Grizzly G0668 owner manual Basic Controls, Electrical controls

Basic Controls

Use the descriptions and Figures 9–10below to become familiar with the basic controls of your bandsaw.

Speed
Display	Variable
Blade	Speed
	Dial
Welding
Station
	Power
Switch	Lamp
	Emergency
	Stop
	Button
Figure 9. Electrical controls.

Lock Knob

Blade Guide	Blade
Elevation
	Tensioning
Handwheel
	Handwheel
Figure 10. Blade controls.

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Digital Speed Display: Shows blade speed in feet per minute (FPM).

Variable Speed Dial: Adjusts the blade speed between 105–2102 FPM.

Blade Welding Station: Welds two blade ends to make a continuous loop when repairing a broken blade, fabricating a new blade, or making internal cuts.

Power Switch: The main power switch for the entire machine.

Power Lamp: Lights when the Power Switch is turned ON and there is power to the machine.

Start Button: Turns the bandsaw motor ON.

Emergency Stop Button: Turns the bandsaw motor OFF.

Blade Post Lock Knob: Secures the blade post and upper blade guide assembly in position.

Blade Guide Elevation Handwheel: Raises/low- ers the blade post and upper blade guide assem- bly when rotated.

Blade Tensioning Handwheel: Increases/ decreases blade tension when rotated.

The bandsaw blade is sharp and can easily cut your hand or fingers. Always disconnect the power and wear heavy leather gloves when making adjustments to or near the blade.

G0668 20" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw