INTRODUCTION Foreword We are proud to offer the Model G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw. This machine is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guide- lines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satis-...
H. Upper Blade Guide Assembly Table Tilt Lock Knob Miter Gauge K. Fence Lock Handle Lower Blade Guide Assembly M. Motor N. Blade Tension Scale O. Table Pin P. 4" Dust Port Q. Blade Guard G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw...
If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri- ous personal injury may occur. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw BLADE SPEED. Allow blade to reach full speed before cutting. LEAVING WORK AREA. Never leave a machine running while unattended.
110V Circuit ... 20 Amps 220V Circuit ... 15 Amps Plug Type The Model G0555X comes prewired with a NEMA 5-15 plug. If you wish to rewire the motor to 220V, we recommend using the following plug (see Figure 1 for an example): 220V Plug &...
If the plug will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw Extension Cords We do not recommend the use of extension cords. Instead, arrange the placement of your equipment and the installed wiring to eliminate the need for extension cords.
• 4" Dust Hose (length as needed) ... 1 • 4" Hose Clamp ... 1 The Model G0555X was carefully packed when it left our warehouse. If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed for delivery, moving please immediately call Customer Service at (570) 546-9663 for advice.
G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw Figure 2. Main components inventory. NOTICE Some hardware/fasteners on the inventory list may arrive pre-installed on the machine.
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to prevent corrosion during shipment. Remove this protective coating with a solvent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. To clean thoroughly, some parts must be removed. For optimum performance from your machine, clean all moving parts or slid- ing contact surfaces.
Thread the M8-1.25 x 80 hex bolt (a.k.a. posi- tive stop bolt) into the trunnion base so it is installed similar to Figure 8. Positive Stop Bolt Figure 8. Shows positive stop bolt installed. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw Trunnion Base...
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(adjustments to the exten- sion table will be made later). Figure 11. Extension table installed. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw 12. Remove the aluminum table insert from the center of the table and remove the table pin from the end of the table slot.
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Using a bulb rated for the incorrect voltage may cause it to shatter near the operator, causing person- al injury. Only use “safety coated" and shatter resis- tant bulbs rated for the voltage of your machine. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw Moving Plate...
(See Wheel Alignment on Page 41.) When wheels are coplanar, the bandsaw decreas- es vibration and heat. The wheels on the Model G0555X are factory aligned, so center tracking is the only adjustment that needs to be performed To center track the blade:...
— Strange or unusual noises must be inves- tigated and corrected before operating the machine further. Always disconnect the machine from power before investigating or correcting potential problems. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw...
After blade tension and tracking are set cor- rectly, properly adjust the upper/lower sup- port bearings and guide-block assemblies into position before cutting operations. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw Adjusting Support Bearings The support bearings are positioned behind the blade and support the back of the blade dur- ing cutting operations.
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10. Tighten the thumbscrew to lock the support bearing in place. Whenever changing a blade or adjusting ten- sion and tracking, the upper and lower blade support bearings and guide-blocks must be re-adjusted before cutting operations. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw quick 0.016" gauge. NOTICE...
Loosen the screw on the pointer so the point- er is able to move. Align the tip of the pointer with the 0˚ mark on the table tilt scale. Tighten the screw on the pointer so the point- er is locked in place. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw...
Figure 26. Figure 26. Leveling extension table with straightedge. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw Adjust the two front setscrews in the lever board until the extension table is even with the main table.
NOTICE Adjusting the fence parallel to the miter slot does not guarantee straight cuts. The miter slot may need to be adjusted parallel to the side of the blade. Refer to the Aligning Table instructions. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw...
OMMEND that you read books, trade maga- zines, or get formal training before begin- ning any projects. Regardless of the con- tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw...
Loosen the guide post lock knob shown in Figure 28. Raise/lower the guide post so the bottom of the blade guide assembly is less than 1" from the top of the workpiece. Lock the guide post with the lock knob. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw...
ALWAYS use a push stick when ripping narrow pieces. Failure to fol- low these warnings may result in serious personal injury! G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw Crosscutting "Crosscutting" means cutting across the grain of wood. For plywood and other processed wood, crosscutting simply means cutting across the width of the workpiece.
Using push paddles and a push stick, main- tain workpiece pressure against the fence and table, and slowly feed the workpiece into the moving blade until the blade is completely through the workpiece (see Figure 31). G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw...
⁄ ''... 3 ⁄ ''... 5 G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw One of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability to cut multiple copies of a particular shape by stack- ing workpieces together and cutting them as one. Before making stacked cuts, ensure that both the table and the blade are properly adjusted to 90°;...
Blade Length Measured by the circumference, blade lengths are usually unique to the brand of your bandsaw and the distance between wheels. The Model G0555X is designed for blades that are 93 Page 31 for blade replacements. Blade Width...
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. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw The most common causes of blade breakage are: •...
Page 19, adjust the tensioner as described in Steps 4-6. If the tension is correct, go to Step 7. Note: The tensioner must be adjusted if you are using a different length of blade. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw...
G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw You may need to recalibrate the fence scale after changing or adjusting the blade, or if the scale is not producing accurate cuts. Recalibrate the fence scale by adjusting the hairline indicator on the fence and testing your adjustment by cutting a piece of scrap wood.
Once a month, remove the blade and thoroughly clean all built-up sawdust from the rubber tires on the wheels. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw Lubricating Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the table by wiping the table clean after every use—...
2. Rubber tires on wheels are worn out. correctly, or at all. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw Possible Solution 1. Reduce feed rate. See Basic Cutting Tips on Page 2. Replace blade (Page 32). 1. Use file or stone to smooth and round the back of the blade;...
When the belt tension is correct, tighten the motor hinge bolt and close the lower wheel cover. Motor Adjustment Bolt Motor Hinge Bolt Figure 42. Motor mount bolts. ⁄ " with moderate pressure G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw ⁄ ",...
Figure 43. Wheel Mount Bolt Figure 43. Wheel mount bolt. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw Move the body of the motor so the motor adjustment bolt slides to the right-hand side of the adjustment slot. Pull the belt off of the motor pulley.
Slide the fence out of the way and cut free- hand along the line. Stop at the halfway point. Turn the bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade to stop. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw ⁄ "...
NOTICE Lead adjustments will change when new blades are mounted on the saw. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment is one of the easiest ways to ensure you get optimal performance from your bandsaw.
When wheels are properly coplanar, the blade may not be centered on the crown of the wheel, but it will be balanced. See Figure 48 to better understand coplanarity. Figure 48. Coplanar diagram. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw...
Note: A new blade is used to calibrate the tensioner because it is unstretched. G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw Loosen the setscrews in both of the spacers indicated in Figure 50. Back the spacers away from the tension lever crossbar shown in Figure 49.
33-3 PRP64M ROLL PIN 3 X 18 P0555X034 STEEL PIN P0555X035 UPPER WHEEL SHAFT HINGE (ASM) 35-1 P0555X035-1 UPPER WHEEL SHAFT G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw Main Parts List REF PART # 35-2 PRP04M 35-3 P0555X035-3 P0555X038 PSN04M P0555X040 P0555X041...
PS08M PTLW02M PW01M P0555X160 PSBS21 PLW03M P0555X163 P0555X164 P0555X165 G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw DESCRIPTION LOCK NUT M8-1.25 SUPPORT PLATE FIXED BASE LOCK WASHER 8MM CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 20 GASKET M8-1.25 X 20 FIXED RING SET SCREW M5-.8 X 5 PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 12...
Stand Parts Breakdown ��� ��� ��� ��� G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw ��� PART # DESCRIPTION P0555X301 CLOSE STAND PHTEK3M TAP SCREW M3.5 X 8 P0555X303 EXTREME SERIES LOGO PLATE PN01M HEX NUT M6-1 PLW03M LOCK WASHER 6MM PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM...
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. -52- ���...
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.