Grizzly Saw G0457 User Manual

MODEL G0457  
14" INDUSTRIAL BANDSAW  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
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Copyright © AUgUSt, 2005 By grizzly indUStriAl, inC. reviSed JUne, 2011 (tS)  
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OR fORM WIThOUT ThE WRITTEN AppROvAL Of GRIzzLy INDUSTRIAL, INc.  
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Table of contents  
INTRODUcTION............................................... 2  
SEcTION 5: AccESSORIES......................... 37  
Manual Accuracy ........................................... 2  
Contact info.................................................... 2  
identification................................................... 3  
Machine data Sheet ...................................... 4  
SEcTION 6: MAINTENANcE......................... 40  
Schedule...................................................... 40  
Cleaning....................................................... 40  
Unpainted Cast iron..................................... 40  
lubrication ................................................... 40  
redressing rubber tires............................. 42  
SEcTION 1: SAfETy....................................... 6  
Safety instructions for Machinery .................. 6  
Additional Safety instructions  
SEcTION 7: SERvIcE ................................... 43  
troubleshooting ........................................... 43  
Checking v-Belt ........................................... 45  
tensioning v-Belt......................................... 45  
replacing v-Belt .......................................... 46  
Shimming table........................................... 47  
Blade lead................................................... 47  
Wheel Alignment.......................................... 49  
for Bandsaws................................................. 8  
SEcTION 2: pOWER SUppLy........................ 9  
SEcTION 3: SETUp ....................................... 12  
needed for Setup......................................... 12  
Unpacking.................................................... 12  
hardware recognition Chart ....................... 13  
inventory ...................................................... 14  
Clean Up...................................................... 15  
Site Considerations...................................... 15  
Assembly ..................................................... 16  
dust Collection............................................. 19  
Blade tracking............................................. 20  
test run ...................................................... 21  
table Stop Calibration ................................. 21  
table tilt Calibration.................................... 22  
table Alignment........................................... 22  
Fence Alignment.......................................... 23  
Miter gauge ................................................. 23  
Blade tensioning ......................................... 24  
Adjusting Support Bearings ......................... 24  
Blade guide Adjustments ............................ 26  
SEcTION 8: WIRING...................................... 51  
Wiring Safety instructions............................ 51  
SEcTION 9: pARTS....................................... 53  
Main ............................................................. 53  
Components................................................. 56  
Stand............................................................ 57  
labels .......................................................... 58  
WARRANTy & RETURNS ............................. 61  
SEcTION 4: OpERATIONS ........................... 27  
Basic Controls.............................................. 27  
overview...................................................... 28  
Workpiece inspection................................... 29  
table tilt ...................................................... 29  
guide post ................................................... 30  
ripping......................................................... 30  
Crosscutting................................................. 31  
resawing ..................................................... 31  
Cutting Curves............................................. 32  
Stacked Cuts................................................ 33  
Blade information......................................... 34  
Blade Changes ............................................ 36  
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INTRODUcTION  
Manual Accuracy  
contact Info  
We are proud to offer this manual with your new  
machine! We've made every effort to be exact  
with the instructions, specifications, drawings,  
and photographs of the machine we used when  
writing this manual. However, sometimes we still  
make an occasional mistake.  
We stand behind our machines. If you have  
any questions or need help, use the information  
below to contact us. Before contacting, please get  
the serial number and manufacture date of your  
machine. This will help us help you faster.  
Grizzly Technical Support  
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle  
Muncy, PA 17756  
Also, owing to our policy of continuous improve-  
ment, your machine may not exactly match the  
manual. If you find this to be the case, and the dif-  
ference between the manual and machine leaves  
you in doubt, check our website for the latest  
manual update or call technical support for help.  
Phone: (570) 546-9663  
We want your feedback on this manual. What did  
you like about it? Where could it be improved?  
Please take a few minutes to give us feedback.  
Before calling, find the manufacture date of your  
machine by looking at the date stamped into the  
machine ID label (see below). This will help us  
determine if the manual version you received  
matches the manufacture date of your machine.  
Grizzly Documentation Manager  
P.O. Box 2069  
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069  
for your Own Safety Read Instruction  
Manual Before Operating Bandsaw  
a) Wear eye protection.  
Manufacture Date  
of Your Machine  
b) Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces  
until blade has stopped.  
c) Maintain proper adjustment of blade  
tension, blade guides, and thrust  
bearings.  
d) Adjust upper guide to just clear  
workpiece.  
e) hold workpiece firmly against table.  
For your convenience, we post all available man-  
uals and manual updates for free on our website  
at www.grizzly.com. Any updates to your model  
of machine will be reflected in these documents  
as soon as they are complete.  
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Identification  
Blade tension  
Knob  
Blade tension  
Scale  
top Wheel  
Cover  
Blade tension  
Quick release  
Blade tracking  
Adjustment Knob  
guide Adjustment  
Knob  
ON/Off  
Switch  
Blade  
guard  
guide post  
lock Knob  
Blade guide  
Assembly  
resaw  
Fence  
Miter gauge  
Assembly  
resaw Fence  
lock handle  
table trunnion  
hand Knob  
dust port  
table tilt Scale  
(Under table)  
Fence lock lever  
Bottom Wheel Cover  
Motor  
figure 1. identification.  
If you have never used this type of machine or equipment before, WE STRONGLy REcOMMEND  
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.  
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Machine Data Sheet  
MACHINE DATA  
SHEET  
Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901  
MODEL G0457 14" 2 HP DELUXE BANDSAW  
Product Dimensions:  
Weight.............................................................................................................................................................. 251 lbs.  
Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height............................................................... 29-3/4 x 29-1/2 x 73 in.  
Footprint (Length x Width)............................................................................................................... 21-1/2 x 18-1/4 in.  
Shipping Dimensions:  
Carton #1  
Type................................................................................................................................................... Cardboard  
Content................................................................................................................................................. Machine  
Weight.................................................................................................................................................... 214 lbs.  
Length x Width x Height............................................................................................................. 51 x 23 x 15 in.  
Carton #2  
Type................................................................................................................................................... Cardboard  
Content........................................................................................................................................ Cabinet Stand  
Weight...................................................................................................................................................... 70 lbs.  
Length x Width x Height............................................................................................................. 26 x 23 x 19 in.  
Electrical:  
Power Requirement............................................................................................. 110V or 220V, Single-Phase, 60 Hz  
Prewired Voltage.................................................................................................................................................. 220V  
Full-Load Current Rating.................................................................................................... 19A at 110V, 9.5A at 220V  
Minimum Circuit Size.......................................................................................................... 20A at 110V, 15A at 220V  
Switch........................................................................................................... On/Off Push Button w/Disabling Padlock  
Switch Voltage............................................................................................................................................ 110V/220V  
Cord Length............................................................................................................................................................ 7 ft.  
Cord Gauge....................................................................................................................................... 14 AWG at 220V  
Recommended Power Cord.............................................................................................................. 12 AWG at 110V  
Plug Included.......................................................................................................................................................... Yes  
Included Plug Type.................................................................................................................................. 6-15 at 220V  
Recommended Plug/Outlet Type............................................................................................................. 5-20 at 110V  
Motors:  
Main  
Type.................................................................................................................. TEFC Capacitor Start Induction  
Horsepower................................................................................................................................................ 2 HP  
Voltage.............................................................................................................................................. 110V/220V  
Prewired..................................................................................................................................................... 220V  
Phase....................................................................................................................................................... Single  
Amps........................................................................................................................ 19A at 110V, 9.5A at 220V  
Speed................................................................................................................................................ 1725 RPM  
Cycle......................................................................................................................................................... 60 Hz  
Number of Speeds............................................................................................................................................ 1  
Power Transfer ......................................................................................................................... Serpentine Belt  
Bearings.................................................................................................... Sealed and Permanently Lubricated  
Main Specifications:  
Operation  
Blade Speeds..................................................................................................................................... 3000 FPM  
Table Tilt............................................................................................................................ Left 8, Right 45 deg.  
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Cutting Capacities  
Maximum Cutting Height........................................................................................................................... 10 in.  
Max Capacity Left of Blade.................................................................................................................. 13-1/2 in.  
Blade Information  
Standard Blade Length............................................................................................................................ 106 in.  
Blade Length Range.......................................................................................................... 105-3/4 - 107-1/4 in.  
Blade Width Range........................................................................................................................... 1/8 - 3/4 in.  
Upper Blade Guides........................................................................................................................ Ball Bearing  
Lower Blade Guides........................................................................................................................ Ball Bearing  
Guide Post Size........................................................................................................................................... 1 in.  
Guide Post Type...................................................................................... Sq. Tubing, 0.075 in. Wall Thickness  
Table Information  
Table Length........................................................................................................................................ 19-3/4 in.  
Table Width....................................................................................................................................... 14-3/16 in.  
Table Thickness.................................................................................................................................... 1-1/2 in.  
Floor to Table Height........................................................................................................................... 42-1/4 in.  
Fence Information  
Locks in Front............................................................................................................................................... Yes  
Locks in Rear................................................................................................................................................. No  
Adjustable for Blade Lead............................................................................................................................ Yes  
Construction  
Table....................................................................................................................... Precision Ground Cast Iron  
Rip Fence ............................................................................................................... Deluxe Extruded Aluminum  
Base....................................................................................................................................... Pre-Formed Steel  
Body....................................................................................................................................... Pre-Formed Steel  
Upper Wheel....................................................................................................... Computer Balanced Cast Iron  
Lower Wheel....................................................................................................... Computer Balanced Cast Iron  
Tire.......................................................................................................................................................... Rubber  
Wheel Cover ............................................................................................................. Hinged Pre-Formed Steel  
Paint........................................................................................................................................... Powder Coated  
Other Related Information  
Wheel Diameter......................................................................................................................................... 14 in.  
Wheel Width.......................................................................................................................................... 1-1/8 in.  
Number of Dust Ports....................................................................................................................................... 1  
Dust Port Size.............................................................................................................................................. 4 in.  
Mobile Base........................................................................................................................................... G7314Z  
Other Specifications:  
ISO Factory .................................................................................................................................................. ISO 9001  
Country Of Origin ............................................................................................................................................. Taiwan  
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Year  
Serial Number Location ....................................................................................................... ID Label on Upper Cover  
Assembly Time ........................................................................................................................................... 45 minutes  
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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. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that  
safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper  
accident prevention measures.  
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,  
WILL result in death or serious injury.  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,  
COULd result in death or serious injury.  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,  
MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert  
against unsafe practices.  
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about  
proper operation of the machine.  
NOTICE  
Safety Instructions for Machinery  
OWNER’S MANUAL. Read and understand WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear  
clothing, apparel, or jewelry that can become  
entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or  
cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to avoid  
accidental slips which could cause a loss of work-  
piece control.  
this owner’s manual BEFORE using machine.  
Untrained users can be seriously hurt.  
EYE PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI-approved  
safety glasses or a face shield when operating or  
observing machinery to reduce the risk of eye  
injury or blindness from flying particles. Everyday  
eyeglasses are not approved safety glasses.  
HEARING PROTECTION. Always wear hear-  
ing protection when operating or observiing loud  
machinery. Extended exposure to this noise  
without hearing protection can cause permanent  
hearing loss.  
HAzARdOUS dUST. Dust created while using  
machinery may cause cancer, birth defects, or  
long-term respiratory damage. Be aware of dust  
hazards associated with each workpiece material,  
and always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to  
reduce your risk.  
MENTAL ALERTNESS. Be mentally alert when  
running machinery. Never operate under the  
influence of drugs or alcohol, when tired, or when  
distracted.  
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DISCONNECTING POWER SUPPLY.-Always-dis- FORCING MACHINERY.-Do-not-force-machine.-  
connect- machine- from- power- supply- before- ser- It-will-do-the-job-safer-and-better-at-the-rate-for-  
vicing,- adjusting,- or- changing- cutting- tools- (bits,- which-it-was-designed.  
blades,-cutters,-etc.).-Make-sure-switch-is-in-OFF-  
position-before-reconnecting-to-avoid-an-unexpect-  
ed-or-unintentional-start.  
GUARDS & COVERS.- Guards- and- covers- can-  
protect-you-from-accidental-contact-with-moving-  
parts-or-flying-debris.-Make-sure-they-are- prop-  
erly-installed,-undamaged,-and-working-correctly-  
before-using-machine.  
APPROVED OPERATION.- Untrained- operators-  
can- be- seriously- hurt- by- machinery.- Only- allow-  
trained- or- properly- supervised- people- to- use-  
machine.-When-machine-is-not-being-used,-dis-  
connect- power,- remove- switch- keys,- or- lock-out-  
machine-to-prevent-unauthorized-use—especially-  
around-children.-Make-workshop-kid-proof!  
