Grizzly Saw G0636X User Manual

MODEL G0636X

17" ULTIMATE BANDSAW

OWNER'S MANUAL

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION............................................... 2

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................... 28

Operation Safety.......................................... 28

Overview...................................................... 28

Foot Brake ................................................... 29

Guide Post................................................... 29

Fine Tune Tracking...................................... 30

Blade Lead................................................... 30

Table Tilt...................................................... 31

Ripping......................................................... 32

Crosscutting................................................. 32

Resawing ..................................................... 33

Cutting Curves............................................. 33

Stacked Cuts ............................................... 34

Blade Information......................................... 34

Blade Changes ............................................ 36

Foreword........................................................ 2

Contact Info ................................................... 2

Machine Data Sheet ...................................... 3

Identification................................................... 5

SECTION 1: SAFETY....................................... 6

Safety Instructions for Machinery .................. 6

Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws . 8

SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ........ 9

220V Single-Phase........................................ 9

SECTION 3: SETUP ....................................... 10

Setup Safety ................................................ 10

Items Needed for Setup............................... 10

Unpacking.................................................... 10

Inventory ...................................................... 11

Hardware Recognition Chart ....................... 12

Clean Up...................................................... 13

Site Considerations...................................... 13

Moving & Placing Base Unit ........................ 14

Mounting to Shop Floor ............................... 15

Guide Post Handwheel................................ 15

Blade Tracking............................................. 16

Positive Stop................................................ 17

Dust Collection............................................. 18

Fence........................................................... 19

Test Run ...................................................... 20

Tensioning Blade......................................... 21

Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings.................. 21

Adjusting Support Bearings ......................... 23

Aligning Table.............................................. 25

Aligning Fence............................................. 26

Pointer Calibration ....................................... 27

Miter Gauge................................................. 27

SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES......................... 37

SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE......................... 39

Schedule...................................................... 39

Cleaning....................................................... 39

Unpainted Cast Iron..................................... 39

Brushes........................................................ 39

Lubrication ................................................... 39

SECTION 7: SERVICE ................................... 42

Troubleshooting ........................................... 42

Checking and Tensioning V-Belts ............... 44

Replacing V-Belts ........................................ 45

Adjusting Tension Lever .............................. 45

Adjusting Wheel and Blade Brushes ........... 46

Wheel Alignment.......................................... 46

Electrical Components................................. 49

Wiring Diagram............................................ 50

Main Parts Breakdown................................. 51

Fence/Guides Parts Breakdown.................. 52

Labels/Cosmetic Parts................................. 56

WARRANTY AND RETURNS ........................ 57

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INTRODUCTION

Contact Info

Foreword

If you have any comments regarding this manual,

please write to us at the address below:

We are proud to offer the Model G0636X 17"

Ultimate Bandsaw. This machine is part of a grow-

ing Grizzly family of fine woodworking machinery.

When used according to the guidelines set forth in

this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free,

enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s com-

mitment to customer satisfaction.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

Technical Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Email: [email protected]

The specifications, drawings, and photographs

illustrated in this manual represent the Model

G0636Xwhenthemanualwasprepared. However,

owing to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improve-

ment, changes may be made at any time with no

obligation on the part of Grizzly.

We stand behind our machines. If you have any

service questions or parts requests, please call or

write us at the location listed below.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone: (570) 546-9663

Fax: (800) 438-5901

For your convenience, we always keep current

Grizzly manuals available on our website at www.

grizzly.com. Any updates to your machine will be

reflected in these manuals as soon as they are

complete. Visit our site often to check for the lat-

est updates to this manual!

E-Mail: [email protected]

Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com

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Machine Data Sheet

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Identification

Figure 1. G0636X front view.

Figure 2. G0636X rear view.

A. Eye Bolt

O. Quick Release Blade Tension Lever

P. Guide Post Lock Knob

Q. Blade Tension Handwheel

R. Table Tilt Lock Lever

S. Motor

B. Hinged Wheel Covers

C. Blade Tracking Window

D. Guide Post Handwheel

E. Cutting Height Scale

F. Guide Post

T. 4" Dust Port

G. Ball Bearing Blade Guides

H. Miter Gauge

I. 4" Dust Port

J. Foot Brake

K. Fence Lock Lever

L. Resaw Fence

U. Table Tilt Handwheel

V. Rip Fence

W. Blade Tracking Lock Lever

X. Blade Tracking Knob

Y. Table Tilt Scale

Z. Magnetic Switch

M. Key Switch, Start & Stop Buttons

N. Blade Tension Scale

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Safety Instructions for Machinery

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Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws

1. BLADE CONDITION. Do not operate with

dull, cracked or badly worn blade. Dull

blades require more effort to use and are

difficult to control. Inspect blades for cracks

and missing teeth before each use.

7. BLADE SPEED. Allow blade to reach full

speed before cutting.

8. LEAVING WORK AREA. Never leave a

machine running and unattended. Allow the

bandsaw to come to a complete stop be-

fore you leave it unattended.

2. HAND PLACEMENT. Never position fin-

gers or hands in line with the cut. Serious

personal injury could occur.

9. FEED RATE. Always feed stock evenly

and smoothly. DO NOT force or twist blade

while cutting, especially when sawing small

radii.

3. GUARDS. Do not operate this bandsaw

without the blade guard in place.

4. BLADE REPLACEMENT. When replacing

blades, make sure teeth face toward the

workpiece and the blade is properly ten-

sioned before operating.

10. WORKPIECE MATERIAL. This machine

is designed to cut wood only. It is not

designed to cut metal or use cutting fluid.

11. MAINTENANCE/SERVICE. All inspec-

tions, adjustments, and maintenance are

to be done with the power OFF and the

plug removed from the outlet. Wait for all

moving parts to come to a complete stop.

5. WORKPIECE HANDLING. Never hold

small workpieces with your fingers during

a cut. Always support/feed the workpiece

with push stick, table support, vise, or

some type of clamping fixture.

12. BLADE CONTROL. Do not attempt to

stop or slow the blade with your hand or

a workpiece. Allow the blade to stop on its

own, unless your machine is equipped with

a brake.

6. CUTTING TECHNIQUES. Plan your cuts

so you always cut out of the wood. DO

NOT back the workpiece away from the

blade while the saw is running. If you need

to back the work out, turn the bandsaw

OFF and wait for the blade to come to a

complete stop, and DO NOT twist or put

excessive stress on the blade while back-

ing work away.

13. 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.

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: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS

A cord is not provided because the style of cord

used will vary depending upon the type of elec-

trical service in each particular shop. We rec-

ommend installing a 12 gauge, 3 wire, 300VAC

cord.

220V Single-Phase

Serious personal injury could occur if you

Grounding

connect the machine to the power source

before you have completed the set up pro-

cess. DO NOT connect the machine to the

power source until instructed to do so.

In the event of an electrical short, grounding

reduces the risk of electric shock. The grounding

wire in the power cord must be properly connected

to the grounding prong on the plug; likewise, the

outlet must be properly installed and grounded.

All electrical connections must be made in accor-

dance with local codes and ordinances.

Amperage Draw

The Model G0636X motor draws the following

amps under maximum load:

Motor Draw............................................22 Amps

Electrocution or fire could

result if this machine is

not grounded correctly

or if your electrical con-

figuration does not com-

ply with local and state

codes. Ensure compliance

by checking with a quali-

fied electrician!

Circuit Requirements

We recommend connecting your machine to a

dedicated and grounded circuit that is rated for

the amperage given below. Never replace a circuit

breaker on an existing circuit with one of higher

amperage without consulting a qualiﬁed electri-

cian to ensure compliance with wiring codes. If

you are unsure about the wiring codes in your

area or you plan to connect your machine to a

shared circuit, consult a qualified electrician.

Extension Cords

We do not recommend the use of extension cords.

Instead, arrange the placement of your equipment

and the installed wiring to eliminate the need for

extension cords.

Recommended Circuit Size...................30 Amps

Plug/Receptacle Type

Recommended Plug/Receptacle....NEMA L6-30

If you find it absolutely necessary to use an exten-

sion cord at 220V with your machine:

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Use at least a 10 gauge cord that does not

exceed 50 feet in length!

The extension cord must also contain a

ground wire and plug pin.

A qualified electrician MUST size cords over

50 feet long to prevent motor damage.

Figure 3. NEMA L6-30 plug and receptacle.

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SECTION 3: SETUP

Setup Safety

Items Needed for

Setup

The following items are needed to complete the

setup process, but are not included with your

machine:

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!

Description

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Safety Glasses (for each person) .............. 1

Machinist's Square..................................... 1

Solvent Cleaner.......................... As Needed

Shop Rags.................................. As Needed

Feeler Gauge 0.016".................................. 1

Straightedge............................................... 1

Fine Ruler................................................... 1

Dust Collector............................................. 1

Dust Hoses 4" ............................................ 2

Hose Clamps.............................................. 2

Forklift (1000 Lb Capacity)......................... 1

1000 Lb Capacity Chain or Strap w/Hook.. 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 fork lift to move

heavy items.

