Grizzly G9743 owner manual Maintenance, Schedule, Cleaning, Lubrication

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SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE

Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury.

Schedule

For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instructions given in this section.

Daily Check:

•Loose mounting bolts.

•Damaged saw blade.

•Worn or damaged wires.

•Any other unsafe condition.

•Clean after each use.

•Proper blade tension.

Monthly Check:

•Lubricate vise screw.

•Check gear box fluid level.

Annual Check:

•Change gear box oil (every three months if being used daily).

Cleaning

Cleaning the Model G9743 is relatively easy. After using your bandsaw, remove excess chips by sweeping and remove any excess coolant with a dry towel.

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Lubrication

Before applying lubricant to any area, wipe the area clean to avoid contamination. Lubricate the vise screw shown in Figure 32 with general pur- pose grease.

Figure 32. Vise screw lubrication area.

Change gear box oil by removing the drain plug on the underside of the gear box (out of view) in Figure 33 and drain the gearbox. Replace the drain plug and refill through the fill cap with SAE-30 oil. Fill to the mark indicated on the sight glass.

Sight Glass

Fill Cap

Drain Plug

Figure 33. Gear box lubrication.

G9743 7" x 12" Metal-Cutting Bandsaw

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Contents Model G9743 Page Table of Contents Maintenance Introduction ForewordContact Info 375 lbs Precision Ground Cast Iron Identification Safety Safety Instructions for MachineryAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting Bandsaws Wiring for Circuit Requirements110/220V Operation Grounding Extension Cords Items Needed for Set Up SET UPSet Up Safety UnpackingBox Contents Figure Qty InventoryHardware Bag Hardware Recognition Chart Clean Up Site ConsiderationsWork Stop To install the work stopShipping Bracket To remove the shipping bracketWheels To install the wheelsTo install the chip screen Chip ScreenRecommended Adjustments Factory adjustments that should be verifiedTest Run Vise Operation SafetyOperations To use the positive lockBlade Speed Material Feet Per MinuteBlade Selection Cutting Fluid SystemTo use the cutting fluid system Cutting Fluid To adjust the blade guides Blade GuidesFeed Rate To set the feed rateOperation Tips Tips for horizontal cuttingAccessories H5405-LenoxLube TubeH1302-Standard Earmuffs H1302 H4979 H4977H1300 H1298 G7984 H2347 H0736 Schedule MaintenanceCleaning LubricationMaintenance Log Date Approximate Hours Of Use Maintenance PerformedService TroubleshootingBandsaw Operations Blade Change To change the blade on the bandsawSteps To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsawBlade Tracking Blade Guide Bearings onBlade Tension Squaring the Blade To tension the blade on the bandsawTo square the blade to the bed of the table To adjust the blade guide bearings Blade Guide BearingsElectrical Components Circuit breakerContactor wiring G9743 7 x 12 Metal-Cutting Bandsaw 110V Wiring Diagram 220V Wiring Diagram Base/Stand Head Misc. Assemblies Gearbox Electrical Box Parts List DescriptionPSB03 ADJ Bracket Front Assy Safety Label Placement Warranty and Returns G9743 7 x 12 Metal-Cutting Bandsaw Warranty Card CommentsGrizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC BOX BELLINGHAM, WAPage Call Today For a Free Full Color Catalog
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