Section 4: Operations; Operation Safety; Basic Controls - Grizzly G0659 Owner's Manual

SECTION 4: OpERATIONS

Operation Safety

Damage to your eyes and lungs could result
from using this machine without proper pro-
tective gear. Always wear safety glasses and
a respirator 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.
ELECTROCUTION hAzARD
This bandsaw is not designed to be used
with water soluble cutting fluid or coolant.
If needed, use a small amount of oil-based
lubricant.
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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Basic Controls

use the descriptions and figures below to become
familiar with the basic controls of your bandsaw.
Saw Release Knob: starts and stops the move-
ment of the saw frame. Allows the feed rate to
remain unchanged when performing repetitive
cutting tasks.
feed Rate Adjust Knob: Adjusts the feed rate of
the blade through the workpiece.
Bandsaw Start/Stop Switch: turns power ON/
OFF to the bandsaw motor.
saw release Knob
Feed rate
Adjust Knob
start/stop switch
figure 13. Model g0659 controls.
The bandsaw blade is
sharp and can easily cut
your hand or fingers.
Always disconnect the
power and wear heavy
leather
making adjustments to
or near the blade.
g0659 9" x 14" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
gloves when