Grizzly G0592 Owner's Manual

Grizzly G0592 Owner's Manual

10"x18" metal cutting bandsaw
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MODEL G0592
10"x18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw
OWNER'S MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © MAY, 2006 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
#PC7789 PRINTED IN TAIWAN

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  • Page 1 10"x18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw OWNER'S MANUAL COPYRIGHT © MAY, 2006 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. #PC7789 PRINTED IN TAIWAN...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION ... 3 Foreword ... 3 Contact Info ... 3 Machine Data Sheet ... 4 Identification ... 6 Control Panel ... 7 SECTION 1: SAFETY... 8 Safety Instructions for Machinery ... 8 Additional Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting Bandsaws ... 10 SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ...
  • Page 4 Blade Tension & Tracking ... 35 Blade Guide Bearings ... 36 Electrical Components ... 37 Electrical Components ... 38 Model G0592 220V Wiring Diagram ... 39 Base Parts Breakdown ... 40 Base Parts List ... 41 Swivel Base Parts Breakdown ... 42 Swivel Base Parts List ...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Foreword We are proud to offer the Model G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw. This machine is part of a grow- ing Grizzly family of fine metalworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s com-...
  • Page 6: Machine Data Sheet

    Machine Data Sheet Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G0592 10" X 18" METAL CUTTING BANDSAW Product Dimensions: Weight ...858 lbs. Length/Width/Height ... 74 x 32 x 58 in.
  • Page 7 Coolant Capacity ... 4 gal. Table Info Floor To Cutting Area Height ... 20 in. Other Specifications: Country Of Origin ...Taiwan Warranty ...1 Year Serial Number Location ...Grizzly ID Label Assembly Time ...90 minutes Features: Coolant Pump Blade Speed Chart Variable Speed...
  • Page 8: Identification

    K. Blade Guide Scale M. Coolant Valve Controls N. Bow O. Speed & Blade Selection Chart P. Blade Guides Identification Figure 1. G0592 Machine Identification. Rotational Degree Scale Speed Adjustment Knob Control Panel Blade Guide Knob G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw...
  • Page 9: Control Panel

    E. Feed Rate Dial: Fine tunes the feed rate by G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw Control Panel Figure 2. G0592 control panel. pump ON. power to the system and turns the motor OFF. Twist the button until it pops out to re- energize the system.
  • Page 10: Section 1: Safety

    Wear protective hair covering to con- tain long hair and wear non-slip footwear. 6. NEVER OPERATE MACHINERY WHEN TIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF OPERATING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. Be mentally alert at all times when running machinery. OPERATING MACHINERY. G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw...
  • Page 11 Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 16. MAKE SURE GUARDS ARE IN PLACE AND WORK CORRECTLY BEFORE USING MACHINERY. G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw 17. REMOVE WRENCHES. Make a habit of checking for keys and adjusting wrenches before turn- ing machinery ON.
  • Page 12: Additional Safety Instructions For Metal Cutting Bandsaws

    No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Like all machines there is danger associated with the Model G0592. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of operator injury.
  • Page 13: Section 2: Circuit Requirements

    DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so. Amperage Draw The Model G0592 motor draws the following amps under maximum load: Motor Draw at 220V ... 15 Amps Circuit Requirements We recommend using a dedicated circuit for this machine.
  • Page 14: Section 3: Set Up

    Forklift or hoist ... 1 • Assistant ... 1 Unpacking The Model G0592 was carefully packed when it left our warehouse. If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed for delivery, heavy please immediately call Customer Service at (570) 546-9663 for advice.
  • Page 15: Inventory

    E. Work Stop Arm ... 1 Work Stop ... 1 G. Leveling Feet ... 4 H. Model G0592 Bandsaw (not shown) ... 1 Figure 4. G0592 loose inventory. G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw In the event that any nonproprietary parts are missing (e.g.
  • Page 16: Hardware Recognition Chart

    Hardware Recognition Chart -14- G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw...
  • Page 17: Clean Up

    Remove this protective coating with a sol- vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. To clean thoroughly, some parts may need to be removed. For opti- mum performance from your machine, make sure you clean all moving parts or sliding contact surfaces that are coated.
  • Page 18: Moving & Placing Base Unit

    Use a forklift and straps rated for the machine weight to lift the machine off the pallet and onto a suitable location (see Figure 6). Figure 6. G0592 lifting points. -16- Mounting to Shop Although not required, we recommend that you mount your new machine to the floor.
  • Page 19: Shipping Bracket

