Grizzly Saw G0640X User Manual

MODEL G0640X

17" WOOD/METAL BANDSAW

OWNER'S MANUAL

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Table of Contents

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

SECTION 5: WOOD CUTTING ...................... 32

Workpiece Inspection .................................. 32

Cutting Tips.................................................. 32

Ripping......................................................... 33

Crosscutting................................................. 33

Resawing ..................................................... 34

Stacked Cuts ............................................... 35

Cutting Curves............................................. 35

Cutting Circles ............................................. 35

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

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

Functional Overview ...................................... 2

Identification................................................... 3

Machine Data Sheet ...................................... 4

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

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

Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws . 8

SECTION 6: METAL CUTTING...................... 36

Workpiece Inspection .................................. 36

Cutting Tips.................................................. 36

Choosing Blades and Speeds ..................... 37

Metal Chip Inspection Chart ........................ 38

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

220V Operation.............................................. 9

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

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

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

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

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

Clean Up...................................................... 12

Site Considerations...................................... 12

Moving & Placing Bandsaw......................... 13

Mounting ...................................................... 13

Assembly ..................................................... 14

Blade Tracking............................................. 17

Test Run ...................................................... 18

Blade Tensioning......................................... 19

Adjusting Blade Guides ............................... 20

Adjusting Support Bearings ......................... 21

Adjusting Positive Stop................................ 22

Aligning Table.............................................. 23

Aligning Fence............................................. 24

Miter Gauge................................................. 24

SECTION 7: ACCESSORIES......................... 39

SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE......................... 41

Schedule...................................................... 41

Cleaning....................................................... 41

Wheel Brush ................................................ 41

Lubrication ................................................... 41

Redressing Rubber Tires............................. 43

SECTION 9: SERVICE ................................... 44

Troubleshooting ........................................... 44

Replacing V-Belts ........................................ 46

Adjusting Wheel Brush ................................ 46

Wheel Alignment.......................................... 47

Shimming Table........................................... 49

Blade Lead................................................... 49

Adjusting Tension Lever .............................. 50

Electrical Component Wiring ....................... 51

Wiring Diagram............................................ 52

Main Parts.................................................... 53

Fence & Blade Guides................................. 54

Parts List...................................................... 55

Labels .......................................................... 58

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................... 25

Operation Safety.......................................... 25

Guide Post................................................... 25

Quick Release Blade Tension ..................... 26

Table Tilt...................................................... 26

Blade Terminology....................................... 27

Blade Selection............................................ 27

Blade Breakage ........................................... 29

Blade Care & Break-In................................. 29

Blade Changes ............................................ 30

Blade Speed ................................................ 31

WARRANTY AND RETURNS ........................ 61

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INTRODUCTION

Functional Overview

Foreword

The bandsaw is one of the most versatile cutting

tools in the shop and is capable of the following

cuts:

We are proud to offer the Model G0640X 17"

Wood/Metal Bandsaw. This machine is part of a

growing Grizzly family of fine machinery. When

used according to the guidelines set forth in this

manual, you can expect years of trouble-free,

enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s com-

mitment to customer satisfaction.

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Miters and angles

Compound Angles

Resaw Cuts

Rip and Crosscuts

Curves and Circles

Stacked Cuts for Duplicate Parts

The specifications, drawings, and photographs

illustrated in this manual represent the Model

G0640X as supplied when the manual was pre-

pared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of con-

tinuous improvement, changes may be made at

any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly.

The blade is a flexible steel band with teeth on

one edge that fits around two aligned wheels with

slightly crowned rubber tires, which help the blade

track in the center of the wheels during opera-

tion.

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.

One wheel stays in a fixed position and is driven

by a motor. The other wheel spins freely and

adjusts toward or away from the fixed wheel,

which controls the tension of the installed blade.

This wheel usually also features a tracking control

that tilts the wheel forward or backward to ensure

the blade rides in the center of the wheel. The

rotation of both wheels pulls the blade downward

toward the table.

Contact Info

If you have any comments regarding this manual,

please write to us at the address below:

When a workpiece is pushed against the mov-

ing blade, the downward force of the blade teeth

scrape across the workpiece and, in effect, cut

it. Blade guides on both sides of the cutting area

keep the blade from flexing or being pushed off

the wheels from the horizontal pressure of the

workpiece while cutting.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

Technical Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Email: manuals@grizzly.com

We stand behind our machines. If you have any

service questions or parts requests, please call or

write us at the location listed below.