NEVER STAND ON MACHINE.-Serious-injury-or-  
accidental-contact-with-cutting-tool-may-occur-if-  
machine-is-tipped.-Machine-may-be-damaged.  
STABLE MACHINE. Unexpected-movement-dur-  
ing-operations-greatly-increases-the-risk-of-injury-  
and- loss- of- control.- Verify- machines- are- stable/  
secure- and- mobile- bases- (if- used)- are- locked-  
before-starting.  
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do- not- use-  
machinery- in- wet- or- rainy- locations,- cluttered-  
areas,-around-flammables,-or-in-poorly-lit-areas.-  
Keep- work- area- clean,- dry,- and- well-lighted- to-  
minimize-risk-of-injury.  
AWKWARD POSITIONS.- Keep- proper- footing-  
and-balance-at-all-times-when-operating-machine.-  
Do-not-overreach!-Avoid-awkward-hand-positions-  
that-make-workpiece-control-difficult-or-increase-  
the-risk-of-accidental-injury.  
ONLY USE AS INTENDED.- Only- use- machine-  
for- its- intended- purpose.- Never- modify- or- alter-  
machine-for-a-purpose-not-intended-by-the-manu-  
facturer-or-serious-injury-may-result!  
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.-Consult-  
this-owner’s-manual-or-the-manufacturer-for-rec-  
ommended- accessories.- Using- improper- acces-  
sories-will-increase-the-risk-of-serious-injury.  
UNATTENDED OPERATION. Never- leave-  
machine-running-while-unattended.-Turn-machine-  
off-and-ensure-all-moving-parts-completely-stop-  
before-walking-away.  
CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS. Keep- children-  
and-bystanders-a-safe-distance-away-from-work-  
area.-Stop-using-machine-if-children-or-bystand-  
ers-become-a-distraction.  
MAINTAIN WITH CARE.-Follow-all-maintenance-  
instructions- and- lubrication- schedules- to- keep-  
machine-in-good-working-condition.-An-improperly-  
maintained-machine-may-increase-the-risk-of-seri-  
ous-injury.-  
REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS.- Never- leave-  
adjustment-tools,-chuck-keys,-wrenches,-etc.-in-or- CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.- Regularly- inspect-  
on-machine—especially-near-moving-parts.-Verify- machine- for- damaged- parts,- loose- bolts,- mis-  
adjusted- or- mis-aligned- parts,- binding,- or- any-  
other- conditions- that- may- affect- safe- operation.-  
Always-repair-or-replace-damaged-or-mis-adjust-  
ed-parts-before-operating-machine.  
removal-before-starting!  
SECURING WORKPIECE.- When- required,- use-  
clamps-or-vises-to-secure-workpiece.-A-secured-  
workpiece-protects-hands-and-frees-both-of-them-  
to-operate-the-machine.  
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.  
FEED DIRECTION.-Unless-otherwise-noted,-feed-  
work- against- the- rotation- of- blades- or- cutters.-  
Feeding-in-the-same-direction-of-rotation-may-pull-  
your-hand-into-the-cut.  
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Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws  
BLADE cONDITION. do not operate with dull, BLADE SpEED. Allow blade to reach full speed  
cracked or badly worn blade. dull blades require before cutting.  
more effort to use and are difficult to control.  
inspect blades for cracks and missing teeth before LEAvING WORK AREA. never leave a machine  
each use.  
running and unattended. Allow the bandsaw to  
come to a complete stop before you leave it unat-  
hAND pLAcEMENT. never position fingers or tended.  
thumbs in line with the cut. Serious personal injury  
could occur.  
fEED RATE. Always feed stock evenly and  
smoothly. do not force or twist blade while cut-  
GUARDS. do not operate this bandsaw without ting, especially when sawing small radii.  
the blade guard in place.  
WORKpIEcE MATERIAL. this machine is  
BLADE REpLAcEMENT. When replacing blades, designed to cut wood only. it is not designed to  
make sure teeth face toward the workpiece and cut metal or use cutting fluid.  
the blade is properly tensioned before operating.  
MAINTENANcE/SERvIcE. All inspections,  
WORKpIEcE hANDLING. never hold small adjustments, and maintenance are to be done  
workpieces with your fingers during a cut. Always with the power oFF and the plug removed from  
support/feed the workpiece with push stick, table the outlet. Wait for all moving parts to come to a  
support, vise, or some type of clamping fixture.  
complete stop.  
cUTTING TEchNIQUES. plan your cuts so you BLADE cONTROL. do not attempt to stop or  
always cut out of the wood. do not back the slow the blade with your hand or a workpiece.  
workpiece away from the blade while the saw is Allow the blade to stop on its own, unless your  
running. if you need to back the work out, turn the machine is equipped with a brake.  
bandsaw oFF and wait for the blade to come to a  
complete stop, and do not twist or put excessive EXpERIENcING DIffIcULTIES. if at any time  
stress on the blade while backing work away.  
you are experiencing difficulties performing the  
intended operation, stop using the machine!  
Contact our technical Support department at  
(570) 546-9663.  
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.  
Every shop environment is different. Always  
consider safety first, as it applies to your  
individual working conditions. Use this and  
other machinery with caution and respect.  
failure to do so could result in serious per-  
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor  
work results.  
Like all machinery there is potential danger  
when operating this machine. Accidents are  
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or  
failure to pay attention. Use this machine  
with respect and caution to lessen the pos-  
sibility of operator injury. If normal safety  
precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri-  
ous personal injury may occur.  
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SEcTION 2: pOWER SUppLy  
Availability  
circuit Information  
Before installing the machine, consider the avail-  
ability and proximity of the required power supply  
circuit. If an existing circuit does not meet the  
requirements for this machine, a new circuit must  
be installed. To minimize the risk of electrocu-  
tion, fire, or equipment damage, installation work  
and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified  
electrician in accordance with all applicable codes  
and standards.  
A power supply circuit includes all electrical  
equipment between the breaker box or fuse panel  
in the building and the machine. The power sup-  
ply circuit used for this machine must be sized to  
safely handle the full-load current drawn from the  
machine for an extended period of time. (If this  
machine is connected to a circuit protected by  
fuses, use a time delay fuse marked D.)  
For your own safety and protection of  
property, consult a qualified electrician if  
you are unsure about wiring practices or  
electrical codes in your area.  
Electrocution, fire, or  
equipment damage may  
occur if machine is not  
correctly grounded and  
connected to the power  
supply.  
Note: The circuit requirements listed in this man-  
ual apply to a dedicated circuit—where only one  
machine will be running at a time. If this machine  
will be connected to a shared circuit where mul-  
tiple machines will be running at the same time,  
consult a qualified electrician to ensure that the  
circuit is properly sized for safe operation.  
full-Load current Rating  
The full-load current rating is the amperage a  
machine draws at 100% of the rated output power.  
On machines with multiple motors, this is the  
amperage drawn by the largest motor or sum of all  
motors and electrical devices that might operate  
at one time during normal operations.  
circuit Requirements for 220v  
This machine is prewired to operate on a 220V  
power supply circuit that has a verified ground and  
meets the following requirements:  
full-Load current Rating at 220v ....9.5 Amps  
full-Load current Rating at 110v...... 19 Amps  
Nominal voltage .............................. 220v/240v  
cycle..........................................................60 hz  
phase........................................... Single-phase  
circuit Rating...................................... 15 Amps  
plug/Receptacle ............................. NEMA 6-15  
The full-load current is not the maximum amount  
of amps that the machine will draw. If the machine  
is overloaded, it will draw additional amps beyond  
the full-load rating.  
circuit Requirements for 110v  
If the machine is overloaded for a sufficient length  
of time, damage, overheating, or fire may result—  
especially if connected to an undersized circuit.  
To reduce the risk of these hazards, avoid over-  
loading the machine during operation and make  
sure it is connected to a power supply circuit that  
meets the requirements in the following section.  
This machine can be converted to operate on a  
110V power supply (refer to Voltage Conversion  
instructions) that has a verified ground and meets  
the following requirements:  
Nominal voltage ...............................110v/120v  
cycle..........................................................60 hz  
phase........................................... Single-phase  
circuit Rating...................................... 20 Amps  
plug/Receptacle ............................. NEMA 5-20  
cord........“S”-Type, 3-Wire, 12 AWG, 300 vAc  
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Grounding Requirements  
This machine MUST be grounded. In the event  
of certain malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding  
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a  
path of least resistance for electric current.  
Serious injury could occur if you connect  
the machine to power before completing the  
setup process. DO NOT connect to power  
until instructed later in this manual.  
For 220V operation: This machine is equipped  
with a power cord that has an equipment-ground-  
ing wire and a grounding plug (see following fig-  
ure). The plug must only be inserted into a match-  
ing receptacle (outlet) that is properly installed  
and grounded in accordance with all local codes  
and ordinances.  
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding  
wire can result in a risk of electric shock. The  
wire with green insulation (with or without yellow  
stripes) is the equipment-grounding wire. If repair  
or replacement of the power cord or plug is nec-  
essary, do not connect the equipment-grounding  
wire to a live (current carrying) terminal.  
GROUNDED  
Check with a qualified electrician or service per-  
sonnel if you do not understand these grounding  
requirements, or if you are in doubt about whether  
the tool is properly grounded. If you ever notice  
that a cord or plug is damaged or worn, discon-  
nect it from power, and immediately replace it with  
a new one.  
6-15 RECEPTACLE  
Current Carrying Prongs  
6-15 PLUG  
Grounding Prong  
figure 2. typical 6-15 plug and receptacle.  
For 110V operation: The plug specified under  
“Circuit Requirements for 110V” on the previ-  
ous page has a grounding prong that must be  
attached to the equipment-grounding wire inside  
the included power cord. The plug must only be  
inserted into a matching receptacle (see below)  
that is properly installed and grounded in accor-  
dance with all local codes and ordinances.  
GROUNDED  
5-20 RECEPTACLE  
Hot  
Neutral  
5-20 PLUG  
Grounding Prong  
figure 3. typical 5-20 plug and receptacle.  
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Extension cords  
Disabling & Locking  
Switch  
We do not recommend using an extension cord  
with this machine. If you must use an extension  
cord, only use it if absolutely necessary and only  
on a temporary basis.  
The ON/OFF switch can be disabled and locked  
by inserting a padlock through the ON button,  
as shown. Locking the switch in this manner can  
prevent unauthorized operation of the machine,  
which is especially important if the machine is not  
stored inside an access-restricted building.  
Extension cords cause voltage drop, which may  
damage electrical components and shorten motor  
life. Voltage drop increases as the extension cord  
size gets longer and the gauge size gets smaller  
(higher gauge numbers indicate smaller sizes).  
Any extension cord used with this machine must  
contain a ground wire, match the required plug  
and receptacle, and meet the following require-  
ments:  
IMPORTANT: Locking the switch with a padlock  
only restricts its function. It is not a substitute  
for disconnecting power from the machine when  
adjusting or servicing.  
Minimum Gauge Size at 110v..............12 AWG  
Minimum Gauge Size at 220v .............14 AWG  
Maximum Length (Shorter is Better).......50 ft.  
Padlock  
Shaft  
voltage conversion  
the voltage conversion MUSt be performed by  
a qualified electrician. to perform the voltage  
conversion, replace the power cord, install the  
correct plug, and rewire the motor to the new volt-  
age, according to the provided wiring diagram on  
page 52.  
figure 4. Switch disabled by a padlock.  
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.  
children or untrained people can be  
seriously injured by this machine. This  
risk increases with unsupervised operation.  
To help prevent unsupervised operation,  
disable and lock the switch before leaving  
machine unattended! place key in a well-  
hidden or secure location.  
To convert the machine to 110v:  
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2. replace the power cord with one that match-  
es the cord specifications under circuit  
Recommendations for 110v on page 9.  
NOTICE  
The padlock shaft diameter is important to  
the disabling function of the switch. With  
any padlock used to lock the switch, test  
the switch after installation to ensure that it  
is properly disabled.  
3. replace the 6-15 plug on the power cord with  
a neMA 5-20 plug.  
4. re-wire the motor as illustrated in the wiring  
diagram.  
0.12"–0.15"  
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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-  
tions before starting the  
machine!  
the following are needed to complete the setup  
process, but are not included with your machine:  
Description  
Qty  
Safety glasses (for each person)............... 1  
Assistant..................................................... 1  
Cleaner/degreaser ..................... As needed  
disposable Shop rags............... As needed  
Wrenches or Sockets 13mm ...................... 2  
Wrench or Socket 10mm............................ 1  
Wrench 14mm ............................................ 1  
hex Wrench 4mm....................................... 1  
hex Wrench 5mm....................................... 1  
phillips Screwdriver .................................... 1  
Machinist's Square..................................... 1  
ruler........................................................... 1  
Straightedge ............................................... 1  
Feeler gauge 0.016" .................................. 1  
dust Collector............................................. 1  
dust hoses................................................. 1  
Wear safety glasses dur-  
ing the entire setup pro-  
cess!  
This machine and its com-  
ponents are very heavy.  
Get lifting help or use  
power lifting equipment  
such as a forklift to move  
heavy items.  
Unpacking  
your machine was carefully packaged for safe  
transportation. remove the packaging materials  
from around your machine and inspect it. if you  
discover the machine is damaged, please imme-  
diately call Customer Service at (570) 546-9663  
for advice.  
Save the containers and all packing materials for  
possible inspection by the carrier or its agent.  
Otherwise, filing a freight claim can be difficult.  
When you are completely satisfied with the condi-  
tion of your shipment, inventory the contents.  
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Inventory  
A
The following is a description of the main compo-  
nents shipped with your machine. Lay the compo-  
nents out to inventory them.  
B
If any non-proprietary parts are missing (e.g. a  
nut or a washer), we will gladly replace them; or  
for the sake of expediency, replacements can be  
obtained at your local hardware store.  
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contents (figures 4–5)  
Qty  
A. Bandsaw Unit ............................................. 1  
B. Cabinet Stand............................................. 1  
c. Feet 8-16 (Stand) ...................................... 4  
figure 4. Bandsaw, stand, motor, and  
components  
3
D. Motor .......................................................... 1  
E. Blade tension Knob................................... 1  
f. lever handle (Quick release) ................... 1  
G. table........................................................... 1  
h. trunnion hand Knobs M10-1.5 (table)....... 2  
I. Miter gauge................................................ 1  
J. Fence Assembly......................................... 1  
K. resaw Fence ............................................. 1  
L. Front rail.................................................... 1  
M. rear rail .................................................... 1  
N. Moving plate (Fence).................................. 1  
O. lever handle w/nut (Fence)....................... 1  
p. locking Adjustment handle (Fence) .......... 1  
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hardware (Not shown)  
figure 5. table, miter gauge, and hardware  
bags.  
Cap Screws M8-1.25 x 25 (Motor).............. 2  
lock Washers 8mm (Motor)....................... 2  
Fender Washers 8mm (Motor) ................... 2  
Flat Washers 6mm (Front rail) .................. 2  
lock Washers 6mm (Front rail)................. 2  
hex Bolts M6-1 x 20 (Front rail)................ 2  
Cap Screws M6-1 x 16 (rear rail)............. 2  
Flat Washer 8mm (Fence).......................... 1  
Flange Screw (Blade tension Knob).......... 1  
hex Bolt M8-1.25 x 80 (positive Stop)........ 1  
hex nut M8-1.25 (positive Stop) ................ 1  
Carriage Bolts M8-1.25 x 20 (Stand).......... 6  
Flange nuts M8-1.25 (Stand) ..................... 6  
hex nut M8-1.25 (Quick release).............. 1  
hex nuts 38-16 (Feet)................................. 4  
Flat Washers 10mm (Feet)......................... 4  
hex Wrench 6mm....................................... 1  
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clean Up  
Site considerations  
the unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy  
oil to prevent corrosion during shipment. remove  
this protective coating with a solvent cleaner or  
degreaser. For thorough cleaning, some parts  
must be removed. for optimum performance,  
clean all moving parts or sliding contact sur-  
faces. Avoid chlorine-based solvents, such as  
acetone or brake parts cleaner that may damage  
painted surfaces. Always follow the manufactur-  
er’s instructions when using any type of cleaning  
product.  
floor Load  
refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight  
and footprint specifications of your machine.  
Some residential floors may require additional  
reinforcement to support both the machine and  
operator.  
placement Location  
Consider existing and anticipated needs, size of  
material to be processed through each machine,  
and space for auxiliary stands, work tables or  
other machinery when establishing a location for  
your new machine. See figure 7 for the minimum  
working clearances.  
Gasoline and petroleum  
products have low flash  
points and can explode  
or cause fire if used to  
clean machinery. DO  
NOT use these products  
to clean the machinery.  
29¾"  
Many cleaning solvents  
are toxic if inhaled.  
Minimize your risk by only  
using these products in a  
well ventilated area.  
figure 7. Working clearances.  
children and visitors may be  
seriously injured if unsuper-  
vised around this machine.  
Lock entrances to the shop  
or disable start switch or  
power connection to prevent  
unsupervised use.  
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4. With the help of an assistant, set the bandsaw  
unit onto the stand, align the mounting holes,  
then open the door on the cabinet stand.  
Assembly  
To assemble the bandsaw:  
5. have your assistant hold the bandsaw while  
you secure the body to the stand with the car-  
riage bolts and flange nuts (figure 9).  
1. turn the cabinet stand upside down and  
install the feet, as shown in figure 8.  
figure 9. Securing the body to the stand.  
figure 8. installing feet on cabinet.  
6. Slide the blade tension knob over the thread-  
ed shaft, as shown in figure 10, and secure  
the knob with the flange screw.  
2. Set the cabinet upright, move it to its final  
position, then adjust the feet so the cabinet is  
level side-to-side and front-to-back.  
3. Secure the position of the feet by tightening  
the hex nut/washers against the stand.  
Flange  
Screw  
The bandsaw body is  
heavy. DO NOT over-exert  
yourself while unpack-  
ing or moving your  
machine—get assistance  
from another person.  
figure 10. Blade tension knob installed.  
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7. thread an M8-1.25 hex nut all the way onto  
the quick release lever, as shown in figure  
11, then thread the lever into the quick  
release hub and tighten the hex nut against  
the hub to lock the lever in place.  
9. From the inside of the bandsaw, loosely fas-  
ten the motor to the body with the cap screws  
and flat washers, as shown in figure 13.  
Wheel removed  
for Clarity  
hex nut  
figure 13. installing motor (inside view).  
figure 11. Quick release lever installed.  
10. place the belt on the pulleys and pivot the  
motor so the belt is tight, then tighten the cap  
screws. refer to Tensioning v-Belt on page  
45 to properly tension the drive belt.  
8. have an assistant hold the motor in position  
against the backside of the frame, as shown  
in figure 12.  
11. refer to Wiring on page 51 and wire the  
motor to the switch cord.  
12. remove the blade from the top and bottom  
wheels, then remove the table pin and table  
insert from the table.  
13. place the table bolts through the trunnions.  
14. thread the table trunnion hand knobs onto  
the table bolts to secure the table (figure  
14).  
figure 12. installing motor (outside view).  
hand  
Knob  
figure 14. table installed on trunnions.  
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15. replace the blade, and for now, only put  
enough tension on it to keep it on the  
wheels.  
19. install the handle on the fence assembly  
(figure 17), and tighten the hex nut against  
the fence pivot block to secure the handle.  
16. re-install the table pin and table insert.  
17. Fasten the rear rail to the back of the table  
with the four M6-1 x 16 cap screws, as shown  
in figure 15.  
pivot Block  
hex nut  
figure 17. handle installed on fence assembly.  
20. place the 8mm flat washer on the locking  
adjustment handle and slide it through the  
hole in the fence.  
figure 15. rear rail installed.  
21. thread the moving plate onto the end of the  
locking adjustment handle threads.  
18. Attach the front rail to the front of the bandsaw  
table with the two M6-1 x 20 hex bolts, 6mm  
lock washers and flat washers, as shown in  
figure 16.  
22. Slide the resaw fence over the moving plate,  
as shown in figure 18, so the moving plate  
fits inside the channel of the resaw fence.  
locking  
Adjustment  
handle  
Moving  
plate  
figure 16. installed front rail.  
figure 18. Attaching resaw fence to standard  
fence.  
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23. pull the handle up and place the fence  
assembly on the fixed rail as shown in figure  
19.  
Dust collection  
DO NOT operate the Model G0457 without an  
adequate dust collection system. This saw  
creates substantial amounts of wood dust  
while operating. failure to use a dust collec-  
tion system can result in short and long-term  
respiratory illness.  
Recommended cfM at Dust port: 400 cfM  
Do not confuse this CFM recommendation with  
the rating of the dust collector. To determine the  
CFM at the dust port, you must consider these  
variables: (1) CFM rating of the dust collector,  
(2) hose type and length between the dust col-  
lector and the machine, (3) number of branches  
or wyes, and (4) amount of other open lines  
throughout the system. Explaining how to cal-  
culate these variables is beyond the scope of  
this manual. Consult an expert or purchase a  
good dust collection "how-to" book.  
figure 19. Correctly installed fence.  
24. push the handle down to lock the fence  
assembly in place.  
25. position the resaw fence evenly on the table  
and use the locking adjustment handle to lock  
it in place.  
To connect a dust collection hose:  
26. thread the M8-1.25 hex nut halfway onto the  
M8-1.25 x 80 hex bolt (this is the positive stop  
bolt).  
1. Fit the 4" dust hose over the dust port, as  
shown in figure 21, and secure in place with  
a hose clamp.  
27. thread the positive stop bolt into the thread-  
ed hole on bandsaw body as shown in figure  
20.  
2. tug the hose to make sure it does not come  
off.  
Note: A tight fit is necessary for proper per-  
formance.  
positive Stop  
figure 20. installed positive stop bolt.  
figure 21. dust hose attached to dust port.  
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Blade Tracking  
Blade Centered  
on peak of Crown  
the blade tracking is primarily affected by the  
tilt of the upper wheel, also known as "Center  
tracking"; and the alignment of both wheels, also  
known as "Coplanar tracking." (For Coplanar  
tracking, see the Wheel Alignment instructions  
on page 49.)  
Blade  
Centered  
on Wheel  
Wheel  
the wheels on the Model g0457 were aligned at  
the factory, so Center tracking is the only adjust-  
ment that needs to be performed when the saw  
is new.  
Center trACKing  
figure 22. Center tracking profiles.  
To center track the blade:  
6. loosen the tracking control lock knob (figure  
23) so that the tracking control knob will  
rotate for adjustments.  
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2. Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings  
and support bearings as far away as possible  
from the blade.  
3. open the upper wheel cover.  
4. Adjust blade tension until the mark on the  
blade tension scale matches the size of the  
installed blade.  
tracking Control  
tracking  
Knob  
Control lock  
Knob  
The cast iron spokes may have sharp edges  
and the blade teeth may extend beyond the  
edge of the wheel, creating a laceration haz-  
ard. Be careful when turning the wheels by  
hand.  
figure 23. location of tracking control knob.  
7. Spin the upper wheel with one hand and  
rotate the tracking control knob with the other  
hand to make the blade ride in the center of  
the bandsaw wheel tire.  
5. Spin the upper wheel by hand at least three  
times and watch how the blade rides on the  
crown of the wheel. refer to figure 22 for an  
illustration of this concept.  
8. tighten the tracking control lock knob and  
close the upper wheel cover.  
If the blade rides in the center of the  
upper wheel and is centered on the peak  
of the wheel crown, then the bandsaw is  
already tracked properly and no further  
adjustments are needed at this time.  
For the best performance from your saw, regularly  
maintain the proper tracking of the blade.  
NOTICE  
changes in the blade tension may change  
the blade tracking.  
If the blade does not ride in the center  
of the upper wheel and is not centered  
on the peak of the wheel crown, then  
continue with the following steps.  
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Test Run  
Table Stop  
calibration  
once the assembly is complete, test run your  
machine to make sure it runs properly.  
the adjustable positive stop allows the table to be  
reset 90˚ to the blade after tilting to the right.  
if, during the test run, you cannot easily locate  
the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop  
using the machine immediately, then review the  
Troubleshooting on page 43.  
To set the positive stop:  
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tech Support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.  
2. Adjust blade tension until the mark on the  
blade tension scale matches the size of the  
installed blade.  
To test run the machine:  
3. loosen the hex nut that locks the positive  
stop bolt in place and loosen the table tilt  
hand knobs.  
1. Make sure you have read the safety instruc-  
tions at the beginning of the manual and that  
the machine is set up properly, including  
Blade Tracking on page 20.  
4. raise the guide post and place a machinist’s  
square on the table next to the side of the  
blade, as illustrated in figure 24. Adjust the  
table square with the blade, then secure with  
the table tilt knobs.  
2. Make sure all tools and objects used during  
setup are cleared away from the machine.  
3. Connect the machine to the power source.  
4. turn the machine ON.  
5. listen and watch for abnormal noises or  
actions. the machine should run smoothly  
with little or no vibration or rubbing noises.  
—Strange or unusual noises must be inves-  
tigated and corrected before operating the  
machine further. Always disconnect the  
machine from power when investigating or  
correcting potential problems.  
6. turn the machine OFF.  
figure 24. Squaring table to blade.  
5. Adjust the positive stop bolt to the table.  
6. Secure the positive stop bolt by tightening the  
hex nut against the trunnion bracket.  