    5mm hex wrench. G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw Workstop The workstop on the Model G0592 has three main parts including the workstop rod, arm and work- stop. The workstop is easy to adjust and can be set up on either side of the vise.
  • Page 20: Chip Trays & Splash Guard

    The lower chip tray rests on the base directly under the upper chip tray. It is not secured so it can be removed for easy clean-up. Figure 13. Feed stop. Figure 12. Splash tray installation. -18- G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw...
  • Page 21: Recommended Adjustments

    Connect the bandsaw to power. Raise the bandsaw and close the feed con- trol knob to keep the saw in place. G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw Figure 14. Control panel. Start the bandsaw while keeping your finger near the EMERGENCY STOP/OFF button (Figure 14) at all times during the test run.
  • Page 22: Section 4: Operations

    Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training. -20- Vise The vise on the Model G0592 can be positioned for cutting on both sides of the vise. It also has a ratcheting type leadscrew that allows for fast jaw adjustments.
  • Page 23 Pull the vise all the way to the opposite side of the base and lock it in position (see Figure 16). Install the chip trays and splash guards to the new side. Figure 16. Vise to the right. G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw Figure 17. Vise jaw positioning. -21-...
  • Page 24: Cutting Angle

    Cutting Angle The G0592 has a locking turret that can be adjust- ed to 60° clockwise to 45° counterclockwise. To change the angle: Raise the bow to the highest position and lock in place. Flip the stop out as shown in Figure 19.
  • Page 25: Blade Selection

    Blade Selection The Model G0592 uses 132" x 1" bandsaw blades. Selecting the right blade for the job depends on a variety of factors, such as the type of material being cut, hardness of the material, material shape machine capability, and operator technique.
  • Page 26: Feed Rate

    Blade Speed Ft/Min Mtrs/Min Figure 23. Feed rate dial (shown with guard The speed at which the saw blade will cut through a workpiece is controlled by blade type, feed rate, and feed pressure. The feed rate is controlled by two knobs on the control panel.
  • Page 27: Blade Guides

    (see Figure 25). Figure 25. Blade brush. G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw Coolant System This bandsaw has a built-in coolant system that extends the life of your bandsaw blades by lower- ing the temperature of the blade and workpiece.
  • Page 28 Adjust the valves on the coolant hoses to control the flow of coolant (see Figure 27). Make sure that the pressure is not so high that coolant spills on the floor and creates a slipping hazard. Figure 27. Coolant control valve. -26- G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw...
  • Page 29: Cutting Fluid

    G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw 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.
  • Page 30: Section 5: Accessories

    Can be used in light or heavy machin- ing. Mix with water, 1:21 for general use or 1:11- 1:16 for heavy use. Figure 33. G7897 Machining Fluid. G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw ™...
  • Page 31 H1300 G7984 H2347 Figure 35. Our most popular safety glasses. G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw H1302—Standard Earmuffs H4979—Deluxe Twin Cup Hearing Protector H4977—Work-Tunes Radio Headset Earmuffs Protect yourself comfortably with a pair of cush- ioned earmuffs. Especially important if you or employees operate for hours at a time.
  • Page 32: Section 6: Maintenance

    Figure 38 with general purpose grease. All bearings on the Model G0592 are lubricated and sealed for the life of the bearing. No further attention is needed until it is time to replace the bearing.
  • Page 33 (see Figure 39). Tighten the fill plug, connect the machine to power and run the saw for a minute or two—then reinspect the oil level. Add more oil if needed to maintain level at the halfway mark in the sight glass.
  • Page 34: Section 7: Service

    9. Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload. 10. Test/repair/replace. 1. Replace dented fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan. 2. Replace/resharpen blade. 3. Rebuild gearbox for bad gear(s)/bearing(s). 4. Change blade. 5. Adjust speed as required. CORRECTIVE ACTION G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw...
  • Page 35: Bandsaw Operations

    3. The blade tension is low. 4. The blade is dull. 5. The blade speed is wrong. G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Refer to Feed Rate on Page 24, or Changing Blade Speed on Page 23, and adjust as required.
  • Page 36: Blade Change

    Figure 43. Installing the blade. Hold the blade around the bottom wheel with one hand and slip it around the top wheel with the other hand, keeping the blade between the blade guide bearings. G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw...
  • Page 37: Blade Tension & Tracking