Since the purpose of the blade guides is to

provide support while cutting, they should be

as close as possible to the blade; however, the

blade guides should only touch the blade while a

workpiece is being cut, or the constant friction will

reduce the life of the blade. Also the upper blade

guide assembly should be adjusted as close as

possible to the workpiece to provide maximum

support and cover any unused area of the blade

with the blade guard.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone: (570) 546-9663

Fax: (800) 438-5901

E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com

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

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Identification

Quick Release Blade Tension Lever

Blade Guide

Elevation Lock Knob

Blade Tension Window

Blade

Tension

Window

Blade Guide Height

Handwheel

Blade Tracking

Knob with Lock

Lever

Blade

Tension

Handwheel

Blade Guide

Height Indicator

Blade Guard

Upper Blade Guide Assembly

Belt Engagement Disc

Miter Gauge

Digital Blade Speed Display

Blade Speed Dial

Rip Fence

Attachment

4" Dust Port

Fence Lock

Handle

Belt Tension

Crank

Main Power

Key Switch

4" Dust Port

Motor

START/STOP

Switch

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Machine Data Sheet

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Safety Instructions for Machinery

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Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws

1. BLADE CONDITION. Do not operate with

a 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.

9. BLADE SPEED. Allow blade to reach full

speed before cutting.

10. 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.

2. HAND PLACEMENT. Never position hands

in line with the cut. Serious personal injury

could occur.

11. 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.

3. GUARDS. Do not operate this bandsaw

without the blade guard in place or with the

doors open.

4. BLADE REPLACEMENT. When replacing

blades, make sure teeth face down toward

the table and the blade is properly ten-

sioned before operating.

12. UNSTABLE WORKPIECES. Workpieces

that cannot be supported or stablized with-

out a vise should not be cut on a verti-

cal metal-cutting bandsaw, because they

can unexpectedly move while cutting and

entangle the operator's hands into the

blade. Examples are chains, cables, round

or oblong-shaped workpieces, workpieces

with internal or built-in moving or rotating

parts, etc.

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.

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. DUST COLLECTION. Mixing metal cut-

tings with wood dust greatly increases the

risk of fire. Wood dust collectors are not

designed to collect metal. Instead use a

wet/dry vacuum or Shop•Vac to collect

metal cuttings from the bandsaw.

14. WOOD/METAL CONVERSION. Wood

dust on or in the bandsaw may catch fire

if exposed to hot metal cuttings. To reduce

this risk, thoroughly vacuum any wood dust

from inside and outside the bandsaw when

converting bandsaw for metal cutting.

7. LEAVING WORK AREA. Never leave the

machine running and unattended. Allow the

bandsaw to come to a complete stop be-

fore you leave it unattended.

8. FEED RATE. Always feed stock evenly

and smoothly. DO NOT force or twist blade

while cutting, especially when sawing small

curves.

15. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at

any time you are experiencing difficulties

performing the intended operation, stop

using the machine! Contact our Technical

Support Department at (570) 546-9663.

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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS

Power Connection Device

220V Operation

The type of plug required to connect your machine

to power depends on the type of service you cur-

rently have or plan to install. We recommend

using the plug shown in Figure 1.

Serious personal injury could occur if you

connect the machine to power before com-

pleting the setup process. DO NOT connect

the machine to the power until instructed

later in this manual.

Electrocution or fire could

result if machine is not

grounded and installed in

compliance with electrical

codes. Compliance MUST

be verified by a qualified

electrician!

Figure 1. NEMA 6-15 plug and receptacle.

Extension Cords

Using extension cords may reduce the life of the

motor. Instead, place the machine near a power

source. If you must use an extension cord:

Full Load Amperage Draw

This machine draws the following amps under

maximum load:

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Use at least a 14 gauge cord that does not

exceed 50 feet in length!

Amp Draw................................................8 Amps

The extension cord must also have a ground

wire and plug pin.

Power Supply Circuit Requirements

A qualified electrician MUST size cords over

50 feet long to prevent motor damage.

You MUST connect your machine to a grounded

circuit that is rated for the amperage given below.

Never replace a circuit breaker on an existing cir-

cuit with one of higher amperage without consult-

ing a qualiﬁed electrician to ensure compliance

with wiring codes. If you are unsure about the

wiring codes in your area or you plan to con-

nect your machine to a shared circuit, consult

a qualified electrician.

Minimum Circuit Size.............................15 Amps

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

Level........................................................... 1

Another Person for Lifting Help.................. 1

Forklift......................................................... 1

Lifting Strap or Chain (500 lb min. cap.) .... 1

Lifting Hook or Shackle .............................. 1

Square........................................................ 1

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

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

Wet/Dry Vacuum for Dust Collection ......... 1

Vacuum Adaptor 4" .................................... 1

Dust Hose Y-Fitting 4"................................ 1

Dust Hose 4" (length as needed)............... 2

Hose Clamp 4" ........................................... 4

Wear safety glasses dur-

ing the entire set up pro-

cess!

This is an extremely

heavy machine. Serious

personal injury may

occur if safe moving

methods are not fol-

lowed. To be safe, you

will need assistance and

a forklift or pallet jack

when moving the ship-

ping crate.

