Grizzly G0659 owner manual Introduction, Foreword Functional Overview, Contact Info

INTRODUCTION

Foreword Functional Overview

We are proud to offer the Model G0659  9"H x 14"W Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw. This machine is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine metalwork- ing machinery. When used according to the guide- lines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satisfaction.

The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G0659 when the manual was prepared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improve- ment, changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly. For your conve- nience, 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. Visit our site often to check for the latest updates to this manual!

Contact Info

We stand behind our machines. If you have any service questions, parts requests or general ques- tions about the machine, please call or write 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

If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to us at the address below:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

C/O Technical Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Email: manuals@grizzly.com

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The vertical metal-cutting bandsaw has a flexible continuous blade that cuts in one direction. The type of bandsaw blade to be used and the speed of the blade depends on the workpiece type, feed rate, and the form of the cut.

This type of bandsaw can be used for straight cuts, angular cuts, and curved or contour cuts.

Straight cuts are made by clamping the workpiece in a stationary position and using the gravity feed to move the blade through the workpiece. Adjustments can be made to fine tune the blade feed speed and pressure.

Angular cuts are made in a similar fashion with the workpiece clamped to the miter, which is rotated shown by the miter scale.

Contour cuts are made by removing the vise and locking the blade in the forward position. This locates the blade in the center of the table and allows the workpiece to be fed into and around the blade while remaining well supported by the table.

The blade is supported by upper and lower bear- ing blade guides that keep the blade from wander- ing during the cut.

The efficiency of the cutting operation can be eas- ily checked by examining the shape and color of the metal chips produced during cutting.

G0659  9" x 14" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw