Grizzly G0668 owner manual Operations, Operation Safety Cutting Overview

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

Operation Safety Cutting Overview

To reduce the risk of serious injury when using this machine, read and understand this entire manual before beginning any operations.

Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without proper protective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection when operating this machine.

Loose hair, clothing, or

jewelry could get caught

in machinery and cause

serious personal injury.

Keep these items away

from moving parts at all times to reduce this risk.

NOTICE

If you have never used this type of machine or equipment before, WE STRONGLY REC- OMMEND that you read books, trade maga- zines, or get formal training before begin- ning any projects. Regardless of the con- tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training.

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The vertical metal cutting bandsaw has a flexible continuous blade that cuts in one direction. The type of bandsaw blade and the speed of the blade to be used depends on the workpiece material and the type of cut required.

This type of bandsaw can be used for straight cuts, angular cuts, curved or contour cuts, and internal cuts. Straight cuts are made using workpiece fix- tures and with a light, even pressure against the blade. Angular cuts are made with the table and workpiece tilted at an angle other than "0".

When an internal cut is to be made, a hole must be drilled in the workpiece. The blade is then cut, fed through the hole in the workpiece, welded together again using the welding station, and re- installed on the bandsaw to make the cut. The welding station can also be used to fabricate new blades and repair broken blades.

The blade is supported by upper and lower tung- sten steel blade guides that keep the blade from wandering during the cut.

The efficiency of the cutting operation can be eas- ily checked by examining the shape and color of the metal chips.

Workpieces that cannot be supported or stabilized without a vise or jig should not be cut on a vertical metal-cutting bandsaw, because they can unexpectedly move while cutting and draw the operator's hands into the blade causing serious personal inju- ry. Examples are chains, cables, round or oblong-shaped workpieces, workpieces with internal or built-in moving or rotations parts, etc.

G0668 20" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw