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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance and service of this machine/equipment. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions given in this manual may result in serious personal injury, including amputation, electrocution or death. The owner of this machine/equipment is solely responsible for its safe use.
For your convenience, we post all available man- 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. Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
Table Tilt ..................................-5° to 45° Table Height from Floor ..............................38 ⁄ " Wheel Diameter ..................................14" Number of Dust Ports ................................1 Dust Port Size ..................................2.5" Fence Locking Location ..............................Front Model G0621 Page 1 of 2 Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
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Sound Rating ..................................74 dB Warranty ................................... 1 Year Serial Number Location ..................ID Label on Center of Upper Wheel Cover Approximate Assembly & Setup Time ........................1.5 Hours Model G0621 Page 2 of 2 Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
Blade guide Elevation lock Knob Q. Motor G. Motor switch R. Belt tension lock nut h. speed dial S. Motor Junction Box power switch dust hose Access hole u. Blade guard Fence K. Upper Blade guide Assembly Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF RESPIRATOR WHEN OPERATING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. Be mentally alert MACHINERY THAT PRODUCES DUST. at all times when running machinery. Most types of dust (wood, metal, etc.) can cause severe respiratory illnesses. Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
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15. MAKE SURE GUARDS ARE IN PLACE AND WORK CORRECTLY BEFORE using the machine! Contact our Technical USING MACHINERY. Support Department at (570) 546-9663. Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
The Model G0621 is a the Model g0621 was carefully packed when it heavy machine. DO NOT left our warehouse. if you discover the machine over-exert yourself while is damaged after you have signed for delivery,...
(e.g. a any items from the inventory list are miss- nut or a washer), we will gladly replace them, or ing. for the sake of expediency, replacements can be obtained at your local hardware store. -11- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
WD•40 can be used to remove rust pre- ventative. Before using these products, though, test them on an unnoticeable area of your paint to make sure they will not damage it. -13- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
Only install in an Shadows, glare, or strobe effects that may distract access restricted location. or impede the operator must be eliminated. 30" figure 4. Minimum working clearances. -14- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
"-18 x 3" hex bolts, eight ⁄ flat wash- ers, and four ⁄ "-18 hex nuts (figure 6). Trunnion Base Trunnion Bolt Trunnion Knob figure 8. table installation on trunnion base. figure 6. Bandsaw mounted to stand. -15- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
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10, going into the front rail nuts. figure 12. installing fence onto rails. 17. push the fence handle down to lock the fence in position. figure 10. Fastening front fence rail. -16- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
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0" mark when you install the scale. 23. remove the fence from the front rail. Figure 17. dust port installation. -17- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
Fit the 2 ⁄ " dust hose over the dust port, as the wheels on the Model g0621 are factory shown in figure 18, and secure in place with aligned, so center tracking is the only adjustment a hose clamp.
To reduce blade stretching, remove the ten- sion from the blade when not in use. NOTICE After blade tension and tracking are set cor- rectly, properly adjust the upper/lower sup- port bearings and guide-block assemblies into position before operating machine. -20- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
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22. sion and tracking, the upper and lower blade support bearings and guide-blocks must be re-adjusted before cutting operations. 0.016'' figure 22. Blade should be aligned approxi- mately 0.016" away from the bearing edge. -21- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
26. Blade guides against both sides of blade. lightly pinch the dollar bill against the blade with the blade guides, then tighten the blade guide thumbscrews. 10. remove the dollar bill, then re-install the blade guard. -22- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
90˚ to the blade. Align the tip of the pointer with the 0˚ mark on the table tilt scale. tighten the pointer screw. -23- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
1" of the workpiece when cutting. ning any projects. Regardless of the con- tent in this section, Grizzly industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by Blade tension lack of training.
1" from the top of the workpiece. The positive stop must be removed to move the table to the left. lock the guide post with the lock knob. -27- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
ALWAyS use a push stick when ripping narrow pieces. failure to fol- low these warnings may result in serious personal injury! -28- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
When resawing thin pieces, a wandering blade (blade lead) can tear through the side of the workpiece, exposing your hands to the blade teeth. Always use push blocks when resawing and keep your hands clear of the blade. -29- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
Cut the stack of pieces as though you were cutting a single piece. Follow your layout line with the blade kerf on the waste side of your line as shown in figure 36. figure 36. typical stacked cut. -30- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
Blade Length Measured by the circumference, blade lengths are usually unique to the brand of your bandsaw and the distance between wheels. the Model g0621 uses 108" long blades. refer to page 36 Raker Skip Hook for blade replacements.
Avoidable breakage is most often the result of poor care or judgement on the part of the operator when mounting or adjusting the blade or support guides. -32- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
Put on heavy gloves, remove the blade, and twist it rightside-out. slip the blade through the guides, and mount it over the upper and lower wheels. Apply tension. -34- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
Measure the width of the cut workpiece. the width of the workpiece should match the figure 40. scale calibration screws. reading on the fence scale. -35- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
8. Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover. 8. replace dented fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan. 9. Motor bearings are at fault. 9. test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft requires bearing replacement. -38- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
(page 43). other. consistently, 2. rubber tires on wheels are worn out. 2. redress the rubber tires on the wheels (page 37); correctly, or at replace the rubber tires on the wheels. all. -39- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
— if a V-belt is cracked, frayed, or glazed, replace it as soon as convenient. Wheel pulley replace the pulley cover, lower wheel, and blade; then close the lower wheel cover. Motor pulley idler pulley figure 43. pulleys and V-belts. -40- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
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(behind cap) figure 46. location of idler pulley mounting nut. —if you only need to retension the V-belts, skip to Step 6. — if you need to replace the V-belts, continue with Step 4. -41- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
24 to complete this procedure. hand along the line. stop at the halfway point. turn the bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade to stop. -42- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
(ensuring that it touches both the top and bottom rim), then adjust the tracking knob to see how the upper wheel lines up with the straightedge. -43- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
MOTOR 220V, 3-PH INVERTER/CONTROLLER BOX Ground The motor wiring shown here is current at the time of printing; however, always use the diagram on the inside of junction box cover when rewiring your motor. -47- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
MuST maintain the original location and readability of the labels on the machine. if any label is removed or becomes unreadable, REpLAcE that label before using the machine again. contact Grizzly at (800) 523-4777 or www.grizzly.com to order new labels. -54- Model g0621 (Mfg. since 10/06)
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