Grizzly G0555 instruction manual General Information, Commentary

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SECTION 2: GENERAL INFORMATION

Commentary

Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model G0555 14" Ultimate Bandsaw. This bandsaw is part of GrizzlyÕs growing family of fine woodwork- ing machinery. When used according to the guidelines stated in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation, and proof of GrizzlyÕs commitment to customer satis- faction.

The Model G0555 features a deluxe heavy-duty stand, upper and lower ball bearing guides, a 2" dust port, 1500 and 3200 FPM blade speeds, a 14" x 14" precision ground cast iron table, deluxe extruded aluminum fence with magnifying win- dow, a miter gauge, and computer balanced cast aluminum wheels.

Specifications include a 1 HP 110/220V single- phase motor, a 133Ú8" cutting throat capacity, a 6" maximum cutting height capacity, a 435Ú16" floor to table height, a 45¡ right and 10¡ left table tilting capacity, cast iron frame construction, a 921Ú2" blade length capacity, a 1Ú8" to 3Ú4" blade width capacity, and an overall size of 661Ú2"H x 263Ú8"W x 201Ú2"D.

We are also pleased to provide this manual with the Model G0555. It was written to guide you through assembly, review safety considerations, and cover general operating procedures. It repre- sents our latest effort to produce the best docu- mentation 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 G0555 as supplied when the manual was pre- pared. However, owing to GrizzlyÕs policy of con- tinuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly. Whenever possible, though, we send manual updates to all owners of a particular tool or machine. Should you receive one, we urge you to insert the new information with the old and keep it for reference.

Serious personal injury may result if safety or operational information is not understood or fol- lowed. Read the manual before assembly and operation to become fa- miliar with the machine and its operation before beginning any work.

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Contents Ultimate Bandsaw Page Table Of Contents Safety Instructions For Power Tools SafetyAMP Rating Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws Commentary General Information110V Operation 220V Operation Circuit RequirementsExtension Cords GroundingBandsaw Features Machine FeaturesUnpacking SET UPPiece Inventory Bandsaw unit from Box Hardware Recognition Chart Site Considerations Clean UpAssembling Stand Page Mounting Trunnion Base Mounting BandsawTo mount the trunnion base Positive Stop Installing TableTo install the table on the bandsaw To install the positive stopTo install the fence Installing FenceBlade Tracking Connecting Dust HoseTo center track the blade Unplug the bandsaw Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking Test RunTo tension the bandsaw blade Adjusting Support BearingsTo adjust the support bearings Tensioning Blade016 To adjust the upper and lower blade guides Adjusting Blade GuidesTo calibrate the pointer on the table tilt scale Adjusting Positive StopSetting Table Tilt Scale to 0˚ To set the positive stop 90˚ to the bladeTo align the fence parallel with the miter slot Aligning TableAligning Fence To align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw bladeOverview OperationsMiters Angles Compound Angles Resawing Ripping Crosscutting To tilt the table To adjust guide post assembly alignment on the guide postTable Tilt Guide PostRipping with a push stick G0555 14 Ultimate Bandsaw RippingTo crosscut with the Model G0555 CrosscuttingResawingTo resaw a workpiece Stacked Cuts Cutting CurvesTo change the blade speed Unplug the bandsaw Blade SpeedBlade Length Blade InformationBlade Width Tooth Pitch Tooth StyleBlade Care Blade Breakage Blade ChangesTo replace the blade Scale CalibrationTo calibrate the scale Lubrication MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance MiscellaneousTensioning V-Belt Service AdjustmentsAbout Service Checking V-BeltTo replace the V-belt Unplug the bandsaw Replacing V-BeltTo shim the table Shimming Table Blade LeadTo skew your fence To verify if the the upper and lower wheels are coplanar Wheel AlignmentShimming a wheel Coplanar diagram G0555 14 Ultimate BandsawModel G0555 Wiring Diagram Troubleshooting Closure Machine Data Sheet 144 148 Base PTS001M Thumb Screw M6-1.0 X Stand TOP Large Fence Rail Warranty and Returns Warranty Card BOX BELLINGHAM, WA Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INCCall Today For a Free Full Color Catalog
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