7. Check the adjustment for accuracy once you  
have tightened the hex nut.  
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Table Tilt calibration  
Table Alignment  
the pointer on the table tilt scale must be calibrat-  
ed in order for the scale reading to be accurate.  
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. this  
procedure works best with a 34" blade installed.  
To calibrate the pointer on the table tilt scale:  
1. Make sure that the blade is tensioned and is  
tracking correctly, and that the table is 90˚ to  
the blade (see Table Stop calibration on  
page .  
To align the table so the miter slot is parallel  
to the bandsaw blade:  
1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly  
and that it is correctly tensioned.  
2. loosen the screw on the pointer (figure 25),  
but do not remove it.  
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3. loosen the trunnion bolts that secure the  
trunnions to the table.  
4. place an accurate straightedge along the  
blade. the straightedge should lightly touch  
both the front and back of the blade.  
Note: Make sure the straightedge does not  
go across a tooth.  
5. Use a fine ruler to gauge the distance  
between the straightedge and the miter slot.  
the distance you measure should be the  
same at both the front and the back of the  
table (see figure 26).  
figure 25. table tilt scale.  
6. Adjust the table as needed for proper align-  
ment.  
3. Align the tip of the pointer with the 0˚ mark on  
the table tilt scale.  
7. tighten the trunnion bolts.  
4. tighten the screw on the pointer so that the  
pointer is locked in place.  
figure 26. Measuring miter slot parallelism with  
the blade.  
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fence Alignment  
Miter Gauge  
to ensure cutting accuracy when the fence is first  
installed, the fence should be aligned with the  
miter slot.  
the miter gauge needs to be calibrated to the  
blade when it is first mounted in the miter slot.  
To calibrate the miter gauge:  
To align the fence parallel with the miter slot:  
1. place one edge of a machinist's square  
against the face of the miter gauge and the  
other side against the blade face, as shown  
in figure 28.  
1. if the fence is mounted on the left-hand side  
of the blade, remove it and remount it next to  
the miter slot.  
2. loosen the four cap screws located on the  
top face of the fence (figure 27).  
figure 28. Squaring miter gauge to blade.  
2. loosen the lock knob on the miter gauge and  
adjust it flush with the edge of the square.  
figure 27. Four fence cap screws.  
3. tighten the lock knob, and verify the setting.  
3. Adjust the fence face parallel with the edge of  
the miter slot.  
Note: Sometimes the tightening procedure  
can affect the adjustment.  
4. tighten the four cap screws, being careful not  
to move the fence.  
4. loosen the screw that secures the angle  
pointer and adjust the pointer to the 0˚ mark  
on the scale.  
5. retighten the screw that secures the angle  
pointer.  
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Blade Tensioning  
NOTICE  
After blade tension and tracking are set cor-  
rectly, you MUST properly adjust the upper  
and lower support bearings and guide-block  
assemblies into position before cutting.  
A properly tensioned blade is essential for mak-  
ing accurate cuts and is a prerequisite for making  
many bandsaw adjustments. the blade tension  
scale shows the approximate tension, but the  
steps below will allow you to get the optimum ten-  
sion for the installed blade.  
Adjusting Support  
To tension the bandsaw blade:  
Bearings  
1. Make sure you have completed the Test Run  
procedure on page 21 and that the blade is  
tracking properly.  
the support bearings are positioned behind  
the blade for support during cutting operations.  
proper adjustment of the support bearings is an  
important part of making accurate cuts and also  
keeps the blade teeth from coming in contact with  
the guide bearings while cutting.  
2. raise the upper blade guide assembly as  
high as it will go, and adjust the upper and  
lower guide blocks as far away from the blade  
as possible.  
To adjust the support bearings:  
Note: This procedure will NOT work if the  
guide blocks have any contact with the  
blade.  
1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly  
and that it is correctly tensioned.  
3. Adjust blade tension until the mark on the  
blade tension scale matches the size of the  
installed blade.  
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3. Familiarize yourself with the support bearing  
controls shown in figure 29.  
Note: This scale can only be considered a  
general guide. Complete the following steps  
to accurately set blade tension.  
Support  
Upper Knurled  
Bearing  
4. turn the bandsaw ON.  
Knob  
5. Slowly release the tension one quarter of a  
turn at a time. When you see the bandsaw  
blade start to flutter, stop decreasing the ten-  
sion.  
6. now, slowly increase the tension until the  
blade stops fluttering, then tighten the tension  
another quarter turn.  
thumbscrew  
7. look at what the tension gauge reads and  
use that as a guide for tensioning that blade  
in the future.  
Note: Always de-tension the blade after use  
to increase blade life and reduce strain on the  
bandsaw components.  
lock Bolt  
figure 29. Support bearing controls.  
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4. loosen the assembly lock bolt.  
Note: For a quick gauge, fold a dollar bill in half  
twice (four thicknesses of a dollar bill is approxi-  
mately 0.016") and place it between the support  
bearing and the blade as shown in Figure 32.  
5. rotate the blade guide assembly side-to-  
side, until the blade is perpendicular to the  
face of the support bearing as illustrated in  
figure 30.  
Bandsaw  
Blade  
Support  
Bearing  
figure 32. dollar bill folded twice to make an  
approximate 0.016" gauge.  
top view  
figure 30. Blade should be perpendicular (90˚)  
to the face of the support bearing.  
9. tighten the thumbscrew to keep the support  
bearing locked in place.  
6. tighten the assembly lock bolt.  
10. repeat Steps 49 for the lower support bear-  
ings.  
7. loosen the thumbscrew on the support bear-  
ing adjustment shaft.  
8. place a 0.016" feeler gauge between the  
support bearing and the blade, and use the  
upper knurled knob to position the bearing  
0.016" away from the back of the blade, as  
illustrated in figure 31.  
NOTICE  
Whenever changing a blade or adjusting ten-  
sion and tracking, the upper and lower blade  
support bearings and blade guide bearings  
must be properly adjusted before cutting  
operations.  
0.016''  
Side view  
figure 31. Blade should be aligned approxi-  
mately 0.016" away from the bearing edge.  
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Blade Guide  
Adjustments  
Blade  
Guide  
Bearing  
1/16"  
the blade guides consist of an upper and lower  
set of ball bearings that provide side-to-side sup-  
port to help keep the blade straight while cutting.  
the blade guides are designed to be adjusted in  
two ways—forward/backward and side-to-side.  
Blade  
Gullets  
To adjust the upper and lower blade guides:  
1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly  
and that it is correctly tensioned.  
figure 34. lateral adjustment of blade guides.  
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NOTICE  
Make sure that the blade teeth will not con-  
tact the guide bearings when the blade is  
against the rear support bearing during the  
cut or the blade teeth will be ruined.  
3. Familiarize yourself with the blade guide con-  
trols shown in figure 33.  
lower  
Knurled  
Knob  
6. tighten the thumbscrew on the lateral adjust-  
ment rod.  
Blade guide  
Bearings  
7. loosen the cap screws.  
8. With the 4mm hex wrench, rotate the center  
portion of the blade guide bearings to laterally  
position the bearings 0.004" away from the  
blade.  
thumbscrew  
Note: 0.004" is approximately the thickness  
Cap Screw  
of a piece of paper.  
figure 33. Blade guide controls.  
9. tighten the cap screw to lock the blade guide  
bearings in position.  
4. loosen the thumbscrew on the lateral adjust-  
ment rod.  
10. repeat Steps 49 for the lower guides.  
5. rotate the lower knurled knob to position the  
blade guides so the edges of the bearings are  
1/16" behind the blade gullets, as illustrated in  
figure 34.  
NOTICE  
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.  
Note: The 1/16" spacing is ideal, although with  
larger blades it may not be possible. In such  
cases, adjust the guide bearings as far for-  
ward as possible to the blade gullets, and still  
maintain the proper support bearing spacing  
adjustment.  
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SEcTION 4: OpERATIONS  
Basic controls  
To reduce the risk of  
serious injury when using  
this machine, read and  
understand this entire  
Use the descriptions and figures below to become  
familiar with the basic controls of your machine.  
manual before beginning  
any operations.  
Blade Tension Knob: Adjusts the tension on the  
blade.  
Blade Tension Quick Release: Quickly tensions  
or releases the blade without losing its setting.  
Damage to your eyes and lungs could result  
Blade tracking Adjustment Knob: Adjusts the  
blade tracking.  
from using this machine without proper pro-  
tective gear. Always wear safety glasses and  
a respirator when operating this machine.  
Guide post Adjustment Knob: raises and low-  
ers the blade guide post.  
Blade tension  
Knob  
Blade tension  
Quick release  
Loose hair, clothing, or  
jewelry could get caught  
in machinery and cause  
serious personal injury.  
Keep these items away  
from moving parts at all  
times to reduce this risk.  
Blade tracking  
Adjustment Knob  
guide post  
Adjustment Knob  
figure 35. Basic controls (rear).  
NOTICE  
If you have never used this type of machine  
or equipment before, WE STRONGLy REc-  
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.  
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ON/Off Switch: Starts and stops the blade  
motor.  
Overview  
Miter Gauge Lock handle: locks the miter  
gauge at the current setting.  
the bandsaw is one of the most versatile wood  
cutting tools in the shop. it is capable of perform-  
ing many different cutting functions, including:  
fence Lock Lever: locks the fence at its current  
position.  
Straight cuts  
Miters  
Angles  
Compound Angles  
resawing  
ripping  
Miter gauge lock  
handle  
Crosscutting  
on/oFF Switch  
Irregular cuts  
Simple and Complex Curves  
duplicate parts  
Circles  
Fence lock lever  
Beveled Curves  
figure 36. Basic controls (front).  
A properly adjusted and tuned bandsaw can be  
safer to operate than most other saws and per-  
forms 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 and make adjustments periodically to  
keep the saw running in top condition.  
Use light and even pressure while cutting.  
light contact with the blade will permit easier  
line following and prevent undue friction.  
Avoid trying to turn tight corners because this  
will twist the blade. remember, you must saw  
around corners.  
Misuse of the saw or using incorrect tech-  
niques is unsafe and results in frustration and  
poor cuts. rememberthe blade does the  
cutting with the operator’s guidance.  
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Workpiece  
Inspection  
Table Tilt  
the bandsaw table will tilt left and 45˚ right to  
provide a wide range of cutting options. Most cut-  
ting operations are done at 90° and rarely will the  
table need to be tilted left. remove the positive  
stop bolt to tilt the table to the left.  
Some wood workpieces are not safe to cut or may  
require modification before they are safe to cut.  
Before making cuts, get in the habit of inspect-  
ing all workpieces for the following:  
To tilt the table:  
Material Type: this machine is intended for  
cutting natural and man-made wood prod-  
ucts, laminate covered wood products, and  
some plastics. Cutting drywall or cementi-  
tious backer board creates extremely fine  
dust and may reduce the life of the bearings.  
this machine is not designed to cut metal,  
glass, stone, tile, etc.; cutting these materials  
with this saw may lead to injury.  
1. loosen the two table trunnion hand knobs.  
2. position the table to the desired angle of tilt.  
refer to the angle gauge on the front table  
trunnion for the tilting angle.  
3. retighten both table trunnion hand knobs.  
Foreign Objects: nails, staples, dirt, rocks  
and other foreign objects are often embed-  
ded in wood. While cutting, these objects can  
become dislodged and hit the operator or  
break the blade, which might then fly apart.  
Always visually inspect your workpiece for  
these items. if they cannot be removed, do  
not cut the workpiece.  
Large/Loose Knots: loose knots can  
become dislodged during the cutting opera-  
tion. large knots can cause blade damage.  
Choose workpieces that do not have large/  
loose knots or plan ahead to avoid cutting  
through them.  
Wet or "Green" Stock: Cutting wood with  
a moisture content over 20% causes unnec-  
essary wear on the blade and yields poor  
results.  
Excessive Warping: Workpieces with exces-  
sive cupping, bowing, or twisting are danger-  
ous to cut because they are unstable and can  
move unpredictably when being cut. do not  
use workpieces with these characteristics!  
Minor Warping: Workpieces with slight cup-  
ping can be safely supported if the cupped  
side faces the table or fence. on the contrary,  
a workpiece supported on the bowed side will  
rock during a cut, leading to loss of control.  
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Guide post  
Ripping  
the guide post, shown in figure 37, connects the  
upper blade guide assembly to the bandsaw. the  
guide post allows the blade guide assembly to  
move up or down via a rack and pinion. in order  
to cut accurately, the blade guide assembly must  
be no more than 1" from the top of the workpiece  
at all times—this positioning provides the greatest  
support to the blade.  
ripping is the process of cutting with the grain of  
the wood stock. For plywood and other processed  
wood, ripping simply means cutting down the  
length of the workpiece.  