Unpacking

Your Model G0636X was carefully packaged for

safe transportation. Remove the packaging mate-

rials from around your machine and inspect it. If

you discover the machine is damaged, please

immediately 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-

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Inventory

The following is a description of the main compo-

nents shipped with your machine. Lay the compo-

nents out to inventory them.

Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check

the mounting location on the machine or examine

the packaging materials carefully. Occasionally

we pre-install certain components for shipping

purposes.

Crate Contents (Figure 4):

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Figure 4. G0636 crate contents.

A. Bandsaw (not shown)................................. 1

B. Cast Iron Fence Assembly......................... 1

C. Resaw Fence ............................................. 1

D. Guide Post Handwheel .............................. 1

E. Miter Gauge................................................ 1

If any nonproprietary 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.

Hardware and Tools:

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Eye Bolts M10-1.5 x 15.............................. 2

Fence Handle M8-1.25 x 20 (Fence)........ 1

Hex Nut M8-1.25 (Fence)........................... 1

Resaw Fence Lock Handle

M8-1.25 x 44 (Resaw Fence)..................... 1

Flat Washer M8-1.25 x 30 (Resaw Fence) 1

Moving Plate (Resaw Fence)..................... 1

Open End Wrench 10 x 13mm................... 1

Open End Wrench 17 x 19mm................... 1

Hex Wrench 5mm & 6mm.....................1 Ea

Cap Screw M6-1 x 25 (Handwheel)........... 1

SUFFOCATION HAZARD!

Immediately discard all plas-

tic bags and packing materi-

als to eliminate choking/suf-

focation hazards for children

and animals.

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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

citrus-based degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895

Citrus Degreaser. To clean thoroughly, some parts

must be removed. For optimum performance

from your machine, clean all moving parts or

sliding contact surfaces. Avoid chlorine-based

solvents, such as acetone or brake parts cleaner

that may damage painted surfaces. Always follow

the manufacturer’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 6 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.

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are toxic if inhaled.

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using these products in a

well ventilated area.

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Figure 6. Minimum working clearances.

G7895—Grizzly Citrus Degreaser

This natural, citrus-based degreaser is a great

solution for removing export grease, and it’s much

safer to work around than nasty solvents.

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.

Figure 5. Grizzly citrus degreaser.

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To move and place the bandsaw using wood

shims:

Moving & Placing

Base Unit

1. Use a forklift to move the bandsaw on the

pallet to its final location.

2. Carefully place the forklift forks under the

head and install a 1x4 shim between the head

and the left fork and a 2x4 shim between the

head and right fork so the bandsaw is level,

as shown in Figure 8.

This is an extremely heavy machine. Serious

personal injury may occur if safe moving

methods are not followed. To be safe, you

will need assistance and a forklift or a hoist

when removing the machine from the crate.

Use a chain or a lifting strap with a minimum

of 1000 lbs. lifting capacity. If the chain or

lifting strap breaks, serious personal injury

may occur.

3. Unbolt the bandsaw from the pallet.

Take special care when moving this bandsaw.

Only use the following methods to lift or move this

bandsaw.

2x4

1x4

To move and place the bandsaw:

1. Use a forklift to move the bandsaw on the

pallet to its final location.

2. Unbolt the bandsaw from the pallet.

Figure 8. Example of lifting bandsaw with forklift

using wood shims.

3. Install the eye bolts shown in Figure 7, mak-

ing sure they are threaded all the way in, then

place the lifting hooks through the eye bolts

and lift slowly with a forklift.

4. Lift the bandsaw off of the pallet, remove the

pallet, and slowly set the bandsaw into posi-

tion.

4. Remove the pallet and slowly set the bandsaw

Note: If you are concerned about your forklift

forks hitting the tension handwheel, remove the

handwheel, then reinstall it after lifting.

into position.

Figure 7. Lifting the bandsaw.

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Mounting to Shop

Floor

Although not required, we recommend that you

mount your new machine to the floor. Because

this is an optional step and floor materials may

vary, floor mounting hardware is not included.

However, you must level your machine with a

precision level.

You may also mount your machine to a mobile

base (see Figure 10) that has wheel locking or

wheel retracting capabilities that keep the mobile

base from rolling when the bandsaw is in use.

We recommend using the Grizzly Model G7315

mobile base.

Figure 10. Bandsaw mounted on G7315 mobile

base.

Guide Post

Handwheel

Bolting to Concrete Floors

Lag shield anchors with lag bolts (Figure 9) and

anchor studs are two popular methods for anchor-

ing an object to a concrete floor. We suggest

you research the many options and methods for

mounting your machine and choose the best that

fits your specific application.

To install the guide post handwheel:

1. Insert the guide post handwheel onto the

shaft, and secure it with the cap screw on

the flat side of the shaft, as shown in Figure

11.

NOTICE

Anchor studs are stronger and more per-

manent alternatives to lag shield anchors;

however, they will stick out of the floor,

which may cause a tripping hazard if you

decide to move your machine.

Figure 11. Guide post handwheel installed.

Figure 9. Typical fasteners for mounting to

concrete floors.

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4. Open the upper wheel cover.

Blade Tracking

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 13 for an

illustration of this concept.

Personal injury or death

can occur if the machine

starts while your hand

is touching the bandsaw

wheel during tracking

adjustments. Disconnect

power from the bandsaw

before performing blade

tracking adjustments.

—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 center tracked properly and no fur-

ther adjustments are needed at this time.

—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.

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 46.)

The cast iron spokes may have sharp edges

and the blade teeth may extend beyond the

edge of the wheel, creating a laceration

hazard. Be careful when turning the wheels

by hand.

The wheels on this bandsaw were aligned at the

factory, so Center Tracking is the only adjust-

ment that needs to be performed when the saw

is new.

Blade Centered

on Peak of Crown

To center track the blade:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

Blade

Centered

on Wheel

2. Make sure the upper and lower blade guides

are adjusted away from the blade (see Page

21).

Wheel

3. Move the quick tension lever to the tightened

position and turn the blade tension handwheel

until the blade tension matches the mark on

the blade tension scale for the appropriate

blade thickness (Figure 12).

CENTER TRACKING

Figure 13. Center tracking profiles.

Blade Tension

Scale

Blade Tension

Handwheel

Quick

Tension

Lever

Figure 12. Blade tensioning controls.

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6. Loosen the lock lever (Figure 14) so that the

Positive Stop

blade tracking knob can rotate.

Personal injury or death

can occur if the bandsaw

starts during table adjust-

ments. Disconnect power

from the bandsaw before

performing table adjust-

ments.

Lock

Lever

The positive stop allows the table to be quickly

and accurately returned to the horizontal (0˚) posi-

tion after being adjusted to a different angle.

Blade Tracking Knob

Figure 14. Blade tracking controls.

To set the positive stop:

7. Spin the upper wheel with one hand and

rotate the blade tracking knob with the other

hand to make the blade ride in the center of

the bandsaw wheel tire.

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Adjust the blade tension to the appropriate

level for the blade size on the blade tension

scale (see Page 21).

8. Tighten the lock lever and close the upper

wheel cover.

3. Loosen the jam nut that locks the positive

For the best performance from your saw, regularly

maintain proper tracking of the blade.

stop bolt in place.

Stop

Bolt

Jam Nut

NOTICE

Changes in the blade tension may change

the blade tracking.

Figure 15. Positive stop bolt and jam nut (as

viewed from front).

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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 16. Adjust the

table square with the blade using the table tilt

handwheel, then secure with the table tilt lock

lever.

Dust Collection

DO NOT operate the Model G0636X without

an adequate dust collection system. This

saw creates substantial amounts of wood

dust while operating. Failure to use a dust

collection system can result in short and

long-term respiratory illness.

Recommended CFM at each Dust Port: 400

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 col-

lector, (2) hose type and length between the

dust collector and the machine, (3) number

of branches or wyes, and (4) amount of other

open lines throughout the system. Explaining

how to calculate these variables is beyond the

scope of this manual. Consult an expert or pur-

chase a good dust collection "how-to" book.

Figure 16. Squaring table to blade.

5. Adjust the positive stop bolt so it just touches

the table and secure it by tightening the jam

nut against the bandsaw.

6. Check the adjustment for accuracy once you

To connect a dust collection hose:

have tightened the jam nut.

1. Fit a 4" dust hose over each dust port, as

shown in Figure 17, and secure in place with

a hose clamp.

7. Loosen the screw on the table tilt scale point-

er, but do not remove it.

8. Align the tip of the pointer with the 0˚ mark on

the table tilt scale, then tighten the screw to

secure the setting.

2. Tug each hose to make sure it does not come

off. Note: A tight fit is necessary for proper

performance.

Figure 17. Dust hoses attached to dust port.

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Resaw Fence

Fence

Resaw Lock

Handle

To install the fence handle:

1. Thread the fence handle onto the fence, as

shown in Figure 18, and tighten the hex nut

against the fence pivot block to secure the

handle.

Moving

Plate

Set

Screw

Figure 19. Attaching resaw fence to standard

fence.

