Grizzly G8976 instruction manual Start Up

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Figure 19. Adjusting the blade tracking.

7.Tighten the knob bolt loosened in step 4.

For the best performance from your saw, regular- ly maintain the proper blade tracking.

NOTICE

Always check the blade tracking after other adjustments to the blade are made and if a new blade is installed.

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Serious personal injury could result if the machine is connected to the power source during assembly or adjustment. Wait until the machine is turned off, unplugged and all working parts have come to a complete stop before you attempt to assemble or adjust the machine!

Loose hair and clothing could get caught in machinery and cause serious personal injury. Keep loose clothing rolled up and long hair tied up and away from machinery.

Projectiles from the machine could cause serious eye injury. Wear safety glasses at all times.

Before starting the machine:

1.Read this manual and make sure you under- stand Section 1: Safety, beginning on page 2.

2.Follow the directions in the “Blade Tracking” sub-section, beginning on page 17.

3.Make sure the upper and lower guide bear- ings and support bearings are adjusted away from the blade. See “Adjusting Support Bearings” subsection on page 20 and “Adjusting Guide Bearings” subsection on page 21 for more information.

4.Review Section 3: Circuit Requirements, beginning on page 6, and make any neces- sary changes.

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Contents Wheel 12 Bandsaw Page Table of Contents Safety Safety Instructions For Power ToolsLength AMP RatingAdditional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws Introduction Circuit Requirements Volt110V Operation GroundingExtension Cords Machine Features Page G8976 Inventory SET UPUnpacking Hardware Recognition Chart Bolt MeasureClean Up Weight LoadSite Considerations Working ClearanceTo attach the base feet to the bandsaw Beginning AssemblyBase Feet To attach the table to the bandsaw Sliding the trunnion onto the table G8976 3 Wheel 12 Bandsaw Miter Gauge To assemble the miter gaugeDust Collection Bench MountingTo attach a dust collection hose To mount the bandsaw to a workbenchBlade Tracking Center TrackingStart Up To tension the bandsaw blade Tensioning BladeFinal blade tensioning requires the machine to be started Adjusting Support Bearings To adjust the support bearingsAdjusting Blade Guides To adjust the trunnion scale pointer Trunnion Scale PointerPage Operation Safety Guide Post OperationsTable Tilt Ripping To perform a rip cutTo perform a resaw cut CrosscuttingResawingTo perform a 90˚ crosscut To skew the fence Blade LeadTo correct blade lead To perform a stacked cut Cutting CurvesStacked Cuts Blade Width Blade SpeedBlade Selection Tooth Style Tooth PitchBlade Care Blade BreakageMost common causes of blade breakage are Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Maintenance Log Date Approximate Hours Of Use Maintenance PerformedBlade Changes Motor BrushesAftermarket Accessories Reference InfoGeneral Bandsaw BladesMachine Data Sheet Parts Diagrams & Lists Description Troubleshooting Warranty & Returns Warranty Card Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC BOX BELLINGHAM, WAPage #ALL 4ODAYD&ORO