Grizzly G8144Z, G8145Z, G8146Z owner manual

MODEL G8144Z/G8145Z/G8146Z

VARIABLE SPEED

VERTICAL METAL CUTTING

BANDSAW

OWNER'S MANUAL

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Contents

Main Page Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Contact Info foreword -3- g8144 z/g8 145z/ g8146 z MACHINE DATA SHEET g8144z ds Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G8144Z 12" VS VERTICAL METAL-CUTTING G8144Z Machine Data Sheet -4- g814 4z/g 8145z /g8146 z (Manufactured since 6/11) -5- MACHINE DATA SHEET g8145z ds Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G8145Z 14-1/8" VS VERTICAL METAL-CUTTING G8145Z Machine Data Sheet -6- g814 4z/g 8145z /g8146 z -7- MACHINE DATA SHEET g8146z ds Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G8146Z 15-3/4" VS VERTICAL METAL-CUTTING G8146Z Machine Data Sheet -8- g8144 z/g8 145z/ g8146 z Model G8144Z/G8145Z Basic Identification Model G8146Z Basic Identification Control Panel Identification Model G8146Z only: SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating this Machine Page Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting Bandsaws 220V Operation full Load Amperage Draw Circuit Requirements Extension Cords SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Power Connection Device Setup Safety SECTION 3: SETUP Items Needed for Setup Unpacking Clean Up floor Load Placement Location Site Considerations Bolting to Concrete floors Mounting to Shop floor Moving & Placing Test Run Page SECTION 4: OPERATIONS Operation Safety Basic Controls Model G8144Z/G8145Z Model G8146Z Blade Selection Blade Terminology Blade Length Blade Width Tooth Set Tooth Type Blade Pitch (TPI) Blade Care Blade Break-In Blade Breakage Blade Care & Break-In Chip Inspection Chart Cutting Overview ELECTROCUTION hAZARD Blade Changes Blade Tensioning Guide Post Adjusting Blade Guides Adjusting Table Tilt Blade Welding Page Correct Correct SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES Grizzly Bandsaw Blades SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE Schedule Cleaning Redressing Rubber Tires Lubrication -39- troubleshooting SECTION 7: SERVICE Troubleshooting Motor & Electrical -40- g814 4z/g 8145z /g8146 z Motor & Electrical (continued) Cutting Operations Tensioning/ Replacing V-Belts V-Belt Pulley Alignment Wheel Alignment Coplanarity Gauge Checking Wheel Coplanarity Adjusting Lower Wheel Aligning Table To Blade Adjusting Upper Wheel (Model G8146Z only) Blade Guides/ Support G8144Z/G8145Z Control Panel & Inverter Wiring Diagram G8144Z/G8145Z Electrical Components -48- g814 4z/g 8145z /g8146 z G8146Z Electrical & Control Wiring Diagram Transformer Power Fuse 3A 220V Single-Phase Power NEMA 6-15 Plug (As Recommended) G8146Z Inverter Wiring Diagram G8146Z Electrical Components Motor Wiring Diagram MOTOR DIRECTION Welding Station Wiring Diagram -52- g814 4z/g 8145z /g8146 z figure 67. Welding station wiring. COLOR KEY Black SECTION 8: PARTS G8144Z Cabinet Breakdown & Parts List -54- g8144 z/g8 145z/ g8146z G8144Z Table & Guides Breakdown -55- G8144Z Drive System Breakdown -56- g814 4z/g 8145z /g8146 z G8145Z Cabinet Breakdown & Parts List -57- G8145Z Table & Guides Breakdown -58- g814 4z/g 8145z /g8146 z G8145Z Drive System Breakdown -59- G8146Z Cabinet Breakdown & Parts List -60- g8144 z/g8 145z/ g8146z G8146Z Table & Lower Guide Breakdown -61- G8146Z Motor & Lower Wheel Breakdown -62- g814 4z/ g8145z /g814 6z G8146Z Guide Post Breakdown & Parts List -63- G8146Z Upper Wheel Breakdown & Parts List -64- g814 4z/g 8145z /g8146 z Welder Station Breakdown -65- Welder Station Parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION Label Placement & List WARRANTY CARD Page WARRANTy AND RETURNS