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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death.
For your convenience, we post all available man- correct blade pressure on the workpiece. uals and manual updates for free on our website at www.grizzly.com. Any updates to your model of machine will be reflected in these documents as soon as they are complete.
Identification figure 1. Model g0622 controls and features. A. Motor B. pulley Cover C. Blade D. Blade guard Adjustment Knob E. Blade tracking Mechanism Blade tension Knob G. Auto off tab h. Blade guide Bearing Assemblies Feed Adjustment handle vise Crank K.
Machine Data Sheet MACHINE DATA SHEET Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G0622 4" X 6" METAL-CUTTING BANDSAW Product Dimensions: Weight................................122 lbs. Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height................39 x 16 x 19 in. Footprint (Length x Width).......................
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Cutting Capacities Cutting Height.............................. 6 in. Cutting Capacity Left of Blade........................6 in. Angle Cuts............................0 - 60 deg. Vise Jaw Depth............................6-1/2 in. Vise Jaw Height............................. 3-1/4 in. Max. Capacity Rectangular Height at 90 Deg..................4-1/2 in. Max. Capacity Rectangular Width at 90 Deg....................6 in. Max.
SECTION 1: SAfETy for your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Machine The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of impor- tance of the safety messages.
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WEARING pROpER AppAREL. do not wear fORCING MAChINERy. do not force machine. clothing, apparel or jewelry that can become it will do the job safer and better at the rate for entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or which it was designed. cover long hair.
Additional Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting Bandsaws LOSS Of STABILITy. Unsupported BLADE CONDITION. A dull or damaged workpieces may jeopardize machine sta- blade can break apart during operation increasing the risk of operator injury. do bility and cause the machine to tip or fall, which could cause serious injury or prop- not operate with a dull, cracked or badly erty damage.
SECTION 2: pOWER SUppLy Availability Before installing the machine, consider the avail- ability and proximity of the required power supply Serious injury could occur if you connect circuit. if an existing circuit does not meet the the machine to power before completing the requirements for this machine, a new circuit must setup process.
Grounding & plug Requirements Improper connection of the equipment-grounding wire can result in a risk of electric shock. The This machine MUST be grounded. In the event wire with green insulation (with or without yellow of certain malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding stripes) is the equipment-grounding wire.
SECTION 3: SET Up Needed for Set Up This machine presents serious injury hazards the following are needed to complete the set up to untrained users. Read process, but are not included with your machine: through this entire manu- al to become familiar with Description the controls and opera- •...
Inventory The following is a list of items shipped with your machine. Before beginning setup, lay these items out and inventory them. If any non-proprietary parts are missing (e.g. a nut or a washer), we will gladly replace them; or for the sake of expediency, replacements can be obtained at your local hardware store.
Cleanup Gasoline and petroleum products have low flash the unpainted surfaces of your machine are points and can explode coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that or cause fire if used to prevents corrosion during shipment and storage. clean machinery. Avo i d this rust preventative works extremely well, but it u sing t h e s e p r o du c t s will take a little time to clean.
Site Considerations Weight Load Physical Environment Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight The physical environment where the machine is of your machine. Make sure that the surface upon operated is important for safe operation and lon- which the machine is placed will bear the weight gevity of machine components.
Assembly Slide the wheels onto the axle on the outside of the mounting brackets, and secure them with the cotter pins, as shown in figure 7. To assemble the bandsaw: Unfold the two stand leg assemblies. they are hinged on the edges for easy set up. Use the M6-1 x 12 hex bolts, M6-1 hex nuts, and 6mm flat washers to install the corner support braces in the bottom corners of the...
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11. place the pulley cover over the motor and With the help of an assistant, lift the bandsaw onto a pair of closely spaced sawhorses or gear shafts, and secure it with the pre- other suitable support (see figure 9). installed M6-1 x 12 phillips head screws and 12mm flat washers, as shown in figure 11.
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15. Use a straightedge to check the alignment 19. install the work stop shaft into the side of the of the pulley wheels, as shown in figure 13, bandsaw then lock it in place by tightening and adjust them as needed. the set screw, as shown in figure 15.
Test Run Recommended Adjustments the adjustments listed below have been per- projectiles thrown from formed at the factory. however, because of the the machine could cause many variables involved with shipping, we rec- serious eye injury. Wear ommend that you at least verify the following safety glasses during adjustments to ensure the adjustments remain assembly and operation.
Regardless of the content in this sec- tion, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable Slowly lowers the head until the blade makes for accidents caused by lack of training.
