the support bearing that came with your saw. It is positioned behind the blade near the roller-discs and prevents the blade from pushing backward during cutting operations. To adjust the support bearings, refer to Page 31 for more detailed instructions.

Install Guide

Assembly Here

Figure 53. Installing lower "Euro-style" roller-disc

guide assembly.

5. Re-install blade (refer to Page 46).

6. Proceed to Adjusting "Euro-Style" RollerDisc Guides in next section.

Important: Always adjust roller-discs before

adjusting roller-disc guide support bearing.

Roller-Discs

Support Bearing

Figure 54. Upper "Euro-style" roller-disc guide

assembly.

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To adjust "Euro-style" roller-discs:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Loosen guide block adjustment cap screw

shown in Figure 55, then position roller-discs just behind blade gullets, as illustrated in Figure 56. Retighten cap screw to secure setting.

Note: The roller-discs should be positioned

behind the gullets at a distance equal to that of the support bearing behind the blade (see

Figure 45 on Page 31).

Blade teeth are angled out slightly, protruding wider than the blade thickness; this is known as blade "tooth set" (see Figure 57). If angled out parts of the teeth contact roller-discs during operation, they will get bent inward, ruining the tooth set. Therefore, the support bearing must be set to prevent teeth from contacting rollerdiscs during operation (refer to Page 31 for details).

BladeThickness

"Tooth Set"

Wider Than

Blade Thickness

Cap Screw

Figure 55. Location of guide block adjustment

cap screw (guide post cover removed for clarity).

Approximately

0.016"

Blade

Gullets

Roller-Disc

Figure 56. Roller-disc positioned just behind

blade gullets.

Note: With wider blades, it may not be pos-

sible to bring the roller-discs just behind the blade gullets. Position them as far forward as possible without allowing the roller-disc housing to touch the back of the blade.

Figure 57. Illustration of blade "tooth set."

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3. Loosen both roller-disc adjustment thumb screws (see Figure 58), then position rollerdiscs so they are close to —but not quite touching—sides of blade.

Note: When the roller-discs are properly

adjusted, they should only contact the blade during cutting operations, or when the blade is deflected to the left or right. The discs may or may not rotate during operations.

Roller-Disc Adjustment

Thumb Screws

Aligning Table

To ensure cutting accuracy, the table should be aligned so that the miter slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade, and that the table is perpendicular (front to back) to the blade. These procedures work best with a wide (3⁄4") blade installed.

Tools Needed Qty

Straightedge ...................................................... 1

Fine Ruler .......................................................... 1

Square ............................................................... 1

Wrench or Socket 13mm ................................... 1

Adjusting Miter Slot Parallelism

1. Make sure blade is tracking properly

and that it is correctly tensioned (refer to

Pages 25 & 28).

2. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

Figure 58. Location of upper roller-disc

adjustment thumb screws (guide post cover

removed for clarity).

4. Retighten thumb screws to secure settings. Rotate blade by hand to check setting, and if necessary, repeat Steps 3–4.

Whenever changing blade or adjusting blade tension or tracking, the roller-discs and support bearings must be re-adjusted before resuming operation to ensure proper blade support.

3. Place an accurate straightedge along blade

so that it lightly touches both front and back of blade without going across a tooth (see

Figure 59).

4. Use a fine ruler to measure distance between

straightedge and miter slot (see Figure 59). Distance should be the same at front and back of table.

— If the distance is the same at the front

and back of the table, no adjustment is necessary; proceed to Adjusting Table Perpendicular to Blade on Page 37.

— If the distance is not the same at the front

and back of the table, it must be adjusted; proceed to Step 5.

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Fine Ruler

Figure 59. Checking miter slot parallelism.

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5. Loosen trunnion bolts that secure table (see Figure 60).

3. Determine which trunnion is on low side of

table, then remove two trunnion bolts (see

Figure 60) from low trunnion.

4. Insert a shim, such as a thin washer, between

table and low trunnion at each mounting location.

5. Re-install and tighten trunnion bolts, then repeat Step 2 to verify adjustment.

Trunnion Bolts

(3 of 4)

Figure 60. Location of trunnion bolts.

6. Adjust table until distance between straight-

edge and miter slot is the same at front and back of table.

7. Retighten trunnion bolts, then repeat Step 4

to verify adjustment.

Adjusting Table Perpendicular to Blade

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Place a square on table and against back

of blade, as illustrated in Figure 61. Table should be perpendicular to back of blade.

— If the table is perpendicular to the back

of the blade, no adjustment is necessary; proceed to Aligning Fence on This Page.

— If the table is not perpendicular to the back

of the blade, you must shim the table; proceed to Step 3.

Aligning Fence

To ensure cutting accuracy, the fence should be aligned parallel with the blade. This is achieved by aligning the fence to the miter slot after miter slot parallelism is properly adjusted, as instructed on Page 36.

Note: Occasionally, even after aligning the fence, a symptom known as "blade lead" will develop, requiring the fence to be skewed slightly to compensate for the blade lead problem. Refer to Blade Lead, beginning on Page 61 for more information on blade lead and skewing the fence.

Tools Needed Qty

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

To align fence:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Make sure table is aligned with blade (see Adjusting Miter Slot Parallelism on Page 36 for detailed instructions).

Blade

Square

Table

Figure 61. Squaring back of blade and table.

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3. Install fence next to miter slot (see Figure 62).

To calibrate miter gauge:

4. Loosen four cap screws located to the left of

fence face (see Figure 62).

Cap Screws

Figure 62. Fence installed next to miter slot for

alignment adjustment.

5. Adjust fence face parallel with edge of miter

slot, then retighten the four cap screws, being careful not to move fence.

6. Re-check fence alignment and, if necessary, repeat Steps 4–5.

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Place one edge of square against face of

miter gauge and other edge of square against blade side, as shown in Figure 63.

Note: Make sure square does not go across

a blade tooth when performing this step.

— If square rests flush and evenly against

both miter gauge face and blade side, then no adjustments are necessary.

— If square does not rest flush and evenly

against both miter gauge face and blade side, the miter gauge must be calibrated; proceed to Step 5.

Calibrating

Miter Gauge

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

Tools Needed Qty

Phillips Screwdriver #2 ...................................... 1

Square ............................................................... 1

Figure 63. Example of squaring miter gauge to

blade.

3. Loosen lock knob on miter gauge and adjust

face flush with edge of square.

4. Tighten lock knob, and verify square rests

flush and evenly against both miter gauge face and blade side.

Note: Sometimes the tightening procedure

can affect the adjustment.

5. Loosen screw that secures angle pointer,

adjust pointer to 0˚ mark on scale, then retighten screw to secure setting.

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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

The purpose of this overview is to provide the novice machine operator with a basic understanding of how the machine is used during operation, so the

discussed later

in this manual

Due to the generic nature of this overview, it is not intended to be an instructional guide. To learn more about specific operations, read this entire manual,

training from experienced machine operators outside of this manual by reading "how-to" books, trade magazines, or websites.

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

To reduce risk of eye injury from flying

Operation Overview

To complete a typical operation, the operator does the following:

1. Examines workpiece to make sure it is suit-

able for cutting.

machine controls/components

are easier to understand.

seek additional

, and do additional research

using machine.

chips or lung damage from breathing dust, always wear safety glasses and a respirator when operating this machine.

2. Adjusts table tilt, if necessary, to correct

angle of desired cut.

3. If using fence, adjusts it for width of cut and

then locks it in place. If using miter gauge, adjusts angle and locks it in place.

4. Loosens guide post lock knob, adjusts upper

blade guide height to just clear the workpiece (no more than 1⁄4"), then retightens guide post lock knob.

5. Checks to make sure workpiece can safely

pass all the way through blade without interference from other objects.

6. Puts on safety glasses and respirator.

7. Starts dust collector and bandsaw.

8. Holds workpiece firmly and flatly against both

table and fence (or miter gauge), and then pushes workpiece into blade at a steady and controlled rate until cut is complete.

Operator is very careful to keep fingers away

from blade and uses a push stick to feed narrow workpieces.

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.

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9. Stops bandsaw.

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Basic Functions of a Bandsaw

A properly adjusted bandsaw can be safer to operate than most other saws and performs many types of cuts with ease and accuracy. It is capable

of performing the following types of cuts:

Straight Cuts

• Miters

• Angles

• Compound Angles

• Resawing

• Ripping

• Crosscutting

Irregular Cuts

• Simple and Complex Curves

• Duplicate Parts

• Circles

• Beveled Curves

Basic Cutting Tips

Here are some basic tips to follow when operating the bandsaw:

• Replace, sharpen, and clean blades often for best performance. Check guides, tension, and alignment settings periodically and adjust when necessary to keep the saw running in top condition.

• Use light and even pressure while cutting. Light feeding pressure makes it easier to cut straight and prevents undue friction or strain on the bandsaw components and the blade.

• Avoid twisting the blade when cutting around tight corners. Allow the blade to saw its way around the corners. Always use relief cuts when possible.

• Misusing the saw or using incorrect techniques (e.g. twisting the blade with the workpiece, incorrect feed rate, etc.) is unsafe and results in poor cuts.

Workpiece Inspection

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

Before cutting, inspect all workpieces for the following:

• Material Type: This machine is intended for cutting natural and man-made wood products, laminate covered wood products, and some plastics. Cutting drywall or cementious backer board creates extremely fine dust and may reduce the life of the bearings. This machine is NOT designed to cut metal, glass, stone, tile, etc.; cutting these materials with a bandsaw may lead to injury.

• 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, cause kickback, or break the blade, which might then fly apart. Always visually inspect your workpiece for these items. If they can't be removed, DO NOT cut the workpiece.

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

• Wet or "Green" Stock: Cutting wood with a moisture content over 20% causes unnecessary wear on the blades, increases the risk of kickback, and yields poor results.

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

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• Minor Warping: Workpieces with slight cupping can be safely supported if the cupped side is facing the table or the fence. On the contrary, a workpiece supported on the bowed side will rock during a cut and could cause kickback or severe injury.

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Setting Upper Blade

Guide Height

When cutting, the blade guides must always be positioned so they just clear (no more than 1⁄4") the workpiece. The guide post, shown in Figure 64, allows the upper blade guide assembly to be quickly adjusted for height.

Blade Selection

Selecting the right blade requires a knowledge of the various blade characteristics to match the blade with the particular cutting operation.

Blade Terminology

Guide Post

Elevation

Handwheel

Guide

Post

Figure 64. Location of guide post, elevation

handwheel, and lock knob.

To adjust height of upper blade guides:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Loosen guide post lock knob.

3. Use guide post elevation handwheel to adjust

height of guide post so that blade guide assembly just clears (no more than 1⁄4") workpiece.

4. Retighten lock knob to secure setting.

Guide Post

Lock Knob

Figure 65. Bandsaw blade components.

A. Kerf: The amount of material removed by the

blade during cutting.

B. Tooth Set: The amount each tooth is bent

left or right along 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 face 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).

G. Tooth Pitch: The distance between tooth

tips.

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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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Blade Dimensions

Length Range ................................... 120"–1201⁄2 "

Width Range .............................................1⁄8"– 3⁄4"

Blade Length

Measured by the blade circumference, blade lengths are specific to each bandsaw. They are determined by the wheel diameter and distance between the wheels. Blades will vary slightly even in the same length because of how they are welded. Refer to the Accessories section later in this manual for blade replacements from Grizzly.

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.

• Curve Cutting: Use the chart in Figure 66

to determine the correct blade for curve cutting. Determine the smallest radius curve that will be cut on your workpiece and use the corresponding blade width (refer to Cutting Curves on Page 50 for more information).

/4"

51/2"

• Straight Cutting: Use the largest width blade that you own. Large blades excel at cutting straight lines and are less prone to wander (known as blade lead —refer to Page

61 for more information on blade lead).

Tooth Style

Figure 67 illustrates the three main blade tooth

styles:

Raker Skip Hook

Figure 67. Main blade tooth styles.

• Raker: Considered to be the standard because the tooth size and shape are the same as the tooth gullet. The teeth on raker blades usually are very numerous, have no angle, and produce cuts by scraping the material. As a result, smooth cuts can be achieved without cutting fast or generating more heat than other tooth types.

Blade Width

Cutting Radius

Figure 66. Recommended cutting radius per

blade width.

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• Skip: 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 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.

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Tooth Pitch

Measured as TPI (teeth per inch), tooth pitch determines the number of teeth. More teeth per inch (fine pitch) will cut slower, but smoother; while fewer teeth per inch (coarse pitch) will cut rougher, but faster. As a general rule, choose blades that will have at least three teeth in the material at all times. Use fine-pitched blades on harder woods and coarse-pitched blades on softer woods.

Tooth Set

Two common tooth sets for wood bandsaw blades are alternate and raker. Each different type of tooth set removes material in a different manner, leaving cuts with different characteristics (see

Figure 68).

Blade Material

Bandsaw blades must meet two requirements: flexibility and hardness. The flexibility of a blade allows it to travel on the wheel as a band, while hardness allows the teeth to cut and hold an edge. Modern materials technology has allowed bandsaw blades to meet these requirements in various ways.

Carbon Steel: These blades are differentially heat treated to provide hard teeth that will hold an edge, and yet be flexible in the back.

Carbide Tooth: Extremely hard carbide is either welded onto or impregnated into the carbon steel blades, providing superior edge-holding characteristics (see Figure 69).

Alternate Raker

Figure 68. Common woodcutting bandsaw blade

tooth sets.

• Alternate: An all-purpose arrangement

where the teeth are bent evenly left and right of the blade.

• Raker: Three teeth in a recurring group—one

bent left, one bent right, and then one that is not bent. The raker set is ideal for most contour cuts.

Carbon Steel

Carbide Impregnated Steel

Figure 69. Carbide-tooth blade composition.

Bi-metal Blade: A strip of high-speed tool steel is

precision welded to a flexible carbon blade, then teeth are ground into the blade to provide good edge-holding qualities for blades taking a lot of abuse (see Figure 70).

Carbon Steel Blade

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Weld

High-Speed Steel

Figure 70. Bi-metal blade composition.

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Blade Selection Chart

Use the blade selection chart below as a general guide when selecting a blade for your operation.

Cutting Operation

Resawing

Ripping Thin Stock

Ripping Thick Stock

Ripping Round Stock

Crosscutting Thin Stock

Crosscutting Thick Stock

Crosscutting Round Stock

Blade Width

Narrow (1⁄8" –1⁄4") Medium (3⁄16"– 1⁄2") Wide (1⁄2"– 3⁄4")

Miter Cut

Tenons

Sharp Curves

Gradual Curves

Tooth Typ e Tooth Pitch (Teeth Per Inch or TPI)

Hook Raker Skip

Key

F M C

Fine

(14-3 2 TPI)

Medium

(4-12 TPI)

Coarse

(2-4 TPI)

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Blade Care

& Break-In

Blade Care

A bandsaw blade is a thin 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. Using the wrong blade will produce unnecessary heat and shorten the life of the blade.

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 are subjected to.

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:

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.

Blade Break-In

The tooth tips and edges of a new blade are extremely sharp, and cutting at too fast of a feed rate fractures the beveled edges of the teeth and causes premature blade wear.

To properly break in a new blade:

1. Choose correct speed for blade and material

of operation.

2. Reduce feed pressure by half for first

50–100 in2 of material cut.

3. To avoid twisting blade when cutting, adjust

feed pressure when total width of blade is in cut.

• Faulty alignment or adjustment of the blade guides.

• Forcing or twisting a wide blade around a short radius.

• Feeding the workpiece too fast.

• Dull or damaged teeth.

• Over-tensioned blade.

• Upper blade guide assembly set too high above the workpiece. Adjust the top blade guide assembly so that there is approximately 1⁄8"– 1⁄4" between the bottom of the assembly and the workpiece.

• Using a blade with a lumpy or improperly finished braze or weld.

• 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 no less than two teeth in contact with the workpiece at all times during cutting.

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Changing Blade

power BEFORE changing blade. Serious personal injury could occur if

LACERATION HAZARD!

and difficult to handle.

while handling to reduce

Disconnect bandsaw from

4. Open upper and lower wheel covers and

blade cover on guide post, then with gloved hands, slide blade off of both wheels.

5. Rotate blade 90˚ and slide it through slot in table to remove it.

Installing Blade

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

machine is started during this procedure.

Bandsaw blades are sharp

Wear heavy leather gloves

the risk of being cut.

Blade changes entail removing the existing blade, installing the new blade, then properly adjusting the blade tension, tracking, and guides.

Removing Blade

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Release blade tension by rotating blade

tension quick-release lever (see Figure 71) clockwise to up position.

3. Remove table insert and table pin. Adjust

upper and lower guide bearings as far away as possible from blade (see Figure 71).

2. Slide blade through table slot, ensuring that teeth are pointing down toward front of table.

Note: If the teeth will not point downward

in any orientation, the blade is inside-out. Remove the blade, and twist it right-side-out.

3. Slip blade through blade guides, and mount it on upper and lower wheels (see Figure 72).

Figure 72. Example of placing blade on upper

wheel.

4. Rotate blade tension quick-release lever counterclockwise to down position.

Guide

Post

Upper Guide

Bearings

Table Insert

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Rotate

Lever

Clockwise

to Up

Position

Figure 71. Blade changing controls.

Table Pin

5. Adjust blade tension (refer to Page 28) and blade tracking (refer to Page 30).

6. Adjust upper/lower guide bearings and support bearings (refer to instructions beginning on Page 31).

7. Close and secure wheel covers and guide post blade cover, and re-install table insert and table pin.

8. If necessary, adjust blade tension quickrelease lever (refer to Page 62 for more information).

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Tilting Table

The table can be tilted from 5° left–45° right to make beveled cuts. A table tilt scale with pointer is provided on the trunnion, and a positive stop is provided for quickly returning the table back to 0° from a right-tilt setting (see Figure 73).

Using Positive Stop

The positive stop (see Figure 74) allows you to quickly return the table to 0 from a right-tilt setting. The stop can be set to the up position for use, or set to the down position if you choose not to use it. In addition, the positive stop is adjustable, allowing for calibration, or if desired, minor deviations from 0.

Note: The tilt scale on the trunnion serves as a guide only. For more accurate results use a bevel gauge or protractor to set the desired table tilt relative to the blade.

Table Tilt

Scale

Pointer

Trunnion

Table Tilt

Lock Lever

Figure 73. Table tilt controls.

Positive

Stop

Table Tilt

Adjustment

Lever

Tilting Table

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Loosen table tilt lock lever (see Figure 73).

To use positive stop:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Tilt table to approximately 10° right-tilt (see Figure 74).

3. Rotate positive stop to up position (see Figure 74).

Positive Stop in

Up Position

Figure 74. Table tilted to approximately 10°.

3. Rotate table tilt adjustment lever until table

reaches desired angle, then retighten lock lever.

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4. Tilt table down until it rests on positive stop, then tighten table tilt lock lever.

Note: It is always a good idea to check

the table tilt scale and make sure the positive stop is calibrated. See Checking/ Calibrating Positive Stop on Page 48 for more information.

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Checking/Calibrating Positive Stop

Tools Needed Qty

Wrench or Socket 13mm ................................... 1

Ripping

To check/calibrate positive stop:

1. Tilt table to approximately 10° right-tilt.

2. Set positive stop to up position (see Figure 74).

3. Test positive stop setting by tilting table all the

way left.

— If table stops at 0, no further adjustments

are necessary.

— If table does not stop at 0, proceed to

Step 4.

4. Loosen jam nut, then rotate adjustment bolt

until table contacts bolt when at 0 (see Figure 75).

"Ripping" means cutting with the grain of the wood stock. For plywood and other processed wood, ripping simply means cutting down the length of the workpiece. Beveled rip cuts may be performed by tilting the table.

To make a rip cut:

1. Adjust fence to match width of cut on your

workpiece, then lock fence in place.

2. Adjust blade guide assembly to proper height

above workpiece.

3. After all safety precautions have been met,

turn bandsaw ON and wait for it to come to full speed. Slowly feed workpiece into blade until blade is completely through workpiece. Figure 76 shows an example of a ripping operation.

Adjustment

Bolt

Jam Nut

Figure 75. Positive stop in up position.

5. Repeat Step 3 to test adjustment. If neces-

sary, repeat Step 4.

Note: If you wish to set the positive stop to an

angle other than 0, follow Steps 1–5 for the desired angle.

Figure 76. Example of a ripping operation.

ALWAYS use a push stick when ripping narrow pieces. Failure to follow these warnings may result in amputation or laceration injuries!

NEVER place fingers or hands in the line of cut. If you slip, your hands or fingers may go into the blade and may be cut.

