Grizzly G1010 instruction manual Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action

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SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Machine is loud when

1.

Excessive feed rate.

1.

Refer to Feed Rate on Page 25, or Changing

cutting or bogs down in

 

 

 

Blade Speed on Page 24, and adjust as required.

the cut.

2.

The blade TPI is too great, or the

2.

Refer to Blade Selection on Page 25 and adjust as

 

 

material is too coarse.

 

required.

 

 

 

 

 

Blades break often.

1.

The workpiece is loose in the vise.

1.

Clamp the workpiece tighter, or use a jig to hold the

 

 

 

 

workpiece.

 

2.

The feed or cut speed is wrong.

2.

Refer to Feed Rate on Page 25, or Changing

 

 

 

 

Blade Speed on Page 24, and adjust as required.

 

3.

The blade TPI is too great, or the

3.

Refer to Blade Selection on Page 25, and adjust

 

 

material is too coarse.

 

as required.

 

4.

The blade is rubbing on the wheel

4.

Refer to Blade Tracking on Page 32, and adjust as

 

 

flange.

 

required.

 

5.

The bandsaw is being started with

5.

Start bandsaw and then slowly lower the headstock

 

 

the blade resting on the workpiece.

 

by setting the feed rate.

 

6.

The guide bearings are

6.

Refer to Blade Tracking on Page 32, or Blade

 

 

misaligned, or the blade is rubbing

 

Guides on Page 26, and adjust as required.

 

 

on the wheel flange.

 

 

 

7.

The blade is too thick, or the

7.

Use a higher quality blade.

 

 

blades are of low quality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blade dulls prematurely.

1.

The cutting speed is too fast.

1.

Refer to Changing Blade Speed on Page 24, and

 

 

 

 

adjust as required.

 

2.

The blade TPI is too coarse.

2.

Refer to Blade Selection on Page 25, and adjust

 

 

 

 

as required.

 

3.

The blade feed pressure is too

3.

Refer to Feed Rate on Page 25, and adjust as

 

 

light.

 

required.

 

 

 

4.

Increase the feed pressure, and reduce the cutting

 

4.

The workpiece has hard spots,

 

speed.

 

 

welds, or scale is on the material.

 

 

 

5.

The blade is twisted.

5.

Replace the blade.

 

6.

The blade is sipping on the

6.

Refer to Blade Tension on Page 33, and adjust as

 

 

wheels.

 

required.

 

 

 

 

 

Blade wears on one side.

1.

The blade guides are worn or mis-

1.

Refer to Blade Guides on Page 26 and replace or

 

 

adjusted.

 

adjust.

 

2.

The blade guide slide bracket is

2.

Tighten the blade guide bracket.

 

 

loose.

 

 

 

3.

The wheels are out of alignment.

3.

Refer to Blade Tracking on Page 32, and adjust as

 

 

 

 

required.

 

 

 

 

 

Teeth are ripping from the

1.

The feed pressure is too heavy

1.

Refer to Blade Selection on Page 25 and decrease

blade.

 

and the blade speed is too slow; or

 

the feed pressure. Refer to Feed Rate on Page 25,

 

 

the blade TPI is too coarse for the

 

and adjust as required.

 

 

workpiece.

 

 

 

2.

The workpiece is vibrating in the

2.

Re-clamp the workpiece in the vise, and use a jig if

 

 

vise.

 

required.

 

3.

The blade gullets are loading up

3.

Use a coarser-tooth blade.

 

 

with chips.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The cuts are crooked.

1.

The feed pressure is too high.

1.

Refer to Feed Rate on Page 25, and adjust as

 

 

 

 

required.

 

2.

The guide bearings are out of

2.

Refer to Blade Guides on Page 26 and replace or

 

 

adjustment, or too far away from

 

adjust.

 

 

the workpiece.

 

 

 

3.

The blade tension is low.

3.

Refer to Blade Tension on Page 33, and adjust as

 

 

 

 

required.

 

4.

The blade is dull.

4.

Refer to Changing the Blade on Page 31 and

 

 

 

 

replace the blade.

 

5.

The blade speed is wrong.

5.

Refer to Changing Blade Speed on Page 24, and

 

 

 

 

adjust as required.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model G1010 Page Table of Contents Maintenance ServiceWarranty and Returns Introduction ForewordContact Info Machine Data Sheet Other Identification Safety Instructions for Machinery SafetyAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Safety Instructions for Metal-Cutting Bandsaws Wiring for Circuit Requirements110/220V Operation Extension Cords GroundingUnpacking SET UPSet Up Safety Items Needed for Set UpBox Contents Figure Qty InventoryItems not shown Hardware Recognition Chart Site Considerations Clean UpStand Assembly Components and Hardware Needed QtyTo assemble the stand To mount the bandsaw to the stand MountingPulley Cover To install the pulley coverTo install the V-belt BeltUnplug the Bandsaw Work Stop To install the handwheelTo install the work stop Vise HandwheelSquaring table to blade Vertical AssemblyAdjusting table level Adjustments Factory adjustments that should be verifiedTest Run Recommended Operation Safety Blade Speed OperationsTo change blade speeds To adjust the feed rate Blade SelectionFeed Rate Blade Guides To adjust the angle on the viseTo adjust the blade guides ViseOperation Tips Tips for horizontal cuttingTips for vertical cutting H5408-Blade Tensioning Gauge AccessoriesH1302-Standard Earmuffs H1302 H4979 H4977H1300 H1298 G7984 H2347 H0736 Lubrication MaintenanceCleaning ScheduleTo change the blade on the bandsaw Blade ChangeBlade Tracking To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsawBlade Tension Squaring the Blade To tension the blade on the bandsawTo square the blade to the bed of the table Blade Guide Bearings To adjust the blade guide bearingsDate Approximate Hours Of Use Maintenance Performed Maintenance LogTroubleshooting ServiceSymptom Possible Cause Corrective Action G1010 Wiring diagram Plug Wire Switch Wire Wiring Diagram G1010Parts Description Parts List G1010Parts Breakdown G1010 Motor Mount Plate Warranty and Returns Comments Warranty CardBOX BELLINGHAM, WA Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INCCall Today For a Free Full Color Catalog