Section 4: Operations; Operation Safety; Overview - Grizzly G0555X Owner's Manual

SEcTION 4: OpERATIONS

Operation Safety

Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could
result from using this machine without
proper protective gear. Always wear safety
glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection
when operating this machine.
Loose hair and cloth-
ing could get caught in
machinery and cause seri-
ous personal injury. Keep
loose clothing and long
hair away from moving
machinery.
NOTICE
If you have never used this type of machine
or equipment before, WE STRONGLy REc-
OMMEND that you read books, trade maga-
zines, or get formal training before begin-
ning any projects. Regardless of the con-
tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will
not be held liable for accidents caused by
lack of training.
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Overview

the bandsaw is one of the most versatile wood
cutting tools in the shop. it is capable of perform-
ing the following types of cuts:
Straight cuts
• Miters
• angles
• Compound angles
• resawing
• ripping
• Crosscutting
Irregular cuts
• simple and Complex Curves
• duplicate parts
• Circles
• beveled Curves
a properly adjusted bandsaw can be safer to
operate than most other saws and performs many
functions with ease and accuracy.
Basic cutting Tips
here are some basic tips to follow when oper-
ating the bandsaw:
• replace, sharpen, and clean blades as nec-
essary. Make adjustments periodically to
keep the saw running in top condition.
• use light and even pressure while cutting.
light contact with the blade eases line follow-
ing and prevents undue friction.
• avoid twisting the blade when cutting around
tight corners. allow the blade to saw around
the corners.
• Misusing the saw or using incorrect tech-
niques is unsafe and results in poor cuts.
remember—the blade does the cutting with
the operator's guidance.
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12)