Test Run - Grizzly G0717 Owner's Manual

9" x 16" metal cutting bandsaw
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test Run

once the assembly is complete, test run your
machine to make sure it runs properly and is
ready for regular operation. the test run consists
of verifying the following: 1) the motor powers up
and runs correctly and 2) the stop button safety
feature works correctly.
if, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop
using the machine immediately, then review
troubleshooting on page 41.
if you cannot find a remedy, contact our tech
support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
Before starting the saw, make sure you
have performed the preceding assembly
and adjustment instructions, and you have
read through the rest of the manual and
are familiar with the various functions and
safety features on this machine. failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury or even death!
to test run the machine:
1.
Make sure you understand the safety instruc-
tions at the beginning of the manual and that
the machine is setup properly.
2.
Make sure all tools and objects used during
setup are cleared away from the machine.
3.
add coolant to the cutting fluid reservoir (refer
to Cutting fluid system on page 34).
4.
Connect the machine to the power source.
5.
push the oFF button in, then twist it clock-
wise so it pops out. When the oFF button
pops out, the switch is reset and ready for
operation (see figure 21).
Model g0717 (Mfg. since 9/10)
figure 21. resetting the switch.
6.
raise the saw bow slightly, then verify that
the machine is operating correctly by pushing
the on button.
—When operating correctly, the machine
runs smoothly with little or no vibration or
rubbing noises.
— investigate and correct strange or unusual
noises or vibrations before operating the
machine further. always disconnect the
machine from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.
7.
open the cutting fluid valve, then turn the cut-
ting fluid pump switch to the on position and
verify that fluid pumps from the nozzle.
8.
press the oFF button to stop the machine.
9.
Without resetting the switch, press the on
button. the machine should not start.
—if the machine does not start, the oFF but-
ton safety feature is working correctly. the
test run is complete.
—if the machine does start (with the stop
button pushed in), immediately disconnect
power to the machine. the oFF button
safety feature is not working correctly. this
safety feature must work properly before
proceeding with regular operations. Call
tech support for help.
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