Table Of Contents - Grizzly G0555LA35 Manual

INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2
Manual Accuracy ........................................... 2
Contact Info.................................................... 2
Machine Description ...................................... 2
Identification ................................................... 3
Machine Data Sheet ...................................... 4
SECTION 1: SAFETY ....................................... 6
Safety Instructions for Machinery .................. 6
Additional Safety for Bandsaws ..................... 8
SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY ........................ 9
Availability .................................................... 9
Full-Load Current Rating ............................. 9
Circuit Information ....................................... 9
Circuit Requirements for 110V .................... 9
Circuit Requirements for 220V .................... 9
Grounding Requirements .......................... 10
Extension Cords ........................................ 11
Voltage Conversion ................................... 11
SECTION 3: SET UP ...................................... 12
Set Up Safety ............................................... 12
Needed for Setup ......................................... 12
Unpacking .................................................... 12
Inventory ...................................................... 13
Cleanup ........................................................ 14
Site Considerations ...................................... 15
Assembly ..................................................... 16
Adjustment Overview ................................... 19
Blade Tracking ............................................. 20
Dust Collection ............................................. 22
Power Connection........................................ 22
Test Run ...................................................... 23
Tensioning Blade ......................................... 23
The Flutter Method .................................... 24
The Deflection Method .............................. 24
Adjusting Blade Support Bearings ............... 25
Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings .................. 26
Table Tilt Calibration .................................... 27
Aligning Table .............................................. 28
Aligning Fence ............................................. 29
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................... 30
Operation Overview ..................................... 30
Straight Cuts .............................................. 31
Irregular Cuts ............................................. 31
Basic Cutting Tips ..................................... 31
Disabling & Locking Switch.......................... 31
Workpiece Inspection................................... 32
Guide Post ................................................... 32
Table Tilt ...................................................... 33
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Blade Speed ................................................ 33
Blade Information ......................................... 34
Blade Dimensions ...................................... 34
Changing Blade ........................................... 36
Ripping ......................................................... 37
Crosscutting ................................................. 38
Resawing ..................................................... 38
Cutting Curves ............................................. 39
Stacked Cuts................................................ 39
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ......................... 40
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE ......................... 43
Schedule ...................................................... 43
Cleaning ....................................................... 43
Lubricating ................................................... 43
Redressing Rubber Tires ............................. 43
SECTION 7: SERVICE ................................... 44
Troubleshooting ........................................... 44
Motor & Electrical ...................................... 44
Cutting Operations ..................................... 45
Miscellaneous ............................................ 45
V-Belt Tension ............................................. 46
Checking V-Belt Tension ........................... 46
Tensioning V-Belt ...................................... 46
Replacing V-Belt .......................................... 47
Shimming Table ........................................... 47
Wheel Alignment .......................................... 48
Checking Wheel Alignment ....................... 48
Shimming a Wheel .................................... 49
Upper Wheel Lateral Adjustment .............. 49
Blade Lead ................................................... 50
Fence Scale Calibration ............................... 51
Blade Tensioner ........................................... 52
SECTION 8: WIRING ...................................... 53
Wiring Safety Instructions ............................ 53
Electrical Locations ...................................... 54
110V (Prewired) Wiring Diagram ................. 55
220V (Rewired) Wiring Diagram .................. 56
SECTION 9: PARTS ....................................... 57
Main ............................................................. 57
Table, Fence, & Stand ................................. 60
Labels .......................................................... 62
WARRANTY AND RETURNS ........................ 65
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