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Crosscutting

Resawing

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. Crosscuts can be 90° or angled using the miter gauge. Compound crosscuts are those where the miter is angled and the table tilted.

To make a crosscut:

1. Mark workpiece on edge where you want to

begin cut.

2. Adjust blade guide assembly to proper height above workpiece.

3. Adjust miter gauge to correct angle needed for cut.

4. Move fence out of the way. Place workpiece evenly against miter gauge, then line up mark with blade.

"Resawing" means cutting the thickness of a board into two or more thinner boards (see Figure 78 for an example). The maximum height of a board that can be resawn is limited by the maximum cutting height of the bandsaw.

One of the most important considerations for resawing is blade selection—a wide blade cuts straighter and is less prone to blade lead (see the Blade Lead subsection later in this manual for more information).

For most applications, use a blade with a hook or a skip tooth style. Choose blades with fewer teethper-inch (from 3 to 6 TPI), because they offer larger gullet capacities for clearing sawdust, which reduces heat buildup and strain on the motor.

5. After all safety precautions have been met, turn bandsaw ON and wait for it to come to full speed. Slowly feed workpiece into blade until blade is all the way through workpiece. Figure 77 shows an example of a crosscutting operation.

Figure 77. Example of a crosscutting operation

with the miter gauge.

Figure 78. Example of a resawing operation.

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

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Cutting Curves

Stacked Cuts

When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and turn the stock carefully so the blade follows the layout line without twisting. If curves are sharp or tight, use a narrower blade with more TPI (teeth per inch) and make relief cuts to avoid having to back the workpiece away from the blade.

Always make short cuts first, then proceed to the longer cuts. Relief cuts reduce the chance of the blade being pinched or twisted. Relief cuts are cuts made through the waste portion of the workpiece and are stopped at the layout line, so when you're cutting along the layout line, waste wood is released from the workpiece, alleviating any pressure on the back of the blade. Relief cuts also make it easier to back the workpiece out once the saw blade has come to a stop, if needed.

The list below displays blade widths and the corresponding minimum radii for those blade widths.

Width Min. Radius

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

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

1⁄4'' ................................................ 5⁄8''

3⁄8'' ............................................... 11⁄4''

1⁄2'' ............................................... 21⁄2''

5⁄8'' ............................................... 33⁄4''

3⁄4'' ............................................... 51⁄2''

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. However, before making stacked cuts, ensure that the table is perpendicular (90°) to the blade—otherwise, any error in this setting will be compounded in the workpieces.

To complete a stacked cut:

1. Align workpieces from top to bottom.

2. Secure all pieces together in a manner that

will not interfere with cutting. Hot gluing along edges works well, as does brad nailing through waste portion. (Be careful not to cut into brads or you may break blade!)

3. Lay out shape you intend to cut on face of top

piece.

4. Make relief cuts perpendicular to outline of

your intended shape in areas where changes in blade direction could strain woodgrain or cause blade to bind.

5. Cut stack of pieces along your layout line as

though you were cutting a single piece (see Figure 79 for an example of a stacked cut setup).

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Figure 79. Example of a stacked cut setup.

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ACCESSORIES

Installing unapproved accessories may

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

SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES

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.

120" Replacement Blades

Model Width TPI Type Gauge

T27855 T27856 T27866 T27871 T27872 T27873

T27874 T27875 T27876

⁄8" 14 Raker 0.025

⁄8" 18 Raker 0.025

⁄8" 6 Hook 0.025

⁄2 " 6 Hook 0.025

⁄2 " 10 Raker 0.025

⁄2 " 14 Raker 0.025

⁄4" 3 Hook 0.032

⁄4" 6 Hook 0.032

⁄4" 10 Raker 0.032

T27908—"Euro-Style" Roller-Disc Guides

Convert your G0817 blade guides to "Euro-Style" with these easy-to-install upper and lower blade guide assemblies. Just loosen the screws that hold the old assemblies in place and swap them out with these replacements.

Upper

Lower

Figure 81. T27908 "Euro-Style" Roller-Disc

Guides.

G1029Z2P—2HP Dust Collector

The great combination of price and performance make this one of the most popular dust collectors we sell. Perfect for use as a central dust collector in a small shop or as a "dedicated" dust collector next to an industrial machine. Features 220V single-phase power, 1550 CFM, 2.5 micron filtration, and a 6" main inlet w/included 4" x 2” "Y" fitting.

W1015—4" Y Fitting

Y's are used to attach branch lines to service more than one dust port. This design provides increased lateral air flow and efficiency over other types of fittings. These popular fittings are made with an anti-static additive. Size: 4" x 4" x 4" OD.

Figure 80. W1015 4" Y Fitting.

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Figure 82. G1029Z2P 2HP dust collector.

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

D2057A—Heavy-Duty Mobile Base

This patented base is the most stable on the market with outrigger type supports. Adjusts from 20" x 201⁄2" to 291⁄2" x 291⁄2". 700 lb. capacity. Weighs 47 lbs.

Figure 83. D2057A Mobile Base.

D2272—Tilting Roller Stand

Adjusts from 26" to 44", 0º-45º. 150 lb. capacity.

D2273—Single Roller Stand

Adjusts from 26 5⁄8" to 45". 250 lb. capacity.

D2274—5 Roller Stand

Adjusts from 26" to 445⁄8". 250 lb. capacity. These super heavy-duty roller stands feature convenient hand knobs for fast height adjustment.

D2272

D2274

T26544—LED Light with 30 lb. Mag Base and Flexible Arm

This high-intensity LED worklight features a powerful magnetic base and a 9" flexible clamp arm, allowing you to mount this wherever you need light. It's also removable, doubling as a flashlight! This ultra-bright, zoomable light has three modes: high beam, low beam, and an emergency flash. The fish eye lens is 1x2000 zoom. Includes the LED light, base, and 3 AAA batteries.

D2273

Figure 85. Accessory roller stands.

Recommended Metal Protectants

G5562—SLIPIT G5563—SLIPIT® 12 oz Spray G2871—Boeshield® T-9 12 oz Spray G2870—Boeshield® T-9 4 oz Spray H3788—G96® Gun Treatment 12 oz Spray H3789—G96® Gun Treatment 4.5 oz Spray

1 Qt. Gel

Figure 84. T26544 LED Light with 30 lb. Mag

Base and Flexible Arm.

Figure 86. Recommended products for protect-

ing unpainted cast iron/steel part on machinery.

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SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE

accidental startup, always disconnect machine from

Cleaning &

To reduce risk of shock or

power before adjustments, maintenance, or service.

Schedule

For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instructions given in this section.

Daily Check:

• Loose mounting bolts.

• Worn or damaged saw blade.

• Worn or damaged wires.

• Check/clean wheel brush.

• Clean/protect table surface.

• Check lubrication points.

• Any other unsafe condition.

Monthly Check:

• V-belt tension, damage, or wear.

• Clean/vacuum dust build-up from inside cabinet and off motor.

Wheel Brushes

Protecting

Cleaning the bandsaw is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any resin has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner to remove it.

Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the table by wiping it clean after every use—this ensures moisture from wood dust does not remain on bare metal surfaces. Keep the table rust-free with regular applications of products like G96® Gun Treatment, SLIPIT®, or Boeshield® T-9 (see

Accessories section for more details).

Lubrication

An essential part of lubrication is cleaning the components before lubricating them. This step is critical because dust and chips build up on lubricated components, which makes them hard to move. Simply adding more grease to builtup grime will not result in smooth moving parts. Clean the components in this section with an oil/ grease solvent cleaner or mineral spirits before applying lubrication.

The bandsaw is equipped with lower wheel brushes to keep saw dust from building up on the tire. The brushes should be checked daily and cleaned when they become dirty.

There are adjustment brackets that allow the brushes to be adjusted for bristle wear (refer to Adjusting Wheel Brushes on Page 62 for detailed instructions).

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All bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated. Leave them alone until they need to be replaced.

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Guide Post Rack

Lubrication Type ... NLGI#2 Grease or Equivalent

Amount .................................................Thin Coat

Frequency .......................................... As Needed

To lubricate guide post rack and pinion:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Lower guide post all the way.

3. Use a rag and mineral spirits to wipe off any

grease and sawdust build-up on rack (see

Figure 87).

2. Open upper wheel cover and look through

top of wheel (see Figure 88).

Look Through Here

Figure 88. Location of blade tension adjustment

assembly.

3. Use a rag and mineral spirits to wipe off any

grease and sawdust build-up on blade tension adjustment assembly and tension lever cam (see Figure 89), then apply thin coat of lubricant to these areas.

Guide Post

Rack

Figure 87. Guide post rack exposed for

lubrication.

4. Apply a thin coat of lubricant to rack.

5. Move guide post up and down several times

to distribute lubricant, then remove any excess grease to help reduce potential sawdust build-up.

Blade Tension Adjustment Assembly

Lubrication Type ... NLGI#2 Grease or Equivalent

Amount .................................................Thin Coat

Frequency .......................................... As Needed

Adjustment

Assembly

Cam

Figure 89. Lubrication locations for tension

adjustment assembly (wheel removed for clarity).

Trunnions

The cast iron trunnions (see Figure 90) produce a fine graphite powder over time that acts as a lubricant. We recommend not adding lubricant to the trunnions, which could make a sticky substance that would prevent smooth movement.

Sliding Surfaces

To lubricate tension adjustment assembly:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

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Figure 90. Cast iron trunnions produce their own

lubricant.

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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.

SECTION 7: SERVICE

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 immediately upon startup.

Machine stalls or is underpowered.

1. Emergency Stop button depressed/at fault.

2. Incorrect power supply voltage or circuit size.

3. Power supply circuit breaker tripped or fuse blown.

4. Motor wires connected incorrectly.

5. Wiring open/has high resistance.

6. ON/OFF switch at fault.

7. Start capacitor at fault.

8. Thermal overload relay has tripped.

9. Contactor not energized/has poor contacts.

10. Centrifugal switch at fault.

11. Motor at fault.

1. Dull blade.

2. Workpiece material not suitable for machine, or machine undersized.

3. Belt slipping; oil/grease on belt.

4. Feed rate/cutting speed too fast.

5. Blade slipping on wheels.

6. Motor overheated.

7. Motor wired incorrectly.

8. Plug/receptacle at fault.

9. Run capacitor at fault.

10. Pulley/sprocket slipping on shaft.

11. Contactor not energized/has poor contacts.

12. Centrifugal switch at fault.

13. Motor bearings at fault.

1. Rotate button head to reset. Replace.

2. Ensure correct power supply voltage and circuit size.

3. Ensure circuit is sized correctly and free of shorts. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.

4. Correct motor wiring connections (Page 71).

5. Check/ﬁx broken, disconnected, or corroded wires.

6. Replace switch.

7. Test/replace.

8. Reset; contact tech support if relay frequently trips.

9. Test all legs for power/replace.

10. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch if available.

