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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. •...
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubri- cating and changing accessories. G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw 15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION- 17. MANY WOODWORKING TOOLS CAN...
CUT METAL or other material except wood. BLADE SHOULD BE RUNNING AT FULL SPEED before beginning a cut. BLADE after turning the saw off. Allow it to come to a complete stop before you leave it unattended. AND MAINTENANCE ARE TO BE DONE WITH THE POWER OFF and the plug pulled from the outlet.
If frequent circuit failures occur when using the bandsaw, contact our service department or your local electrical contractor. The Model G1073/G1073Z is not supplied with a power plug. It will be necessary to supply your own standard 110V, 30 Amp grounded plug and receptacle as shown in Figure 2.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3- prong grounding type plugs and 3-hole recepta- cles that accept the tool’s plug, similar to that in Figure 2. Repair or replace damaged or worn cords imme- diately. actually plug Figure 2. G1073/G1073Z 16" Bandsaw...
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model G1073 and G1073Z 16" Bandsaws. These band- saws are a part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines stated in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation, and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer...
Otherwise filing a freight claim can be difficult. When you are completely satisfied with the con- dition of your shipment, you should inventory its parts. The Model G1073/G1073Z is a heavy machine (456 lbs. ship- ping weight). DO NOT over- exert yourself while unpack- ing or moving your machine –...
G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw Site Considerations Floor Load: Your Model G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw represents a large weight load in a small footprint. Most commercial floors are suitable for the Model G1073/G1073Z. Some residential floors may require additional build up to support both machine and operator.
Position the motor so the pulley is over the rectangular hole in the stand top as shown in Figure 4. Secure with four (4) carriage bolts, ⁄ " washers, and provided. G1073/G1073Z 16" Bandsaw ⁄ " washers, ⁄ "-18 x 1" ⁄ "-18 nuts...
The small end of the pulley should be near the motor. Flip the stand/motor assembly rightside-up on the floor, but do not tighten the stand hardware at this time. G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw Bandsaw To Stand ⁄ "-18 Motor Pulley ⁄...
Wiring The Motor The Model G1073/G1073Z motor and ON/OFF switch each have a special connec- tor for ease of wiring. Plug the connectors into each other as illustrated in Figure 7. The motor is prewired for 220 volt operation. Install the appropriate 220V plug onto the power cord.
Be careful not to change the lateral position of the motor and move the pulleys out of alignment. Tighten the motor mount bolts. G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw Figure 9B. Pulley deflection w/moderate pressure. ⁄ " at its midpoint Check the pulley alignment with a plumb bob or straightedge.
G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw Figure 14. Fence mounted on rails. There are two ways to remove the fence: Remove the blade so the fence slides off the rails.
It mounts to the lower rear casting body. This port can be connected directly to a 2 a standard 4" dust collector hose by using the Grizzly Model G3119 adapter between a 2 4" hose. To mount the dust port: Belt Guard Dust Port ⁄...
Now, slowly increase the tension until the blade stops fluttering. Tighten the tension one quarter of a turn. G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw If the tension seems correct, turn the bandsaw OFF and make the other adjustments, and test loose clothing run.
Make the same adjustments described in steps 2-4 and mount the guide block assembly back to the bandsaw body. Eccentric Shaft Figure 18B. Eccentric blade support. G1073/G1073Z 16" Bandsaw...
To adjust this positive stop so the table will return perpendicular (90°) to the blade after angle cutting: G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw Always power to the machine when ments. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.
Tighten the star knobs. NOTICE If setting table tilt to the left, first tilt the table to the right, remove the cap on the positive stop, and then tilt the table to the left. G1073/G1073Z 16" Bandsaw...
If the teeth will not point downward in any ori- entation, the blade is inside out. Put on heavy gloves, remove the blade, and twist it inside out. G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw disconnect Figure 23. Changing blade with leather gloves. Slip the blade through the upper and lower guides, and mount it over the upper and lower wheels.
If the post is correct, the blade will remain centered in the blade guide brackets. Repeat Steps 1-3 as needed. If the guide post bracket will not adjust enough, shift the blade slightly. Bracket Bolts Figure 25A. Location of bracket bolts. G1073/G1073Z 16" Bandsaw...
The end of the fence nearest to the operator should lock before the rear. G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw Use a tape measure or ruler to measure the dis- tance from the fence to the blade. To adjust the front clamping pressure: Lift the lever to the “loose”...
While maintaining the skew, tighten the cap screws. Figure 28. Blade leading away from line of cut. ⁄ " thick x 3" wide x 17" long. On a G1073/G1073Z 16" Bandsaw...
Make sure it fully extends across them as in Figure 29. G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw Figure 29. Holding a straightedge across both wheels. A perfectly coplanar set of wheels will allow the straightedge to touch the top and bottom of the outside rims on each wheel.
Adjust the setscrews in or out very slightly (over-adjustment will cause the tension rod to bind). Use your straightedge from the pre- vious section to make the upper wheel paral- lel with the lower wheel. Tighten the four cap screws and check wheel alignment. G1073/G1073Z 16" Bandsaw...
G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw loose clothing The Model G1073/G1073Z 16" Bandsaw accepts 113" blades. The tension adjustment will accom- modate blades up to a maximum length of 114" and down to a minimum length of 112" (approx.).
Use a fence to guide work. Radius Draw a reference line on the edge of the ⁄ board. ⁄ ⁄ Support ends of the board if necessary. ⁄ ⁄ Feed work slowly and evenly. ⁄ Resawing ⁄ G1073/G1073Z 16" Bandsaw...
The table can be kept rust-free with regular appli- cations of products like SLIPIT 9. For long term storage you may want to consid- er products like Kleen Bore's Rust Guardit™. See the current Grizzly catalog for more on these products. Shielded and pre-lubricated ball bearings require ⁄...
However, due to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly. We have included some important safety mea- sures that are essential to this machine’s opera- tion.
Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G1073/G1073Z 16" BANDSAW Design Type: ...2 Wheel Floor Model, 3 Speed Overall Dimensions: Table ...17" x 17" x 1 Stand...16" H x 24" W x 21" L Overall Height ...72"...
1. Rubber pads not installed under stand. 2. Wheels not coplanar. 3. Tires incorrectly installed. 4. Worn out V-belt. 5. Bent or worn out blade. 6. Wheels out of balance. G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw connections. connections. appliances, and other motors. company facilities. restricted.
WARRANTY AND RETURNS Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance.
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