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Grizzly G0555 Owner's Manual

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MODEL G0555/G0555P
ULTIMATE 14" BANDSAW
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
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  • Page 1 MODEL G0555/G0555P ULTIMATE 14" BANDSAW OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 2 This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..........2 SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ......41 SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE ......43 SECTION 1: SAFETY ........6 SECTION 7: SERVICE ........45 SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY ......9 SECTION 3: SETUP ........12 SECTION 8: WIRING ........55 SECTION 9: PARTS ........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Manual Accuracy Contact Info your machine may not exactly match the manual Machine Description www.grizzly.com Note: Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 5 Identification Figure 1. To reduce the risk of serious injury when using this machine, read and understand this entire manual before beginning any operations. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 6 MACHINE DATA SHEET MODEL G0555/G0555P ULTIMATE 14" BANDSAW Product Dimensions: Shipping Dimensions: Electrical: Motors: Main Main Specifications: Operation Information Cutting Capacities Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 7 Blade Information Fence Information Construction Other Related Information Other Specifications: Features: Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...

  • Page 8: Section 1: Safety

    SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating this Machine The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of impor- tance of the safety messages.
  • Page 9 DISCONNECTING POWER SUPPLY. FORCING MACHINERY. GUARDS & COVERS. APPROVED OPERATION. NEVER STAND ON MACHINE. STABLE MACHINE. DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. AWKWARD POSITIONS. ONLY USE AS INTENDED. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. UNATTENDED OPERATION. CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS. MAINTAIN WITH CARE. REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. SECURING WORKPIECE.
  • Page 10 Additional Safety for Bandsaws BLADE CONDITION. CUTTING TECHNIQUES. HAND PLACEMENT. LEAVING WORK AREA. WORKPIECE MATERIAL. FEED RATE. BLADE REPLACEMENT. SMALL WORKPIECE HANDLING. BLADE SPEED. GUARDS. BLADE CONTROL. No list of safety guidelines can be com- Like all machinery there is potential danger plete.

  • Page 11: Section 2: Power Supply

    SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY Availability Circuit Information For your own safety and protection of property, consult a qualified electrician if Electrocution, fire, you are unsure about wiring practices or equipment damage may electrical codes in your area. occur if machine is not correctly grounded and Note: The circuit requirements listed in this man- connected to the power...
  • Page 12 Grounding Requirements SHOCK HAZARD! Two-prong outlets do not meet the grounding requirements for this machine. Do not modify or use an adapter on the plug provided—if it will not fit the outlet, have a qualified electrician install the proper outlet with a verified ground.
  • Page 13 Extension Cords Voltage Conversion Page 56 Note: If the diagram included on the motor con- flicts with the one in this manual, the motor may have changed since the manual was printed. Use the diagram provided inside the motor wiring junc- tion box.

  • Page 14: Section 3: Setup

    SECTION 3: SETUP Needed for Setup This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire manu- al to become familiar with the controls and opera- Description tions before starting the machine! Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire setup pro- cess! This machine and its com- ponents are very heavy.
  • Page 15 Hardware Recognition Chart Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 16 Inventory Figure 4. Shipping Inventory: (Figures 4–6) Figure 5. Figure 6. NOTICE If you cannot find an item on this list, check the mounting location on the machine or the packaging materials. Sometimes parts are pre-installed for shipping, or they become hidden by packaging materials.
  • Page 17 Cleanup Gasoline or products with low flash points can explode or cause fire if used to clean machin- ery. Avoid cleaning with these products. Many cleaning solvents are toxic if concentrat- ed amounts are inhaled. Only work in a well-venti- lated area.
  • Page 18 Site Considerations Weight Load Physical Environment Machine Data Sheet Space Allocation Electrical Installation See below for required space allocation. Lighting Children or untrained people may be seriously injured by this machine. Only install in an access restricted location. Figure 7. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 19 Assembly Figure 9 Some metal parts may have sharp edges that can cause minor injury. Please exam- ine the edges of all metal parts BEFORE handling them and be careful WHILE handling them. To assemble the bandsaw: Figure 8 Figure 9. Note: Only hand-tighten the stand fasteners for now during these initial steps.
  • Page 20 Figure 11 Figure 13 Figure 11. Figure 13. Figure 12 Figure 14 Figure 12. Figure 14. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 21 Figure 15 Figure 17 Figure 15. Figure 17. Figure 16 Step 11 Figure 16. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 22 Figure 18 Note: There is a small amount of vertical play in the rail holes. Make sure to position the rail evenly along its length before tightening Figure 20 the hex bolts. This will allow the fence to ride across the table with the proper amount of clearance.
  • Page 23 Blade Center Tracking Wheel Alignment Page 49 Figure 22. Note: Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking. For best performance, regularly check and maintain the proper blade tracking. To center track the blade: Adjusting If the blade rides on the center of Blade Guide Bearings the crown Step 9...
  • Page 24 Dust Collection Note: The blade tracking adjustment knob controls the tilt of the upper wheel which, in turn, controls the center tracking of the DO NOT operate this bandsaw without an ade- blade. quate dust collection system. This bandsaw creates substantial amounts of wood dust while operating.
  • Page 25 Power Connection Test Run Connecting Power Troubleshooting Page 45 To test run the machine: Figure 25. Connecting power. Disconnecting Power Figure 26. Disconnecting power. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 26 Tensioning Blade Figure 27 Note: Before you performed the Test Run, you tensioned the blade according to the blade ten- sion scale, which is only an approximate tension. The following procedure fine tunes the blade ten- sion to ensure more accurate cutting results. To tension the bandsaw blade: Figure 27.
  • Page 27 Tool Needed To adjust the support bearings: Note: Do not rely on this setting for long periods of time because the blade will stretch with use. Additionally, with extended use, the blade tensioning system may need to be reset for correct operation.
  • Page 28 Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings Tool Needed To adjust the upper and lower blade guides: Figure 31. Tip: To quickly gauge this setting, fold a crisp dollar bill in half twice (when folded tightly, four thicknesses of a dollar bill is approxi- mately 0.016").
  • Page 29 Note: When the blade guide bearings are properly adjusted against the blade, they should still be able to rotate. Figure 34. Figure 35. Note: With wider blades, it may not be pos- sible to bring the guide bearings just behind the blade gullets.
  • Page 30 Table Tilt Calibration Figure 37. Figure 36. Tools Needed To set the positive stop 90˚ to the blade: Tensioning Blade Figure 38. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 31 Aligning Table Tools Needed Step 6 To align the table to the blade: Tensioning Blade Figure 39 Figure 40. Note: Make sure the straightedge does not go across a tooth. Figure 39. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 32 Aligning Fence Tools Needed To align the fence parallel with the miter slot: Aligning Table Figure 41. Step 4 Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...

