Section 4: Operations; Operation Overview - Grizzly G0806 Owner's Manual

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

Operation Overview

The purpose of this overview is to provide the nov-
ice machine operator with a basic understanding
of how the machine is used during operation, so
the machine controls/components discussed later
in this manual are easier to understand.
Due to the generic nature of this overview, it is
not intended to be an instructional guide. To learn
more about specific operations, read this entire
manual, seek additional training from experienced
machine operators, and do additional research
outside of this manual by reading "how-to" books,
trade magazines, or websites.
To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire
using machine.
To reduce risk of eye injury from flying
chips or lung damage from breathing dust,
always wear safety glasses and a respirator
when operating this machine.
If you are not experienced with this type
of machine, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND
that you seek additional training outside of
this manual. Read books/magazines or get
formal training before beginning any proj-
ects. Regardless of the content in this sec-
tion, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable
for accidents caused by lack of training.
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manual BEFORE
To complete a typical operation, the operator
does the following:
1. Examines the workpiece to make sure it is
suitable for cutting.
2.
Checks to make sure blade tension is correct,
and the blade guides are positioned correctly.
3.
Marks the cut line on the workpiece.
Workpieces that cannot be stabilized from
unexpected movement should not be cut
with a vertical metal bandsaw due to the
increased risk of the operator's hands slip-
ping into the blade. Examples are chains,
cables, balls, or workpieces with built-in
moving parts.
4. Adjusts the upper blade guide height to
approximately ⁄ "–
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8
for maximum blade support.
5. Puts on safety glasses, and rolls up sleeves
or secures any clothing or hair that could get
entangled with moving parts.
6. Turns the bandsaw ON, and adjusts blade
speed for the type of material being cut.
7.
Presses the workpiece against the blade,
using light and even pressure and following
the cut line with the blade.
Depending on the workpiece material, the
operator may squirt a small amount of cutting
fluid at the cutting area to keep it from over-
heating and smoking.
8. Turns the bandsaw OFF.
Model G0806/G0807 (Mfd. Since 12/15)
⁄ " above the workpiece
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