Pivot

Block

3. Tighten the resaw lock handle.

4. Pull the fence handle up and place the fence

assembly on the rail, as shown in Figure 18.

Hex

Nut

5. Push the fence handle down to lock the fence

Rail

assembly in place.

Figure 18. Fence handle installed.

2. Install the resaw fence lock handle (with the

washer and moving plate) onto the fence,

then slide the resaw fence over the moving

plate as shown in Figure 19.

Note: Leave the moving plate and lock

handle loose enough to slide on the resaw

fence.

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Test Run

Once the assembly is complete, test run your

machine to make sure it runs properly and is

ready for regular operation.

The test run consists of verifying the following: 1)

The motor powers up and runs correctly, 2) the

safety disabling mechanism on the switch works

correctly, and 3) the stop button safety feature

works correctly.

Figure 20. G0636X switch disabling key and

If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate

the source of an unusual noise or vibration,

stop using the machine immediately, then review

Troubleshooting on Page 42.

ON/OFF switch.

5. Press the OFF button to stop the machine.

6. WITHOUT resetting the OFF button, press

the ON button. The machine should not

start.

If you still cannot remedy a problem, contact our

Tech Support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.

—If the machine does not start, the OFF but-

ton safety feature is working correctly.

To test run the machine:

1. Make sure you have read the safety instruc-

tions at the beginning of the manual and that

the machine is setup properly.

—If the machine does start (with the stop

button pushed in), immediately disconnect

power to the machine. The OFF button

safety feature is not working correctly. This

safety feature must work properly before

proceeding with regular operations. Call

Tech Support for help.

2. Make sure all tools and objects used during

setup are cleared away from the machine.

3. Connect the machine to the power source.

7. Push the OFF button in, then twist it clock-

wise so it pops out. When the OFF button

pops out, the switch is reset and ready for

operation (see Figure 21).

4. Verify that the machine is operating correctly

by turning the switch disabling key (Figure

20) to "1" and turning the machine ON.

—When operating correctly, the machine

runs smoothly with little or no vibration or

rubbing noises.

—Investigate and correct strange or unusual

noises or vibrations before operating the

machine further. Always disconnect the

machine from power when investigating or

correcting potential problems.

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Figure 21. Resetting the switch.

8. Turn the switch disabling key to "0", as shown

in Figure 20.

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9. Try to turn the machine ON.

6. Now, slowly increase the tension until the

blade stops fluttering, then tighten the tension

another quarter turn.

—If the bandsaw does not start, the switch

disabling feature is working as designed.

The Test Run is complete.

7. Look at what the blade tension scale reads

and use that as a guide for tensioning that

blade in the future.

—If the bandsaw starts, immediately discon-

nect power. The switch disabling feature is

not working correctly. This safety feature

must work properly before proceeding with

regular operations. Call Tech Support for

help.

Note: Always release blade tension after use

to increase blade life and reduce strain on the

bandsaw components.

8. Re-adjust the blade tracking as instructed on

Page 16.

Tensioning Blade

Adjusting Blade

Guide Bearings

A properly tensioned blade is essential for making

accurate cuts and is required before making many

bandsaw adjustments. (Everytime you replace the

blade, you should perform this procedure because

all blades tension differently.)

The blade guides provide side-to-side support to

keep the blade straight while cutting. The blade

guides are designed to be adjusted in two ways—

forward/backward and side-to-side.

To tension the bandsaw blade:

1. Complete the Test Run procedure and make

sure the blade is tracking properly (see Page

16).

To adjust the upper blade guides:

1. Make sure the blade is tracking properly and

that it is correctly tensioned.

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 (see Adjusting Blade Guide

Bearings).

2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

Note: This procedure will NOT work if the

guide blocks have any contact with the

blade.

3. Move the quick tension lever to the tightened

position and turn the blade tension handwheel

until the blade tension matches the mark on

the blade tension scale for the appropriate

blade thickness (See Figure 12, Page 16).

4. Turn the bandsaw ON.

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-

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3. Familiarize yourself with the blade guide con-

trols shown in Figure 22 & 23.

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 to the blade gullets as possible, and still

maintain the proper support bearing spacing

adjustment.

Guide Block Assembly Cap

Screws

Blade Guide

Bearings

Lateral

Adjustment Rod

Cap Screw

Knurled

Knob

Bearing Rotation

Adjustment Bolt

Blade

Gullet

Figure 22. Upper blade guide controls (rear

view).

Support Bearing

Adjustment Shaft Bolt

Figure 24. Lateral adjustment of blade guides.

NOTICE

Bearing

Rotation

Adjustment

Bolt

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.

5. Tighten the lateral adjustment rod cap

screw.

Figure 23. Upper blade guide controls (front

6. Loosen the bearing rotation adjustment bolts

view).

on both sides of the blade.

4. Loosen the lateral adjustment rod cap screw,

loosen the support bearing adjustment shaft

bolt, and adjust the blade guides until the

7. Rotate the knurled knobs to position the bear-

ings 0.004" away from the blade.

edges of the bearings are /16" behind the

blade gullets, as illustrated in Figure 24.

Note: 0.004" is approximately the thickness

of a dollar bill.

8. Tighten both of the the bearing rotation

adjustment bolts to lock the blade guide bear-

ings in position.

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4. Follow the procedure for adjusting the upper

blade guides on Page 21.

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 and locked before cut-

ting operations.

Note: The lateral adjustment rod cap screw

and guide block assembly cap screws are

located below the table tilt lock lever (see

Figure 26).

To adjust the lower blade guides:

Adjusting Support

Bearings

1. Make sure the blade is tracking properly and

that it is correctly tensioned.

2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

3. Familiarize yourself with the blade guide con-

trols shown in Figure 25.

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.

Blade Guide Bearings

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.

Knurled

Knob

Bearing Rotation

Adjustment Bolt

To adjust the upper support bearing:

1. Make sure the blade is tracking properly and

Figure 25. Lower blade guide controls (front

that it is correctly tensioned.

view).

2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

Guide Block Assembly Cap Screws

3. Familiarize yourself with the upper support

bearing controls shown in Figure 22 & 23.

Lateral

Adjustment

Rod Cap

Screw

Figure 26. Lower blade guide controls (rear

view).

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Note: For a quick gauge, fold a crisp dollar bill

in half twice (four thicknesses of a dollar bill is

approximately 0.016") and place it between the

support bearing and the blade as shown in Figure

29.

4. Loosen the guide block assembly cap screws

and rotate the blade guide assembly side-to-

side, until the blade is perpendicular with the

face of the support bearing, as illustrated in

Figure 27.

Top View

Bandsaw

Blade

Support

Bearing

Support Bearing

Figure 29. Example of dollar bill folded twice to

Figure 27. Illustration of blade set perpendicular

make an approximate 0.016" gauge.

(90˚) to the support bearing face.

8. Tighten the bolt to keep the support bearing

5. Tighten the guide block assembly cap

locked in place.

screws.

To adjust the lower support bearing:

6. Loosen the bolt on the support bearing

adjustment shaft—if it is not already loose.

1. Make sure the blade is tracking properly and

is correctly tensioned.

7. Using a feeler gauge between the support

bearing and the blade, position the bearing

0.016" away from the back of the blade, as

illustrated in Figure 28.

2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

3. Familiarize yourself with the lower support

bearing controls shown in Figure 30.

0.016"

Gap

Support Bearing

Adjustment Shaft Bolt

Support

Bearing

Side View

Blade

Support

Bearing

Figure 28. Blade aligned 0.016" away from the

bearing edge.

Figure 30. Lower support bearing controls.

4. Open the upper and lower wheel covers.

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5. Make sure that the blade is perpendicular to

the face of the support bearing, as illustrated

in Figure 27.

—If the blade is perpendicular to the face

of the support bearing, continue on to the

next step.

—If the blade is not perpendicular to the sup-

port bearing, loosen the lateral adjustment

rod cap screw and guide block assembly

cap screws (Figure 26) and rotate the

assembly side-to-side until it is perpen-

dicular to the face of the support bearing,

then re-tighten the cap screws.

Cap Screws

Figure 31. Cap screws securing table to trun-

nion.

6. Loosen the bolt on the support bearing

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.

adjustment shaft.

7. Using a feeler gauge, position the bearing

0.016" away from the back of the blade, as

illustrated in Figure 28, or use a dollar bill, as

shown in Figure 29.

5. Use a fine ruler to accurately gauge the dis-

tance 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 32).

8. Tighten the bolt to keep the support bearing

locked in place.

6. Adjust the table as needed for proper align-

Aligning Table

ment.

7. Tighten the trunnion cap screws when the

To ensure cutting accuracy, the table should be

aligned so that the miter slot is parallel to the

bandsaw blade. This procedure works best with a

1³⁄8" blade installed.

alignment is correct.

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. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

3. Loosen the four trunnion cap screws that

secure the table to the trunnions (Figure

31).

Figure 32. Example of measuring for miter slot

to be parallel with blade.

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Aligning Fence

To ensure cutting accuracy when the fence is first

installed, the fence should be aligned with the

miter slot.

To align the fence parallel with the miter slot:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Make sure the miter slot is aligned with the

bandsaw blade (see Page 25).

Figure 34. Example of fence square with miter

3. If the fence is mounted on the left-hand side

of the blade, remove it and remount it next to

the miter slot.

slot.

6. Tighten the two cap screws that secure the

rail to the table, being careful not to move the

fence.

4. Loosen the two cap screws that secure the

rail to the table (Figure 33).

NOTICE

Adjusting the fence parallel to the miter slot

does not guarantee straight cuts. The miter

slot may need to be adjusted parallel to

the side of the blade. Refer to the "Aligning

Table" instructions on Page 25.

Cap Screws

Figure 33. Cap screws securing rail to table.

5. Adjust the fence face parallel with the edge of

the miter slot, as shown in Figure 34.

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Pointer Calibration

Miter Gauge

The miter gauge needs to be calibrated to the

blade when it is first mounted in the miter slot.

Your new bandsaw is equipped with a fence mea-

surement system that includes a fence pointer,

which must be calibrated when the bandsaw is

first set up.

To calibrate the miter gauge:

1. Place one edge of a machinist's square

against the face of the miter gauge and the

other against the blade face, as shown in

Figure 37.

To calibrate the pointer:

1. If the fence is mounted on the right-hand side

of the blade, remove it and re-install it on the

left-hand side of the blade.

Angle Pointer

Screw

2. Place the fence flush against the bandsaw

blade (Figure 35).

Lock

Knob

Figure 37. Example of squaring miter gauge to

blade.

Figure 35. Example of fence flush with blade.

2. Loosen the lock knob on the miter gauge and

adjust the gauge flush with the edge of the

square.

3. Loosen the pointer adjustment screw (Figure

36) and set the pointer in line with "0" and the

measurement scale on the table.

3. Tighten the lock knob, and verify the setting.

Note: Sometimes the tightening procedure

can affect the adjustment.

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.

Figure 36. Fence pointer adjustment screw.

4. Tighten the pointer adjustment screw.

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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

Operation Safety

Overview

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:

Damage to your eyes and lungs could result

from using this machine without proper pro-

tective gear. Always wear safety glasses and

a respirator when operating this machine.

Straight Cuts

•

Miters

Angles

Compound Angles

Resawing

Ripping

Crosscutting

Irregular Cuts

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Simple and Complex Curves

Duplicate Parts

Circles

Loose hair and cloth-

ing could get caught in

machinery and cause seri-

ous personal injury. Keep

loose clothing and long

hair away from moving

machinery.

Beveled Curves

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:

NOTICE

If you have never used this type of machine

or equipment before, WE STRONGLY REC-

OMMEND that you read books, trade maga-

zines, or get formal training before begin-

ning any projects. Regardless of the con-

tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will

not be held liable for accidents caused by

lack of training.

•

Replace, sharpen, and clean blades as nec-

essary and make adjustments periodically to

keep the saw always running in top condi-

tion.

•

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. Remember—the blade does

the cutting with the operator’s guidance.

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Foot Brake

Guide Post

The Model G0636X is equipped with a foot brake

(Figure 38). Use the brake only in emergency

situations to stop power from going to the motor

and bring the blade to a halt.

The guide post, shown in Figure 39, 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 best

support for the blade.

The foot brake will not stop the bandsaw

wheels and blade instantly. DO NOT become

over confident and relax your safety aware-

ness because of the foot brake feature.

Guide Post

Lock Knob

Guide Post

Handwheel

Figure 39. Guide post controls.

To adjust guide post:

Figure 38. Foot brake location.

1. Make sure that the blade tension, blade

tracking, support bearings, and blade guides

are adjusted correctly.

2. Loosen the guide post lock knob shown in

Figure 39.

3. Turn the guide post handwheel to raise or

lower the guide post until the upper blade

guide assembly is within 1" from the top of

the workpiece.

4. Lock the guide post in place with the lock

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Fine Tune Tracking

Blade Lead

Bandsaw blades commonly wander off the cut

line when sawing, as shown in Figure 41. 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/

undamaged and you still have blade lead, per-

form the following instructions.

NOTICE

requires the machine to be turned ON.

Adjusting the final blade tracking setting

To fine tune the tracking:

1. Close the wheel covers and turn the bandsaw

ON.

2. Observe the blade tracking path through

the clear window on the right edge of the

bandsaw, as shown in Figure 40.

Figure 41. Example of blade leading away from

line of cut.

To correct blade lead:

1. Uselesspressurewhenfeedingtheworkpiece

through the cut.

2. Check that the miter slot or fence is parallel

to the blade line, and correct if necessary

(See Aligning Table, Page 25 and Aligning

Fence, Page 26).

Figure 40. Blade tracking window.

3. Using the tracking controls (Page 17, Figure

14), adjust the blade so it tracks on the center

of the wheel.

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.

4. Tighten the lock lever so the tracking knob

cannot move.

To skew your fence:

1. Cut a piece of scrap wood approximately ³⁄4

thick x 3" wide x 17" long. On a wide face of

the board, draw a straight line parallel to the

long edge.

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2. Slide the bandsaw fence out of the way and

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.

Table Tilt

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.

Personal injury or death

can occur if the bandsaw

startsduringtableadjust-

ment. Disconnect power

from the bandsaw before

performing table adjust-

ments.

4. Loosen the two cap screws that secure the

fence rail to the underside of the table (see

Page 26).

5. Skew the fence so it is parallel to the edge of

The bandsaw table will tilt 5˚ left and 45˚ right to

provide a wide range of cutting options.

the scrap piece.

6. While maintaining the skew, tighten the cap

screws loosened in Step 4.

To tilt the table:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

7. Make a few cuts using the fence. If the fence

still does not seem parallel to the blade,

repeat Steps 1–6 until the blade and fence

are parallel with each other.

2. Loosen the table tilt lock lever shown in

Figure 42.

To shift the 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.

Lock Lever

3. Turn the bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade

to stop.

4. Using an 8mm hex wrench, loosen the four

cap screws that mount the table to the trun-

nion (Figure 31). Shift the table to compen-

sate for the blade lead, then retighten the cap

screws.

Table Tilt Handwheel

Figure 42. Table tilt controls.

3. To tilt the table to the right, turn the table tilt

handwheel clockwise (Figure 42).

5. Repeat Steps 1–4 until the blade cuts

straight.

4. To tilt the table to the left, turn the table tilt

handwheel clockwise one turn, lower the

positive stop bolt, then turn the handwheel

counterclockwise.

5. Secure the table tilt lock lever.

6. Follow "Positive Stop" instructions on Page

17 for resettting the stop bolt and table for

horizontal (0º) operations.

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Ripping

Crosscutting

Ripping is the process of cutting with the grain

of the wood stock. For plywood and other pro-

cessed wood, ripping simply means cutting down

the length of the workpiece. For ripping, a wider

blade is better. In most ripping applications, a

standard raker tooth style will be sufficient.

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.

To make a 90˚ crosscut:

To make a rip cut:

1. Mark the workpiece on the edge where you

want to begin the cut.

1. Adjust the fence to match the width of the

cut on your workpiece and lock the fence in

place.

2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to the cor-

rect height and make sure the miter gauge is

set to 0°.

2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to the cor-

rect height.

3. Move the fence out of the way. Place the

workpiece evenly against the miter gauge.

3. After all safety precautions have been met,

turn the bandsaw ON. Slowly feed the

workpiece into the blade and continue with

the cut until the blade is completely through

the workpiece. Figure 43 shows a typical rip-

ping operation. Note: If you are cutting nar-

row pieces, use a push stick to protect your

fingers.

4. Hold the workpiece against the miter gauge

and line up the mark with the blade.

5. 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 44 shows a typical cross-

cutting operation.

Figure 43. Example of typical ripping operation

with a push stick.

Figure 44. Example of crosscutting operation

with miter gauge.

NEVER place fingers or hands in the line of

cut. In the event that something unexpected

happens, your hands or fingers may slip

into the blade. ALWAYS use a push stick

when ripping narrow pieces. Failure to fol-

low these warnings may result in serious

personal injury!

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Resawing

Resawing (Figure 45) 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.

One of the most important considerations when

resawing is blade selection. Generally, wider

blades are better. In most applications, a hook or

a skip tooth style will be desirable. Choose blades

with fewer teeth-per-inch (from 3 to 6), because

they offer larger gullet capacities for clearing saw-

dust, reducing heat buildup and reducing strain

on the motor.

Figure 45. Example of resawing lumber.

Cutting Curves

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.

When resawing thin pieces, a wandering

blade (blade lead) can tear through the sur-

face of the workpiece, exposing your hands

to the blade teeth. Always use push blocks

when resawing and keep your hands clear

of the blade.

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.

To resaw a workpiece:

1. Verify that the bandsaw is setup properly and

that the fence is parallel to the blade.

2. Adjust the upper blade guide so it is about 1"

above the workpiece with a minimum amount

of blade exposed.

3. Install the resaw fence, set it to the desired

width of cut, and lock it in place.

NOTICE

The list below displays blade widths and

the corresponding minimum radii for those

blade widths.

NOTICE

The scale on the front rail will NOT be accu-

rate when using the resaw fence.

Width

Radius

⁄

8"....................................¹⁄8

³⁄16"...................................³⁄8

4. Support the ends of the board if necessary.

5. Turn the bandsaw ON.

⁄

4''....................................⁵⁄8''

8''....................................1¹⁄4''

2''....................................2¹⁄2''

8''....................................3³⁄4''

4''....................................5¹⁄2''

6. Using push paddles and a push stick, keep

pressure against the fence and table, and

slowly feed the workpiece into the moving

blade until the blade is completely through

the workpiece (see Figure 45).

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Stacked Cuts

Blade Information

One of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability to cut

multiple copies of a particular shape by stacking

a number of workpieces together. Before making

stacked cuts, ensure that both the table and the

blade are properly adjusted to 90° (see Page 17).

Otherwise, any error will be compounded.

Selecting the right blade requires a knowledge

of the various blade characteristics to match the

blade with the particular cutting operation.

Blade Length

Measured by the circumference, blade lengths

are usually unique to the brand of your bandsaw

and the distance between wheels. The Model

G0636X is designed for blades that are 160" long.

Refer to Page 37 for blade replacements.

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.

Blade Width

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 or you may break the

blade!)

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.

3. On the face of the top piece, lay out the

The Model G0636X can use blades from ⁄8" to

shape you intend to cut.

1³⁄8" in width. Always pick the size of blade that

best suits your application.

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.

•

Curve Cutting: Use the chart in Figure 47 to

determine the correct blade for curve cutting.

Determine the smallest radius curve that will

be cut on your workpiece and use the cor-

responding blade width.

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 46.

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Figure 47. Blade width radii.

Figure 46. Typical stacked cut.

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Straight Cutting: Use the largest width

blade that you own. Narrow blades can cut

tight curves (a small radius) but are not very

good at cutting straight lines because they

naturally wander (blade lead). However, larg-

er blades are much better at cutting straight

lines, but function poorly at cutting small

curves because of their size.

•

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.

Tooth Pitch

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.

Tooth Style

When selecting blades, another option to con-

sider is the shape, gullet size, teeth set and teeth

angle—otherwise known as “Tooth Style." Figure

48 shows the three main categories of tooth

style:

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.

Skip

Raker

Hook

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.

Figure 48. Raker, Skip & Hook tooth styles.

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.

•

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.

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.

•

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.

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The most common causes of blade breakage

are:

3. Remove the table insert and the table pin.

Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings as

far away as possible from the blade.

•

Faulty alignment and adjustment of the

guides.

4. Open the upper and lower wheel covers, and

with gloved hands, slide the blade off of both

wheels.

Forcing or twisting a wide blade around a

curve of short radius.

5. Slide the blade through the slot in the table.

Feeding the workpiece into the blade too

fast.

To replace a blade:

•

Tooth dullness or absence of sufficient set.

Incorrect tension.

1. Slide the blade through the table slot, ensur-

ing that the teeth are pointing forward and

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.

Top blade guide assembly set too high above

the workpiece.

•

Using a blade with a lumpy or improperly fin-

ished braze or weld.

2. Slip the blade through the guides, and mount

it on the upper and lower wheels (Figure

49).

Continuously running the bandsaw when not

in use.

Blade Changes

Alwaysdisconnectpower

to the machine when

changing blades. Failure

to do this may result in

serious personal injury.

Figure 49. Typical example of placing blade on

the wheels.

All saw blades are dan-

gerous and may cause

personalinjury.Toreduce

the risk of being injured,

wear leather gloves when

handling saw blades.

3. Adjust tension as described on Page 21.

4. Adjust tracking if needed (see Page 16).

5. Adjust the upper/lower guide bearings and

the support bearings (see Page 21).

6. Replace the table insert and table pin.

7. Close the wheel covers.

To remove a blade:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Release the blade tension.

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ACCESSORIES

SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES

162" Carbon Steel Replacement Blades for the

Model G0636X.

Replacement Blades

These replacement blades are milled for exact

tooth set and are made with high quality tool

steel.

MODEL

H4819

H4820

H4821

H4822

H4823

H4824

H4825

WIDTH

TPI

⁄8"

⁄2"

⁄4"

6 HOOK

10 RAKER

4 HOOK

6 HOOK

3 HOOK

6 HOOK

2 HOOK

160" Carbon Steel Replacement Blades for the

Model G0636X.

MODEL

H8416

H8417

H8418

H8419

H8420

H8421

H8422

WIDTH

TPI

⁄

6 HOOK

10 RAKER

4 HOOK

6 HOOK

3 HOOK

6 HOOK

2 HOOK

162" Timber Wolf^®Replacement Blades for the

Model G0636X.

MODEL

H9567

H9568

H9569

H9570

H9571

H9572

H9573

H9574

WIDTH

TPI

⁄2"

3 POS. CLAW

4 POS. CLAW

6 POS. CLAW

10 RAKER

160" Timber Wolf^®Replacement Blades for the

Model G0636X.

MODEL

H8423

H8424

H8425

H8426

H8427

H8428

H8429

H8430

WIDTH

TPI

⁄2

3 POS. CLAW

4 POS. CLAW

6 POS. CLAW

10 RAKER

3 POS. CLAW

4 POS. CLAW

10 RAKER

1¹⁄4

⁄4" PITCH

3 POS. CLAW

4 POS. CLAW

G7315—Super Heavy-Duty SHOP FOX^®Mobile

Base

10 RAKER

This patented, super heavy-duty mobile machine

base is the strongest mobile base on the mar-

ket. 18" x 24¹⁄2" minimum and adjusts to 28¹⁄2" x

33¹⁄2" maximum 1300 lb. capacity. This base is

extremely stable with outrigger type supports and

a four wheel system. Weighs 61 lbs.

1¹⁄4

⁄4" PITCH

G1094—Bandsaw Power Feeder with Fence,

Single-Phase

Figure 51. G7315 SHOP FOX^®Mobile Base.

Figure 50. G1094 Bandsaw Power Feeder.

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H2347—Uvex^®Spitfire Safety Glasses

H1300—UV Blocking, Clear Safety Glasses

G7984—Face Shield

H2499—Small Half-Mask Respirator

H3631—Medium Half-Mask Respirator

H3632—Large Half-Mask Respirator

H1298—Dust Sealed Safety Glasses

H0736—Shop Fox^®Safety Glasses

Safety Glasses are essential to every shop. If

you already have a pair, buy extras for visitors

or employees. You can't be too careful when it

comes to shop safety!

H3635—Disposable Cartridge Filter Pair P100

Wood dust is now considered a known carcino-

gen and has been linked to nasal cancer and

severe respiratory illnesses. If you work around

dust everyday, a half-mask respirator can be a

lifesaver. Also compatible with safety glasses!

H2347

H1298

G7984

H1300

H0736

Figure 53. Our most popular safety glasses.

Figure 55. Half-mask respirator and disposable

cartridge filters.

H1302—Standard Earmuffs

G5562—SLIPIT^®1 Qt. Gel

H4979—Deluxe Twin Cup Hearing Protector

H4977—Work-Tunes Radio Headset Earmuffs

Protect yourself comfortably with a pair of cush-

ioned earmuffs. Especially important if you or

employees operate for hours at a time.

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

H1302

H4979

H4977

Figure 54. Our most popular earmuffs.

Figure 56. Recommended products for protect-

ing unpainted cast iron/steel on machinery.

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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

Schedule

Boeshield^®T-9 (see Section 5: Accessories on

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.

Brushes

Daily Check:

•

Loose mounting bolts.

Damaged saw blade.

Worn or damaged wires.

Any other unsafe condition.

The bandsaw is equipped with three lower brush-

es. The brushes should be checked daily and

cleaned when they become dirty. There are

adjustment brackets that allow the brushes to

be adjusted for bristle wear. Refer to Adjusting

Brushes on Page 46 for adjustment details.

Monthly Check:

•

V-belt tension, damage, or wear.

•

Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabi-

net and off motor.

Lubrication

Cleaning

Sealed and pre-lubricated ball bearings require

no lubrication for the life of the bearings. All bear-

ings are standard sizes, and replacements can

be purchased from our parts department or a

bearing supply store.

Cleaning the Model G0636X 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.

Most other moving parts need to be lubricated

as needed to maintain smooth function of the

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To lubricate the blade guide rack and pinion:

To lubricate the tension adjustment assem-

bly:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Lower the blade guide until it reaches the

table.

2. Open the top wheel cover and look through

the top of the wheel.

3. Wipe off any existing grease and sawdust

buildup on the rack (Figure 57)

3. Wipe off any existing grease and sawdust

buildup on the blade tension adjustment

assembly and tension lever cam.

4. Apply a thin coat of grease to the tension

adjustment assembly and tension lever cam

(Figure 58).

Figure 57. Rack lubrication location.

4. Apply a thin coat of light all-purpose grease to

the rack.

