Operation Tips - Grizzly G0561 Owner's Manual

Operation Tips

The following tips will help you safely and effec-
tively operate your bandsaw, and help you get the
maximum life out of your saw blades.
Tips for horizontal cutting:
• Use work stop to quickly and accurately cut
multiple pieces of stock to same length.
• Clamp material firmly in vise jaws to ensure a
straight cut through the material.
• Let blade reach full speed before engaging
workpiece (see Figure 42). Never start a cut
with blade in contact with workpiece.
Workpiece
Figure 42. Correct blade starting position.
Loosen blade tension at end of each day to
prolong blade life.
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Blade
• Wait until blade has completely stopped
before removing workpiece from vise, and
avoid touching cut end—it could be very hot!
• Support long workpieces so they won't fall
when cut, and flag ends of workpieces to alert
passers-by of potential danger.
• Position blade guides approximately
workpieces to minimize side-to-side blade
movement.
• Use coolant when possible to increase blade
life.
Tips for vertical cutting:
• Workpieces that cannot be properly support-
ed or stabilized without a vise should not be
cut in vertical position. Examples are chains,
cables, round or oblong-shaped workpieces,
workpieces with internal or built-in moving or
rotating parts, etc.
• Make sure that vertical table assembly is
securely fastened to bandsaw frame so it will
adequately support workpiece.
• Always keep your fingers away from blade
and always hold workpiece securely with
appropriate clamping device.
• Adjust blade guides as close as possible
to workpiece to minimize side-to-side blade
movement.
Model G0561 (Mfd. Since 01/08)
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