Grizzly G0659 owner manual Cutting Operations, Miscellaneous

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Cutting Operations

Symptom

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Machine slows	1.	Feed rate is set too high.	1.	Reduce feed rate (Page 19).
when operating.	2.	Blade is dull.	2.	Replace blade (Page 26).

Ticking sound	1.	Blade weld contacting guide/support bearings	1.	Use file or stone to smooth and round the back of the
when the saw is		(a light tick is normal).		blade.
running.	2.	Blade weld may be failing.	2.	Inspect and replace blade if necessary (Page 26).
	2.	Blade weld may be failing.	2.	Inspect and replace blade if necessary (Page 26).

Vibration when	1.	Loose or damaged blade.	1.	Tighten or replace blade (Page 26).
cutting.	2.	Metal buildup on wheels.	2.	Clean all metal chips from rubber tires on wheels.

Rough or poor	1.	Feed rate is set too high.	1.	Reduce feed rate (Page 19).
quality cuts.	2.	Blade guides adjusted incorrectly.	2.	Re-adjust all blade guides and support bearings.

Cuts are	1.	Blade is not square to the table.	1.	Adjust upper blade guides so blade is square to table
not square				(Page 27)
(vertically).

Miscellaneous

	Symptom	Possible Cause		Possible Solution
	Blade tension	1.	The spring in the blade tension mechanism	1.	Replace spring in the blade tension mechanism,
	scale is grossly		has lost its "spring." This is caused by not		then take better care of the bandsaw by releasing
	inaccurate.		releasing the blade tension when not in use or		tension when not in use and not over-tensioning the
			releasing the blade tension when not in use or		tension when not in use and not over-tensioning the
			frequently over-tensioning the bandsaw.		blade.

	Wheel is noisy.	1.	Wheel bearing is worn out.	1.	Replace the wheel bearing.

	Blade does	1.	Wheels are not coplanar or aligned with each	1.	Adjust wheels to be coplanar/aligned with each other
	not track		other.		(Page 40).
	consistently,	2.	Rubber tires on wheels are worn out.	2.	Redress the rubber tires on the wheels (Page 35);
	correctly, or at	2.	Rubber tires on wheels are worn out.	2.	Redress the rubber tires on the wheels (Page 35);
	correctly, or at				replace the rubber tires on the wheels.
	all.				replace the rubber tires on the wheels.
	all.

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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 RequirementsSetup Setup Safety InventoryUnpacking Main Components Figure QtyClean Up Placement LocationSite Considerations Floor LoadMoving & Placing Leveling MachineTools Needed Qty To level the machineMounting to Shop Floor Removing Shipping BracketBolting to Concrete Floors To remove the shipping bracketAssembly To assemble the bandsawRecommended Adjustments Factory adjustments that should be verifiedTest Run To test run the machineOperation Safety Basic Controls OperationsCounterweight controls Upper Wheel Tracking Adjustment Adjusts blade trackingAngle Adjustments Clamp Vise installationClamp Vise Clamp Vise RemovalTo adjust the depth of cut To adjust the feed rateCutting Depth Feed RateFeed Pressure Guide Post To adjust the feed pressureTo properly position the guide post Adjusting Saw Frame Stop To adjust the saw frame stopLocking Blade To lock the blade in the forward positionBlade Selection Blade TerminologyBlade Length Blade WidthTooth Set Tooth TypeBlade Pitch TPI To select the correct blade pitchBlade Breakage Blade Care Break-InBlade Care 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 assemblyTo position the upper blade guide assembly Upper Blade Guide Assembly AdjustmentBlade 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 cutsChip Inspection Chart AdditionalAppearance ActionsAccessories Grizzly Bandsaw BladesG7315-Super Heavy-Duty Mobile Base G1928-Bandsaw HandbookMaintenance CleaningSchedule Redressing Rubber TiresLubrication Chip TrayTroubleshooting ServiceMotor & Electrical Cutting Operations MiscellaneousTensioning Replacing V-BeltTo align the V-belt pulleys 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%%