Unpacking

The Model G0640X was carefully packed when it

left our warehouse. If you discover the machine

is damaged after you have signed for delivery,

please immediately call Customer Service at

(570) 546-9663 for advice.

Save the containers and all packing materials for

possible inspection by the carrier or its agent.

Otherwise, filing a freight claim can be difficult.

Some inventory compo-

nents are very heavy. DO

NOT over-exert yourself

while unpacking, moving,

or installing them—get

assistance.

When you are completely satisfied with the condi-

tion of your shipment, you should inventory the

contents.

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Inventory

After all parts have been removed from the three

boxes, you should have the following items:

Main Components: (Figure 2 & 3)

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

B. Table .......................................................... 1

C. Miter Gauge................................................ 1

D. Fence Assembly......................................... 1

E. Resaw Fence Attachment.......................... 1

F. Front Fence Rail......................................... 1

G. Rear Fence Rail ......................................... 1

H. Handwheel (not shown) ............................. 1

I. V-Belt A27 (not shown) .............................. 1

J. Scale (not shown) ...................................... 1

Figure 2. Bandsaw components.

Fasteners (and where used):

Qty

Hex Bolt M8-1.25 x 100 (Positive Stop)............ 1

Hex Nut M8-1.25 (Positive Stop)....................... 1

Cap Screw M6-1 x 20 (Handwheel).................. 1

Hex Bolts M8-1.25 x 16 (Table) ........................ 4

Lock Washers 8mm (Table).............................. 4

Flat Washers 8mm (Table)................................ 4

Cap Screws M6-1 x 25 (Rear Rail) ................... 2

Hex Bolts M6-1 x 20 (Front Rail)....................... 2

Lock Washers 6mm (Front Rail) ....................... 2

Flat Washers 6mm (Front Rail)......................... 2

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

Hex Nut M6-1 (Rail Pad)................................... 1

Flat Washer 8mm (Attachment Lock Handle)... 1

Figure 3. Fence components.

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.

Tools & Other Miscellaneous Items:

Qty

Hex Wrench 5mm.............................................. 1

Hex Wrench 8mm.............................................. 1

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

Table Pin ........................................................... 1

Table Insert ....................................................... 1

Rail Pad M6-1 x 18 (attaches to fence) ............ 1

Fence Lock Lever M8-1.25 x 22 ....................... 1

Fence Attachment Lock Handle M8-1.25 x 44.. 1

Fence Attachment T-Slot Nut............................ 1

NOTICE

Some hardware/fasteners on the inventory

list may arrive pre-installed on the machine.

Check these locations before assuming that

any items from the inventory list are miss-

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Clean Up

Site Considerations

The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy

oil to prevent corrosion during shipment. Remove

this protective coating with a solvent cleaner

or degreaser shown in Figure 4. For thorough

cleaning, some parts must be removed. For opti-

mum 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 instruc-

tions 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 5 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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Many cleaning solvents

are toxic if inhaled.

Minimize your risk by only

using these products in a

well ventilated area.

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Figure 5. Minimum working clearances.

G2544—Solvent Cleaner & Degreaser

A great product for removing the waxy shipping

grease from your machine during clean up.

Children and visitors may be

seriously injured if unsuper-

vised. Lock all entrances to

the shop when you are away.

DO NOT allow unsupervised

children or visitors in your

shop at any time!

Figure 4. Cleaner/degreaser available from

Grizzly.

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Moving & Placing

Bandsaw

Mounting

We recommend mounting your new machine to

the floor. Because floor materials may vary, floor

mounting hardware is not included. You may also

mount your machine to a mobile base (such as

shown in Figure 7) with wheel locking or wheel

retracting capabilities that prevent rolling when

not in use.

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 500 lbs. lifting capacity. If the chain or

lifting strap breaks, serious personal injury

may occur.

Special care should be taken when moving this

bandsaw. Only use the following methods to lift or

move this bandsaw.

To move and place the bandsaw:

Figure 7. Model G7315 Shop Fox mobile base.

1. Use a forklift to move the bandsaw on the

Bolting to Concrete Floors

pallet near its final location.

Lag shield anchors with lag bolts (Figure 8) 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.

2. Unbolt the bandsaw from the pallet.

3. Place the lifting hook through the eye bolt

(Figure 6) that is located on top of the

machine.

4. Carefully lift the machine and place where

desired.

Lag Shield

Lag Bolt

Anchor Stud

Figure 8. Typical concrete mounting fasteners.

Figure 6. Lifting the bandsaw.

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4. Loosen blade tension by rotating the quick

release tension lever clockwise as shown in

Figure 11.

Assembly

To assemble the bandsaw:

1. Thread an M8-1.25 hex nut half way up the

length of the included M8-1.25 x 100 hex bolt

(the longest one in the hardware bag).

