Grizzly G9979 owner manual Model G8146Z, Model G8144Z/G8145Z blade Controls

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

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

Blade

Tensioning

Handwheel

Blade Post

Lock Knob

Figure 13. Model G8144Z/G8145Z blade

controls.

Model G8146Z

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

Variable Speed Control: Adjusts the blade speed between 105–2100 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 contour cuts.

Digital
Display
	Variable
Blade	Speed
	Control
Welding
Station
Power	Power
	Lamp
Switch
	Emergency
ON Button	Stop
	Button

Figure 14. Model G8146Z electrical controls.

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.

ON Button: Turns the bandsaw motor ON.

Emergency Stop Button: Turns the bandsaw motor OFF.

Blade Post

Lock Knob

Blade Guide
	Blade
Elevation	Tensioning
Handwheel	Handwheel

Figure 15. Model G8146Z blade controls.

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 leather gloves when making adjustments near the blade.

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	(Manufactured Since 6/11)