To rip with the Model G0457:  
1. Adjust the fence to match the width of the  
cut on your workpiece and lock the fence in  
place.  
Adjustment  
Knob  
2. Make sure the bandsaw is properly set up  
and adjusted as described in SEcTION 3:  
SETUp.  
3. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade  
and continue with the cut until the blade is  
completely through the workpiece. figure 38  
shows a typical ripping operation.  
lock  
Knob  
Note: If you are cutting narrow pieces, use a  
push stick to protect your fingers.  
guide post  
figure 37. guide post controls.  
To adjust guide post:  
1. Make sure that the blade tension, blade  
tracking, support bearing, and blade guides  
are adjusted correctly.  
2. loosen the guide post lock knob shown in  
figure 37.  
3. raise/lower the guide post with the adjust-  
ment knob to within 1" from the top of the  
workpiece to the bottom of the blade guide  
assembly.  
figure 38. ripping with a push stick.  
4. lock the guide post in place with the lock  
knob.  
NEvER place fingers or hands in the line of  
cut. In the event that something unexpected  
happens, your hands or fingers may be  
pulled into the blade. ALWAyS use a push  
stick when ripping narrow pieces. failure to  
follow these warnings may result in serious  
personal injury!  
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crosscutting  
Resawing  
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.  
resawing (figure 40) is the process of cutting a  
board into two or more thinner boards. the maxi-  
mum board width that can be resawn is limited  
by the maximum cutting height of the bandsaw.  
Maximum cutting height for this bandsaw is 10".  
To crosscut with the Model G0457:  
the Model g0457 14" industrial Bandsaw is  
capable of resawing, provided the saw is properly  
set up. Attempting to resaw too wide or too dense  
of a board may put excessive strain on the blade  
and cause breakage.  
1. Mark the workpiece on the edge where you  
want to begin the cut.  
2. Move the fence out of the way. place the  
workpiece evenly against the miter gauge.  
one of the most important considerations when  
resawing is blade selection. generally, the wider  
blade, the better. in most applications, a hook or  
a skip tooth style will be desirable. Also, since  
most resawn lumber will be planed smooth, you  
should choose blades with fewer teeth-per-inch  
(from 3 to 6). While blades with fewer teeth-per-  
inch produce rougher cuts, these types of blades  
offer larger gullet capacities for clearing sawdust,  
reducing heat buildup and reducing strain on the  
motor.  
3. line up the mark with the blade.  
4. After all safety precautions have been met,  
turn the bandsaw ON. Slowly feed the  
workpiece into the blade and continue the  
cut until the blade is all the way through the  
workpiece. figure 39 shows a typical cross-  
cutting operation.  
figure 39. Crosscutting with miter gauge.  
figure 40. resawing lumber.  
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To resaw a workpiece:  
cutting curves  
1. verify that the bandsaw is set up properly and  
that the table is perpendicular to the blade.  
When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and  
turn the stock carefully so that the blade follows  
the layout line without twisting. if a curve is so  
abrupt that it is necessary to repeatedly back up  
and cut a new kerf, use either a narrower blade  
or a blade with more tpi (teeth per inch), or make  
more relief cuts.  
2. Use the widest blade your bandsaw will  
accept.  
Note: The blade must also be sharp and  
clean.  
3. Use a fence to guide the workpiece.  
Always make short cuts first, then proceed to  
the longer cuts. relief cuts will also reduce the  
chance that the blade will be pinched or twisted.  
relief cuts are cuts made through the waste  
portion of the workpiece and are stopped at the  
layout line. As you cut along the layout line, waste  
wood is released from the workpiece, alleviating  
any pressure on the back of the blade. relief cuts  
also make backing the workpiece out easier, if  
needed.  
4. Set your fence to the desired width of cut and  
lock it in place.  
5. Support the ends of the board if necessary.  
6. turn the bandsaw ON.  
7. 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.  
NOTICE  
The list below displays blade widths and  
the corresponding minimum radii each size  
of blade for the Model G0457.  
Width  
Radius  
1
8"....................................18  
"
"
316"...................................38  
1
4''....................................58''  
3
1
5
3
8''....................................114''  
2''....................................212''  
8''....................................334''  
4''....................................512''  
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5. Cut the stack of pieces as though you were  
cutting a single piece. Follow your layout line  
with the blade kerf on the waste side of your  
line as shown in figure 41.  
Stacked cuts  
one of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability to  
cut multiple copies of a particular shape by stack-  
ing a number of workpieces together.  
cutting into brad nails that are used to  
secure the multiple pieces can cause the  
blade to break and may cause an injury to  
the operator. Be extremely careful of where  
you are cutting when performing this opera-  
tion.  
Before making stacked cuts, ensure that both the  
table and the blade are properly adjusted to 90°.  
otherwise, any error will be compounded with  
each piece cut from the top to the bottom of the  
stack.  
To complete a stacked cut:  
1. Align your pieces from top to bottom to  
ensure that each piece has adequate scrap  
to provide a clean, unhampered cut.  
2. Secure all the pieces together in a manner  
that will not interfere with the cutting. hot glue  
on the edges works well, as do brad nails  
through the waste portion. (Be careful not to  
cut into the brads!)  
3. on the face of the top piece, lay out the  
shape you intend to cut.  
4. Make relief cuts perpendicular to the out-  
line of your intended shape in areas where  
changes in blade direction could strain the  
woodgrain or cause the blade kerf to bind.  
figure 41. Cutting multiple pieces at once.  
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Straight Cutting: Use the largest width  
blade that you own. the Model g0457 will  
accept blades up to 4" wide. narrow blades  
Blade Information  
3
can cut tight curves (a small radius) but  
are not very good at cutting straight lines  
because they naturally wander (blade lead).  
however, larger blades are much better at  
cutting straight lines, but function poorly at  
cutting small curves because of their size.  
Selecting the right blade requires a knowledge  
of the various blade characteristics mentioned  
below, the type of material you plan to cut, and the  
type of cut you are going to perform.  
Blade Length  
Measured by the circumference, blade lengths  
are usually unique to the brand of your bandsaw  
and the distance between wheels. the Model  
g0457 is designed for blades that are 106" long.  
refer to the current grizzly catalog for prices and  
ordering information.  
Tooth Style  
When selecting blades, another option to con-  
sider is the shape, gullet size, teeth set and teeth  
angleotherwise known as “tooth Style.”  
figure 43 shows the three main categories of  
tooth style:  
Blade Width  
Measured from the back of the blade to the tip of  
the blade tooth (the widest point), blade width is  
often the first consideration given to blade selec-  
tion. Blade width dictates the largest and smallest  
curve that can be cut, as well as how accurately it  
can cut a straight line.  
Raker  
Skip  
Hook  
1
3
the Model g0457 can use blades from ⁄8" to 4  
"
in width. Always pick the size of blade that best  
suits your application.  
curve cutting: Use the chart in figure 42 to  
determine the correct blade for curve cutting.  
determine the smallest radius curve that will  
be cut on your workpiece and use the corre-  
sponding blade width.  
figure 43. raker, Skip & hook tooth styles.  
Raker: this style is considered to be the  
standard because the tooth size and shape  
are the same as the tooth gullet. the teeth  
on raker blades usually are very numerous,  
have no angle, and produce cuts by scrap-  
ing the material; these characteristics result  
in very smooth cuts, but do not cut fast and  
generate more heat while cutting.  
Skip: this style is similar to a raker blade  
that is missing every other tooth. Because  
of the design, skip toothed blades have a  
much larger gullet than raker blades, and  
therefore, cut faster and generate more heat.  
however, these blades also leave a rougher  
cut than raker blades.  
Cutting Radius  
figure 42. Blade width radii.  
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Hook: the teeth on this style have a posi-  
tive angle (downward) which makes them  
dig into the material, and the gullets are usu-  
ally rounded for easier waste removal. these  
blades are excellent for the tough demands  
of resawing and ripping thick material.  
The most common causes of blade breakage  
are:  
Aligning or adjusting the guides incorrectly.  
Forcing or twisting a wide blade around a  
curve of short radius.  
Tooth pitch  
Feeding the workpiece into the blade too  
fast.  
Usually measured as tpi (teeth per inch), tooth  
pitch determines the size of the teeth. More teeth  
per inch (fine pitch) will cut slower, but smoother;  
while fewer teeth per inch (coarse pitch) will cut  
rougher, but faster. 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 coarse pitched blades on softer  
woods.  
Using a blade with dull teeth or the absence  
of sufficient set.  
incorrect tension.  
Setting the top blade guide assembly set too  
high above the work piece.  
Using a blade with a lumpy or improperly fin-  
ished braze or weld.  
Blade care  
A bandsaw blade is a delicate piece of steel that  
is subjected to tremendous strain. you can obtain  
longer use from a bandsaw blade if you give it fair  
treatment and always use the appropriate feed  
rate for your operation.  
Continuously running the bandsaw when not  
in use.  
Be sure to select blades with the proper width,  
style, and pitch for each application. the wrong  
choice of blades will often produce unnecessary  
heat which will shorten the life of your blade.  
A clean blade will perform much better than a dirty  
blade. dirty or gummed up blades pass through  
the cutting material with much more resistance  
than clean blades. this extra resistance also  
causes unnecessary heat.  
Blade Breakage  
Many conditions may cause a bandsaw blade to  
break. Blade breakage is unavoidable, in some  
cases, since it is the natural result of the peculiar  
stresses that bandsaw blades are subjected to.  
Blade breakage is also due to avoidable circum-  
stances. Avoidable breakage is most often the  
result of poor care or judgement on the part of the  
operator when mounting or adjusting the blade or  
support guides.  
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To replace the blade:  
Blade changes  
1. Slide the blade through the table slot, ensur-  
ing that the teeth are pointing down toward  
the table.  
Note: If the teeth will not point downward in  
any orientation, the blade is inside-out. Put  
on heavy gloves, remove the blade, and twist  
it right side-out.  
Alwaysdisconnectpower  
to the machine when  
changing blades. failure  
to do this may result in  
serious personal injury.  
2. Slip the blade through the guides, and mount  
it on the upper and lower wheels (figure  
44).  
All saw blades are dan-  
gerous and may cause  
personalinjury.Toreduce  
the risk of being injured,  
wear leather gloves when  
handling saw blades.  
To remove the blade:  
1. diSConneCt BAndSAW FroM poWer!  
2. release the blade tension by turning the  
blade tension quick release lever to the left.  
3. remove the table insert and the table pin.  
Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings as  
far away as possible from the blade.  
figure 44. placing blade on the wheels.  
3. tighten the blade tension quick release.  
4. open the upper and lower wheel covers, and  
with gloved hands, slide the blade off both  
wheels.  
4. Apply tension to the blade by turning the ten-  
sion control knob. rotate the upper wheel  
slowly by hand as tension is applied to allow  
the blade to center itself on the wheel. Adjust  
tracking if needed.  
5. rotate the blade 90˚ and slide it through the  
slot in the table.  
5. Adjust tension as described page 24.  
6. Adjust the upper/lower guide bearings and  
the support bearings.  
7. Close the wheel covers.  
8. replace the table insert and table pin, being  
sure not to use excessive force when insert-  
ing the table pin.  
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ACCeSSorieS  
SEcTION 5: AccESSORIES  
T20501—face Shield crown protector 4"  
T20502—face Shield crown protector 7"  
T20503—face Shield Window  
T20448—Economy clear Safety Glasses  
T20452—"Kirova" Anti-Reflective Glasses  
T20456—"Dakura" clear Safety Glasses  
h0736—Shop fox® Safety Glasses  
these glasses meet AnSi z87.1-2003 specifica-  
tions. Buy extras for visitors or employees. you  
can't be too careful with shop safety!  
Some aftermarket accessories can be  
installed on this machine that could cause  
it to function improperly, increasing the risk  
of serious personal injury. To minimize this  
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.  
T20502  
T20503  
T20452  
T20448  
h0736  
Replacement Blades  
these 106" long replacement blades are milled  
for exact tooth set and are made with high quality  
tool steel.  
T20456  
MODEL WIDTh GAUGE TpI  
STyLE  
raker  
raker  
Skip  
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G6638  
G6639  
G6640  
G6641  
G6642  
G6643  
G6644  
G6645  
G6646  
G6647  
G6648  
G6649  
G6650  
G6651  
G6652  
G6653  
G6654  
G6655  
G6656  
G6657  
G6658  
G6659  
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figure 45. our most popular eye protection.  