Loosen

2. Thread the M8-1.25 x 100 hex bolt (otherwise

known as the "Positive Stop Bolt") into the

casting near the trunnion base, as shown in

Figure 9.

Tighten

Note: The positive stop bolt acts as a table

stop, which makes it easy to bring the table

back to 90° after tilting it.

Figure 11. Quick release tension lever.

5. Adjust the upper and lower blade guides

away from the blade. Refer to Adjusting

Blade Guides on Page 20 for more details.

The saw blade is very

sharp and can easily cut

bare hands. Wear heavy

leather gloves whenever

handling.

Positive

Stop

Bolt

Table Trunnion

Figure 9. Positive stop bolt installed.

6. Open the upper and lower wheel covers, and

slide the blade off of both wheels.

3. Slide the handwheel onto the shaft, as shown

in Figure 10, and thread the M6-1 x 20 cap

screw through the side of the handwheel and

against the shaft to secure the handwheel in

place.

The table is heavy. To

reduce the risk of injury

when lifting, have another

person help you during

the next step.

Handwheel

7. Place the table onto the trunnion and posi-

tion it so the mounting holes in the table are

aligned with those on the trunnion.

Figure 10. Handwheel installed.

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8. Attach the table to the trunnion with four M8-

1.25 x 16 hex bolts, 8mm lock washers, and

8mm flat washers.

15. Install an M8-1.25 hex nut on the fence lock

lever, then thread the handle into the fence

assembly (Figure 13). Tighten the hex nut

against the fence pivot block to secure the

handle.

9. With the blade teeth pointing downward, slide

the blade through the table slot.

10. Slide the blade through the upper and lower

blade guides, and mount it over the upper

and lower wheels.

M8-1.25

Hex Nut

11. Tighten the quick release tension lever, then

Pivot Block

install the table insert and table pin.

Note: Keep the upper and lower blade guides

adjusted away from the blade until the blade

tracking and tension have been adjusting

during later steps.

Fence Lock Lever

12. Adjust the blade tension until the mark on the

blade tension scale is between 4 and 6.

Figure 13. Handle installed on fence assembly.

13. Attach the rear rail to the table with the two

M6-1 x 25 cap screws (see Figure 12).

16. Thread the M6-1 hex nut onto the rail pad,

then thread the rail pad into the underside of

the back end of the fence (see Figure 14).

Rail Pad

Rear View

M6-1

Hex Nut

Figure 14. Installed rail pad on back end of

fence.

Front View

17. Place the 8mm flat washer on the fence

attachment lock handle, slide it through the

hole in the fence, then thread the T-slot nut

onto the end of the lock handle threads.

Figure 12. Rail installation.

14. Attach the front rail with the M6-1 x 20 hex

bolts, lock washers, and flat washers as

shown in Figure 12.

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18. Slide the resaw fence over the T-slot nut,

as shown in Figure 15, so the T-slot nut fits

inside the channel of the resaw fence, then

tighten the lock handle.

24. Carefully install the scale on the front fence

rail, so the 0" mark on the scale lines up with

the pencil mark made in Step 23. Accuracy in

this step is extremely important.

Note: After adhering the scale, you can

adjust the position of the front rail slightly in

either direction to increase the accuracy.

Resaw Fence

Lock Handle

This saw creates substantial amounts of fine

dust while operating. Failure to use a vacuum

system can result in respiratory illness.

T-Slot

Nut

25. Fit a 4" dust hose or 4" adapter over each

dust port and secure in place with hose

clamps, as shown in Figure 17.

Figure 15. Attaching resaw fence to standard

Note: A tight fit is necessary for proper per-

formance.

fence.

19. Pull the fence lock lever up and place the

fence assembly on the front rail, as shown in

Figure 16.

Figure 17. Dust hoses attached to dust ports.

Figure 16. Correctly installed fence.

26. If cutting both wood and metal, connect this

machine to a shop vacuum rather than a

dust collector. Most dust collectors are not

designed to capture metal shavings and

doing so may lead to a fire from wood dust

contacting hot metal cuttings or sparks from

metal pieces hitting a dust collector impeller.

20. Adjust the rail pad against the rear rail until

there is an even gap between the bottom of

the fence and the table, then tighten the rail

pad hex nut against the fence to secure the

rail pad in place.

21. Slide the fence against the blade.

22. Place a straightedge across the table and line

it up over the fence scale indicator line.

Mixing wood dust and metal cuttings may

cause a fire. Do not collect metal shavings in

a regular wood dust collector. Instead use a

shop vacuum to collect metal cuttings.

23. Move the fence out of the way and carefully

make a pencil mark on the front rail, using

the straightedge as a guide. This mark will be

used to line up the zero mark on the scale in

the next step.

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Blade Tracking

Blade Tension

Scale

Serious personal injury

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.