11. Test/repair/replace.

1. Sharpen/replace blade (Page 46).

2. Only cut wood—ensure moisture is below 20%. Use correct blade/reduce feed rate or depth of cut.

3. Clean/tension/replace belt (Page 59).

4. Decrease feed rate/cutting speed.

5. Increase blade tension (Page 28); ensure proper blade size.

6. Allow motor to cool, reset thermal overload relay if necessary, and reduce depth of cut.

7. Wire motor correctly (Page 71).

8. Test for good contacts/correct wiring.

9. Test/repair/replace.

10. Replace loose pulley/shaft.

11. Test all legs for power/replace.

12. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch if available.

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

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Motor & Electrical (Continued)

Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

Machine has vibration or noisy operation.

1. Motor or component loose.

2. Blade at fault.

3. V-belt worn or loose.

4. Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.

5. Motor mount loose/broken.

6. Pulley loose.

7. Machine incorrectly mounted.

8. Motor bearings at fault.

9. Centrifugal switch is at fault.

1. Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts, and retighten with thread locking ﬂuid.

2. Replace warped/bent/broken blade; replace/ resharpen dull blade (Page 46).

3. Inspect/replace belt(Page 59).

4. Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.

5. Tighten/replace.

6. Re-align/replace shaft, pulley set screw, and key.

7. Tighten mounting bolts; relocate/shim machine.

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

9. Replace.

Operating Machine

Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

Blade or teeth break/ crack.

Blade slows, smokes, shows overheating or wears on one side.

1. Blade tension is incorrect.

2. Blade is incorrect for application.

3. Excessive feed rate/pressure.

4. Cutting corners too sharply.

5. Blade is dull/weld at fault.

6. Blade is tracking incorrectly.

7. Blade guides/support bearings not adjusted properly, allowing guides to hit blade teeth.

8. Wheel tires worn or incorrectly installed.

9. Fence or miter slot out of alignment with blade.

10. Bad blade-guide bearings.

1. Blade contacting table insert.

2. Blade guides are worn or misadjusted.

3. Blade installed backwards.

4. Too much side pressure when feeding workpiece.

5. Wheels are out of alignment.

6. Dull, bell-mouthed, or incorrect blade.

7. Fence not parallel with blade.

8. Table top surface is not parallel or square to blade.

9. V-belt loose or slipping.

1. Adjust blade tension (Page 28).

2. Use correct blade for application (Page 41).

3. Reduce feed rate/pressure.

4. Use a wider arc on outside cuts, or use relief cuts to make tight inside cuts.

5. Replace blade (Page 46).

6. Adjust blade tracking (Page 30).

7. Adjust blade guides/support bearings properly, so guides cannot contact teeth during operation (Pages 31–33).

8. Replace or re-install tire.

9. Align table miter slot and fence with blade (Page 36).

10. Replace blade-guide bearings.

1. Adjust blade guides to eliminate any side pressure (Page 32). Properly align table (Page 37).

2. Adjust upper blade guides as close to workpiece as possible.

3. Check blade rotation. Re-install blade if necessary (Page 46).

4. Feed workpiece straight into blade.

5. Adjust wheels to be coplanar (Page 66).

6. Replace blade (Page 46).

7. Adjust fence parallelism with blade (Page 37).

8. Adjust/shim table/trunnion position until blade and table are parallel and square (Page 37).

9. Tighten V-belt. Replace if worn or oily. (Page 59).

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Operating Machine (Continued)

Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

Finished workpieces are rough or show scoring.

Table is hard to tilt.

Table does not tilt to 45 or 0 degrees.

Miter bar binds in miter slot.

Blade tracks incorrectly, or comes off wheels.

Cut is crooked or blade wanders (blade lead).

Blade dulls prematurely.

1. Blade is overloaded and twists.

2. Blade TPI is too coarse.

3. Blade is loose and ﬂuttering.

4. Blade tracking is incorrect.

5. Blade has missing/bent teeth, or faulty weld.

1. Table tilt lock lever is engaged.

2. Sawdust or pitch trapped between trunnion and base.

3. Metal burrs on trunnion.

1. Table tilt scale pointer not calibrated.

2. Positive stop not set correctly.

1. Miter slot dirty or gummed up.

2. Miter bar is bent.

1. Tracking is not adjusted properly.

2. Wheels are not coplanar.

3. Blade tension too loose.

4. Blade guides/support bearings improperly adjusted.

5. Feeding workpiece too fast.

6. Incorrect blade for operation.

7. Blade is bell-mouthed, worn, or dull.

8. Rubber tire or wheel is damaged or worn.

1. Excessive feed rate/pressure.

2. Blade tension too loose.

3. Blade is too narrow or tooth type/TPI is incorrect for the cut.

4. Inadequate blade support.

5. Blade dull or has damaged tooth set from improper guides/support bearing adjustment.

6. Blade tracking is incorrect.

7. Table is loose.

8. Fence or miter slot out of alignment with blade.

9. Blade guides/support bearings improperly adjusted.

10. Tooth set is uneven or teeth are more sharp on one side than the other.

1. Excessive feed rate/pressure.

2. Wrong blade tooth type or TPI.

3. Blade is twisted.

4. Blade is slipping on wheel.

5. Blade guides hitting teeth and ruining tooth set.

1. Decrease feed rate; ensure proper TPI (Page 44).

2. Use correct blade for material and speed of cut

(Page 41).

3. Adjust blade tension as required (Page 28).

4. Adjust blade tracking (Page 25).

5. Replace blade (Page 46).

1. Disengage table tilt lock lever (Page 47).

2. Remove table and clean trunnion sliding surfaces free of sawdust or pitch.

3. Remove burrs.

1. Calibrate table tilt scale pointer (Page 69).

2. Adjust positive stop (Page 47).

1. Carefully clean miter slot.

2. Replace.

1. Adjust tracking (Page 25).

2. Adjust wheels to be coplanar (Page 66).

3. Increase blade tension (Page 28).

4. Properly adjust blade guides/support bearings (Pages 31–33).

5. Feed workpiece slower.

6. Install correct blade (Page 41).

7. Install new blade and remove tension from blade when not in use.

8. Replace rubber tires or wheel.

1. Reduce feed rate/pressure.

2. Increase blade tension (Page 28).

3. Use wider blade. Ensure tooth type & TPI is correct. (Page 41).

4. Position upper blade guides to just clear workpiece. Properly adjust blade guides/support bearings (Pages 31–33).

5. Replace blade (Page 46).

6. Adjust blade tracking (Page 25).

7. Tighten table trunnion mounting bolts or tilt lock lever.

8. Align table miter slot and fence with blade (Pages 36–37).

9. Properly adjust blade guides/support bearings (Pages 31–33).

10. Replace blade (Page 46).

1. Reduce feed rate/pressure.

2. Use blade with correct tooth type and TPI. (Page 41).

3. Re-install blade; replace (Page 46).

4. Adjust blade tension (Page 28).

5. Properly adjust guide bearings (Page 32).

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Operating Machine (Continued)

Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

Gullets loaded with chips.

Backside of blade deformation/ cracking.

Sawdust buildup inside cabinet.

1. Excessive feed rate/pressure.

2. Blade TPI is too ﬁne.

1. Excessive feed rate/pressure.

2. Blade tension too high.

3. Blade support bearing improperly adjusted.

1. Blade brushes under table are worn or misadjusted.

2. Clogged dust port.

3. Low CFM (airﬂow) from dust collection system.

1. Reduce feed rate/pressure.

2. Install correct blade (Page 41).

1. Reduce feed rate/pressure.

2. Adjust blade tension (Page 28).

3. Properly adjust blade support bearing (Page 31).

1. Properly adjust brushes; replace if necessary

(Page 62).

2. Clean dust port.

3. Inspect ducting for leaks/clogs and repair as necessary; move dust collector closer to machine; install a stronger dust collector.

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Tensioning/

accidental startup, always disconnect machine from

4. Check V-belt tension by applying moderate pressure between pulleys (see Figure 91).

Replacing V-Belt

To reduce risk of shock or

power before adjustments, maintenance, or service.

Tensioning/Replacing V-Belt

To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade, the V-belt must be properly tensioned, and free of cracks, fraying, and wear. Belt tension and condition should be checked at least every 3 months—more often if the bandsaw is used daily.

Tools Needed Qty

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

— If V-belt deflection is approximately 1⁄4",

belt is correctly tensioned and no adjustment is necessary.

— If deflection is not approximately 1⁄4", V-belt

is not correctly tensioned. Proceed to Step 5.

Lower Wheel

¼" Deflection

Motor

Pulley

Figure 91. V-belt deflection.

Pulley

To check/adjust V-belt tension:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Open lower wheel cover.

3. Inspect V-belt; if it is cracked, frayed, or

glazed, replace it (refer to Replacing V-Belt on Page 60).

5. Loosen motor mount cap screw and lock lever (see Figure 92).

6. Use motor mount handle (see Figure 92) to adjust motor position until V-belt is correctly tensioned.

Motor Mount

Handle

Motor Mount

Cap Screw

Motor Mount

Lock Lever

Figure 92. Location of V-belt tension controls.

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7. Retighten motor mount lock lever, then retighten cap screw to secure adjustment.

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Replacing V-Belt

To replace the V-belt, you must remove the blade and the lower wheel. After re-installation, you must properly re-tension the V-belt.

Tools Needed: Qty

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

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

To replace V-belt:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Open both wheel covers, and remove blade (refer to Changing Blade on Page 46).

3. Remove lower wheel mount cap screw and

washer shown in Figure 93, then slide lower wheel with bearing off of shaft.

4. Loosen motor mount cap screw and lock lever (see Figure 94).

5. Use motor mount handle (see Figure 94) to raise motor all the way, completely detensioning V-belt, then retighten lock lever to secure motor in UP position.

Motor Mount

Handle

Motor Mount

Cap Screw

Motor Mount

Lock Lever

Wheel Mount

Cap Screw &

Washer

Figure 93. Location of wheel mount cap screw

and washer.

Figure 94. Location of V-belt removal controls.

6. Slip old V-belt off of lower wheel and motor

pulleys, then install new V-belt in its place.

7. Properly tension V-belt (refer to Tensioning/ Replacing V-belt on Page 59 for detailed

instructions).

8. Re-install lower wheel with bearing and secure it with wheel mount cap screw and washer removed in Step 3.

9. Re-install blade, and close and secure wheel covers.

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Blade Lead

Bandsaw blades may wander off of the layout line when sawing, as shown in Figure 95. This is called blade lead.

Blade lead is usually caused by excessive feed rate/pressure, a dull or abused blade, or improper blade tension. If your blade is sharp/undamaged, properly tensioned, and you still have blade lead, perform the following procedures.

Blade

Wandering

Off Layout

Line

Layout

Line

To skew fence:

1. Cut a straight and parallel wood board

approximately 3⁄4" thick x 3" wide x 16" long.

Tip: Cut your board out of a new piece

of 3⁄4" plywood, using a tablesaw. The straight "factory edge" of the plywood will ensure accuracy during the following steps. Alternatively, you can use a jointer and tablesaw to straighten a piece of scrap wood.

2. On wide face of board, draw a straight line parallel to long edge, similar to layout line shown in Figure 95 on This Page.

3. Slide fence out of the way and cut along layout line halfway through board. Turn bandsaw OFF and wait for blade to stop. Do not move board.

4. Clamp board to bandsaw table, then slide fence over to board so it barely touches one edge of board.

Figure 95. Example of blade lead.

Items Needed Qty

Wood Board 3⁄4" x 3" x 16" ................................. 1

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

To correct blade lead:

1. Make sure blade is properly tensioned and

blade guides are adjusted correctly.

2. Make sure miter slot and fence are parallel to blade line (see Aligning Table and Aligning

Fence procedures for detailed information).

3. Perform test cut with bandsaw, using less

pressure when feeding workpiece through cut.

— If there is still blade lead present, com-

pensate for this condition by skewing the fence, as instructed in the following procedure.

5. Loosen the four fence adjustment cap screws to the left of fence face (see Figure 96), skew fence so that it is parallel with wood board, contacting it evenly along its length, then retighten cap screws.

Figure 96. Location of fence adjustment cap

screws.

6. Finish cut using fence.

— If blade lead is still present, repeat Steps

1–5 until cutting results are satisfactory.

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Adjusting Wheel

Adjusting Quick-

Brushes

The lower wheel has brushes (see Figure 97) that are designed to sweep sawdust off the tire and blade during operation. In order to work properly, the brushes must make firm contact with the tire.

Hex Bolts

Lock

Nut

Wheel

Brush

Figure 97. Location of wheel brushes.

Lock

Nut

Wheel

Brush

Release Lever

The blade tension quick-release lever was adjusted at the factory for use with the pre-installed blade. However, because actual blade lengths may vary slightly by manufacturer, whenever you install a new blade, you may need to adjust the quick-release adjustment screw so that the blade tension quick-release lever works correctly.

Tools Needed: Qty

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

Wrench 10mm ................................................... 1

To adjust blade tension quick-release lever:

1. Tension blade (refer to Tensioning Blade, beginning on Page 28 for more information).

2. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

3. Rotate blade tension quick-release lever

clockwise to up position to release blade tension.

Tools Needed: Qty

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

To adjust wheel brushes:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Open lower wheel cover.

3. Loosen hex bolts and lock nuts that secure wheel brushes in place (see Figure 97).

4. Adjust wheel brushes so they make firm,

even contact with the wheel without bending the bristles, then retighten hex bolts and cap screws to secure wheel brushes in place.

4. Loosen jam nut on tension adjustment screw, then loosen screw 7-10 turns (see Figure 98).

Tension

Adjustment

Screw

Jam Nut

Wheel

Block Plate

Figure 98. Location of tension adjustment screw,

jam nut, and wheel block plate.

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5. Rotate blade tension quick-release lever

counterclockwise to down position to apply tension to blade.

6. Tighten tension adjustment screw (see Figure 98) until it contacts wheel block plate,

then back it off 1-2 turns.

7. Retighten jam nut.

Adjusting Guide Post Parallelism

The guide post assembly should remain parallel with the blade front to back and side to side along its length of travel. If it does not, follow these instructions to adjust it.

3. Place machinist's square on table next to

right-hand side of guide post, as shown in Figure 99.

Guide Post

Figure 99. Example of checking guide post

squareness.

(Front View)

Important: Make sure the table is aligned with the blade from side to side and front to back before beginning these procedures (refer to Aligning

Table on Page 36 for detailed instructions).

Tools Needed:

Machinist's Square ............................................ 1

Small Ruler ........................................................ 1

Hex Wrench 4mm .............................................. 1

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

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

Checking/Adjusting Guide Post Parallel with Blade Side to Side

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Loosen guide post lock knob, lower guide

post to within 1" of table top, then tighten knob.

— If there is no gap between square and

guide post along its full length, no adjustments need to be made. Proceed to next procedure.

— If there is a gap between square and the

guide post, guide post is not parallel to blade. Go to Step 4.

4. Loosen each of the four cap screws shown in Figure 100 1⁄4-turn.

Model G0817 (Mfd. Since 06/19)

Figure 100. Guide post adjustment screws.

5. Gently tap lower part of guide post in appro-

priate direction until there is no gap between square and guide post.

6. Tighten cap screws shown in Figure 100.

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Checking/Adjusting Guide Post Parallel with Blade Front to Back

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

4. Measure distance "A" between upper front

face of guide post rack back of blade (see

Figure 103).

2. Loosen guide post lock knob, lower blade

guide assembly all the way, then tighten lock knob.

3. Remove (2) M5-.8 x 10 cap screws and 5mm

flat washers that secure guide post guard, then carefully remove guard (see Figures 101–102).

Note: It helps to rotate guard counterclock-

wise while removing it.

Cap Screws and

Flat Washers

5. Measure distance "B" between bottom front face of guide post rack and back of blade (see Figure 103).

— If measurements taken in Steps 4–5 are

equal, no adjustments need to be made. Go to Step 9.

— If measurements taken in Steps 4–5 are

not equal, proceed to Step 6.

Distance "A"

(Right Side View)

Blade

Guide Post

Figure 101. Location of cap screws and flat

washers that secure guide post guard.

Figure 102. Guide post guard removed.

Distance "B"

Figure 103. Example of measuring distance

between guide post rack and blade.

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6. Loosen four cap screws shown in Figure 104.

— If guide post to blade distance is greater

at bottom than at top, tighten two upper set screws shown in Figure 104 an equal amount until guide post is parallel with blade.

— If guide post to blade distance is greater

at top than at bottom, tighten two lower set screws shown in Figure 104 an equal amount until guide post is parallel with blade.

Cap Screws

(1 of 4)

Upper

Set Screws

(1 of 2)

Lower

Set Screws

(1 of 2)

7. Tighten four cap screws shown in Figure 104, then repeat Steps 4–5.

— If measurements are equal, proceed to

Step 9.

— If measurements are not equal, repeat

Steps 6–7 until guide post is parallel with blade.

8. Re-install guide post guard using screws removed in Step 3.

9. Rotate upper wheel by hand and make sure blade does not contact guide post guard. If it does, loosen cap screws from Step 3, adjust guard so that blade will not make contact with it, then retighten screws.

Figure 104. Guide post parallelism adjustment

screws.

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Aligning Wheels

Bringing the wheel into alignment may require a combination of shimming a wheel and adjusting the position of the lower wheel shaft.

The following adjustment was performed at the factory and should not need to be performed again unless there is a wheel alignment problem, or one or more wheels are replaced.

When wheels are coplanar (see Figure 105), the bandsaw is more likely to cut straight without wandering; and vibration, heat, and blade wear are considerably decreased because the blade is automatically balanced on the wheel.

Coplanarity Gauge

Items Needed Qty

53" Long 2x4 ..................................................... 1

Hex Wrenches 4 & 6 mm .............................1 Ea

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

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

Fine Ruler .......................................................... 1

Checking Wheel Alignment

1. Make "Coplanarity Gauge" shown in Figures 105 & 106.

Note: For best results, straighten the 2x4

with a jointer before cutting. Alternatively, you can cut the gauge out of a new sheet of

⁄2"–3⁄4" plywood using a tablesaw. The "factory edge" of the plywood will ensure a straight and parallel gauge.

⁄2"

Wheels parallel and

coplanar.

Upper wheel is not

vertically aligned with

lower wheel.

Figure 105. Wheel alignment illustration.

Wheels parallel, but

not coplanar.

Lower wheel is not

laterally aligned with

upper wheel.

15"

53"

23"

1-1⁄2"

15"

Side View

Figure 106. Dimensions of coplanarity gauge.

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2. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

3. Remove blade (refer to Changing Blade on Page 46), remove table, then re-install and properly tension blade (refer to Tensioning Blade beginning on Page 28).

4. Place coplanarity gauge up against both

wheels in positions shown in Figure 107. Make sure gauge fully extends across rims of both wheels.

5. Check wheel alignment and adjust tracking

knob to bring both wheels into alignment as much as possible. If wheels cannot be adjusted coplanar, use Figure 108 to determine how to proceed with alignment adjustments.

Coplanarity

Gauge

Tracking

Knob

Wheels

Adjustment

Hub

Figure 107. Illustration of using coplanarity

gauge to check wheel alignment.

Gauge Positions

Coplanarity Gauge

Wheels parallel and

aligned: No adjust-

ment needed.

Wheels parallel, but

not coplanar with each other: Shim

upper or lower wheel

out.

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Upper wheel not

vertically aligned with

lower wheel: Use

blade tracking knob

to tilt upper wheel.

Figure 108. Wheel alignment illustration with

solutions to misalignment problems.

Lower wheel not

laterally aligned with

upper wheel: Adjust

rear adjustment set

bolts to tilt lower

wheel left/right.

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Shimming a Wheel

When the wheels are parallel but not coplanar, one of the wheels must be shimmed out to bring it into the same plane as the other wheel.

8. Perform previous Checking Wheel Alignment procedure, beginning on Page 66, and adjust wheels as necessary make

them parallel and coplanar.

Tip: Standard washers work well for shimming the wheel because they can easily be stacked to get the desired height.

To shim a wheel:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Adjust upper wheel tracking so that it is paral-

lel with lower wheel.

3. With coplanarity gauge touching both rims

of wheel that does not need to be shimmed out, measure distance away from other wheel with a fine ruler (see Figure 109). The distance measured with ruler is distance this wheel must be shimmed.