1
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316"  
316"  
h4978—Deluxe Earmuffs - 27dB  
h4979—Twin cup hearing protector - 29dB  
h4977—Work-Tunes Radio Earmuffs - 25dB  
protect yourself comfortably with a pair of cush-  
ioned earmuffs. especially important if you or  
employees operate for hours at a time.  
raker  
raker  
hook  
hook  
raker  
raker  
raker  
hook  
hook  
raker  
raker  
hook  
hook  
hook  
raker  
raker  
hook  
hook  
raker  
316"  
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h4979  
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figure 46. our most popular earmuffs.  
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T20514—Small half-Mask Respirator  
T20515—Medium half-Mask Respirator  
T20516—Large half-Mask Respirator  
T20511—pre-filter p100  
h5408—Blade Tensioning Gauge  
the Blade tensioning gauge ensures long blade  
life, reduced blade breakage, and straight cutting  
by indicating correct tension. A precision dial indi-  
cator provides you with a direct readout in pSi.  
T20539—cartridge filter 2pK p100  
T20541—cartridge filter 2pK p100 & O vapor  
Wood and other types of dust can cause severe  
respiratory damage. if you work around dust every-  
day, a half-mask respirator can greatly reduce  
your risk. Compatible with safety glasses!  
the Blade tensioning gauge is made of light-  
weight, cast aluminum for optimum accuracy.  
Bright color coding makes it easy to use and easy  
to read. the Blade tensioning gauge comes in a  
handy metal box with instructions on the lid.  
figure 47. half-mask respirator with disposable  
cartridge filters.  
G5562—SLIpIT® 1 Qt. Gel  
figure 49. h5408 Blade tensioning gauge.  
G5563—SLIpIT® 12 oz Spray  
G2871—Boeshield® T-9 12 oz Spray  
G2870—Boeshield® T-9 4 oz Spray  
h3788—G96® Gun Treatment 12 oz Spray  
h3789—G96® Gun Treatment 4.5 oz Spray  
G7314—heavy-Duty SHOP FOX® Mobile Base  
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 600 lb. capacity.  
figure 48. recommended products for protect-  
ing unpainted cast iron/steel part on machinery.  
figure 50. g7314 SHOP FOX® Mobile Base.  
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G1928—Bandsaw handbook  
G8983—Tilting Roller Stand  
Adjusts from 26" to 44", 0º-45º. 150 lb. capacity.  
this is the bandsaw bible. Covers step-by-step  
instructions for basic/advanced cutting tech-  
niques. Also includes advanced maintenance,  
service and troubleshooting procedures, as well  
as information on bandsaw history/design and  
blade metallurgy. 320 pages.  
G8984—Single Roller Stand  
Adjusts from 26 58" to 45". 250 lb. capacity.  
G8985—5 Roller Stand  
Adjusts from 26" to 4458". 250 lb. capacity.  
these super heavy-duty roller stands feature con-  
venient hand knobs for fast height adjustment.  
G8983  
G8985  
figure 51. Bandsaw handbook.  
G8984  
G9256—6" Dial caliper  
G9257—8" Dial caliper  
G9258—12" Dial caliper  
figure 53. SHOP FOX® roller Stands.  
these traditional dial calipers are accurate to  
0.001" and can measure outside surfaces, inside  
surfaces, and heights/depths. Features stainless  
steel, shock resistant construction and a dust  
proof display. An absolute treat for the perfection-  
ist!  
G5683— Magnetic Base Light  
light up your work just where you need it. Flexible  
neck lamp features magnetic base that attaches  
with the twist of a switch so you can use it on  
every machine. 110v. Maximum 60 watt bulb.  
figure 52. grizzly® dial Calipers.  
figure 54. Magnetic Base light.  
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SEcTION 6: MAINTENANcE  
Unpainted cast Iron  
Always disconnect power  
to the machine before  
performing maintenance.  
failure to do this may  
result in serious person-  
protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the  
table by wiping the table clean after every use—  
this ensures moisture from wood dust does not  
remain on bare metal surfaces.  
al injury.  
Keep tables rust-free with regular applications of  
products like g96® gun treatment, Slipit®, or  
Boeshield® t-9 (see Section 5: Accessories on  
Schedule  
page 37 for more details).  
For optimum performance from your machine,  
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any  
specific instructions given in this section.  
Lubrication  
Daily check:  
Sealed and pre-lubricated ball bearings require  
loose mounting bolts.  
damaged saw blade.  
Worn or damaged wires.  
Any other unsafe condition.  
no lubrication for the life of the bearings. All bear-  
ings are standard sizes, and replacements can be  
purchased from our parts department or bearing  
supply store.  
Monthly check:  
For adjustment controls, an occasional “shotof  
light oil is all that is necessary. Wipe off any saw-  
dust with a clean cloth, towel or dry paint brush,  
and spray on the lubricant. do not get oil on the  
pulleys or v-belt because it could cause belt dete-  
rioration and slipping.  
v-belt tension, damage, or wear.  
Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabi-  
net and off motor.  
cleaning  
Cleaning the Model g0457 is relatively easy.  
vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and  
wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. if any  
resin has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner  
to remove it. treat all unpainted cast iron and steel  
with a non-staining lubricant after cleaning.  
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Guide post  
1. diSConneCt BAndSAW FroM poWer!  
Blade Tension Leadscrew  
1. diSConneCt BAndSAW FroM poWer!  
2. open the upper wheel cover, then lower  
the guide post so the upper guide bearings  
almost touch the table.  
2. open the upper wheel cover, then wipe as  
much of the old grease off the blade tension  
leadscrew as possible. the old grease will  
be contaminated with sawdust, so you want  
to remove as much of it as possible (figure  
35).  
3. Wipe the old grease off the rack (the long  
plate with teeth). the old grease will be  
contaminated with sawdust, so you want to  
remove as much of it as possible (figure  
55).  
guide  
Adjustment  
Knob  
Blade tension  
leadscrew  
rack  
guide post  
figure 56. Blade tension leadscrew.  
3. Use mineral spirits or degreaser to clean any  
remaining grease from the leadscrew. Make  
sure to thoroughly wipe off the degreaser or  
mineral spirits after use so they will not con-  
taminate the new grease.  
figure 55. Guide post rack lubrication.  
4. Use mineral spirits or degreaser to clean any  
remaining grease from the rack. Make sure to  
thoroughly wipe off the degreaser or mineral  
spirits after use so they won't contaminate  
the new grease.  
4. Use a small, clean brush to apply nlgi#2 or  
equivalent automotive-grade multi-purpose  
grease to the leadscrew. After applying,  
rotate the blade tension knob through its full  
range of motion to distribute the grease.  
5. Use a small, clean brush to apply nlgi#2 or  
equivalent automotive-grade multi-purpose  
grease to the rack. After applying, rotate the  
guide adjustment knob several times to dis-  
tribute the grease.  
5. Close the upper wheel cover, and re-adjust  
the blade and belt tension as necessary.  
6. Close the upper wheel cover, and re-adjust  
the guide post height as necessary.  
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Table Trunnions  
1. diSConneCt BAndSAW FroM poWer!  
Redressing Rubber  
Tires  
2. Wipe the old grease off the bearing surfaces  
of the table trunnions. Start with the outward  
side of the table trunnions (figure 57) when  
the table is at 0°, then tilt the table to 45° and  
wipe off the inward side. the old grease will  
be contaminated with sawdust, so you want  
to remove as much of it as you can.  
As the bandsaw ages, the rubber tires on the  
wheels may need to be redressed if they harden or  
glaze over. redressing the rubber tires improves  
blade tracking and reduces vibration/blade lead.  
if the rubber tires become too worn, then blade  
tracking will become extremely difficult. At that  
point, redressing will no longer be effective and  
the rubber tires must be replaced.  
Note: For easiest access to the trunnions and  
the best cleaning results, consider removing  
the table during this procedure.  
To redress the rubber tires:  
1. diSConneCt BAndSAW FroM poWer!  
2. put on heavy leather gloves.  
3. remove the blade.  
inward Side  
outward Side  
4. Clean any built-up sawdust from the rubber  
tires.  
5. hold 100 grit sandpaper against the rub-  
ber tire and rotate the wheel by hand. only  
redress the rubber enough to expose a fresh  
rubber surface.  
figure 57. Sides of table trunnions to grease.  
3. Use mineral spirits or degreaser to clean any  
remaining grease from the trunnions. Make  
sure to thoroughly wipe off the degreaser or  
mineral spirits after use so they won't con-  
taminate the new grease.  
4. Use a small, clean brush to apply nlgi#2 or  
equivalent automotive-grade multi-purpose  
grease to the trunnion bearing surfaces. After  
applying, tilt the table back and forth from 0°  
to 45° to distribute the grease.  
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SEcTION 7: SERvIcE  
review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix or adjust your machine if a problem devel-  
ops. if you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our technical  
Support at (570) 546-9663.  
Troubleshooting  
Motor & Electrical  
Symptom  
possible Cause  
possible Solution  
Machine does  
not start or a  
breaker trips.  
1. plug/receptacle is at fault or wired incorrectly. 1. test for good contact or correct the wiring.  
2. Motor connection wired incorrectly.  
3. power supply is at fault/switched oFF.  
2. Correct motor wiring connections (page 51).  
3. ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and  
main power supply is switched on.  
4. Motor on/oFF switch is at fault.  
5. Wiring is open/has high resistance.  
4. replace faulty on/oFF switch.  
5. Check for broken wires or corroded/disconnected  
connections, and repair/replace as necessary.  
6. test/replace if faulty.  
6. Start capacitor is at fault.  
7. Motor is at fault.  
7. repair/replace.  
Machine  
stalls or is  
underpowered.  
1. Wrong workpiece material (wood).  
1. Use wood with correct moisture content, without glues,  
and little pitch/resins.  
2. processing speed too fast for task.  
2. decrease processing speed. See Basic cutting Tips  
on page 28.  
3. low power supply voltage.  
4. run capacitor is at fault.  
5. v-belt slipping.  
3. ensure all hot lines have correct voltage on all legs.  
4. repair/replace.  
5. replace bad v-belt, align pulleys, and re-tension  
(page 46).  
6. plug/receptacle is at fault.  
6. test for good contacts and correct wiring.  
7. Correct motor wiring connections (page 51).  
8. Adjust blade tracking (page 20) and tension (page 24)  
to factory specifications.  
7. Motor connection is wired incorrectly.  
8. Blade is slipping on wheels.  
9. Motor bearings are at fault.  
9. test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft  
requires bearing replacement.  
10. Motor has overheated.  
11. Motor is at fault.  
10. Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload.  
11. repair/replace.  
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Symptom  
possible Cause  
possible Solution  
Machine has 1. Motor or component is loose.  
vibration or  
1. inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/nuts, and  
re-tighten with thread locking fluid.  
noisy operation  
when running.  
2. v-belt worn or loose.  
2. inspect/replace belt (page 46).  
3. Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.  
4. pulley is loose.  
3. replace dented fan cover and loose/damaged fan.  
4. realign/replace shaft, pulley, set screw, and key as  
required.  
5. Machine is incorrectly mounted or sits unevenly 5. Adjust the feet on the bottom of the stand; relocate  
on floor.  
machine.  
6. Motor bearings are at fault.  
6. test by rotating shaft rotational grinding/loose shaft  
requires bearing replacement.  
7. replace blade (page 36).  
8. Check/replace arbor bearings.  
9. Adjust wheel alignment to coplaner (page 49).  
10. re-install tires.  
7. Blade weld is at fault or teeth are broken.  
8. Worn arbor bearings.  
9. Wheels not coplanar/aligned correctly.  
10. tires incorrectly installed.  
11. Bent or worn out blade.  
11. replace blade (page 36).  
12. replace wheels.  
12. Wheels out of balance.  
cutting Operations  
Symptom  
possible Cause  
possible Solution  
Machine slows 1. Applying too much pressure to workpiece.  
when operating.  
1. Feed workpiece slower. See Basic cutting Tips on  
page 28.  
2. Blade is dull.  
2. replace blade (page 36).  
ticking  
when the saw is  
running.  
sound 1. Blade weld contacting support bearing.  
1. Use file or stone to smooth and round the back of the  
blade.  
2. Blade weld may be failing.  
2. inspect and replace blade if necessary (page 36).  
Blade contacting 1. excessive side pressure when cutting.  
table insert.  
1. reduce side pressure.  
2. Adjust table (page 22).  
2. table improperly adjusted.  
vibration when 1. loose or damaged blade.  
cutting.  
1. tighten or replace blade. See page 24 or 36.  
Burn marks on 1. too much side pressure when feeding 1. Feed workpiece straight into the blade. See Basic  
the edge of the  
cut.  
workpiece.  
cutting Tips on page 28.  
2. Blade too wide for size of radius being cut.  
2. install a smaller width blade/increase blade tension.  
See page 24 or 36.  
rough or poor 1. Feeding workpiece too fast.  
quality cuts.  
1. reduce feed rate. See Basic cutting Tips on page  
28.  
Sawdust buildup 1. Clogged dust port.  