Blade Tension

Handwheel

Figure 18. Blade tensioning controls.

"Blade Tracking" refers to how the blade rides on

the wheels. When tracking correctly, the blade

rides in the center of the rim part of the wheels.

The cast iron spokes may have sharp edges

and the blade teeth may extend beyond the

edge of the wheel, creating a laceration haz-

ard. In the next step, be careful when turn-

ing the wheel by hand.

Blade tracking is primarily controlled by adjust-

ing the upper wheel tilt. Tracking the blade in

this manner is referred to as "Center Tracking,"

because you tilt the wheel until the blade rides in

the center.

4. 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 19 for an

illustration of this concept.

Another way to track the blade is known as

"Coplanar Tracking." Coplanar tracking involves

aligning the wheels so they are parallel and

aligned (see Wheel Alignment on Page 47).

When wheels are coplanar, vibration and heat are

reduced during operation.

—If the blade rides in the center of the

upper wheel and is centered on the peak

of the wheel crown, then the bandsaw is

already tracked properly and no further

adjustments are needed at this time.

The wheels on the Model G0640X are factory

aligned, so center tracking is the only adjustment

that needs to be performed during setup.

—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.

To center track the blade:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

Blade Centered

on Peak of Crown

2. Make sure the upper and lower blade guides

are adjusted away from the blade.

3. Engage the quick tension lever and turn the

blade tension handwheel until the tension

scale (Figure 18) reads between 4 and 6.

Blade

Centered

on Wheel

Wheel

CENTER TRACKING

Figure 19. Center tracking profiles.

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5. Loosen the lock lever shown in Figure 20 so

If you still cannot remedy a problem, contact our

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

that the blade tracking knob can rotate.

To test run the machine:

1. Make sure you have read the safety instruc-

tions at the beginning of the manual and that

you have followed all previous setup instruc-

tions in this section.

Blade Tracking

Knob

2. Make sure all tools and objects used during

setup are cleared away from the machine

and that the wheel covers are closed and

latched.

3. Connect the machine to the power source.

Lock Lever

4. Lower the upper blade guide assembly to

Figure 20. Blade tracking controls.

approximately 1" over the table.

6. Spin the upper wheel with one hand and

slowly rotate the tracking control knob with

the other hand to make the blade ride in the

center of the bandsaw wheel tire.

5. Turn the variable speed dial counterclock-

wise (toward the SLOW side) all the way.

6. Turn the power key switch to the ON posi-

tion.

7. Close the upper wheel cover.

7. Press START, allow the bandsaw to run for

two seconds, then press STOP. This will give

the blade enough time to start tracking off the

wheel if the tracking is set incorrectly.

8. Fine tune the blade tracking (as instructed

in the following Test Run procedure) while

the bandsaw is running, then tighten the lock

lever attached to the blade tracking knob.

8. Look through the blade tracking window (see

Figure 21) and notice the position of the

blade on the wheel.

NOTICE

Changes in the blade tension may change

the blade tracking.

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, and

2) the key switch shuts off power power to the

machine when in the off position.

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 44.

Figure 21. Blade tracking window.

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—If the blade is positioned in the center of

the wheel, continue to the next step.

Blade Tensioning

—If the blade is positioned near the edge of

one side of the wheel, then the tracking

needs to be adjusted before continuing.

Disconnect the saw from power and repeat

the Blade Tracking instructions on Page

17.

A properly tensioned blade is essential for making

accurate cuts and is required before making many

bandsaw adjustments. (Every time you replace

the blade, perform this procedure because all

blades tension differently.) The numbers on the

tension scale are arbitrary, but help you keep

track of different tensions for different blades.

9. Turn the bandsaw ON and watch the blade

through the blade tracking window. SLOWLY

adjust the tracking knob until the blade rides

in the center of the wheel, then tighten the

lock lever attached to the blade tracking

knob.

To tension the bandsaw blade:

1. Complete the Test Run procedure and make

sure the blade is tracking properly.

2. Raise the upper blade guide assembly as

10. Turn the variable speed to the FAST direction

to make sure the blade speed increases, then

return the variable speed dial all the way to

the SLOW position.

high as it will go, and adjust the upper and

lower blade guides at least a ⁄4" away from

the blade.

Note: This procedure will NOT work if the

blade guides are close to the blade.

11. Turn the machine OFF by pressing the STOP

button.

3. Engage the quick tension lever to the tight-

ened position and turn the blade tension

handwheel until the tension scale is at 5.

Note: The power key switch is provided to

restrict unauthorized users from operating

the bandsaw. It is not intended as a way for

stopping the bandsaw during regular opera-

tion.

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-

sion.

12. Turn the power key switch to the OFF posi-

tion.

13. Test the power key switch by pressing the

START button. The bandsaw should not

operate while the power key switch is in the

OFF position.