Tip: The first time you get the wheels copla-

nar, place a mark on each wheel where you held the coplanarity gauge, then use this position again in the future if you need to repeat the procedure. This assures repeated accuracy every time you adjust the wheels.

— If no further adjustments are necessary,

remove blade, re-install table, and then re-install blade.

— If the lower wheel is tilted in relation to the

upper wheel, proceed to Adjusting Lower

Wheel Shaft Position.

Adjusting Lower Wheel Shaft Position

If the lower wheel is tilted in relation to the upper wheel, perform the following procedure to make it coplanar with the upper wheel.

There are four adjustment bolts with hex nuts in the lower wheel adjustment hub, shown in Figure

110. These adjust the wheel tilt from side to side

and up and down.

Figure 109. Example of measuring the distance

to shim the wheel to be coplanar.

4. Remove blade.

5. Remove wheel to be shimmed. Place as

many shims as necessary to correct gap measured in Step 3 onto wheel shaft.

6. Re-install and secure wheel.

7. Re-install and properly tension blade.

Note: If you make a mistake during the follow-

ing procedure, it can be very difficult to correct. Therefore, it is important to double check wheel alignment (see Page 66), and troubleshoot all other possible solutions (see Troubleshooting on Page 55) prior to adjusting the lower wheel shaft position.

Lower Wheel

Adjustment Hub

Figure 110. Location of rear lateral adjustment

components.

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To adjust lower wheel shaft position:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Loosen jam nuts on lower wheel adjustment

hub (see Figure 111).

Adjustment

Hub

Side

Tilt

Top Tilt

Side

Tilt

Bottom Tilt

Calibrating Table Tilt

Scale Pointer

The table tilt scale pointer (see Figure 112) was calibrated at the factory. However, after prolonged use the pointer may shift, requiring adjustment.

Note: The table tilt scale functions as a basic guide only. For high-precision cuts, use a protractor or bevel gauge to set the angle of table tilt.

Table Tilt

Scale

Figure 111. Lower wheel adjustment controls.

3. Loosen one tilt adjustment set screw, then

tighten opposing set screw approximately an equal amount.

4. Check wheels with coplanarity gauge, and repeat Step 3 as needed until lower wheel is parallel and coplanar with upper wheel.

5. Tighten jam nuts to lock tilt adjustment set screws in position.

6. Perform previous Checking Wheel Alignment procedure, beginning on Page 66, and adjust wheels as necessary to make

them parallel and coplanar.

7. When wheels are parallel and coplanar, remove blade, re-install table, and then reinstall blade.

Pointer

Figure 112. Location of table tilt scale and

pointer.

Tools Needed Qty

Machinist's Square ............................................ 1

Phillips Screwdriver #2 ...................................... 1

To calibrate table tilt scale pointer:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Place one edge of square on table and other

edge of square against blade side, as shown in Figure 113.

Blade

Model G0817 (Mfd. Since 06/19)

Square

Table

Figure 113. Adjusting table perpendicular to

blade (side to side).

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3. Adjust table tilt (refer to Tilting Table, begin- ning on Page 47 for more information) until square rests flush and evenly against both table and blade side.

Note: Make sure square does not go across

a blade tooth when performing this step.

4. Loosen Phillips head screw that secures table tilt pointer (see Figure 114), adjust pointer to "0" on scale, then retighten screw.

Screw

To replace brake shoe:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2. Remove lower wheel and V-belt (refer to Steps 1-6 in Replacing V-Belts on Page 60).

3. Remove cap screws, lock washers, and bush-

ings that secure brake shoe to brake lever, then remove brake shoe (see Figure 115).

Cap Screws

Brake Shoe

Figure 114. Location of screw that secures table

tilt pointer.

Replacing

Brake Shoe

The brake shoe needs to be replaced if one or more of the following conditions are met:

• If the bandsaw takes noticeably longer to stop when the foot brake is pushed.

• The foot brake makes metal-to-metal grinding sounds.

• The thickness of the brake shoe pad measures 1mm or less.

Components and Hardware Needed:

Replacement Brake Shoe (Part P0817119) ....... 1

Brake Lever

Figure 115. Lower wheel removed to expose

brake shoe components.

4. Install new brake shoe using cap screws, lock washers, and bushings removed in Step 3.

5. Re-install V-belt and lower wheel.

6. Tension V-belt (refer to Tensioning/ Replacing V-belt on Page 59).

7. Re-install, tension, and track blade, then

adjust upper and lower blade guides and support bearings as needed (refer to Changing

Blade on Page 46).

8. Close wheel covers.

Tools Needed:

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

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

Wrench 10mm ................................................... 1

Wrench 17mm.................................................... 1

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Model G0817 (Mfd. Since 06/19)

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 8: 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.

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Ground

Wiring Diagram 110V

Neutral

Hot

Ground

L1/1 L2/3 L3/5 NO13

CONTACTOR

SDE MA-18

MAGNETIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY

NC15

110 VAC

5-20 Plug

CONTROL PANEL FOOT BRAKE

LIMIT

SWITCH

22 21

KEY SWITCH

YIAN KUANG

14 13

YS-K1

KL7141

T1/2

1/2 3/4 5/6

T2/4

T3/6 NO14

OL RELAY

SDE RA-20

96 98

NC16

AMP

15-22A

RESET

22 21

ON BUTTON

YIAN KUANG

YS-F1-G

14 13

START

CAPACITOR

300MFD 250VAC

22 21

E-STOP

YIAN KUANG

YS-K1

14 13

MOTOR

110V

RUN

CAPACITOR

40uF

250VAC

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Ground

Wiring Diagram 220V

Hot

220

VAC

Hot

Ground

L1/1 L2/3 L3/5 NO7

CONTACTOR

SDE MA-09

MAGNETIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY FOOT BRAKE

220 VAC

6-15 Plug

(As Recommended)

CONTROL PANEL

LIMIT

SWITCH

22 21

KEY SWITCH

YIAN KUANG

14 13

YS-K1

KL7141

T1/2

T2/4

1/2 3/4 5/6

T3/6 NO8

OL RELAY

96 98

AMP

SDE RA-20

8-12A

RESET

22 21

ON BUTTON

YIAN KUANG

YS-F1-G

14 13

START

CAPACITOR

300MFD

250VAC

22 21

E-STOP

YIAN KUANG

YS-K1

14 13

MOTOR

220V

RUN

CAPACITOR

40uF

250VAC

Dotted line indicates

voltage conversion

from 110V to 220V

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Electrical Component Wiring Photos

110V Wiring

Connections

Figure 116. Motor junction box wiring.

Voltage Conversion

Label

Figure 119. Magnetic switch wiring 110V.

Figure 117. Start and run capacitors.

Figure 118. Control panel wiring.

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Figure 120. Magnetic switch wiring 220V.

Figure 121. Foot brake limit switch.

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SECTION 9: PARTS

We do our best to stock replacement parts when possible, but we cannot guarantee that all parts shown are available for purchase. Call (800) 523-4777 or visit www.grizzly.com/parts to check for availability.

Main

130V2

134

130V2-5

19-2

155

27-2

110V

130V2-4

19-1

27-7

130V2-1

130V2-3

130V2-2

130V2-6

27-1

27-8

19-4

161V2

134

19-3

19-5

27-4

161V2-5

27-6

27-3

27-5

220V

161V2-4

161V2-3

161V2-2

161V2-1

161V2-6

129

157

149

156

152

111

50 48

82V2-2

82V2-8

82V2

149

82V2-1

82V2-7

82V2-3

82V2-5

82V2-4

82V2-6

82V2-9

82V2-10

82V2-11

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Main Parts List

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

1 P0817001 DOOR SEAL 10 X 760 X 1MM 41 P0817041 ON BUTTON YIAN KUANG YS-F1-G 2 P0817002 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20 42 P0817042 OFF BUTTON YIAN KUANG YS-K1 3 P0817003 BUSHING 43 P0817043 SWITCH PLATE 4 P0817004 EYE BOLT M10-1.5 44 P0817044 CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16 5 P0817005 MACHINE BODY 45 P0817045 FENDER WASHER 8MM 6 P0817006 E-CLIP 15MM 46 P0817046 UPPER WHEEL SLIDING BRACKET 7 P0817007 TABLE TILT STOP BRACKET 47 P0817047 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 50 8 P0817008 FLAT WASHER 6MM 48 P0817048 RIVET 3.2 X 10 BLIND