5. Move the blade guide up and down several

times and remove any excess grease to help

prevent sawdust buildup.

Figure 58. Tension adjustment assembly

locations (top wheel removed for clarity).

To lubricate the blade tracking knob:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Unscrew the blade tracking knob 5 turns.

3. Wipe off any existing grease and sawdust

buildup on the threads.

4. Apply a few dabs of a light all-purpose grease

to the threads.

5. Re-adjust tracking (see Blade Tracking on

Page 16).

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To lubricate the table tilt rack and pinion

assembly:

To lubricate the trunnions:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Move the table up until it reaches its maximum

45˚ angle and wipe off all excess grease and

sawdust from the trunnions.

2. With the table perpendicular to the blade,

wipe off all existing grease and sawdust

buildup from the rack.

3. Apply a thin coat of light all purpose grease to

the trunnions (Figure 60).

3. Move the table up to its maximum 45˚ angle

and wipe (Figure 59) off all existing grease

and sawdust buildup from the rack.

Figure 60. Trunnion lubrication location.

Figure 59. Table tilt rack and pinion assembly.

4. Move the table down and then back up to dis-

tribute the grease, then wipe off any excess

grease from the trunnions.

4. Apply a thin coat of light all-purpose grease to

the rack.

5. Move the table up and down several times

to distribute the grease, then wipe off any

excess 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 1. Key is turned to "0".

1. Turn key to "1".

start or a breaker

trips.

2. Stop/reset button engaged.

2. Rotate clockwise until it pops out/replace.

3. Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired incor- 3. Test for good contact or correct the wiring.

rectly.

4. Motor connection wired incorrectly. 4. Correct motor wiring connections (Page 50).

5. Thermal protection circuit breaker amper- 5. Unplug machine, open magnetic switch cover, turn

age is set too low or motor is at fault.

amperage dial on Thermal Protection Circuit Breaker

to a higher amperage setting. If switch is maxed out,

replace motor.

6. Power supply is at fault/switched OFF.

6. Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and

main power supply is switched ON.

7. Motor ON/OFF switch is at fault.

8. Wiring is open/has high resistance.

7. Replace faulty ON/OFF switch.

8. Check for broken wires or corroded/disconnected

connections, and repair/replace as necessary.

9. Test/replace if faulty.

9. Start capacitor is at fault.

10. Motor is at fault.

10. Repair/replace.

11. Wheel cover limit switch is not closed, 11. Close wheel covers.

wheel covers are open.

12. Foot brake limit switch is at fault or is 12. Repair/replace limit switch, or stop pressing foot

pressed down (switch is not closed).

brake.

Machine stalls or is 1. Motor run capacitor at fault.

1. Replace run capacitor.

underpowered.

2. Wrong workpiece material.

3. Feed speed too fast for task.

4. V-belt slipping.

2. Use wood with correct moisture content, without

glues, and little pitch/resins.

3. Decrease feed speed. See Basic Cutting Tips on

Page 28.

4. Replace bad V-belt, align pulleys, and re-tension

(Page 44 & 45).

5. Blade is slipping on wheels.

5. Adjust blade tracking and tension to factory specifi-

cations. See Page 16 or 21.

6. Low power supply voltage.

7. Plug/receptacle is at fault.

6. Ensure all hot lines have correct voltage on all legs.

7. Test for good contacts and correct wiring.

8. Correct motor wiring connections (Page 50).

9. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft

requires bearing replacement.

8. Motor connection is wired incorrectly.

9. Motor bearings are at fault.

10. Motor has overheated.

11. Motor is at fault.

10. Let motor cool, clean it off, and reduce workload.

11. Repair/replace.

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Symptom

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Machine has vibra- 1. Blade weld hits guides or teeth are broken. 1. Replace blade (Page 36).

tion or noisy opera-

tion when running.

2. Bent or worn out blade.

2. Replace blade (Page 36).

3. Motor or component is loose.

3. Inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/nuts, and

re-tighten with thread locking fluid.

4. V-belt worn or loose.

4. Inspect/replace belts with matched set (Page 45).

5. Replace dented fan cover and loose/damaged fan.

6. Realign/replace shaft, pulley, setscrew, and key as

required.

5. Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.

6. Pulley is loose.

7. Machine is incorrectly mounted or sits 7. Adjust the feet on the bottom of the stand; relocate

unevenly on floor.

machine.

8. Motor bearings are at fault.

8. Test by rotating shaft—rotational grinding/loose shaft

requires bearing replacement.

9. Worn arbor bearings.

9. Check/replace arbor bearings.

10. Adjust wheel alignment to coplaner (Page 46).

11. Replace wheels.

10. Wheels not coplanar/aligned correctly.

11. Wheels out of balance.

Cutting Operations

Symptom

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Machine slows when 1. Feeding workpiece too fast.

operating.

1. Reduce feed rate. See Basic Cutting Tips on Page

28.

2. Blade is dull.

2. Replace blade (Page 36).

Ticking sound when 1. Blade weld contacting support bearing.

the saw is running.

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

table insert.

contacting 1. Excessive side pressure when cutting.

2. Table improperly adjusted.

1. Reduce side pressure.

2. Adjust table (Page 25).

Vibration when cut- 1. Loose or damaged blade.

1. Tighten or replace blade. See Page 36 or 21.

2. Fix blade tracking (Page 16).

ting.

2. Blade is tracking incorrectly.

3. Blade tension is loose.

3. Fix blade tension (Page 21).

Burn marks on the 1. Too much side pressure when feeding 1. Feed workpiece straight into the blade. See Basic

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 21 or 36.

Rough or poor qual- 1. Feeding workpiece too fast.

ity cuts.

1. Reduce feed rate. See Basic Cutting Tips on Page

28.

2. Tracking and tension incorrect.

2. Fix tracking and tension (see Page 16 and 21).

Sawdust

buildup 1. Clogged dust port.

1. Clean out dust port.

inside cabinet.

2. Low CFM (airflow) from dust collection sys- 2. Three options:

tem.

—Check dust lines for leaks or clogs.

—Move dust collector closer to saw.

—Install a stronger dust collector.

Blade wanders or 1. Blade lead.

1. Refer to Blade Lead on Page 30.

won't follow line of

cut.

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To tension the V-belt:

Checking and

Tensioning V-Belts

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Open the wheel covers.

To ensure optimum power transmission from the

motor to the blade, the V-belts must be in good

condition and operate under proper tension. The

belts 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.

3. Loosen the motor adjustment bolts shown in

Figure 62.

Tension

Bolt

Tension

Nut

Tools Needed:

Qty

Ruler...................................................................1

Hex Wrench 6mm...............................................1

Wrench 17mm ....................................................1

To check the V-belts:

Motor Adjustment

Bolts

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Open the wheel covers.

Figure 62. Motor mount bolts and tension bolt.

4. Adjust the belt tension:

3. Note the condition of the V-belts. If the V-

belts are cracked, frayed, or glazed; they

should be replaced.

—If the belt is too loose, turn the tension nut

clockwise to tighten the belts.

4. Push the center of the V-belts. Note the

amount of deflection (Figure 61). If deflec-

tion is more than ³⁄4", tension the V-belt.

—If the belt is too tight, turn the tension nut

counterclockwise to loosen the belts

5. Push the center of the V-belt. If deflection is

��

approximately ⁄4" with moderate pressure,

��

then the tension is correct. If the deflection is

more than ³⁄4", repeat Step 4.

6. When the V-belt tension is correct, tighten

the motor adjustment bolts, and close the

wheel covers.

��

Figure 61. V-belt deflection.

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Replacing V-Belts

Adjusting Tension

Lever

Tools Needed:

Qty

Hex Wrench 6mm.............................................. 1

Wrench 13mm................................................... 1

The tension lever has an adjustment screw that

allows you to adjust how much tension is released

when the lever is used.

To replace the V-belts:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

Tools Needed:

Wrench 13mm................................................... 1

Qty

2. Open the wheel covers and remove the

bandsaw blade (see Page 36).

To adjust the tension lever:

3. Loosen the motor adjustment bolts and ten-

sion nut shown in Figure 62, then turn the

tension bolt counterclockwise.

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Loosen the adjustment screw 5–10 turns.

4. Unthread the wheel cap screw shown in

Figure 63 and slide the lower wheel off of the

bearing shaft.

3. Move the tension lever to the tightened posi-

tion and tension the blade.

4. Turn the adjustment screw shown in Figure

64 until the gap between the screw and the

wheel shaft hinge is ¹⁄¹⁶"– ³⁄16".

Adjustment Screw

Wheel Cap

Screw

Wheel Shaft

Hinge

Adjustment

Gap ¹⁄¹⁶"–³⁄¹⁶"

Figure 63. Wheel cap screw for removing the

wheel.

Figure 64. Tension lever adjustment

components (top wheel removed for clarity).

5. Slip the old V-belts off of the pulleys and

install the new V-belt set in their place.

6. Install the lower wheel back onto the bearing

shaft, tighten the wheel mount cap screw,

and tension the V-belt (see Page 44).

5. Engage the the tension lever and test the

blade tension.