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. horizontal Cutting • Use the work stop to quickly and accurately cut multiple pieces of stock to the same length (see figure 18).
vertical Operation place a level on the table, as shown in figure 23, then use the adjustment bolt shown in figure 24 to make the table level. the Model g0622 can easily be set up for vertical cutting operations. To assemble the bandsaw for vertical cutting: diSConneCt BAndSAW FroM poWer! remove the two flat head screws and the blade guide cover shown in figure 21.
head Locking pin install the safety bracket and lock it in place with the pin shown in figure 25 to keep the saw from falling. Note: To ensure the safety bracket fits securely in the notch on the body frame, the safety bracket may need to be slightly "modi- The head locking pin secures the head in the fied"...
vise Use the scale as a guide to set your angle or use a machinist square to set the angle of the vise, as shown in figure 28. Always turn the saw OFF and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before using the vise! failure to follow this caution may lead to injury.
Blade Guides feed Rate the feed rate is controlled by the spring and the blade guides should be as close to the handle shown in figure 31. workpiece as possible. this will help ensure straight cuts by keeping the blade from twisting To adjust the feed rate: and drifting off the cut line.
blade selection Blade Terminology Blade Speed Selecting the right blade for the cut requires a the bandsaw is capable of operating at 78, knowledge of various blade characteristics. Use 108, or 180 FpM (Feet per Minute). the speed the illustration in figure 34 and the following can easily be adjusted by changing the v-belt descriptions to better understand blade charac- placement.
Blade Selection Tooth Style When selecting blades, another option to con- sider is the shape, gullet size, teeth set and teeth angle—otherwise known as “tooth Style." Many Blade Size blade manufacturers offer variations of the four the Model g0622 accepts only ⁄...
chip inspection chart thin & curled Metal Chip Inspection Chart thin & curled thin & curled the best method of evaluating the performance of your metal cutting operation is to inspect the chips that thin & curled short, hard & thick are formed from cutting.
Safety Glasses ® To reduce this risk, only install accessories h7194—Bifocal Safety Glasses 1.5 recommended for this machine by Grizzly. h7195—Bifocal Safety Glasses 2.0 h7196—Bifocal Safety Glasses 2.5 NOTICE T20502 T20452 Refer to our website or latest catalog for additional recommended accessories.
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h5408—Blade Tensioning Gauge h0731—plate Shear - 5" the Blade tensioning gauge ensures long blade h0732—plate Shear - 6" life, reduced blade breakage, and straight cutting these excellent quality shears will slice through by indicating correct tension. A precision dial indi- sheet metal, cut rebar and round stock too.
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE Lubrication To reduce risk of shock or accidental startup, always Before applying lubricant to any area, wipe the disconnect machine from area clean to avoid contamination. lubricate the power before adjustments, vice screw shown in figure 46 with multi-purpose maintenance, or service.
SECTION 7: SERvICE Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663. Note: Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling. Troubleshooting Motor &...
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SyMpTOM pOSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIvE ACTION Machine is loud when 1. excessive feed rate. 1. refer to feed Rate on page 24, or Blade Speed on page 25 and adjust as required. cutting or bogs down in the cut. 2. the blade tpi is too great, or the 2.
Blade Change Blades should be changed when they become dull, damaged, or when your operation requires a different blade. To change the blade on the bandsaw: diSConneCt BAndSAW FroM poWer! figure 49. Blade cutting direction. raise the head of the bandsaw to the vertical position, use the head locking pin to hold it in place, then remove the wheel access cover.
Blade Tracking Use the blade tension knob to release the blade tension (see figure 52). the blade tracking has been properly set at the factory. the tracking will rarely need to be adjusted if the bandsaw is used properly. Blade tension Tools Needed Knob...
Blade Tension Squaring the Blade proper blade tension is essential to long blade life, it is always a good idea during the life of your saw straight cuts, and efficient cutting times. to check and adjust this setting. this adjustment will improve your cutting results and extend the two major signs that you do not have the correct life of your blade.
Blade Guide To adjust the blade guide bearings: Bearings diSConneCt BAndSAW FroM poWer! position the vise to 90°, then lock it in place. the blade guide bearings must be properly put a machinist's square against the face of adjusted to make square cuts. one bearing on the vise and move it over to the blade.
Technical source. Support at (570) 546-9663. The photos and diagrams included in this section are best viewed in color. You can view these pages in color at www.grizzly.com. -37- Model G0622 (Mfg 2/08+)
parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION PB02M HEX BOLT M6-1 X 12 PB43M HEX BOLT M12-1.75 X 75 PN01M HEX NUT M6-1 P0622154 PIVOT PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM P0622155 TABLE P0622104 STAND LEG (RIGHT) P0622156 TABLE BRACKET P0622106 COTTER PIN 156-1...
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Safety labels help reduce the risk of serious injury caused by machine hazards. If any label comes off or becomes unreadable, the owner of this machine MUST replace it in the original location before resuming operations. For replacements, contact (800) 523-4777 or www.grizzly.com. -41-...
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WARRANTY AND RETURNS Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance.