Grizzly G0664 owner manual Blade Tensioning, Blade Care Break-In, Blade Break-In

Page 36

Blade Tensioning

Blade Tensioning

NOTICE

To prolong blade life, release the tension on the blade if the machine will be idle for an extended period of time.

Proper blade tension reduces the risk of blade breakage and improves cutting performance.

Note: The most accurate way to check blade ten- sion is to use the Model H5408 Blade Tensioning Gauge (see Accessories on Page 39).

To tension the blade, turn the blade tension handwheel until the blade tension gauge reads between 25,000 and 28,000 PSI.

-36-

Blade Care &

Break-In

Blade Care

A bandsaw blade is a delicate 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. The wrong choice of blades will often produce unnecessary heat and will shorten the life of your blade.

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 sharp teeth tips and edges of a new blade are extremely sharp, and cutting at full feed rate may cause fracturing of the beveled edges of the teeth and premature blade wear.

To properly break-in a new Grizzly blade:

1.Choose the correct speed for the blade and material of the operation.

2.Reduce the feed pressure by half for the first 50–100 in2 of material cut.

3.To avoid twisting the blade when cutting, adjust the feed pressure when the total width of the blade is in the cut.

4.Use the Chip Inspection Chart on Page 35 to check the blade efficiency.

G0664 Heavy Duty Metal-Cutting Bandsaw

Image 36

Contents Model G0664 Heavy Duty Metal Cutting Ss ,EAD from Leadbased PAINTS Table of Contents Introduction Foreword Functional OverviewContact Info Identification Machine Data Sheet Coolant Pump Motor !,7!93 53% !.3 !002/6%$$ 3!&%49 ,!33%33 7%. /0%2!4 !,7!93 53%3 %!2.2 02/4%#4/ %. /0%2!4.! -!#.%29 53%3!!2/5.$%$ %84%.3/..#/2$ 2!4%$4&/2/4%-!#.%!-0%2!%2 53%3 2%#/--%.$%$- !##%33/2%3 -!.9 -!#.%3 #!. %*%#4 7/2+0%#%3 4/7!2$ /0%2!4/2 !,7!93 ,/#+ -/,% !3%3 & 53%$ % %&/2% /0%2!4. -!#.%29#Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws Hearing Protection & HazardsCircuit Requirements 220V OperationSetup Setup SafetySetup Items Needed forInventory Machine Inventory Figure QtyHardware Recognition Chart Clean Up Placement LocationSite Considerations Floor LoadMoving & Placing To move the machineUsing Machine Mounts Mounting to Shop FloorBolting to Concrete Floors To install the leveling feet Leveling FeetMachine Leveling Proceed to Leveling MachineRoller Table Assembly To assemble the roller tablesRequired Adjustments Coolant Reservoir Cover/Catch TrayTest Run 34/0 UttonRecommended Adjustments Factory adjustments that should be verifiedOperation Safety OperationsBasic Controls Blade Guide Lock Handle Locks/ReleasesControl Panel Blade Downfeed KnobCutting Angle To set the cutting angle between 0Coolant Catch Tray To position the blade guideTo install the workstop WorkstopViseTo use the vise #/--%.$%$ Cutting Fluid System To use the cutting fluid systemCutting Fluid Tips Blade Selection Blade TerminologyBlade Pitch TPI To select the correct blade pitchSetting Feed Rate Blade LengthBlade Width To set the feed rateBlade Speed Material speed table G0664 Heavy Duty Metal-Cutting BandsawChip Inspection Chart AdditionalAppearance ActionsBlade Tensioning Blade Care Break-InBlade Care Blade Break-InBlade Breakage Workpiece InspectionMost common causes of blade breakage are Tanks, Cylinders, Containers, Valves, EtcOperation Tips Accessories H5405-LenoxLube TubeG5562-SLIPIT1 Qt. Gel G5563-SLIPIT12 oz Spray T20448T20452 T20501 T20456 H0736Maintenance CleaningSchedule LubricationHydraulic System Checking Hydraulic FluidChanging Hydraulic Fluid Figure Service TroubleshootingMotor & Electrical Or Blade Speed on Page 34 and adjust as Bandsaw OperationsHydraulic System Troubleshooting Blade Change Blade Guides To adjust/replace the wheel brush Wheel BrushSquaring Blade To square the bladeTo adjust the swivel stops Swivel StopsLimit Switches To adjust the feed stop boltTo set the upper travel auto stop and lower limit switch Feed StopWiring Electrical Safety InstructionsWiring Overview 220 VACControl Box Wiring Diagram Components Wiring Diagram Coolant pump motorControl panel wiring Control Box Electrical ComponentsHydraulics See FiguresHydraulic Components SolenoidsParts Main Parts List DescriptionRoller Stand Parts Breakdown & List Base BreakdownBase Breakdown Labels Breakdown and List 22!.49 #!2$ 99.$5342!, .# 0//88 %,,.!- 7! Warranty and Returns #ALL 4ODAYD&ORO! &2%%