Grizzly G0640X Owner's Manual

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MODEL G0640X

17" WOOD/METAL 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.

#TR9556 PRINTED IN TAIWAN

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Page 1 MODEL G0640X 17" WOOD/METAL BANDSAW OWNER'S MANUAL COPYRIGHT © JANUARY, 2008 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. #TR9556 PRINTED IN TAIWAN...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION ... 2 Foreword ... 2 Contact Info ... 2 Functional Overview ... 2 Identification ... 3 Machine Data Sheet ... 4 SECTION 1: SAFETY ... 6 Safety Instructions for Machinery ... 6 Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws . 8 SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ...
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Foreword We are proud to offer the Model G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw. This machine is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine machinery. When used according to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s com-...
Page 5: Identification
Tension Window Blade Tension Handwheel Blade Guard Rip Fence Fence Lock Attachment Handle G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Identification Quick Release Blade Tension Lever Blade Guide Elevation Lock Knob Blade Tension Window Blade Guide Height Handwheel Blade Tracking Knob with Lock...
Page 6: Machine Data Sheet
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Page 8: Section 1: Safety
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Page 10: Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws
15. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing the intended operation, stop using the machine! Contact our Technical Support Department at (570) 546-9663. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 11: Section 2: Circuit Requirements
Minimum Circuit Size ... 15 Amps G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Power Connection Device The type of plug required to connect your machine to power depends on the type of service you cur- rently have or plan to install.
Page 12: Section 3: Setup
Dust Hose 4" (length as needed) ... 2 • Hose Clamp 4" ... 4 injury The Model G0640X was carefully packed when it left our warehouse. If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed for delivery, please immediately call Customer Service at (570) 546-9663 for advice.
Page 13: Inventory
Fence Lock Lever M8-1.25 x 22 ... 1 Fence Attachment Lock Handle M8-1.25 x 44 .. 1 Fence Attachment T-Slot Nut ... 1 G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Figure 2. Bandsaw components. Figure 3. Fence components. If any nonproprietary parts are missing (e.g. a...
Page 14: Clean Up
Figure 5. Minimum working clearances. �� Children and visitors may be seriously injured if unsuper- vised. Lock all entrances to the shop when you are away. DO NOT allow unsupervised children or visitors in your shop at any time! G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 15: Moving & Placing Bandsaw
Carefully lift the machine and place where desired. Figure 6. Lifting the bandsaw. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Mounting We recommend mounting your new machine to the floor. Because floor materials may vary, floor mounting hardware is not included. You may also...
Page 16: Assembly
The saw blade is very sharp and can easily cut bare hands. Wear heavy leather gloves whenever handling. The table is heavy. To reduce the risk of injury when lifting, have another person help you during the next step. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 17 14. Attach the front rail with the M6-1 x 20 hex bolts, lock washers, and flat washers as shown in Figure 12. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw 15. Install an M8-1.25 hex nut on the fence lock lever, then thread the handle into the fence assembly (Figure 13).
Page 18 Mixing wood dust and metal cuttings may cause a fire. Do not collect metal shavings in a regular wood dust collector. Instead use a shop vacuum to collect metal cuttings. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 19: Blade Tracking
(see Wheel Alignment on Page 47). When wheels are coplanar, vibration and heat are reduced during operation. The wheels on the Model G0640X are factory aligned, so center tracking is the only adjustment that needs to be performed during setup.
Page 20: Test Run
Figure 20. Blade tracking controls. -18- G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 21: Blade Tensioning
If the previous tests were successful, the Test Run procedure is complete. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Blade Tensioning A properly tensioned blade is essential for making accurate cuts and is required before making many bandsaw adjustments.
Page 22: Adjusting Blade Guides
Whenever changing a blade or adjusting ten- sion and tracking, the upper and lower blade support bearings and guide bearings must be properly adjusted before cutting opera- tions. NOTICE NOTICE G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 23: Adjusting Support Bearings
Screw Shaft Cap Screw Figure 24. Upper support bearing controls. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Check that the blade is approximately 90° to the face of the support bearing as illustrated in Figure 25 (it is not critical that it be pre- cisely 90°—just make sure it is close.)
Page 24: Adjusting Positive Stop