6. Now, slowly increase the tension until the

blade stops fluttering, then tighten the tension

another quarter turn.

Note: Although the power key switch pre-

vents the machine from starting, it will not

completely cut all power to the machine. Do

not rely on the power key switch to discon-

nect the bandsaw from power for service,

adjustments, or maintenance. Instead, you

must physically unplug the power cord to dis-

connect the machine from power.

7. Look at what the tension gauge reads and

use that as a guide for tensioning that blade

in the future.

Note: Always untension the blade after use

to increase bearings and blade lifespan.

8. Re-adjust the blade tracking as instructed on

Page 17.

If the previous tests were successful, the Test

Run procedure is complete.

NOTICE

To reduce blade stretching, remove tension

from the blade when not in use.

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Adjusting Blade

Guides

The blade guides provide side-to-side support to

help keep the blade straight while cutting. The

blade guides are designed to be adjusted in two

ways—forward/backward and side-to-side.

Blade

Gullet

To adjust the upper and lower blade guides:

1. Make sure the blade is tracking properly and

that it is correctly tensioned.

Figure 23. Lateral adjustment of blade guides.

2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

NOTICE

3. Familiarize yourself with the upper blade

guide controls shown in Figure 22.

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.

Blade

Guide

Lateral

Adjustment

Rod Cap

Screw

Bearings

5. Tighten the cap screw on the lateral adjust-

ment rod.

6. Loosen the bearing rotation adjustment cap

screws.

7. Use the knurled knob to rotate the bearings

0.004" away from the blade.

Bearing Rotation

Adjustment Cap

Screw

Knurled

Knob

Note: 0.004" is approximately the thickness

of a dollar bill.

Figure 22. Blade guide controls.

8. Tighten the cap screw to lock the blade guide

bearings in position.

4. Loosen the cap screw on the lateral adjust-

ment rod and adjust the blade guides until

the edges of the bearings are ¹/16" behind the

blade gullets, as illustrated in Figure 23.

9. Repeat this procedure for the lower guides.

(All though the lower guides are set up a little

differently, the concept is the same.)

Note: The ¹/16" spacing is ideal, although with

larger blades it may not be possible. In such

cases, adjust the guide bearings as far for-

ward as possible to the blade gullets, and still

maintain the proper support bearing spacing

adjustment.

NOTICE

Whenever changing a blade or adjusting ten-

sion and tracking, the upper and lower blade

support bearings and guide bearings must

be properly adjusted before cutting opera-

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4. Check that the blade is approximately 90° to

the face of the support bearing as illustrated

in Figure 25 (it is not critical that it be pre-

cisely 90°—just make sure it is close.)

Adjusting Support

Bearings

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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.

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.

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Figure 25. Blade should be perpendicular (90°)

to the face of the support bearing.

—If the support bearing is 90° to the blade,

no adjustment to the guide block rotation is

necessary.

To adjust the support bearings:

1. Make sure the blade is tracking properly and

that it is correctly tensioned.

—If the support bearing is not 90° to the

blade, loosen the two guide block assem-

bly cap screws, rotate the blade guide

assembly side-to-side, until the blade is

90° the face of the support bearing as illus-

trated in Figure 25, then tighten the guide

block assembly cap screws and re-adjust

the blade guides.

2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

3. Familiarize yourself with the upper support

bearing controls shown in Figure 24.

Guide Block

Assembly

Cap Screw

Support

Bearing Cap

5. Loosen the support bearing cap screw.

Screw

6. Place a 0.016" feeler gauge between the

support bearing and the blade, and position

the bearing 0.016" away from the back of the

blade as illustrated in Figure 26.

0.016''

Guide Block

Adjustment

Shaft Cap Screw

Figure 24. Upper support bearing controls.

Figure 26. Blade should be aligned approxi-

mately 0.016" away from the bearing edge.

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Note: For a quick gauge, fold a dollar bill in half

twice (four thicknesses of a dollar bill is approxi-

mately 0.016") and place it between the support

bearing and the blade as shown in Figure 27.

4. Check to make sure the support bearing is

positioned directly behind the blade.

—If the support bearing is positioned directly

behind the blade, continue on to the next

step.

—If the support bearing is not positioned

directly behind the blade, loosen the trun-

nion mounting cap screws and shift the

trunnion assembly over until the support

bearing is behind the blade.

Note: The table must be re-aligned with the

blade if the trunnion assembly is moved.

Refer to Page 23.

5. Loosen the cap screw on the support bearing

adjustment shaft.

Figure 27. Dollar bill folded twice to make an

6. Place a 0.016" feeler gauge between the

support bearing and the blade, and use

the adjustment knob to position the bearing

0.016" away from the back of the blade (simi-

lar to Figure 26) or use a dollar bill (Figure

27) instead of a feeler gauge.

approximate 0.016" gauge.

