Grizzly G8976 instruction manual Wheel 12 Bandsaw

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3 WHEEL 12" BANDSAW

MODEL G8976

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COPYRIGHT © APRIL, 2003 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE

OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

#505203624, PRINTED IN CHINA

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THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL REPRESENTS THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MACHINE AS IT IS CURRENTLY BEING SHIPPED. THE MACHINE CONFIGURATION CAN CHANGE AS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED. IF YOU OWN AN EARLIER VERSION OF THE MACHINE, THIS MANUAL MAY NOT EXACTLY DEPICT YOUR MACHINE . CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT DIFFERENCES. PRE- VIOUS VERSIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE.

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Contents Wheel 12 Bandsaw Page Table of Contents Safety Instructions For Power Tools SafetyAMP Rating LengthAdditional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws Introduction Volt Circuit RequirementsExtension Cords Grounding110V Operation Machine Features Page Unpacking SET UPG8976 Inventory Bolt Measure Hardware Recognition ChartWeight Load Clean UpSite Considerations Working ClearanceBase Feet Beginning AssemblyTo attach the base feet to the bandsaw Sliding the trunnion onto the table G8976 3 Wheel 12 Bandsaw To attach the table to the bandsawTo assemble the miter gauge Miter GaugeBench Mounting Dust CollectionTo attach a dust collection hose To mount the bandsaw to a workbenchCenter Tracking Blade TrackingStart Up Final blade tensioning requires the machine to be started Tensioning BladeTo tension the bandsaw blade To adjust the support bearings Adjusting Support BearingsAdjusting Blade Guides Trunnion Scale Pointer To adjust the trunnion scale pointerPage Operations Operation Safety Guide PostTo perform a rip cut Table Tilt RippingTo perform a 90˚ crosscut CrosscuttingResawingTo perform a resaw cut To correct blade lead Blade LeadTo skew the fence Stacked Cuts Cutting CurvesTo perform a stacked cut Blade Selection Blade SpeedBlade Width Tooth Pitch Tooth StyleMost common causes of blade breakage are Blade BreakageBlade Care Maintenance Safety MaintenanceSchedule Date Approximate Hours Of Use Maintenance Performed Maintenance LogMotor Brushes Blade ChangesReference Info Aftermarket AccessoriesGeneral Bandsaw BladesMachine Data Sheet Parts Diagrams & Lists Description Troubleshooting Warranty & Returns Warranty Card BOX BELLINGHAM, WA Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INCPage #ALL 4ODAYD&ORO