Grizzly owner manual Straight Cuts Freehand Cuts, To prepare the G0659 for freehand cuts

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Straight Cuts

Freehand Cuts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once you have familiarized yourself with all of the adjustments necessary for making safe and accu- rate straight cuts, proceed through the following instructions to perform the cut:

1.Verify that the blade tension (Page 26) and blade tracking (Page 29) are correct.

2.Adjust the vise clamp to the desired angle.

3.Adjust the depth of cut.

4.Clamp the workpiece into the C-clamp vise. If possible, first use a scrap piece similar to your final workpiece. This will allow you to make the needed adjustments before cutting your actual workpiece.

5.Be sure that the saw frame is at the start position by pushing the saw release lever all the way down.

6.Turn the frame release knob to the right (OFF).

7.Turn feed rate knob to "0".

8.Turn the motor ON.

9.Turn the frame release knob to the left (ON).

10.Lift the release lever.

11.Slowly increase the feed rate to feed the saw into the workpiece. DO NOT apply pressure by pulling up on the saw release lever.

12.When the cut is complete, turn OFF the motor and allow the blade to come to a stop.

13.Lower the saw release lever to return the blade to the starting position and turn the frame release knob to the right (OFF).

14.Inspect the cut as described in the Chip Inspection Chart on Page 33, and make any necessary adjustments. Make additional test cuts if necessary.

To create freehand cuts with the Model G0659, the saw frame must be locked in the forward posi- tion and the table must be cleared to allow the workpiece to move freely around the blade.

To prepare the G0659 for freehand cuts:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Remove the vise and clamp from the table (Page 18).

3.Lock the blade in the forward position (Page 21).

4.Make sure the blade you are using is the proper width for any curves you are planning to cut. Refer to the minimum radii table on

Page 22.

5.Connect the bandsaw to power.

When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and turn the stock carefully so the blade follows the layout line without twisting. If a curve is so abrupt that it is necessary to repeatedly back up and cut a new kerf, use a narrower blade, a blade with more TPI (teeth per inch), or make more relief cuts.

Relief cuts are made through the waste portion of the workpiece and stop at the layout line. Relief cuts reduce the chance that the blade will be pinched or twisted during the cut.

ELECTROCUTION HAZARD

This bandsaw is not designed to be used with water soluble cutting fluid or coolant. If needed, use a small amount of oil-based lubricant.

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G0659  9" x 14" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw

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Contents Model G0659 Ss ,EAD from Leadbased PAINTS Table of Contents Foreword Functional Overview IntroductionContact Info Identification Machine Data Sheet Main Specifications Cutting Capacity #4/..3!&%49  !,7!93 53%3 %!2.2 02/4%#4/ %. /0%2!4.! -!#.%293AFETYYNSTRUCTIONSSFORR-ACHINERY Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting Bandsaws 220V Single-Phase Circuit RequirementsUnpacking SetupSetup Safety Inventory Main Components Figure QtySite Considerations Clean UpPlacement Location Floor LoadTools Needed Qty Moving & PlacingLeveling Machine To level the machineBolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop FloorRemoving Shipping Bracket To remove the shipping bracketAssembly To assemble the bandsawTest Run Recommended AdjustmentsFactory adjustments that should be verified To test run the machineOperation Safety Basic Controls OperationsCounterweight controls Upper Wheel Tracking Adjustment Adjusts blade trackingClamp Vise Angle AdjustmentsClamp Vise installation Clamp Vise RemovalCutting Depth To adjust the depth of cutTo adjust the feed rate Feed RateFeed Pressure Guide Post To adjust the feed pressureTo properly position the guide post Locking Blade Adjusting Saw Frame StopTo adjust the saw frame stop To lock the blade in the forward positionBlade Length Blade SelectionBlade Terminology Blade WidthTooth Set Tooth TypeBlade Pitch TPI To select the correct blade pitchBlade Care Blade BreakageBlade Care Break-In Blade Break-InBlade Changes Blade TensioningTo correctly tension the blade Adjusting Blade Guides Upper and Lower Guide Bearing AdjustmentLower Blade Guide Assembly Adjustment To position the lower blade guide assembly To position the upper blade guide assembly Upper Blade Guide Assembly Adjustment Blade Tracking Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking Changing SpeedsTo change the blade speed Cutting Tips Workpiece InspectionTanks, Cylinders, Containers, Valves, Etc Straight Cuts Freehand Cuts To prepare the G0659 for freehand cutsAppearance Chip Inspection ChartAdditional ActionsG7315-Super Heavy-Duty Mobile Base AccessoriesGrizzly Bandsaw Blades G1928-Bandsaw HandbookSchedule MaintenanceCleaning Redressing Rubber TiresLubrication Chip TrayTroubleshooting ServiceMotor & Electrical Cutting Operations MiscellaneousTo align the V-belt pulleys TensioningReplacing V-Belt To check/replace the V-beltMaterials Needed Qty Wheel AlignmentTo check if the wheels are parallel and copla- nar Upper wheel adjustments To adjust the wheel coplanarityTo adjust the blade scraper and brush Blade Scraper Wheel BrushG0659 Wiring Diagram 110 VACMotor junction box wiring G0659 Electrical ComponentsG0659 Hydraulic System Schematic See FigureUpper Saw Frame Breakdown Upper Saw Frame Parts List DescriptionLower Saw Frame Breakdown and Parts List Gearbox Breakdown and Parts List Drive Unit Breakdown and Parts List Table Base Parts Breakdown Table Base Parts List Cabinet Base Breakdown and Parts List Safety Labels Breakdown and Parts List 22!.49 #!2$ 99.$5342!, .# 0//88 %,,.!- 7!  Warranty and Returns #ALL 4ODAYD&ORO! &2%%
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