7. Tighten the support bearing cap screw.

To adjust the lower support bearings:

1. Make sure the blade is tracking properly and

7. Tighten the cap screw to keep the support

that it is correctly tensioned.

bearing locked in place.

2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

3. Familiarize yourself with the lower support

bearing controls shown in Figure 28.

Adjusting Positive

Stop

Adjustment

Knob

An adjustable positive stop allows the table to

easily return to 90° after tilting. After adjusting the

positive stop to 90°, the pointer on the table tilt

scale should be adjusted to the 0° mark to ensure

that the table tilt scale is accurate.

Support

Bearing

To set the positive stop 90° to the blade:

Adjustment

Shaft Cap

Screw

Support

Bearing

1. Make sure the blade is correctly tensioned as

described in the Blade Tensioning instruc-

tions on Page 19.

Trunnion Mounting

Cap Screw (1 of 2)

Figure 28. Lower support bearing controls.

2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

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3. Loosen the lock handle that secures the table

Aligning Table

trunnions.

4. Loosen the hex nut that locks the positive

To ensure cutting accuracy when the table is first

installed, the table should be aligned so that the

miter slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade. This

procedure works best with a ³⁄4" blade installed.

stop bolt in place.

5. Raise the upper blade guide assembly and

place a 6" machinist’s square or try-square

on the table next to the side of the blade, as

illustrated in Figure 29. Adjust the positive

stop bolt to raise or lower the table until the

table is 90° to the blade.

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 table mounting bolts that secure

the trunnions to the table.

4. Place a straightedge on the table, so it

lightly touches both the front and back of the

blade.

Note: Make sure the straightedge fits between

the teeth so the tooth set does not skew it.

Figure 29. Squaring table to blade.

5. Use a fine ruler to gauge the distance between

the straightedge and the miter slot. The dis-

tance you measure should be the same at

both the front and the back of the table (see

Figure 30).

6. Tighten the lock handle, and lock the positive

stop bolt by tightening the hex nut against the

casting. Ensure that the bolt does not turn by

holding it with another wrench while tighten-

ing the hex nut.

7. Loosen the pointer screw at the table tilt

scale.

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

the table tilt scale.

9. Tighten the pointer screw.

Figure 30. Measuring for miter slot to be parallel

with blade.

6. Adjust the table as needed for proper align-

ment.

7. Tighten the table mounting bolts.

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Aligning Fence

Miter Gauge

The fence must be parallel to the miter slot in

order to yield accurate results.

The miter gauge needs to be calibrated to the

blade when it is first mounted in the miter slot.

To calibrate the miter gauge:

To check/align the fence parallel with the

miter slot:

1. Place a machinist's square on the table so

one edge is evenly touching the blade face,

as shown in Figure 32, and the other edge is

touching the miter gauge.

1. Mount the fence next to the miter slot and

examine the edges of each.

—If the fence is parallel with the miter slot,

then no adjustments are necessary.

—If the fence is NOT parallel with the miter

slot, continue to Step 2.

2. Loosen the four cap screws located on the

top face of the fence (Figure 31).

Figure 32. Squaring miter gauge to blade.

2. Loosen the lock knob on the miter gauge

and adjust it until flush with the edge of the

square.

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

Figure 31. Four fence cap screws.

Note: Sometimes the tightening procedure

can affect the adjustment.

3. Adjust the fence face parallel with the edge of

the miter slot.

4. Adjust the stop screw and related lock nut on

the underside of the miter gauge. This stop

screw allows the miter gauge to return to the

exact measurement repeatedly without using

the square.

4. Tighten the four cap screws, being careful not

to move the fence.

NOTICE

5. Loosen the screw that secures the angle

pointer and adjust the pointer to the 0° mark

on the scale.

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, which is covered in the

Aligning Table instructions on Page 23.

6. Retighten the screw that secures the angle

pointer.

7. Repeat Steps 1–4 with the two 45° stops,

using a 45° square as a gauge.

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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

Operation Safety

Guide Post

The guide post, shown in Figure 33, connects

the upper blade guide assembly to the bandsaw.

The guidepost 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 ¹⁄4" from the top of the workpiece at

all times—this positioning provides the best sup-

port for the blade.

To reduce the risk of

serious injury when using

this machine, read and

understand this entire

manual before beginning

any operations.

Guide Post

Lock Knob

Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could

result from using this machine without

proper protective gear. Always wear safety

glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection

when operating this machine.

Guide Post

Handwheel

Figure 33. Guide post controls.

To adjust guide post:

NEVER place fingers or hands in the line of

cut. In the event that something unexpected

happens, your hands or fingers may be

pulled into the blade. ALWAYS use a push

stick when ripping narrow pieces. Failure to

follow these warnings may result in serious

personal injury!

