Grizzly G4186Z instruction manual Safety Instructions For Power Tools

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SECTION 1: SAFETY

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substi- tute for proper accident prevention measures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

be used to alert against unsafe practices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE

 

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information

 

 

about proper operation of the equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety Instructions For Power Tools

1.KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

2.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning on.

3.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

4.DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVI- RONMENT. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations, or where any flam- mable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area well lighted.

5.KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

6.MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

7.DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

8.USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

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G4186Z 18" Bandsaw

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Contents Professional Bandsaw Page Table Of Contents Safety Safety Instructions For Power ToolsLength Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws Circuit Requirements 220V Operation 110V OperationGrounding Wiring Diagram Extension CordsIntroduction Unpacking Parts InventoryClean Up Site ConsiderationsBeginning Assembly AssemblyTable and Support Bracket Table mounting components For quick fence removal and replacement Rails and FenceBlades To install the bladeTo remove the blade Adjustments ControlsBlade Tension To adjust the blade using center tracking Blade Tracking Wheel AlignmentPage Blade Guides Upper GuidesTable Adjustment To tilt the tableTable in maximum left tilt position Belt Tensioning To perform the alignmentDust Collection Changing SpeedsFence Adjustment Test Run Read the Ripping instructions before using the fencePre-Run Check OperationsAlways use a sharp, high-quality blade Bandsaw Blades Changing Blades Tension control knob G4186Z 18 BandsawG4186Z 18 Bandsaw To perform ripping operations Ripping Stacked CutsTo complete a stacked cut Cutting Curves Resawing Blade Width Minimum RadiiTo resaw lumber, follow the procedure below Resawing with an auxiliary fence G4186Z 18 BandsawBlade Lead To skew your fenceMaintenance LubricationMiscellaneous BeltsMaintenance Notes Closure Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Corrective ActionMachine Data G4186Z 18 Bandsaw G4186Z 18 Bandsaw Parts List DescriptionFence Tube G4186Z 18 Bandsaw Warranty and Returns Warranty Card Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC