Operations; Overview - Grizzly G0555 Instruction Manual

SECTION 6: OPERATIONS
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Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
ing any maintenance or
assembly. Failure to do
this may result in serious
personal injury.
Using this machine pro-
duces sawdust which may
cause allergic reactions
and respiratory problems.
Use an approved dust
mask to protect yourself
from these hazards!
NOTICE
The following section was designed to give
instructions on the basic operations of this
bandsaw. However, it is in no way compre-
hensive of every bandsaw application. There
are many different jigs that can be built to
increase safety, accuracy, and types of cuts.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read
books, trade magazines, or get formal train-
ing to maximize the potential of your
machine.
G0555 14" Ultimate Bandsaw
Keep loose clothing
rolled up and out of the
way of machinery and
keep hair pulled back.
Wear safety glasses dur-
ing the entire operation
process. Failure to com-
ply may result in serious
personal injury.

Overview

The bandsaw is one of the most versatile wood
cutting tools in the shop. It is capable of perform-
ing many different cutting functions including, but
not limited to:
STRAIGHT CUTS
• Miters
• Angles
• Compound Angles
• Resawing
• Ripping
• Crosscutting
IRREGULAR CUTS
• Simple and Complex Curves
• Duplicate Parts
• Circles
• Beveled Curves
Although you can perform many types of straight
cuts such as angling and mitering on the band-
saw, they will not be as precise as on a table saw.
Also, since the blade is flexible, the resulting cut
is somewhat rougher than one performed on a
table saw. However, just as a table saw is suited
to precision straight cuts and miters, the bandsaw
excels when resawing and when cutting irregular
shapes.
A properly adjusted and tuned up bandsaw can
be safer to operate than most other saws and is
capable of performing many sawing functions
with ease and accuracy.
A common fault when using a bandsaw is blam-
ing the saw for not performing up to expectations.
Many factors contribute to the performance of a
bandsaw. Using the wrong kind of blade for the
job or using a poor quality blade will result in
unsatisfactory performance. Other performance
issues can usually be linked to improper set up or
overlooked adjustment procedures.
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