Grizzly G0621 owner manual Introduction, Foreword, Contact Info

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INTRODUCTION

Foreword

We are proud to offer the Model G0621 Wood/ Metal Bandsaw. This machine is part of a grow- ing Grizzly family of fine machinery. When used according to the guidelines set forth in this manu- al, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satisfaction.

We are pleased to provide this manual with the Model G0621. It was written to guide you through assembly, review safety considerations, and cover general operating procedures. It repre- sents our effort to produce the best documenta- tion possible.

The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G0621 as supplied when the manual was pre- pared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of con- tinuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly. For your convenience, we always keep current Grizzly manuals available on our website at www. grizzly.com. Any updates to your machine will be reflected in these manuals as soon as they are complete. Visit our site often to check for the lat- est updates to this manual!

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Contact Info

If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to us at the address below:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

C/O Technical Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069 Email: manuals@grizzly.com

We stand behind our machines. If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or write us at the location listed below.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone: (570) 546-9663

Fax: (800) 438-5901

E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com

Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com

G0621 Wood/Metal Bandsaw

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Contents Model G0621 WOOD/METAL Bandsaw Page Table of Contents Foreword IntroductionContact Info Machine Data Sheet G0621 Wood/Metal Bandsaw Identification Safety G0621 Wood/Metal Bandsaw Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws 220V Single-Phase Circuit RequirementsSetup Setup SafetyItems Needed for Setup UnpackingMain Components Figure Qty InventoryFasteners and Tools not shown Qty Hardware Recognition Chart Clean Up Placement LocationSite Considerations Floor LoadAssembly To assemble the bandsawPage Dust port installation G0621 Wood/Metal Bandsaw To connect a vacuum hose Dust Collection Blade TrackingTo center track the blade Test Run Changes in the blade tension may change the blade trackingAdjusting Support Bearings To adjust the support bearingsTensioning Blade To tension the bandsaw bladeG0621 Wood/Metal Bandsaw Adjusting Blade Guides To adjust the upper and lower blade guidesAdjusting Positive Stop Setting Table Tilt Scale to 0˚To set the positive stop 90˚ to the blade To calibrate the pointer on the table tilt scaleAligning Table Aligning FenceTo align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw blade To align the fence parallel with the miter slotOperation Safety Basic Controls OperationsWorkpiece Inspection Wood OverviewStraight Cuts Irregular CutsTable Tilt Guide PostTo tilt the table Positive stop must be removed to move the table to the leftTo make a rip cut RippingCrosscuttingTo make a 90˚ crosscut Resawing Typical resawing operationCutting Curves Stacked Cuts To complete a stacked cutBlade Selection Wood Cutting Blade LengthBlade Width Tooth StyleTooth Pitch Blade CareBlade Breakage Most common causes of blade breakage areBlade Selection Metal Cutting To select the correct blade TPIBlade Changes To replace the bladeScale Calibration To calibrate the scaleAccessories Grizzly Bandsaw BladesG7315-Super Heavy-Duty Mobile Base G1928-Bandsaw HandbookMaintenance CleaningSchedule LubricatingTroubleshooting ServiceMotor & Electrical Cutting Operations MiscellaneousServicing V-Belts Accessing V-BeltsChecking V-Belts Tensioning/Replacing V-Belts To shim the table Shimming Table Blade LeadTo skew your fence Wheel Alignment Verifying Upper/Lower Wheels are CoplanarTo adjust the lower wheel Adjusting Lower WheelShimming Upper Wheel Electrical Component Wiring Motor junction box wiringWiring Diagram Breakdown Main Parts List DescriptionTable/Blade Guides Parts Breakdown Secondary Parts Breakdown Stand Parts Breakdown Fence Parts Breakdown Safety Labels Parts Breakdown Warranty and Returns Page Page Page