Grizzly G8692 instruction manual General Information, Commentary

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SECTION 2: GENERAL INFORMATION

If you DO NOT read this entire manual before operating the machine, you will greatly increase your chances of serious personal injury. To pro- tect yourself, read and understand this entire manual!

Commentary

Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand. This band- saw is part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine met- alworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines stated in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation, and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satisfaction.

We are also pleased to provide this manual for the Model G8692 Portable Bandsaw. It was writ- ten to guide you through assembly, review safety considerations, and cover general operating pro- cedures. It represents our latest effort to produce the best documentation possible.

If you have any comments or criticisms that you feel we should address in our next printing, please write to us at:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

CO Technical Documentation

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227

Most important, we stand behind our machines. We have excellent regional service departments at your disposal should the need arise.

If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or write to 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

The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G8692 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand

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Contents Portable Bandsaw Stand Page Table Of Contents Safety Instructions For Metalworking Machines SafetyLength AMP Rating Safety Instructions For Metalworking ToolsAdditional Safety for Bandsaws Commentary General InformationAmperage Draw 110V Single PhaseCircuit Requirements GroundingExtension Cords Machine Features Unpacking SET UPPiece Inventory Circle Clean Up Site Considerations To convert the bandsaw for handheld use Rubber Feet InstallationTo install the rubber feet to the stand Portable ConversionTo install the blade guide on your bandsaw Blade Guide InstallationMachine Capacity Operation SafetySwitch Operation OperationsBlade choice based on material Blade Selection Blade SpeedsBlade choice based on diameter Force Blade Through the MATERI- AL Blade Travel Starting BandsawBlade Changes Unplug the bandsaw from the power sourceTo use the vise on your bandsaw table Using Table ViseMiscellaneous MaintenanceCleaning Blade BreakageMotor Brushes LubricationTo change the motor brushes Date Approximate Hours Of Use Maintenance Performed Maintenance LogBi-Metal Variable Pitch Bandsaw Blades Aftermarket AccessoriesReference Info Tool steel bandsaw bladesTroubleshooting Machine Data Sheet G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand G8692 G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand Rubber Feet Warranty and Returns Warranty Card BOX BELLINGHAM, WA Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INCPage Call Today For a Free Full Color Catalog