Gryphon C-40 Instructions Manual

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Instructions

Gryphon

Diamond Band Saw

model C–40

Safety Precautions

• Always wear eye protection •

• Do not run blade dry •

• Keep ngers clear of moving parts •

• Lift off motor when cleaning

Your new Gryphon Diamond Band Saw is warranted for one year from date of purchase. All mechanical parts with the

exception of the blade, blade guide and sponge are guaranteed against failure for one year. If such a failure occurs for any

reason other than abuse or misuse during this period, it will be repaired (or at our option replaced) free of charge FOB our

factory. Retain your sales receipt for proof of purchase. Should repairs ever be required, return the saw to

Gryphon Corporation.

© 1997 Gryphon Corporation

12417 Foothill Blvd. • Sylmar • California • 91342 • [phone]

Chassis

Platform

Blade

Lower Shaft Assembly

Post

Post

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Cover

Collar

Upper Wheel

Motor Cradle

Motor

Cap

Slide

Slide

Support Bar

Adjustment
Screw

Motor Cover

Guard

Collar

Guide
Holder

Guide



Pivot Screw
DO NOT TWIST

Pivot Screw
DO NOT TWIST

Lower Shaft Screw

Lower
Shaft
Screw

O-Rings

O-Rings

Adjustment
Screw

Lower Wheel

Band

Band

Spring

Upper Guide Holder

Guide



Washer

Washer

Read this before sawing ~ 40 mile per hour blade speed

CONGRATULATIONS
You have purchased the world’s fastest diamond band saw. The cutting speed approaches but just stays under the
speed limit where glass underwater glows during cutting.

PRECAUTIONS
Keep your ngers away from the moving blade

Keep your water level near the top of the sponge in the water tray (see page 6). As this sponge wears the amount
of cooling water delivered to your glass is reduced and glass damage will occur. If the glass you are cutting appears dry,
change the sponge. Sponges should be 1/2” thick.

Do not bend or kink your blade. Heavy saw vibrations result from running bent blades.

Use only Gryphon #301 blades on this high speed saw. Blades from other manufacturers cannot withstand 40 m.p.h.
Other blades usually make the saw vibrate and run at a high noise level because of their poor quality. After 2 to 4 hours
of running time other blades will break.

Your saw warranty is separate from your blade warranty. See the blade box for blade warranty.

You own a high speed tool. We urge you to read the instructions entirely.

Index

Assembly ................................................................................................................................... 4

Blade Installation ................................................................................................................... 4

Cleaning the Saw ................................................................................................................... 7

Cutting Glass .......................................................................................................................... 6

Cutting Other Materials ....................................................................................................... 7

Exploded View ................................................................................................................... 2

Lower Guide Installation ........................................................................................................ 5

Marking your Pattern ................................................................................................................. 6

Platform & Cover Installation ................................................................................................. 6

Read this before sawing --- 40 mile per hour blades ............................................................ 3

Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................... 8

Replacing Lower Wheel Adjustment Screw ............................................................................ 7

Replacing Lower Wheel Bushing .............................................................................................. 8

Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... 1

Sponge and Water Installation .................................................................................................. 6

Trial Run & Blade Adjustment ................................................................................................. 5

Unpacking .................................................................................................................................. 4

Upper Guide Installation .......................................................................................................... 5

Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 1