1. Clean out dust port.  
inside cabinet.  
2. low CFM (airflow) from dust collection 2. three options:  
system.  
—Check dust lines for leaks or clogs.  
—Move dust collector closer to saw.  
—install a stronger dust collector.  
Blade wanders or 1. Blade lead.  
won't follow line  
1. refer to Blade lead on page 47.  
of cut.  
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checking v-Belt  
Motor  
Adjustment  
Screw  
to ensure optimum power transmission from the  
motor to the blade, the v-belt must be in good  
condition and operate under proper tension. the  
belt should be checked for cracks, fraying, and  
wear. Belt tension should be checked at least  
every 3 months—more often if the bandsaw is  
used daily.  
Motor  
hinge  
Screw  
To check the v-belt:  
1. diSConneCt BAndSAW FroM poWer!  
2. open the lower wheel cover.  
figure 58. Motor mount screws.  
4. Move the body of the motor, sliding the  
adjustment screw to the left-hand side (facing  
bandsaw front) of the adjustment slot.  
3. push the center of the v-belt. note the  
amount of deflection.  
5. hold the motor in position with one hand and  
tighten the motor adjustment screw with the  
other hand.  
3
—if deflection is more than 4", tighten the  
v-belt.  
4. note the condition of the v-belt.  
6. push the center of the v-belt.  
—if the v-belt is cracked, frayed, or glazed;  
it should be replaced as soon as conve-  
nient.  
3
—if deflection is approximately 4" with mod-  
erate pressure from your thumb or finger  
(figure 59), then the tension is correct.  
3
—if the deflection is more than 4", repeat  
Steps 3-6.  
Tensioning v-Belt  
Tools Needed:  
Qty  
hex Wrench 6mm...............................................1  
Pulley  
To tension the v-belt:  
Deflection  
1. diSConneCt BAndSAW FroM poWer!  
2. open the lower wheel cover.  
3
4"  
Pulley  
3. loosen the motor mount screws shown in  
figure 58.  
figure 59. Testing belt tension.  
7. When the v-belt tension is correct, tighten the  
motor hinge screw and close the lower wheel  
cover.  
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5. Move the body of the motor so that the motor  
adjustment screw slides to the right-hand  
side (facing bandsaw front) of the adjustment  
slot and pull the v-belt off of the motor pul-  
ley.  
Replacing v-Belt  
Tools Needed:  
QTy  
hex Wrench 6mm...............................................1  
Wrench 13mm ....................................................1  
6. Slip the old v-belt off of the wheel pulley and  
install the new v-belt in its place.  
To replace the v-belt:  
7. install the lower wheel back onto the bearing  
shaft and replace/tighten the wheel mount  
bolt.  
1. diSConneCt BAndSAW FroM poWer!  
2. open both wheel covers, and remove the  
blade.  
8. position the v-belt over the motor pulley.  
Move the body of the motor so that the motor  
adjustment screw slides to the left-hand side  
(facing bandsaw front) of the adjustment  
slot.  
3. loosen the motor screws shown in figure  
58.  
4. Unthread the wheel mount bolt shown in  
figure 60 and slide the lower wheel off of the  
bearing shaft.  
9. hold the motor in position with one hand and  
tighten the motor adjustment screw with the  
other hand.  
10. Check the v-belt tension and adjust if neces-  
sary as described in the Tensioning v-Belt  
instructions on page 45.  
11. When the v-belt tension is correct, tighten  
the motor hinge bolt, replace the blade, then  
close both wheel covers.  
Wheel Mount  
Bolt  
figure 60. Wheel mount bolt.  
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Shimming Table  
Blade Lead  
to ensure accuracy when cutting stacked  
workpieces, the table should be 90˚ to the back of  
the blade as shown in figure 61. if the table is not  
perpendicular to the back of the blade, the table  
needs to be shimmed.  
Bandsaw blades sometimes wander off the cut  
line when sawing, as shown in figure 62. this is  
called blade lead. Blade lead is commonly caused  
by too fast of a feed rate, a dull or abused blade,  
or improper tension. if your blade is sharp/undam-  
aged and you still have blade lead, perform the  
following instructions.  
Shims can be made of any durable object that  
can be sandwiched between the table and the  
trunnions. We recommend using shim washers or  
shim stock because of the wide range of available  
thicknesses. these items can be purchased at  
your local hardware store.  
figure 62. Blade leading away from line of cut.  
correct blade lead  
Front  
Back  
1. Use lesspressure when feeding the workpiece  
through the cut.  
figure 61. Squaring table to blade back.  
To shim the table:  
2. Check that the miter slot or fence is parallel  
to the blade line, and correct if necessary.  
1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly  
and that it is correctly tensioned.  
3. Check for proper blade tension. if the blade  
tension is correct and it is not convenient to  
replace the blade, compensate for lead by  
skewing the fence or adjusting the table.  
2. diSConneCt BAndSAW FroM poWer!  
3. loosen the table mounting bolts that secure  
the table to the trunnion.  
Skewing your fence  
1. Cut a piece of scrap wood approximately 4  
3
"
4. place shims between the table and the trun-  
nion to position the table in the desired direc-  
tion.  
thick x 3" wide x 17" long. on a wide face of  
the board, draw a straight line parallel to the  
long edge.  
5. Follow the Aligning Table instructions on  
page 22 to complete this procedure.  
2. Cut halfway through the board on the line by  
pushing it into the blade. turn the bandsaw  
OFF and wait for the blade to stop.  
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3. Clamp the board to the bandsaw table with-  
out moving it. now slide the fence over to  
the board so it barely touches one end of the  
board.  
Shifting Table  
1. on a scrap piece of wood, mark a line that is  
perpendicular to the front edge.  
2. Cut halfway through the board on the line by  
pushing it into the blade.  
4. loosen the four cap screws on top of the  
fence.  
3. turn the bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade  
to stop.  
5. Skew the fence so it is parallel to the edge of  
the scrap piece. you may need to re-adjust  
the fence locking mechanisms to gain maxi-  
mum adjustment.  
4. loosen the table mounting bolts, shift the  
table to compensate for the blade lead, then  
retighten the bolts.  
6. While maintaining the skew, tighten the cap  
screws.  
5. repeat Steps 1–4 until the blade cuts  
straight.  
NOTICE  
Lead adjustments will change when new  
blades are mounted on the saw.  
NOTICE  
If the table is shifted, the fence will need  
to be re-aligned, and the blade guides and  
blade support will need to be re-adjusted.  
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3-1/2  
"
Wheel Alignment  
components and hardware Needed:  
Qty  
451/2" long 2x4 .................................................. 1  
Tools Needed:  
14"  
Wrench 13mm ................................................... 1  
tape Measure.................................................... 1  
Coplanarity gauge (see figure 63).................. 1  
Wheel alignment is one of the most critical factors  
for optimal performance from your bandsaw.  
heat, vibration, wandering, blade wear, tire wear  
and overall bandsaw wear are considerably  
decreased when the wheels are properly aligned  
or “coplanar.”  
45-1/2  
"
17-1/2  
"
1-1/2  
"
Coplanar wheels automatically track the blade  
by balancing it on the crown of the wheel. this is  
known as coplanar tracking.  
To check if your wheels are coplanar:  
14"  
1. Make the "Coplanarity gauge" shown in  
figure 63.  
Note: For best results, straighten the 2x4  
with a jointer before cutting.  
Side View  
2. remove the fence and table, then open both  
wheel covers.  
figure 63. dimensions of coplanarity gauge.  
3. Make sure the guide blocks and rear sup-  
port bearings are away from the blade, then  
tighten your blade to the tension that it will be  
used during operation.  
Coplanarity  
Gauge Positions  
Gauge  
4. place your coplanarity gauge up against both  
wheels in the positions shown in figure 64.  
Tracking  
Knob  
5. the adjustment hub allows you to move the  
lower wheel in the desired direction. turning  
all the bolts clockwise in equal amounts push-  
es the wheel forward. turning all the bolts  
counterclockwise brings the wheel backward,  
closer to the adjustment hub. Used individu-  
ally, each bolt can control the direction that  
the wheel tilts.  
Wheels  
Adjustment  
Hub  
figure 64. Checking for coplanarity.  
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6. Adjust the tracking knob to get both wheels  
parallel. if the wheels wont go parallel to  
each other, then move the lower wheel at the  
adjustment hub so they line up.  
top tilt  
7. if the wheels will go parallel but not coplanar,  
then move the lower wheel at the adjustment  
hub (figure 65) as necessary.  
Side  
tilt  
Side  
tilt  
8. figure 66 shows the positions of the wheels  
when coplanar. When your wheels are copla-  
nar, readjust the guide blocks and rear sup-  
port bearings, and replace the wheel covers.  
Bottom tilt  
Note: The blade may track slightly OFF center  
when the wheels are coplanar. This is natural  
because the blade will be balanced ON the crown  
of the tire, rather than just in the center of the tire.  
This will be more noticeable with larger blades.  
figure 65. lower wheel adjustment control.  
Parallel, Not  
Not Parallel  
Not Coplanar  
Adjust  
Tracking Knob  
Coplanar  
Coplanar  
Coplanarity Gauge  
Contacts Top  
And Bottom of  
Both Wheels  
figure 66. Coplanarity diagram.  
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SEcTION 8: WIRING  
These pages are current at the time of printing. However, in the spirit of improvement, we may make chang-  
es to the electrical systems of future machines. Compare the manufacture date of your machine to the one  
stated in this manual, and study this section carefully.  
If there are differences between your machine and what is shown in this section, call Technical Support at  
(570) 546-9663 for assistance BEFORE making any changes to the wiring on your machine. An updated  
wiring diagram may be available. Note: Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of your  
machine before calling. This information can be found on the main machine label.  
Wiring Safety Instructions  
SHOCK HAZARD. Working on wiring that is con- WIRE/COMPONENT DAMAGE. Damaged wires  
nected to a power source is extremely dangerous. or components increase the risk of serious per-  
Touching electrified parts will result in personal sonal injury, fire, or machine damage. If you notice  
injury including but not limited to severe burns, that any wires or components are damaged while  
electrocution, or death. Disconnect the power performing a wiring task, replace those wires or  
from the machine before servicing electrical com- components.  
ponents!  
MOTOR WIRING. The motor wiring shown in  
MODIFICATIONS. Modifying the wiring beyond these diagrams is current at the time of printing  
what is shown in the diagram may lead to unpre- but may not match your machine. If you find this  
dictable results, including serious injury or fire. to be the case, use the wiring diagram inside the  
This includes the installation of unapproved after- motor junction box.  
market parts.  
CAPACITORS/INVERTERS. Some capacitors  
WIRE CONNECTIONS. All connections must and power inverters store an electrical charge for  
be tight to prevent wires from loosening during up to 10 minutes after being disconnected from  
machine operation. Double-check all wires dis- the power source. To reduce the risk of being  
connected or connected during any wiring task to shocked, wait at least this long before working on  
ensure tight connections.  
capacitors.  
CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS. You MUST follow EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If you are expe-  
the requirements at the beginning of this man- riencing difficulties understanding the information  
ual when connecting your machine to a power included in this section, contact our Technical  
source.  
Support at (570) 546-9663.  
The photos and diagrams  
included in this section are  
best viewed in color. You  
can view these pages in  
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PUSH BUTTON SWITCH  
(viewed from behind)  
220V  
Ground  
Hot  
S
G
110V  
Neutral  
Hot  
220  
VAC  
Hot  
6-15 Plug  
(As Recommended)  
5-20 Plug  
(As Recommended)  
Wt  
Gn Bl  
Wt  
Wt  
Bl Gn  
Bl  
Bl  
Ground  
Gn  
Wt  
Gn  
Rewired to 110V  
Run  
Capacitor  
50MFD  
250VAC  
220V (Prewired)  
110V  
3
2
1
4
4
1
3 2  
Start  
Ground  
Capacitor  
300MFD  
250VAC  
Ground  
Wt  
Gn Bl  
Bl  
Gn  
Wt  
Rewired to 110V  
figure 67. Motor wiring.  
READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY  
figure 68. push button switch wiring.  