9 P0817009 PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 8 49 P0817049 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 10 10 P0817010 HEX NUT M6-1 50 P0817050 CLEAR WINDOW 90 X 70 X 3MM 11 P0817011 POINTER 54 P0817054 LOCK NUT M8-1.25 12 P0817012 SHOULDER SCREW M4-.7 X 5, 6 X 3 55 P0817055 UPPER WHEEL COVER 13 P0817013 UPPER BLADE PIVOT SHAFT 56 P0817056 HEX BOLT M6-1 X 25 14 P0817014 ROLL PIN 5 X 36 57 P0817057 FL AT WASHER 6MM 15 P0817015 UPPER WHEEL SHAFT BLOCK 58 P0817058 WHEEL BRUSH 1-3/4" 16 P0817016 UPPER WHEEL SHAFT 59 P0817059 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25 17 P0817017 LOCK NUT M8-1.25 60 P0817060 LOCK KNOB 60MM DIA 18 P0817018 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 12 61 P0817061 LOCK NUT M6-1 19 P0817019 UPPER WHEEL ASSEMBLY 62 P0817062 STRAIN RELIEF TYPE-3 PG13.5 19-1 P0817019-1 UPPER WHEEL 14" 63 P0817063 GUI DE P OST HE IGHT INDICATOR 19-2 P0817019-2 WHEEL TIRE 64 P0817064 HE X NUT M8-1. 25 19-3 P0817019-3 BALL BEARING 6202LLU 65 P0817065 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 35 19-4 P0817019-4 INT RETAI NI NG RI NG 35MM 66 P0817066 KNOB BOLT 6-LOBE M10-1.5 X 20 19-5 P0817019-5 BUSHING 67 P0817067 KNOB BOLT 6-LOBE M10-1.5 X 53 20 P0817020 CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 35 68 P0817068 LOCK LEVER M10-1.5 21 P0817021 FENDER WASHER 8MM 69 P0817069 CAM 22 P0817022 CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16 70 P0817070 BLADE TENSION PILLOW BLOCK 23 P0817023 SAW BLADE 120" X 3/8" 6-TPI HOOK 71 P0817071 HANDLE M12-1.75, 26 X 85 24 P0817024 LOCK WASHER 8MM 72 P0817072 STUD-DE M12-1.75 X 240, 30 25 P0817025 SPARE BLADE HOLDER 73 P0817073 HEX NUT M12-1.75 26 P0817026 FLAT WASHER 10MM 74 P0817074 LEVER HUB 27 P0817027 LOWER WHEEL ASSEMBLY 75 P0817075 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20 27-1 P0817027-1 LOWER WHEEL 14" 76 P0817076 LOCK WASHER 8MM 27-2 P0817027-2 WHEEL TIRE 77 P0817077 HANDLE M8-1.25 X 20, 30 X 78L 27-3 P0817027-3 BALL BEARING 6202LLU 78 P0817078 DOCK WASHER 8 X 45 X 5 27-4 P0817027-4 INT RETAI NI NG RI NG 35MM 79 P0817079 SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 20 27-5 P0817027-5 BUSHING 80 P0817080 HE X NUT M8-1. 25 27-6 P0817027-6 WHEEL PULLEY 81 P0817081 LOWER WHEEL SHAFT 27-7 P0817027-7 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M6-1 X 25 82V2 P0817082V2 MOTOR 2HP 110V/220V 1-PH V2 .06.19 27-8 P0817027-8 LOCK WASHER 6MM 82V2-1 P0817082V2-1 MOTOR FAN COVER 28 P0817028 PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 8 82V2-2 P0817082V2-2 MOTOR FAN 29 P0817029 SPACER 82V2-3 P0817082V2-3 S CAPACITOR COVER 30 P0817030 LOWER WHEEL COVER 82V2-4 P0817082V2-4 S CAPACITOR 300M 250V 1-3/4 X 4 31 P0817031 SWI TCH CORD 16G 1 W 7. 9" 82V2-5 P0817082V2-5 R CAPACITOR COVER 32 P0817032 COMPRESSION SPRING 7 X 34 X 90 82V2-6 P0817082V2-6 R CAPACITOR 40M 250V 1-5/8 X 3-3/4 33 P0817033 ROLL PIN 3 X 16 82V2-7 P0817082V2-7 MOTOR J UNCTIO N BOX 34 P0817034 ALIGNMENT PLATE 82V2-8 P0817082V2-8 CONTACT PLA TE 35 P0817035 THRUST BEARING 51201 82V2-9 P0817082V2-9 CENTRI FUGA L SWITCH 1720 RPM 36 P0817036 SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 30 82V2-10 P0817082V2-10 BALL BEARING 6205ZZ (FRONT) 37 P0817037 HANDWHEEL TYPE-4 140D X 10B-S 82V2-11 P0817082V2-11 BALL BEARING 6203ZZ (REAR) 38 P0817038 BLADE TENSION ADJUSTING ROD 83 P0817083 ADJUSTABLE HANDLE M10-1.5 X 35 39 P0817039 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M5-. 8 X 8 84 P0817084 LOCK WASHER 10MM 40 P0817040 KEYED SWITCH YIAN KUANG YS-K1 85 P0817085 MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET

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Main Parts List (Cont.)

REF P ART # DESCRIPTION REF P ART # DES CRIPTI ON

86 P0817086 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20 130V2-5 P0817130V2-5 MOTOR CORD 12G 3W 22" 87 P0817087 STRAIN RELIEF PLATE 130V2-6 P0817130V2-6 CONTROL CORD 16G 3W 60" 88 P0817088 TAP SCREW M4 X 8 134 P0817134 PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 16 89 P0817089 MOTOR MOUNT PILLOW BLOCK 152 P0817152 HEX NUT M8-1 .25 THIN 91 P0817091 LOCK WASHER 5MM 155 P0817155 BUS HING 92 P0817092 MOTOR PULLEY 156 P0817156 FLAT WASHER 10MM 93 P0817093 POLY-V BELT 290J5 157 P0817157 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 12 95 P0817095 BLADE STORAGE COVER 161V2 P0817161V2 MAG SWITCH ASSY 220V SDE MPE09 V2.06.19 111 P0817111 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20 161V2-1 P0817161V2-1 CONTACTOR SDE MA-09 220V 115 P0817115 CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16 161V2-2 P0817161V2-2 OL RELAY SDE RA-20 8–12A 130V2 P0817130V2 MAG SWITCH ASSY 110V SDE MPE-18 V2.06.19 161V2-3 P0817161V2-3 SWITCH BOX 130V2-1 P0817130V2-1 CONTACTOR SDE MA-18 110V 161V2-4 P0817161V2-4 POWER CORD 12G 3W 83" 6-15P 130V2-2 P0817130V2-2 OL RELAY SDE RA-20 15-22A 161V2-5 P0817161V2-5 MOTOR CORD 12G 3W 22" 130V2-3 P0817130V2-3 SWITCH BO X 161V2-6 P0817161V2-6 CONTROL CORD 16G 3W 60" 130V2-4 P0817130V2-4 POWER CORD 12G 3W 83" 5-20P

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Table, Trunnion & Blade Guides

132

147

137-1

142

131

143-7

143-1

143-11

143-10

143-1

135

144-7

136

137

144-6

97148150

144

144-3

144-5

144-4

127

128

133

144-1

144-2

141

126

143

151

153

146-2

146-3

146-5

146-30

146-29

146-28

143-9

146-16

146-4

146-27

146-26

146-6

143-8

146-1

146-23 146-24

146-33

104 103 154

143-6

146-7

146-2

146-25

143-5

146-8

146

146-1

146-32

146-1

143-2

143-3

143-4

146-1

146-10

146-13

146-22

138

139

140

146-9

146-14

146-15

146-3

146-17

146-34

146-18 146-19

146-20

146-21

103

104

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REF PART # DES CRIPTION REF PART # DE SCRIP TION

Table, Trunnion & Blade Guides Parts List

51 P0817051 MAGNET STRIP 7 X 340MM 144-6 P0817144-6 BEARING BUSHING 52 P0817052 GUARD CLEAR WINDOW 144-7 P0817144-7 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 35 53 P0817053 SET SCREW M4-.7 X 4 146 P0817146 TRUNNION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 94 P0817094 SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 6 146-1 P0817146-1 FLA T WASHE R 8MM 97 P0817097 TABLE END BRACKET 146-2 P0817146-2 LOCK NUT M8-1.25 98 P0817098 CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 35 146-3 P0817146-3 PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 6 103 P0817103 LOCK WASHER 10MM 146-4 P0817146-4 GEAR PLATE 104 P0817104 FLAT WASHER 10MM 146-5 P0817146-5 FLA T HD SCR M4- .7 X 6 126 P0817126 TABLE 146-6 P0817146-6 CARRIAGE BOLT M8-1.25 X 85 127 P0817127 TABLE INSERT 146-7 P0817146-7 TRUNNI ON BL OCK 128 P0817128 ADJUSTABLE HANDLE M8-1.25 X 35, 76L 146-8 P0817146-8 CARRIAGE BOLT M8-1.25 X 80 131 P0817131 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20 146-9 P0817146-9 ADJ HANDLE M8-1.25, 100L 132 P0817132 LOCK WASHER 8MM 146-10 P0817146-10 ANGLE SCALE 133 P0817133 GUIDE POST ASSEMBLY 146-13 P0817146-13 ADJ HANDLE M8-1.25 X 85, 100L 135 P0817135 CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 12 146-14 P0817146-14 FLA T WASHE R 4MM 136 P0817136 FLAT WAS HER 5MM 146-15 P0817146-15 POINTER 137 P0817137 BLADE COVER 146-16 P0817146-16 LOCK WASHER 8MM 137-1 P0817137-1 BLADE COVER SCALE 146-17 P0817146-17 STAR KNOB BOLT M6-1 X 50 138 P0817138 FLAT WAS HER 8MM 146-18 P0817146-18 HEX NUT M6-1 139 P0817139 LOCK WASHER 8MM 146-19 P0817146-19 TENSION PLATE 140 P0817140 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 25 146-20 P0817146-20 FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 8 141 P0817141 HANDWHEEL TYPE-4 140D X 10B-S 146-21 P0817146-21 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16 142 P0817142 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20 146-22 P0817146-22 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 50 143 P0817143 UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY 146-23 P0817146-23 TRUNNION SUPPORT BRACKE T 143-1 P0817143-1 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 12 146-24 P0817146-24 TRUNNI ON GEAR 143-2 P0817143-2 UPPER BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT BLOCK 146-25 P0817146-25 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M10-1.5 X 30 143-3 P0817143-3 UP PER G UIDE ADJ USTMENT SHAFT 146-26 P0817146-26 SUPPORT BEARING COVER (R) 143-4 P0817143-4 UPPER BLADE GUIDE MOUNTING BLOCK 146-27 P0817146-27 BALL BEARING 6000ZZ 143-5 P0817143-5 E CCENTRI C SHAFT 146-28 P0817146-28 FLAT WASHER 10MM 143-6 P0817143-6 E XT RETA INING RING 15MM 146-29 P0817146-29 SUPPORT BEARING COVER (L) 143-7 P0817143-7 BALL BEARING 6202ZZ 146-30 P0817146-30 LOWER SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT SHAFT 143-8 P0817143-8 BEARING BUSHING 146-32 P0817146-32 CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 6 143-9 P0817143-9 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 35 146-33 P0817146-33 LOCK WASHER 10MM 143-10 P0817143-10 UPPER SUPPORT BEARING ADJ SHAFT 146-34 P0817146-34 FL AT WAS HER 6MM 143-11 P0817143-11 SET SCREW M6-1 X 10 147 P0817147 FLA T WASHER 8MM 144 P0817144 LOWER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY 148 P0817148 FLAT WASHER 6MM 144-1 P0817144-1 LOWER BLADE GUIDE MOUNTING BLOCK 149 P0817149 FLAT WA SHER 8MM 144-2 P0817144-2 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16 150 P0817150 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 12 144-3 P0817144-3 E CCENTRI C SHAFT 151 P0817151 HEX NUT M8-1. 25 144-4 P0817144-4 E XT RETA INING RING 15MM 153 P0817153 FLAT WASHER 8MM 144-5 P0817144-5 BALL BEARING 6202ZZ 154 P0817154 HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 35