6. Repeat Steps 1–5 until the tension lever

adds the right amount of tension to the blade

when it is engaged.

7. Close the lower wheel cover.

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Adjusting Wheel and

Blade Brushes

Wheel Alignment

Components and Hardware Needed:

70" Long Wood 2x4........................................... 1

Qty

The lower wheel compartment contains the

brushes shown in Figure 65. These brushes are

designed to sweep sawdust off the wheel tire and

blade as the bandsaw is operating. In order to

work properly, the brushes must be making con-

tact with the wheel and blade.

Tools Needed:

Wrench 17mm................................................... 1

Tape Measure ................................................... 1

Coplanarity Gauge (see Figure 66).................. 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.”

Coplanar wheels automatically track the blade

by balancing it on the crown of the wheel. This is

known as coplanar tracking.

Brushes

Tocheckifyourwheelsarecoplanar(Checking

coplanarity):

Figure 65. The wheel brush.

1. Make the "Coplanarity Gauge" shown in

Figure 66 on Page 47.

Tools Needed:

Qty

Wrench/Socket 10mm........................................2

Note: For best results, straighten the 2x4

with a jointer before cutting.

To adjust the brushes:

2. Remove the fence and open both wheel cov-

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Open the lower wheel cover.

ers

3. Adjust the blade guides away from the blade,

loosen blade tension, remove the table insert

and pin, and remove the blade.

3. Loosen the bolt/nut that secures each brush

in place.

4. Remove the four trunnion cap screws and

4. Adjust each brush so it makes good contact

with the wheel or blade—without bendng the

bristles.

the table.

5. Reinstall the blade (Page 36), making sure

the guide bearings and support bearings

are away from the blade, then tighten your

blade to the tension that it will be used during

operation.

5. Tighten the bolt/nuts to secure each brush in

place.

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6. Place your coplanarity gauge up against both

wheels in the positions shown in Figure 67.

Coplanarity

Gauge

Gauge Positions

��

Tracking

Knob

��

Wheels

Adjustment

Hub

��

Figure 67. Checking for coplanarity.

��

7. Adjust the tracking knob to get both wheels

parallel. If the wheels won’t go parallel to

each other, then move the lower wheel at the

adjustment hub (Figure 68) so they line up.

��

Top Tilt

��

Figure 66. Dimensions of coplanarity gauge.

Side

Tilt

Side

Tilt

Bottom Tilt

Figure 68. Lower wheel adjustment control.

8. If the wheels will go parallel but not coplanar,

shim the upper wheel out as needed using

thin ⁄4" washers on the shaft behind the

wheel.

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9. Figure 69 shows the positions of the wheels

when coplanar. When your wheels are copla-

nar, reinstall the table, table insert, and pin,

readjust the guide blocks and rear support

bearings, and close the wheel covers.

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.

10. Finally, check table and fence alignment (see

Pages 25 & 26).

Parallel, Not

Not Parallel

Not Coplanar

Adjust

Tracking Knob

Coplanar

Shim Upper

Wheel Out

Coplanarity

Gauge

Contacts Top

And Bottom of

Both Wheels

Adjust

Lower

Hub

Figure 69. Coplanarity diagram.

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Electrical Components

Figure 70. Power supply terminal box.

Figure 73. Motor wiring.

POWER

OFF

Figure 71. Control panel wiring.

Figure 72. Wheel cover limit switch (left) and

Figure 74. Magnetic switch.

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Wiring Diagram

��

�

��

�

��

�

(See Figure 70)

(See Figure 72)

��

�

(See Figure 71)

�

��

� �

��

�

��

�

��

�

��

� �

��

(See Figure 74)

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Main Parts Breakdown

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Fence/Guides Parts Breakdown

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Parts List

REF PART #

DESCRIPTION

HANDLE

REF PART #

DESCRIPTION

ADJUST BOLT

P0636X001

P0636X002

PN13M

P0636X055

PB73M

LEVER ROD M16-2

HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 50

HEX NUT M10-1.5

HEX NUT M16-2

PN02M

P0636X004

PSB25M

ROTATE SHAFT

PW04M

FLAT WASHER 10MM

SET SCREW M6-1 X 12

PULLEY

BUTTON HD CAP SCR M10-1.5 X 20

LOCK WASHER 10MM

BLADE TRACKING KNOB M10-1.5 x 25

BLADE TRACKING LOCK LEVER 10MM

GUIDE POST LOCK KNOB M10-1.5 X 25

MACHINE BODY

PSS04M

PLW06M

P0636X060

PW01M

P0636X007

P0636X008

P0636X009

P0636X010

P0636X011

P0636X012

PSB31M

FLAT WASHER 8MM

LOWER SHAFT

P0636X062

PSBS22M

P0636X064

PVA33

BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20

PULLEY

PILLOW BLOCK

V-BELT A-33 4L330

LOWER WHEEL

CAM

P0636X066

P0636X067

P0636X068

PLN03M

CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 25

HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 80

HEX NUT M8-1.25

TRANSLUCENT PIECE

RIVET 3.2 X 10

PB82M

PN03M

LOCK NUT M6-1

P0636X016

P0636X017

P0636X018

PSB14M

UPPER WHEEL HINGE

SQUARE SHAFT

PS26M

PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 20

KNOB

P0636X071

P0636X072

PFS07M

SPECIAL WASHER 8MM

CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 20

FLAT HD SCR M5-.8 X 16

LOCATE PLATE

HEIGHT POINTER

FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 10

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20

BLADE TENSION HANDLEWHEEL

LOWER WHEEL SUPPORT

FLAT WASHER 6MM

FLANGE SCREW M6-1 X 10

BUSHING

PFH39M

PSB02M

P0636X021

PSS75M

P0636X075

P0636X076

PW03M

SET SCREW M10-1.5 X 16

GUIDE BLOCK

P0636X023

PSS07M

SET SCREW M5-.8 X 5

COMPRESSION SPRING

BUSHING

PFS11M

P0636X025

P0636X026

P0636X027

P51201

P0636X079

P0636X080

PSB01M

BRAKE LEVER

PRESS BLOCK

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16

HEX NUT M6-1

THRUST BEARING 51201

BLADE TENSION SHAFT

TENSION LINE

PN01M

P0636X029

P0636X030

P0636X031

P6306ZZ

P0636X083

P0636X084

PN04M

EXTENSION SPRING

BRAKE STEP PLATE

HEX NUT M4-.7

UPPER WHEEL SHAFT

BALL BEARING 6306ZZ

INT RETAINING RING 72MM

BUSHING

P0636X086

PS51M

LIMIT SWITCH KL7141

PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 30

CORD CLAMP 5/8"

TAP SCREW M4 X 8

BRAKE LEVER CORD

CORD BUSHING

PR64M

P0636X034

P0636X035

P0636X036

PLW04M

P0636X088

PHTEK4M

P0636X090

P0636X091

P0636X092

P0636X093

P0636X094

UPPER WHEEL

BRAKE PAD

LOCK WASHER 8MM

UPPER WHEEL SLIDING BRACKET

COMPRESSION SPRING

GUIDE PIN 3 X 12

P0636X038

P0636X039

P0636X040

P0636X041

P0636X042

PROTECT TUBE 1/2" X 43-5/16"

BRUSH

MOTOR 5HP

MOVING PLATE

94-1 P0636X094-1 MOTOR COVER

FIX PLATE

94-2 P0636X094-2 MOTOR FAN

PHTEK15M TAP SCREW M4 X 10

94-3 P0636X094-3 CAPACITOR COVER

94-4 P0636X094-4 START CAPACITOR 400MFD 250VAC

94-5 P0636X094-5 RUN CAPACITOR 40MFD 350VAC

94-6 P0636X094-6 JUNCTION BOX

PW05M

FLAT WASHER 4MM

TENSION POINTER

TAP SCREW M4 X 15

TENSION SCALE

START SWITCH

P0636X045

P0636X046

P0636X047

P0636X048

P0636X049

P0636X050

P0636X051

P0636X052

P0636X053

P0636X054

P0636X095

PSBS22M

P0636X097

P0636X098

PFS09M

ADJUSTMENT HUB COVER

BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20

SET BOLT M10-1.5 X 30

CORD CLAMP 1/2"

STOP SWITCH

KEY SWITCH

SWITCH PLATE

FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 50

TERMINAL BOX

CONNECTING CORD

SWITCH CORD

100

101

102

P0636X100

PS52M

PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 20

TERMINAL HOUSE

P0636X102

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DESCRIPTION

REF PART #

DESCRIPTION

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104

105

P0636X103

P0636X104

P0636X105

POWER CORD

151

152

153

154

155

156

157

158

159

160

PN09M

HEX NUT M12-1.75

HANDLE SHAFT

STRAIN RELIEF M20

MAGNETIC SWITCH MPE-18

P0636X152

P0636X153

P0636X154

P0636X155

PS38M

HANDLE KNOB M12-1.75 (FEMALE)