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SEcTION 9: pARTS  
Main  
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Main parts List  
REF PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
REF  
PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
1
P0457001  
P0457002  
P0457003  
PCAP04M  
PLW03M  
PCAP33M  
P0457007  
P0457008  
P0457009  
PCAP14M  
PN03M  
BODY  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
96V2  
P0457068  
PCAP14M  
PLW04M  
PW01M  
SQUARE SHAFT 12 X 12MM  
CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 20  
LOCK WASHER 8MM  
FLAT WASHER 8MM  
SLEEVE  
2
UPPER WHEEL DOOR  
LOWER WHEEL DOOR  
CAP SCREW M6-1 X 10  
LOCK WASHER 6MM  
CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 12  
BIAS SHAFT  
3
4
5
P0457072  
P0457073  
PRP91M  
P0457075  
P0457076  
P0457077  
P0457078  
PB03M  
6
UPPER WHEEL SHAFT BRACKET  
ROLL PIN 5 X 35  
7
8
BIAS SHAFT CLAMP SEAT  
TENSION ADJUSTMENT HUB  
CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 20  
HEX NUT M8-1.25  
UPPER WHEEL SHAFT  
WAVY WASHER 15 X 22MM  
UPPER WHEEL  
9
10  
11  
12  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
WHEEL TIRE  
P0457012  
PCAP04M  
PLW04M  
PCAP14M  
P0457024  
P0457025  
PFH27M  
TENSION HANDLE  
HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 16  
LOCK WASHER 8MM  
FLAT WASHER 8MM  
BALL BEARING 6202ZZ  
INT RETAINING RING 35MM  
HEX NUT M18-1.5  
CAP SCREW M6-1 X 10  
LOCK WASHER 8MM  
CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 20  
LOCK KNOB M8-1.25 X 20  
UPPER GUIDE POST SUPPORT  
FLAT HD SCR M4-.7 X 6  
SPRING TENSIONER  
ADJUSTMENT GEAR SHAFT  
BUSHING  
PLW04M  
PW01M  
P6202ZZ  
PR21M  
PN15M  
PLW12M  
P0457088  
P0457089  
PN03M  
LOCK WASHER 18MM  
LOWER WHEEL SHAFT  
LEFT BLADE COVER  
HEX NUT M8-1.25  
P0457027  
P0457028  
P0457029  
P0457030  
PLW03M  
PCAP04M  
P0457033  
PCAP48M  
PFH27M  
GEAR SHAFT BRACKET  
LOCK WASHER 6MM  
CAP SCREW M6-1 X 10  
COVER PLATE  
PSS09M  
P0457092  
PFS01M  
P0457094  
PFS11M  
P0457096V2  
SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 20  
SHAFT END CAP  
FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 8  
DUST PORT  
CAP SCREW M6-1 X 35  
FLAT HD SCR M4-.7 X 6  
RACK  
FLANGE SCREW M6-1 X 10  
MOTOR 2HP 1PH 220/110V V2.05.11  
P0457036  
P0457037  
P0457038  
P0457039  
PS14M  
96V2-1 P0457096V2-1 MOTOR FAN COVER  
96V2-2 P0457096V2-2 MOTOR FAN  
HAND KNOB M10-1.5  
GUIDE POST  
96V2-3 P0457096V2-3 S CAPACITOR COVER  
96V2-4 P0457096V2-4 S CAPACITOR 300M 250V  
96V2-5 P0457096V2-5 MOTOR JUNCTION BOX  
96V2-6 P0457096V2-6 CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH  
96V2-7 P0457096V2-7 CONTACT PLATE  
CHANGE SHAFT  
PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 12  
WASHER 6MM PLASTIC  
LOCK NUT M6-1  
P0457041  
PLN03M  
P0457043  
P0457044  
P0457050  
P0457051  
PB05M  
UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY  
LOWER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY  
SLIDING BLADE GUARD  
BLADE GUARD  
96V2-8 P0457096V2-8 FRONT MOTOR BEARING  
96V2-9 P0457096V2-9 REAR MOTOR BEARING  
96V2-10 P0457096V2-10 R CAPACITOR COVER  
96V2-11 PC040F  
R CAPACITOR 40M 250V 1-3/8 X 2-3/8  
HEX BOLT M6-1 X 8  
FLAT WASHER 6MM  
FLANGE SCREW M6-1 X 8  
CAM  
97  
PK34M  
KEY 5 X 5 X 20  
PW03M  
100  
101  
102  
103  
104  
105  
111  
112  
113  
114  
115  
116  
117  
118  
PCAP02M  
P0457101  
PLN03M  
P0457103  
PFS03M  
P0457105  
P0457111  
PB02M  
CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20  
WHEEL COVER LATCH KNOB 6MM  
LOCK NUT M6-1  
PFS06M  
P0457055  
P0457056  
PSS07M  
LOCK COLLAR  
ALIGNMENT PIN  
SET SCREW M5-.8 X 5  
TENSION ADJUSTMENT SCREW  
ADJUSTMENT SCREW BRACKET  
COMPRESSION SPRING  
TENSION INDICATOR  
THREADED PLATE  
FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 6  
RIGHT BLADE COVER  
POINTER  
P0457058  
P0457059  
P0457060  
P0457061  
P0457062  
P0457063  
P0457064  
PW03M  
HEX BOLT M6-1 X 12  
FLAT WASHER 8MM  
LOCK WASHER 8MM  
CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 20  
WHEEL BRUSH  
PW01M  
PLW04M  
PCAP14M  
P0457116  
PFS01M  
PB20M  
LOCK KNOB M8-1.25 X 45  
KNOB M8-1.25  
FLAT WASHER 6MM  
PULL NUT M8-1.25  
FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 8  
HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 35  
P0457066  
P0457067  
BRACKET  
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Main parts List (continued)  
REF PART #  
119 PLW04M  
DESCRIPTION  
REF PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
LOCK WASHER 8MM  
140V2 P0457140V2  
POWER CORD 14G 3C 6-15 V2.05.11  
MOTOR CORD 14G 3C  
FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 8  
STRAIN RELIEF  
120A P0457120A TRUNNION BRACKET CAST IRON  
141  
142  
143  
144  
145  
P0457141  
PFS01M  
121  
122  
123  
124  
125  
126  
127  
128  
129  
130  
PB82M  
HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 80  
HEX NUT M8-1.25  
POINTER  
PN03M  
P0457143  
P0457144  
P0457145  
P0457123  
PS19M  
SWITCH BOX REAR PLATE  
SWITCH BOX FRONT PLATE  
START/STOP SWITCH 110/220V V2.05.11  
POINTER BRACKET  
PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 6  
LOCK KNOB M10-1.5  
P0457125  
146V2 P0555014V2  
P0513X127 TABLE INSERT  
150  
151  
157  
158  
159  
160  
161  
162  
164  
201  
202  
203  
204  
P0457150  
PFS12M  
P0457157  
PB09M  
P0457127  
P0457128  
PB73M  
TABLE PIN  
FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 12  
LEVER PLATE  
TABLE  
HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 50  
TRUNNION CLAMP SHOE 1PC  
HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 20  
LOCK WASHER 8MM  
P0457130  
PLW04M  
PW01M  
131A P0457131A TRUNNION CAST IRON  
FLAT WASHER 8MM  
132  
133  
134  
135  
136  
137  
138  
139  
P0457132  
PFB01M  
P0457134  
PFS01M  
PS38M  
SCALE  
P0457161  
PSS02M  
PSS16M  
P0457201  
P0457202  
P0457203  
PSS01M  
SHIM PLASTIC  
FLANGE BOLT M6-1 X 12  
BLADE 106 X 3/8 X 0.35" 6TPI  
FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 8  
PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 10  
PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 12  
EXT TOOTH WASHER 5MM  
HEX NUT M5-.8  
SET SCREW M6-1 X 6  
SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 10  
WHEEL LOWER ASSEMBLY  
RIBBED BELT 200J5  
PS08M  
MOTOR PULLEY  
PTLW02M  
PN06M  
SET SCREW M6-1 X 10  
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components  
149-28  
149-20  
149-30  
149  
148  
149-18  
149-11  
149-16  
149-2  
149-12  
149-4  
149-13  
149-15  
149-22  
149-10  
149-26  
149-9  
149-5  
149-7  
149-8  
149-6  
149-3  
149-23  
149-25  
149-29  
149-27  
149-24  
149-14  
149-19  
149-21  
149-1  
149-17  
149-20  
REF  
PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
REF  
PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
148  
149  
P0457148  
H7587  
MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY  
RESAW FENCE ASSEMBLY  
FRONT FENCE RAIL 540MM  
FENCE BASE  
149-15 PN03M  
149-16 PFS04M  
HEX NUT M8-1.25  
FLANGE SCREW M4-.7 X 6  
149-1 PH7587001  
149-2 PH7587002  
149-3 PH7587003  
149-4 PH7587004  
149-5 PH7587005  
149-6 PH7584004  
149-7 PH7587007  
149-8 PW01M  
149-17 P0457149-17 FRONT RAIL END CAP  
149-18 PH7528002 FENCE MOUNTING PLATE  
149-19 P0457149-19 REAR RAIL END CAP  
149-20 PHTEK3M TAP SCREW M3.5 X 8  
149-21 P0457149-21 SCALE  
FENCE SUPPORT MOUNTING ROD  
LOCK ROD  
SPRING PIECE  
LOCK HANDLE ASSEMBLY M8-1.25 X 44  
FENCE SUPPORT 505MM  
FLAT WASHER 8MM  
LOCK HANDLE  
149-22 PN01M  
HEX NUT M6-1  
149-23 PLW03M  
149-24 PCAP01M  
149-25 PB08M  
LOCK WASHER 6MM  
CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16  
HEX BOLT M6-1 X 20  
149-9 PH7587009  
149-10 PH7587010  
149-11 PH7587011  
149-12 PCAP06M  
149-13 PH7587013  
149-14 PH7587014  
FENCE REAR STANDOFF  
SCALE WINDOW  
149-26 PFS17M  
149-27 PW03M  
149-28 PH7528001  
149-29 P0555306  
FLANGE SCREW M4-.7 X 8  
FLAT WASHER 6MM  
CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25  
LOCK CAM  
FENCE 505MM ALUMINUM  
FENCE SUPPORT MOUNTING PLATE  
REAR FENCE RAIL  
149-30 P0457149-30 FENCE END CAP  
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Stand  
301  
302  
303  
305  
304  
306  
307  
308  
309  
REF PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
REF PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
301  
302  
303  
304  
305  
PCB01M  
CARRIAGE BOLT M8-1.25 X 20  
STAND  
306  
307  
308  
309  
P0457306  
PW02  
LATCH ASSEMBLY  
FLAT WASHER 3/8  
HEX NUT 3/8-16  
P0457302  
P0457303  
P0457304  
P0457305  
FLANGE NUT M8-1.25  
FOAM TAPE  
PN08  
P0457309  
FOOT 3/8-16 X 1-3/4  
DOOR  
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Labels  
410  
409  
401  
407  
411  
404  
408  
406  
405  
402  
412  
403  
407  
405  
rear of Machine  
REF PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
REF PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
401  
402  
403  
404  
405  
406  
P0457401  
PLABEL-12  
PLABEL-18  
PLABEL-11  
PLABEL-23  
P0457406  
MACHINE ID LABEL  
407  
408  
409  
410  
411  
412  
PLABEL-19  
PLABEL-14  
G9987  
HANDS NEAR BLADE LABEL  
ELECTRICITY LABEL  
READ MANUAL LABEL  
UNPLUG BANDSAW LABEL  
SAFETY GLASSES LABEL  
DO NOT OPEN LABEL  
GRIZZLY NAMEPLATE  
P0457410  
P0457411  
P0457412  
MODEL NUMBER LABEL  
BLADE GUARD ADJ LABEL  
BLADE TENSION SCALE/LABEL  
BLADE TENSION NOTICE LABEL  
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  
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better products and services. Of course, all information is strictly confidential.  
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____ Website  
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____ Other:  
2. Which of the following magazines do you subscribe to?  
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____ Shop Notes  
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____ Woodshop News  
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____ Woodwork  
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____ Other:  
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3. What is your annual household income?  
____ $20,000-$29,000  
____ $30,000-$39,000  
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____ $50,000-$59,000  
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____ 0-2 Years ____ 2-8 Years  
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____20+ Years  
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6. How many of your machines or tools are Grizzly?  
____ 0-2 ____ 3-5  
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7. Do you think your machine represents a good value?  
8. Would you recommend Grizzly Industrial to a friend?  
_____Yes  
_____Yes  
_____No  
_____No  
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WARRANTy & 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. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty  
and any and all warranties that may be implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any par-  
ticular purpose, are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty. We do not warrant or represent  
that the merchandise complies with the provisions of any law or acts unless the manufacturer so warrants.  
In no event shall Grizzly’s liability under this warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product and  
any legal actions brought against Grizzly shall be tried in the State of Washington, County of Whatcom.  
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, contingent, special,  
or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.  
To take advantage of this warranty, contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details. We will then issue  
you a “Return Number,’’ which must be clearly posted on the outside as well as the inside of the carton. We  
will not accept any item back without this number. Proof of purchase must accompany the merchandise.  
The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they constantly strive to  
achieve better quality equipment. We make every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and  
durability standards and we hope you never need to use this warranty.  
Please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the manual.  
Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again soon.  
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