  • Page 33: Section 4: Operations

    OMMEND that you read books, review industry trade magazines, or get formal training before beginning any projects. Regardless of the content in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 34 Disabling & Locking Workpiece Switch Inspection Before cutting, inspect all workpieces for the following: Material Type: IMPORTANT: Foreign Objects: Figure 42. Large/Loose Knots: Children or untrained people can be seriously injured by this machine. This risk increases with unsupervised operation. To help prevent unsupervised operation, Wet or "Green"...
  • Page 35 Guide Post Table Tilt Note: When tilting the table to the left, the positive stop bolt must be lowered. Be sure to re-adjust it when returning the table to be perpendicular with the blade. To tilt the table: Figure 43. To adjust the height of the guide post: Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 36 Blade Speed Use the chart below as a general guide to blade speed: Figure 44. Blade Speed Type of Cutting Operation (FPM) Figure 45 Note: Make sure the ribs of the V-belt are well seated in the pulley grooves. Tools Needed To change the blade speed: Figure 45.
  • Page 37 Straight Cutting: Blade Information Blade Dimensions Tooth Style Blade Length Accessories Blade Width Figure 47. Raker Curve Cutting: Skip Hook Figure 46. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 38 Tooth Pitch Blade Breakage Blade Care The most common causes of blade breakage are: Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 39 Blade Installation Blade Change Steps 2–6 Blade Removal Always disconnect power machine when changing blades. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. Note: If the teeth will not point downward in any orientation, the blade is inside-out. Remove the blade and twist it right side-out.
  • Page 40 Basic Cutting Tips Ripping Here are some basic tips to follow when oper- ating the bandsaw: To make a rip cut: Cutting Options Note: If you cut narrow pieces, use a push stick to protect your fingers. Figure 48. NEVER place fingers or hands in the line of cut.
  • Page 41 Crosscutting Resawing To make a 90˚ crosscut: Blade Lead Figure 50. When resawing thin pieces, a wandering blade (blade lead) can tear through the side of the workpiece, exposing your hands to Figure 49. the blade teeth. Always use push blocks when resawing and keep your hands clear of the blade.
  • Page 42 Cutting Curves Stacked Cuts To complete a stacked cut: The list below displays blade widths and the corresponding minimum radii for those blade widths. Width Min. Radius ⁄ " ........⁄ " ⁄ " ........⁄ " ⁄ '' ........⁄...

  • Page 43: Section 5: Accessories

    Width Gauge risk, only install accessories recommended for this machine by Grizzly. NOTICE Refer to the newest copy of the Grizzly Catalog for other accessories available for this machine. Order Online at grizzly.com ® H3051—6" Extension Block Kit for G0555 H3051P—...
  • Page 44 Mobile Base G0710—1HP Wall-Mount Dust Collector G3591—30 Micron Replacement Bag H4340—3.0 Micron Upgrade Bag Figure 56. Figure 54. H7584—Re-Saw Fence Retrofit Kit T10117—Big Mouth Dust Hood with Stand Figure 55. Figure 57. ® Order Online at grizzly.com Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...

  • Page 45: Section 6: Maintenance

    SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE Cleaning & Protecting ALWAYS disconnect power machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. Schedule Daily Monthly Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 46 Lubrication Redressing Rubber Tires To redress the rubber tires: Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...