TRUNNION HOUSING

POINTER

105-1 P0636X105-1 MAG SWITCH BACK COVER

105-2 P0636X105-2 CONTACTOR SDE MA-30

105-3 P0636X105-3 THERMAL RELAY SDE RA-30 22-34A

105-4 P0636X105-4 MAG SWITCH FRONT COVER

PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 10

TRUNNION BLOCK

PRESS BLOCK

P0636X157

P0636X158

P0636X159

P0636X160

106

107

108

109

110

111

112

113

114

115

116

117

118

119

120

121

122

123

124

125

126

127

128

129

130

131

132

133

134

135

136

137

138

139

140

141

142

143

144

145

146

147

148

149

150

P0636X106

P0636X107

P0636X108

P0636X109

P0636X110

P0636X111

PFS10M

MOTOR CORD

STRAIN RELIEF M20

PLATE

TABLE

MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

SWITCH CORD

160-2 P0636X160-2 GUIDE BAR

FLAT WASHER 4MM

DOOR LATCH SWITCH (ASM) ADZ-S11

FLANGE SCREW M4-.7 X 35

PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 10

UPPER WHEEL COVER

LOWER WHEEL COVER

SAW BLADE 3TPI 162" X 1" X 0.035

TAP SCREW M4 X 10

CORD CLAMP 5/16"

FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 10

LOCK WASHER 6MM

BUSHING

160-3 P0636X160-3 LOCKING BRACKET

160-4 P0636X160-4 LOCKING SHAFT

160-5 P0636X160-5 POINTER

PS38M

160-6 P0636X160-6 STEP SCREW

160-7 P0636X160-7 HANDLE 5/16-18 X 1-1/2

160-8 P0636X160-8 MITER GAUGE BODY

P0636X114

P0636X115

P0636X116

PHTEK15M

P0636X118

PFS07M

160-9 PFH9M

160-10 PS06

FLAT HD SCR M6-1 X 6

PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 3/8

PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 16

HEX NUT M4-.7

160-11 PS56M

160-12 PN04M

160-13 PW01M

PLW03M

FLAT WASHER 8MM

TABLE INSERT

P0636X121

P0636X122

P0636X123

P0636X124

P0636X125

P0636X126

P0636X127

PW01M

161

162

163

164

165

166

167

168

169

170

171

172

173

174

175

176

177

178

179

180

181

182

183

184

185

186

187

188

189

190

P0636X161

TAP SCREW 3.5 X 8

FENCE PIECE 148 X 22 X 1

RESAW FENCE(AL) 505MM

FENCE

P0636X162

P0636X163

P0636X164

PSB06M

SHAFT

NYLON PIECE

HANDLE 3/8-16 X 1/2

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25

HANDWHEEL

MOVING PLATE

P0636X166

P0636X167

PSS07M

SPECIAL PLASTIC SET SCREW

FLAT WASHER 8MM

LOCK KNOB M8-1.25 X 44

PIVOT BLOCK

SWITCH BUSHING

SET SCREW M5-.8 X 5

BUSHING

P0636X129

P0636X130

PN03M

P0636X169

PSBS04M

PW01M

BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 35

FLAT WASHER 8MM

UPPER GUIDE BRACKET

HEX NUT M16-1.5

WORM CYLINDER

WORM GEAR

HEX NUT M8-1.25

P0636X132

P0636X133

P0636X134

P0636X135

PFS01M

FENCE HANDLE M8-1.25 X 20

SPRING PIECE

P0636X172

PN05M

FLANGE SCREW M4-.7 X 8

POINTER

P0636X174

P0636X175

P0636X176

P0636X177

P0636X178

PLW04M

FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 8

GUARD RAIL

FIXED PLATE

P0636X137

P0636X138

PW01M

FIXED BOLT

GUARD RAIL PLATE

FLAT WASHER 8MM

LOCK WASHER 8MM

CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 20

CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 30

LOCK WASHER 10MM

FLAT WASHER 10MM

FLANGE SCREW M6-1 X 10

BLADE GUARD

COVER

LOCK WASHER 8MM

CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16

FLAT HD SCR M4-.7 X 10

RACK

PLW04M

PSB11M

PSB14M

PFH19M

PSB72M

P0636X182

P0636X183

P0636X184

PB04M

PLW06M

EXTENSION RACK

UPPER GUIDE SUPPORT BLOCK

HEX BOLT M6-1 X 10

UPPER GUIDE BAR

HEX NUT M4-.7

PW04M

PFS11M

P0636X146

PSB84M

P0636X186

PN04M

CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 35

HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 20

MICRO ADJUSTING RING

PRESS SHAFT

PB09M

PS38M

PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 10

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16

HANDLE 3/8-16 X 1/2

P0636X149

P0636X150

PSB01M

P0636X190

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PSB06M

DESCRIPTION

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25

REF PART #

DESCRIPTION

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192

193

194

195

196

197

198

199

200

201

202

203

204

205

206

207

208

209

210

211

212

213

214

218

219

220

221

222

223

224

225

226

227

228

229

230

231

232

233

234

235

236

237

238

239

240

241

242

243

244

245

246

247

248

249

250

251

252

253

254

255

P0636X225 SLIDING PLATE

P0636X226 FIBER WASHER 13MM

P0636X227 STEP SCREW

P0636X192 HANDWHEEL

P0636X193 SWITCH BUSHING

PSS07M

SET SCREW M5-.8 X 5

PSB04M

PLW03M

PW03M

PSB60M

PW01M

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 10

LOCK WASHER 6MM

FLAT WASHER 6MM

CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 55

FLAT WASHER 8MM

P0636X195 BUSHING

PSBS22M

PW01M

BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20

FLAT WASHER 8MM

P0636X198 SUPPORT PLATE

P0636X199 LOWER GUIDE BRACKET

P0636X233 SLIDING PLATE

PN05M

HEX NUT M16-1.5

PLN04M

PB83M

LOCK NUT M8-1.25

HEX BOLT M6-1 X 16

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16

FLAT WASHER 6MM

P0636X201 WORM CYLINDER

P0636X202 WORM GEAR

P0636X203 FIXED PLATE

P0636X204 FIXED BOLT

P0636X205 COVER

PSB01M

PW03M

P0636X238 LOWER SUPPORT BRACKET

P0636X239 SHAFT

PLW04M

PSB11M

PFS07M

LOCK WASHER 8MM

P0636X240 UPPER BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT

CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16

FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 10

PB83M

HEX BOLT M6-1 X 16

P0636X242 BIAS SHAFT

P0636X209 COVER

PR05M

P6202

EXT RETAINING RING 15MM

BALL BEARING 6202ZZ

PN06M

HEX NUT M5-.8

FLAT HD SCR M4-.7 X 10

PFH19M

P0636X245 HANDLE BUSHING

P0636X212 RACK

PSB29M

PR03M

P6201

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 40

EXT RETAINING RING 12MM

BALL BEARING 6201ZZ

P0636X213 EXTENSION RACK

P0636X214 SQUARE TUBE

PSB14M

PSB04M

PLW03M

PW03M

CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 20

P0636X249 UPPER SPACING SLEEVE

P0636X250 SHAFT

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 10

LOCK WASHER 6MM

FLAT WASHER 6MM

PWR1013

PWR1719

PAW05M

PAW06M

WRENCH 10 X 13

WRENCH 17 X 19

HEX WRENCH 5MM

HEX WRENCH 6MM

P0636X222 SUPPORT PLATE

PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM

P0636X224 PROTECT COVER (ASM)

P0636X255 EYE BOLT M10-1.5- X 15

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DESCRIPTION

REF PART #

DESCRIPTION

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308

309

P0636X300 MODEL NUMBER LABEL

P0636X301 MACHINE ID LABEL

PLABEL-11 SAFETY GLASSES LABEL

PLABEL-12 READ MANUAL LABEL

PLABEL-14 ELECTRICITY LABEL

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313

314

315

316

317

318

P0636X310 BLADE ASSEMBLY DIRECTION LABEL

G8589 GRIZZLY NAMEPLATE-LARGE

P0636X312 TENSION ADJ LABEL

P0636X313 TABLE ANGLE SCALE

P0636X314 TABLE LOCK LEVER LABEL

P0636X315 TABLE TILT HANDWHEEL WARNING LABEL

P0636X316 MOTOR LABEL

PPAINT-1

GRIZZLY GREEN PAINT

PPAINT-11 GREY PUTTY TOUCH UP PAINT

PLABEL-20 DONT OPEN LABEL 2"W X 3 5/16"H

PLABEL-19 HANDS/BS BLADE LABEL 2" X 3 5/16"H

PLABEL-18 UNPLUG BANDSAW LABEL 2" X 3 5/16"H

P0636X317 UPPER WHEEL HINGE/STOP BOLT LABEL

P0636X318 PATENT LABEL

Safety labels warn about machine hazards and ways to prevent injury. The owner of this machine

MUST maintain the original location and readability of the labels on the machine. If any label is

removed or becomes unreadable, REPLACE that label before using the machine again. Contact

Grizzly at (800) 523-4777 or www.grizzly.com to order new labels.

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WARRANTY AND RETURNS

Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from

the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,

negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance. 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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