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Instructions
Gryphon
®
Diamond Band Saw
model C–40
Safety Precautions
• Always wear eye protection •
• Do not run blade dry •
• Keep fingers clear of moving parts •
• Lift off motor when cleaning
Your new Gryphon Diamond Band Saw is warranted for one year from date of purchase. All mechanical parts with the
exception of the blade, blade guide and sponge are guaranteed against failure for one year. If such a failure occurs for any
reason other than abuse or misuse during this period, it will be repaired (or at our option replaced) free of charge FOB our
factory. Retain your sales receipt for proof of purchase. Should repairs ever be required, return the saw to
Gryphon Corporation.
© 1997 Gryphon Corporation
12417 Foothill Blvd. • Sylmar • California • 91342 • (818) 890-7770
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Page 1: Safety Precautions
• Lift off motor when cleaning Your new Gryphon Diamond Band Saw is warranted for one year from date of purchase. All mechanical parts with the exception of the blade, blade guide and sponge are guaranteed against failure for one year. If such a failure occurs for any reason other than abuse or misuse during this period, it will be repaired (or at our option replaced) free of charge FOB our factory. - Page 2 Pivot Screw DO NOT TWIST Pivot Screw Motor Cover DO NOT TWIST Spring Slide Slide Adjustment Support Bar Screw Motor Motor Cradle Upper Wheel Band Collar Cover Guide Upper Guide Holder Post Lower Wheel Guard Guide Collar Guide Post Holder Adjustment Lower Shaft Assembly Screw...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Do not bend or kink your blade. Heavy saw vibrations result from running bent blades. Use only Gryphon #301 blades on this high speed saw. Blades from other manufacturers cannot withstand 40 m.p.h. Other blades usually make the saw vibrate and run at a high noise level because of their poor quality. After 2 to 4 hours of running time other blades will break. -
Page 4: Assembly
Unpacking~ Your shipping carton contains the following parts: • Top Assembly • Bottom Assembly with Guide Holder installed Cover • Platform • Blade (coiled in box) • Upper Blade Guide Holder Top Assembly • 3 Guides • Two Sponges • Spare Lower Adjustment Screw and two nuts* •... -
Page 5: Lower Guide Installation
Trial Run & Blade Adjustment~ • Route power cord through the slot provided in Top Assembly and plug into a standard grounded outlet. The upper Adjustment Screw was factory set. Use the Adjustment following steps to make your own adjustment. Screw •... -
Page 6: Cutting Glass
The best technique is to mark your pattern on the glass with a thin-line paint marker (such as the Gryphon Pattern Marking Pen). These are available from your dealer, or similar products can be obtained from artist’s supply houses. -
Page 7: Cleaning The Saw
backing the glass. Remove your thumb and start the motor. It is normal for a blade to cut more slowly as it wears. Some materials, such as lead crystal, load the blade and cutting action slows significantly after a time. Good cutting action will be immediately restored with only a little cutting into a piece of clear window glass, silicon carbide, or a brick. -
Page 8: Replacement Parts
Push the above group of parts tightly against the Lower Shaft Assembly. Tighten the set screw. Replacement Parts~ Genuine Gryphon Diamond Blades and Blade Guides are available through your dealer. Replacement Sponges are available in most grocery stores. For other parts or warranty service, contact the factory in Sylmar, California.
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