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121-10

121-18

121-28

Fence

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121-2

121-3

121-5

121-12

121-7

121-21

121-16

121-25

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121-13

121-15

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121-27

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121-26

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121-24

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145-15

121-1

121-17

145-7

145

145-11

145-1

145-10

145-12

145-6

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

121 P0817121 FENCE ASSEMBLY 121-24 P0817121-24 HEX BOLT M6-1 X 20 121-1 P0817121-1 FENCE RAIL 121-25 P0817121-25 FLANGE SCREW M4-.7 X 8 121-2 P0817121-2 FENCE BASE 121-26 P0817121-26 FLAT WASHER 6MM 121-3 P0817121-3 ALIGNMENT PIN 121-27 P0817121-27 FENCE MOUNTING PLATE 121-4 P0817121-4 LOCK CAM SHAFT 121-28 P0817121-28 FENCE 121-5 P0817121-5 SPRING PLATE 145 P0817145 MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 121-6 P0817121-6 ADJUSTABLE HANDLE M8-1.25 X 50, 78L 145-1 P0817145-1 MITER BAR 121-7 P0817121-7 FENCE MOUNT BRACKET 145-2 P0817145-2 MITER BAR GUIDE WASHER 6MM 121-8 P0817121-8 FLAT WASHER 8MM 145-3 P0817145-3 FLAT HD SCR M6-1 X 8 121-9 P0817121-9 FENCE LOCK HANDLE M8-1.25 X 22, 30 X 77 145-4 P0817145-4 POINTER 121-10 P0817121-10 SLIDE (NYLON) 145-5 P0817145-5 PHLP HD SCR 3/8-24 X 1/2 121-11 P0817121-11 SCALE WINDOW 145-6 P0817145-6 SHOULDER SCREW M6-1 X 12, 8 X 4MM 121-12 P0817121-12 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25 145-7 P0817145-7 MITER GAUGE BODY 121-13 P0817121-13 LOCK CAM 145-8 P0817145-8 FLAT WASHER 8MM 121-15 P0817121-15 HEX NUT M8-1.25 145-9 P0817145-9 HANDLE M8-1.25 X 38, 30 X 77 121-16 P0817121-16 FLANGE SCREW M4-.7 X 6 145-10 P0817145-10 INDEXING BLOCK 121-17 P0817121-17 FENCE RAIL END CAP 145-11 P0817145-11 INDEXING PIN 121-18 P0817121-18 FENCE GUIDE PLATE 145-12 P0817145-12 PHLP HD SCR 3/8-24 X 1/2 121-20 P0817121-20 TAP SCREW 3.5 X 12 145-13 P0817145-13 HEX NUT M4-.7 121-21 P0817121-21 FENCE SCALE 145-14 P0817145-14 PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 16 121-22 P0817121-22 LOCK WASHER 6MM 145-15 P0817145-15 MITER SCALE

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Model G0817 (Mfd. Since 06/19)

100

101

107

105

102

Foot Brake

124

123

106

159

122

120

160

125

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158

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REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

91 P0817091 LOCK WASHER 5MM 114 P0817114 HEX NUT M6-1 96 P0817096 LIMIT SWITCH KL7141 116 P0817116 FOOT BRAKE PEDAL 99 P0817099 HEX NUT M4-.7 117 P0817117 LOCK WASHER 6MM 100 P0817100 LIMIT SWITCH CORD 18G 2W 63" 118 P0817118 BUSHING 101 P0817101 FLEXIBLE CONDUIT 1/2"ID X 43-1/2"L 119 P0817119 BRAKE SHOE 102 P0817102 CORD BUSHING 120 P0817120 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25 105 P0817105 PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 8 122 P0817122 CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 25 106 P0817106 CORD CLAMP 5/8" (PLASTIC) 123 P0817123 LOCK WASHER 8MM 107 P0817107 PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 30 124 P0817124 FLAT WASHER 8MM 108 P0817108 RUBBER BUMPER 9 X 10 125 P0817125 BUSHING 109 P0817109 FOOT BRAKE ARM 158 P0817158 FLAT WASHER 13 X 22 X .05 (STEEL) 110 P0817110 SET SCREW M7-1 X 10 (NYLON) 159 P0817159 ADHESIVE CABLE-TIE MOUNT 112 P0817112 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16 160 P0817160 CABLE TIE 300MM 113 P0817113 EXTENSION SPRING 1.6 X 16 X 63

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Labels & Cosmetics

FOR GRIZZLY MACHINES ONLY! DO NOT REPRODUCE OR CHANGE THIS ARTWORK

WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL!

Grizzly will not accept labels changed without approval. If

artwork changes are required, contact us immediately at manuals@grizzly.com.

G0817 Machine Labels C

(06/30/16)

• Scale= 1:1

(unless otherwise noted)

• Labels MUST be made of

chemical-resistant material

***IMPORTANT***: These labels must have

individual letters/numbers. Do not print

with clear background.

***

COLOR CODE

GRIZZLY GREEN

PANTONE 568C

G0817

• Scale= 1:1 (unless otherwise noted)

• Labels MUST be made of chemical-resistant material

WARNING!

EYE/LUNG INJURY

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

(06/30/16)

• Scale= 1:1 (unless otherwise noted)

• Labels MUST be made of chemical-resistant material

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.

WARNING!

EYE/LUNG INJURY

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

INJURY/SHOCK

HAZARD!

Disconnect power before adjustments, maintenance, or service.

• Scale= 1:1 (unless otherwise noted)

• Labels MUST be made of chemical-resistant material

(06/30/16)

• Scale= 1:1 (unless otherwise noted)

• Labels MUST be made of chemical-resistant material

WARNING!

EYE/LUNG INJURY

HAZARD!

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

• Scale= 1:1 (unless otherwise noted)

• Labels MUST be made of chemical-resistant material

FOR GRIZZLY MACHINES ONLY! DO NOT REPRODUCE OR CHANGE THIS ARTWORK

WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL!

Grizzly will not accept labels changed without approval. If

artwork changes are required, contact us immediately at manuals@grizzly.com.

G0817 Machine Labels C

(06/30/16)

***IMPORTANT***: These labels must have

individual letters/numbers. Do not print

with clear background.

***

COLOR CODE

GRIZZLY GREEN

PANTONE 568C

G0817

(03/26/19)

• Scale= 1:1 (unless otherwise noted)

• Labels MUST be made of chemical-resistant material

• Scale= 1:1 (unless otherwise noted)

• Labels MUST be made of chemical-resistant material

(06/30/16)

• Scale= 1:1 (unless otherwise noted)

• Labels MUST be made of chemical-resistant material

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.

WARNING!

EYE/LUNG INJURY

HAZARD!

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

INJURY/SHOCK

HAZARD!

Disconnect power before adjustments, maintenance, or service.

• Scale= 1:1 (unless otherwise noted)

• Labels MUST be made of chemical-resistant material

212

201V2

Motor: 2 HP, 110V/220V, 1-Ph, 60 Hz Motor Prewired: 110V Amp Draw: 15A at 110V; 7.5A at 220V Table Size: 16-1/8" x 21-3/4" Blade Speeds: 2820 FPM Blade Length: 120" Blade Width Range: 1/8" – 3/4" Max. Cutting Width Left of Blade: 13-1/2" Max. Cutting Height: 14" Table Tilt: 5˚L ⁄ 45˚R Weight: 319 lbs.

Manufactured for Grizzly in Taiwan

211

210

Specifications

Date

S/N

WARNING!

EYE/LUNG INJURY

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

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.

HAZARD!

206

MODEL G0817

SUPER HEAVY-DUTY

14" RESAW BANDSAW w/FOOT BRAKE

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 remove jammed cutoff pieces when blade is stopped.

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

6. Disconnect power before changing blades or adjusting saw.

7. Maintain adjustment of blade tension, tracking, and guides.

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

9. Hold workpiece firmly against table to maintain control.

10. Only run saw with wheel covers closed and all guards in place.

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

12. Secure/remove loose clothing and long hair.

13. DO NOT expose to rain or use in wet locations.

14. DO NOT operate under influence of drugs or alcohol.

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

202

INJURY HAZARD!

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

203

204

INJURY/SHOCK

HAZARD! Disconnect power before adjustments, maintenance, or service.

205

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

201V2 P0817201V2 MACHINE ID LABEL V2 03.19 207 P0817207 GRIZZLY.COM LABEL 202 P0817202 MODEL NUMBER LABEL 208 P0817208 TOUCH-UP PAINT, GRIZZLY BEIGE 203 P0817203 GRIZZLY NAMEPLATE 209 P0817209 TOUCH-UP PAINT, GRIZZLY GREEN 204 P0817204 DO NOT OPEN DOOR LABEL 210 P0817210 READ MANUAL LABEL 205 P0817205 DISCONNECT POWER LABEL 211 P0817211 EYE/RESPIRATORY HAZARD LABEL 206 P0817206 ELECTRICITY LABEL 212 P0817212 BLADE TENSION SCALE NOTICE

Safety labels help reduce the risk of serious injury caused by machine hazards. If any label comes off or becomes unreadable, the owner of this machine MUST replace it in the original location before resuming operations. For replacements, contact (800) 523-4777 or www.grizzly.com.

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209

208

207

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206

204

INJURY HAZARD!

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

Model G0817 (Mfd. Since 06/19)

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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.

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.

In the event you need to use 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.

Please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the manual.

Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again soon.

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WARRANTY

Grizzly G0817 User guide

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

Additional Safety for Bandsaws

SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY

SECTION 3: SETUP

Needed for Setup

Unpacking

Inventory

Hardware Recognition Chart

Cleanup

Site Considerations

Lifting & Placing

Anchoring to Floor

Assembly

Dust Collection

Initial Blade Tracking

Test Run

Tensioning Blade

Fine Tune Tracking

Aligning Table

Aligning Fence

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

Operation Overview

Workpiece Inspection

Blade Selection

Blade Selection Chart

Blade Breakage

Changing Blade

Tilting Table

Ripping

Crosscutting

Resawing

Cutting Curves

Stacked Cuts

SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES

SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE

Schedule

Wheel Brushes

Lubrication

SECTION 7: SERVICE

Troubleshooting

Tensioning/Replacing V-Belt

Blade Lead

Adjusting Guide Post Parallelism

Aligning Wheels

SECTION 8: WIRING

Wiring Safety Instructions

Wiring Diagram 110V

Wiring Diagram 220V

Electrical Component Wiring Photos

SECTION 9: PARTS

Main

Table, Trunnion & Blade Guides

Fence

Foot Brake

Labels & Cosmetics

WARRANTY & RETURNS