To set the positive stop 90° to the blade: Adjustment Shaft Cap Make sure the blade is correctly tensioned as Screw described in the Blade Tensioning instruc- tions on Page 19. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! Stop G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 25: Aligning Table
Align the tip of the pointer with the 0° mark on the table tilt scale. Tighten the pointer screw. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Aligning Table To ensure cutting accuracy when the table is first installed, the table should be aligned so that the miter slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade.
Page 26: Aligning Fence
Loosen the screw that secures the angle pointer and adjust the pointer to the 0° mark on the scale. Retighten the screw that secures the angle pointer. Repeat Steps 1–4 with the two 45° stops, using a 45° square as a gauge. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 27: Section 4: Operations
RECOMMEND that you read books, 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. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 28: Table Tilt
Personal injury or death can occur if the bandsaw starts during table adjust- ment. Disconnect power from the bandsaw before performing table adjust- ments. Figure 35. Table tilt controls. -26- G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 29: Blade Terminology
TPI: The number of teeth per inch measured from gullet to gullet. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Blade Selection Selecting the right blade for the cut requires a knowledge of various blade characteristics. If you will be cutting metal, refer to Page 37 for addi- tional considerations.
Page 30: Tooth Pitch
As a general rule, choose blades that will have at least three teeth in the material at all times. Use fine pitched blades on harder woods and metals and coarse pitched blades on softer woods and metals. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Raker...
Page 31: Blade Breakage
Using the wrong pitch (TPI) for the workpiece thickness. The general rule of thumb is to have at least two teeth in contact with the workpiece at all times during cutting. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Blade Care & Break-In Blade Care A bandsaw blade is a delicate piece of steel that is subjected to tremendous strain.
Page 32: Blade Changes
Adjust the upper/lower guide bearings and the support bearings, as described in Pages 20–21. Close the wheel covers. Replace the table insert and table pin, being sure not to use excessive force when insert- ing the table pin. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 33: Blade Speed
Open the lower wheel cover. Loosen the V-belt tension. Refer to Figure 41 to locate the correct V-belt position for the desired speed range. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw �� Figure 41. V-belt positions for speed ranges. Move the V-belt(s) to the desired position.
Page 34: Section 5: Wood Cutting
Use the right blade for the cutting task. • Avoid cutting round objects, such as dowels, that cannot be properly supported or locked in place against the miter gauge. Unsupported round pieces can entangle your hands in the moving blade, causing serious injury. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 35: Ripping
Note: If you are cutting narrow pieces, use a push stick to protect your fingers. Figure 43. Ripping with a push stick. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Crosscutting Crosscutting is the process of cutting across the grain of wood. For plywood and other processed wood, crosscutting simply means cutting across the width of the material.
Page 36: Resawing
Turn the bandsaw ON. Using push paddles and a push stick, keep pressure against the fence and table, and slowly feed the workpiece into the moving blade until the blade is completely through the workpiece (see Figure 45). G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 37: Stacked Cuts
Figure 46. Figure 46. Typical stacked cut. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Cutting Curves When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and turn the stock carefully so that the blade follows the layout line without twisting.
Page 38: Section 6: Metal Cutting
Pay attention to the characteristics of the chips when cutting—they are good indicators of proper blade speed and feed rate. Page 38 shows the basic chip characteristics and what they mean. • Use the right blade for the cutting task. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 39: Choosing Blades And Speeds
�� Figure 48. Blade selection and speed chart for metal cutting. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Refer to the "Material Width/Diameter" row of the blade selection chart in Figure 48 and read across to find the workpiece thickness you need to cut.
Page 40: Metal Chip Inspection Chart
Feed Additional Pressure Actions Good Lubricate with Decrease a small amount of oil Lubricate with Decrease a small amount of oil Decrease Check Blade Slightly Pitch Check Blade Decrease Pitch Increase Increase Check Blade Decrease Pitch G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 41: Section 7: Accessories
1" 6-10 VARIABLE PITCH T20227 1" 8-12 VARIABLE PITCH G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw G7315—Heavy-Duty SHOP FOX Make your machine mobile with this popular patented mobile base. The unique outrigger type supports increase stability and lower machine height. This heavy duty mobile base is rated for up to a 1300 lb.
Page 42 G2871—Boeshield G2870—Boeshield H3788—G96 ® H3789—G96 ® Figure 55. Recommended products for protect- ing unpainted cast iron/steel on machinery. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw cartridge filters. 1 Qt. Gel ® 12 oz Spray ® T-9 12 oz Spray ® T-9 4 oz Spray ®...
Page 43: Section 8: Maintenance
• Grease belt tension crank leadscrew. • Grease table trunnions. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Cleaning Vacuum cutting chips and dust from in and on the bandsaw, and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If wood resin or lubricating oil has built up, use a resin dissolving or oil soluable cleaner to remove it.
Page 44 After applying, rotate the handles through their full range of motion to distribute the grease. Close the upper wheel cover, and re-adjust the blade and belt tension as necessary. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Blade Tension Lead Screw...
Page 45: Redressing Rubber Tires
After applying, tilt the table back and forth from 0° to 45° to distribute the grease. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Redressing Rubber As the bandsaw ages, the rubber tires on the wheels may need to be redressed if they harden or glaze over.
Page 46: Section 9: Service
5. Realign/replace shaft, pulley, setscrew, and key as required. 6. Tighten/replace. 7. Tighten/replace anchor studs in floor; relocate/shim machine. 8. Replace dented fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan. 9. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft requires bearing replacement. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 47: Cutting Operations
2. Rubber tires on wheels are worn out. correctly, or at all. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Possible Solution 1. Reduce feed rate. 2. Replace blade (Page 30). 1. Use file or stone to smooth and round the back of the blade;...
Page 48: Replacing V-Belts
Open the lower wheel cover. Loosen the bolt/nut that secures the wheel brush in place. Adjust the wheel brush so it makes good con- tact with the wheel. Tighten the bolt/nut to secure the wheel brush in place. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 49: Wheel Alignment
Place your coplanarity gauge up against both wheels in the positions shown in Figure 63. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw �� Figure 62. Dimensions of coplanarity gauge. Coplanarity...
Page 50 Tilt Figure 64. Lower wheel adjustment control. Parallel, Not Not Parallel Coplanar Not Coplanar Coplanarity Gauge Contacts Top And Bottom of Both Wheels Figure 65. Coplanarity diagram. Top Tilt Side Tilt Bottom Tilt Adjust Tracking Knob G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 51: Shimming Table
Follow the Aligning Table instructions on Page 23 to complete this procedure. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Blade Lead Bandsaw blades sometimes wander off the cut line when sawing, as shown in Figure 67. This is called blade lead.
Page 52: Adjusting Tension Lever
Turn the adjustment screw shown in Figure 68 until the gap between the screw and the wheel shaft hinge is ⁄ "– ⁄ Reassemble the removed components and tension and track the blade as normal. G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw ".
Page 53: Electrical Component Wiring
Electrical Component Wiring Figure 71. ON/OFF switch. Figure 69. Motor wiring. Figure 72. Variable speed dial. Figure 70. Upper half of power inverter. Figure 73. Lower half of power inverter. -51- G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw...
Page 54: Wiring Diagram
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Page 55: Main Parts
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Page 56: Fence & Blade Guides
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Page 57: Parts List
CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25 P0640X048 RIVET 3.2 X 10 PSB04M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 10 P0640X050 PLASTIC WINDOW P0640X051 VS SWITCH G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION P0640X052 ADJUSTABLE RESISTOR P0640X053 PLASTIC PIECE P0640X054 KEY SWITCH...
Page 58 151-5 P6202 151-6 P0640X151-6 151-7 PSB48M P0640X152 P6204LLU P0640X154 PLW06M G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw DESCRIPTION FIXED BOLT COVER CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16 TABLE 17" X 24" TABLE INSERT TABLE PIN LOCATE BUSHING BUSHING BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20...
Page 59 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 25 173-10 PW05M FLAT WASHER 4MM 173-11 P0640X173-11 POINTER 173-12 PS17M PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 6 G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Parts List PART # 173-13 P0640X173-13 ADJUST BOLT M6-1 173-14 PN01M 173-15 P0640X173-15 ADJUST PLATE...
Page 60: Labels
MUST maintain the original location and readability of the labels on the machine. If any label is removed or becomes unreadable, REPLACE that label before using the machine again. Contact Grizzly at (800) 523-4777 or www.grizzly.com to order new labels. -58- Labels ��...
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Grizzly G0640X Owner's Manual

Introduction

Section 1: Safety

Section 2: Circuit Requirements

Section 3: Setup

Section 4: Operations

Section 5: Wood Cutting

Section 6: Metal Cutting

Section 7: Accessories

Section 8: Maintenance

Section 9: Service

Warranty and Returns

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