  • Page 47: Section 7: Service

    SECTION 7: SERVICE Note: Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling. Troubleshooting Motor & Electrical Page 56 Pages 47 Page 56 Page 47 Page Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 48 Cutting Operations Page 37 Page 37 Page 29 Page 37 Page 35 Pages 25 Page 52 Page 28 Page 28 Page 48 Miscellaneous Page 53 Page 47 Page 49 Page 44 Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 49 Tensioning V-Belt V-Belt Tension Tool Needed To properly tension the V-belt: Figure 59 Service Checking V-Belt Tension Tensioning V-Belt Figure 59. Figure 58. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 50 Replacing V-Belt Tools Needed V-Belt Tension Page 47 To replace the V-belt: Pages 21 Shimming Table Figure 60 Figure 60. Figure 61. Tip: For fine adjustments, use electrical washers on the bolts that secure the table. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 51 Wheel Alignment Tools Needed Checking Wheel Alignment Figure 63. Figure 62. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 52 Shimming a Wheel Center Blade Tracking Figure 64. Upper Wheel Lateral Adjustment Step 3 Shimming a Wheel Note: Often the wheels may be coplanar with the blade loose, then be pulled out of align- To shim a wheel: ment when it is tightened. Checking Wheel Alignment Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 53 Upper Wheel Lateral Adjustment Tools Needed To adjust the upper wheel laterally: Figures 65–66 Checking Wheel Alignment Figure 65. Figure 66. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 54 To skew your fence: Blade Lead Steps 1–4 Figure 67. To correct blade lead: To shift the table: Aligning Table Aligning Fence Steps 1–3 Steps 1–5 Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 55 Blade Tensioner Tool Needed To reset the blade tensioner: Figure 68 Figure 68. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 56 Fence Scale Calibration Figure 69 Tools Needed To calibrate the scale: Figure 69. Note: Joint the edge with a jointer if needed to make the edge straight. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...

  • Page 57: Section 8: Wiring

    SHOCK HAZARD. WIRE/COMPONENT DAMAGE. MOTOR WIRING. MODIFICATIONS. CAPACITORS/INVERTERS. WIRE CONNECTIONS. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. The photos and diagrams included in this section are best viewed in color. You can view these pages in color at www.grizzly.com. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 58 Wiring Diagram Start/Stop Switch Figure 70. 110 VAC 5-15 Plug 220 VAC (Pre-wired) 6-15 Plug Rewired for 220V (As Recommended) Motor Motor Pre-wired Rewired for 110V for 220V Rewired for 220V READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY ON PAGE 55! Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...

  • Page 59: Section 9: Parts

    SECTION 9: PARTS Main Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 60 FRONT UPPER WHEEL COVER (G0555) 11V2-2 P0555011V2-2 MOTOR FAN COVER P0555P059 FRONT UPPER WHEEL COVER (G0555P) 11V2-3 P0555011V2-3 S CAPACITOR COVER P0555061A REAR UPPER WHEEL COVER V2.07.07 (G0555) 11V2-4 P0555011V2-4 S CAPACITOR 200M 250V P0555P061 REAR UPPER WHEEL COVER (G0555P) 11V2-5 P0555011V2-5 JUNCTION BOX PFS01M FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 8...
  • Page 61 Main Parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION PB26M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 30 P0555129 ECCENTRIC SHAFT P0555108 POINTER 130A PSS31M SET SCREW M5-.8 X 8 PFS03M FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 6 130B PSS07M SET SCREW M5-.8 X 5 P0555110 KNOB M10-1.5 131A P0555131A...
  • Page 62 REF PART # DESCRIPTION P0555201 STAND TOP (G0555) PFN02M FLANGE NUT M6-1 P0555P201 STAND TOP (G0555P) P0555209 UPPER STAND BRACE (G0555) PCB06M CARRIAGE BOLT M8-1.25 X 16 P0555P209 UPPER STAND BRACE (G0555P) PFN01M FLANGE NUT M8-1.25 P0555210 LOWER STAND BRACE (G0555)
  • Page 63 Fence REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION P0555300 FENCE KIT ASSEMBLY W/RAILS P0555314 REAR FENCE RAIL P0555301 FRONT FENCE RAIL PN01M HEX NUT M6-1 P0555302 FENCE BASE PFS04M FLANGE SCREW M4-.7 X 6 P0555303 FENCE MOUNT ROD P0555317 FRONT RAIL END CAP P0555304 LOCK SHAFT...
  • Page 64 Safety labels help reduce the risk of serious injury caused by machine hazards. If any label comes off or becomes unreadable, the owner of this machine MUST replace it in the original location before resuming operations. For replacements, contact (800) 523-4777 or www.grizzly.com. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 65 WARRANTY CARD The following information is given on a voluntary basis. It will be used for marketing purposes to help us develop better products and services. Of course, all information is strictly confidential. Note: We never use names more than 3 times. _____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________...
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  • Page 67: Warranty And Returns

    WARRANTY AND RETURNS Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 68 ® Buy Direct and Save with Grizzly – Trusted, Proven and a Great Value! ~Since 1983~ Visit Our Website Today For Current Specials! ORDER 24 HOURS A DAY! 1-800-523-4777 Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...

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