    Tracking Proper blade tension is essential to long blade life, straight cuts, and efficient cutting. The Model G0592 features a blade tension indicator to assist you with blade tensioning. Two major signs that you do not have proper blade tension are: 1) the blade stalls in the cut and slips on the wheels, and 2) the blade frequently breaks from being too tight.
  • Page 38: Blade Guide Bearings

    Adjust the other eccentric blade guide bear- ing in the same manner. Adjust the carbide blade guides so they make the same contact with the blade as the bear- ings. Cap Screws Set Screw Hex Nut Figure 47. More blade guide adjustments. G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw...
  • Page 39: Electrical Components

    Electrical Components Figure 48. Limit switch. Figure 50. Control panel wiring. Figure 49. Junction box. Figure 51. Pump motor wiring. -37- G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw...
  • Page 40: Electrical Components

    Electrical Components Transformer Contactor Relay Terminal Block Figure 52. G0592 Contactor & relay electrical box. -38- G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw...
  • Page 41: Model G0592 220V Wiring Diagram

    Model G0592 220V Wiring Diagram � � � ���� ���������������� ���������������� � � �� �� �� �� �� �� � � ����������� �������������� � ������� ����� ������� ���� ������� ����������� �� ������������� � � � � �� ������������ ����� ���...
  • Page 42: Base Parts Breakdown

    Base Parts Breakdown -40- G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw...
  • Page 43: Base Parts List

    PN03M HEX NUT M8-1.25 P0592014 COOLANT PUMP 1/8HP 220 1PH P0592015 RUBBER GASKET PLW03M LOCK WASHER 6MM PB18M HEX BOLT M6-1 X 15 G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw Base Parts List PART # P0592018 PB04M P0592020 PW01M PSB14M PN09M PB33M P0592025...
  • Page 44: Swivel Base Parts Breakdown

    Swivel Base Parts Breakdown -42- G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw...
  • Page 45: Swivel Base Parts List

    P05920128 DEGREE SCALE P05920129 UPPER SWIVEL BASE PSB64M CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 25 PW04M FLAT WASHER 10MM PLW06M LOCK WASHER 10MM G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw PART # DESCRIPTION P05920133 SPANNER NUT P05920134 EXT. TOOTH WASHER P05920135 BRACKET P05920136 GAP RING...
  • Page 46: Vise Parts Breakdown

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  • Page 47: Vise Parts List

    KEY 5 X 5 X 15 P05920219 LEADSCREW P05920220 VISE BASE P05920221 RACK PSB31M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 25 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM P05920224 RACK SUPPORT G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw Vise Parts List PART # P05920225 P05920226 P05920227 P05920228 P05920229 P05920230 P05920231 PSB84M P05920233 PN02M...
  • Page 48: Bow Parts Breakdown

    Bow Parts Breakdown -46- G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw...
  • Page 49: Bow Parts List

    BLADE GUARD LABEL P05920412 BOW FRAME P05920413 TENSION GUAGE PLATE PB32M HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 25 PLW06M LOCK WASHER 10MM PW04M FLAT WASHER 10MM G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw Bow Parts List PART # PK61M P05920418 PSS17M P0592420 PSB61M PLW06M P05920423 P05920424...
  • Page 50: Blade Tension & Motor Parts Breakdown

    Blade Tension & Motor Parts Breakdown -48- G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw...
  • Page 51: Blade Tension & Motor Parts List

    CAPACITOR COVER 478-4 P0592478-4 CAPACITOR 478-5 P0592478-5 JUNCTION BOX P05920479 SHAFT PSB71M CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 60 PN09M HEX NUT M12-1.75 G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw PART # DESCRIPTION P05920482 SHAFT 482-1 PN02M HEX NUT M10-1.5 P05920483 BUSHING P05920484 SHAFT PRP08M...
  • Page 52: Blade Guides Parts Breakdown

    Blade Guides Parts Breakdown -50- G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw...
  • Page 53: Blade Guides Parts List

    SET SCREW M6-1 X 30 P0592565 BLADE GUARD FRONT P0592567 LABEL PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM P0592569 KNOB M6-1 X 10 G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw PART # DESCRIPTION PSS01M SET SCREW M6-1 X 10 PSB31M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 25 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM...
  • Page 54: Electrical Parts Breakdown

    Electrical Parts Breakdown -52- G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw...
  • Page 55: Electrical Parts List

    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. G0592 Metal Cutting Bandsaw...
  • Page 56: Warranty And Returns

    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.
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