1. Make sure that the blade tension, blade

tracking, support bearing, and blade guides

are adjusted correctly.

2. Loosen the guide post lock knob shown in

Figure 33.

3. Turn the guide post handwheel to raise or

lower the guide post until the upper blade

guide assembly is within ⁄4" from the top of

the workpiece.

NOTICE

If you have never used this type of machine

or equipment before, WE STRONGLY

RECOMMEND that you read books, trade

magazines, or get formal training before

beginning any projects. Regardless of the

content in this section, Grizzly Industrial

will not be held liable for accidents caused

by lack of training.

4. Lock the guide post in place with the lock

knob.

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Quick Release Blade

Tension

Table Tilt

Bandsaw blades stretch when tensioned and dur-

ing operation. Eventually, an over-stretched blade

will break. To minimize over-stretching, blade ten-

sion should always be removed after using the

bandsaw.

Personal injury or death

can occur if the bandsaw

startsduringtableadjust-

ment. Disconnect power

from the bandsaw before

performing table adjust-

ments.

The Model G0640X is equipped with a quick

release blade tension device, which is controlled

by the lever shown in Figure 34.

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

provide a wide range of cutting options. Remove

the positive stop bolt to tilt the table to the left.

Quick Release

Blade Tension

Lever

To tilt the table:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Loosen the lock handle on the table trunnion

shown in Figure 35.

Angle Indicator Scale

Figure 34. Quick release blade tension lever.

When the lever is pointed down, the blade is ten-

sioned. When the lever is pointed up, the blade is

not tensioned.

Once blade tension has been properly set for

a certain blade (refer to Page 19), typically the

lever can be used to tension/untension that blade

without futher adjustment with the blade tension-

ing knob.

Table Tilt Handle

Lock Handle

Figure 35. Table tilt controls.

3. Turn the table tilt handle to position the table

to the desired angle of tilt. Refer to the angle

gauge on the table trunnion scale for the tilt-

ing angle.

4. Retighten the lock handle to secure the

table.

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blade selection

Blade Terminology

Blade Selection

Selecting the right blade for the cut requires a

knowledge of various blade characteristics.

Selecting the right blade for the cut requires a

knowledge of various blade characteristics. If you

will be cutting metal, refer to Page 37 for addi-

tional considerations.

Blade Terminology

Blade Length

Measured by the circumference of the band,

blade length varies by saw.

Model

Blade Length

G0640X ..................................................... 131 ⁄2

Blade Width

Measured from the back of the blade to the tip of

the blade tooth (the widest point), blade width is

often the first consideration given to blade selec-

tion. Blade width dictates the largest and smallest

curve that can be cut, as well as how accurately

it can cut a straight line—generally the wider the

blade, the straighter it will cut.

Figure 36. Bandsaw blade terminology.

A. Kerf: The amount of material removed by the

Model

Blade Width Range

blade during cutting.

G0640X ......................................................¹⁄8"–1"

B. Tooth Set: The amount each tooth is bent

•

Curve Cutting: Determine the smallest radi-

us curve that will be cut on your workpiece

and use the list below to select the correct

blade width.

left or right from the blade.

C. Gauge: The thickness of the blade.

D. Blade Width: The widest point of the blade

measured from the tip of the tooth to the back

edge of the blade.

Blade Width

Radius

⁄

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

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

E. Tooth Rake: The angle of the tooth from a

⁄

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

line perpendicular to the length of the blade.

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

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

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

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

F. Gullet Depth: The distance from the tooth tip

to the bottom of the curved area (gullet).

G. Tooth Pitch: The distance between tooth

tips.

•

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). Wide blades

excel at cutting straight lines and are less

prone to wander.

H. Blade Back: The distance between the bot-

tom of the gullet and the back edge of the

blade.

I. TPI: The number of teeth per inch measured

from gullet to gullet.

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Tooth Style

Tooth Set

Three of the most common tooth sets are alter-

nate, wavy, and raker (see Figure 38).

When selecting blades, another option to con-

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

angle—otherwise known as “Tooth Style." Many

blade manufacturers offer variations of the four

basic styles shown in Figure 37.

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Alternate

Wavy

Raker

Figure 38. Bandsaw tooth sets.

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Alternate: An all-purpose arrangement of bend-

ing the teeth evenly left and right of the blade.

Generally used when exceptionally smooth, pre-

cise cuts are needed for cutting wood or mild

steel.

Figure 37. Bandsaw blade tooth types.

Standard: This style is considered to be the

standard because the tooth size and shape are

the same as the tooth gullet. The teeth on these

blades usually are very numerous, have no angle,

and produce cuts by scraping the material; these

characteristics result in very smooth cuts, but do

not cut fast and generate more heat than other

types while cutting.

Wavy: Generally three or more teeth in a group

that are bent one way with a non-set tooth before

the next group bent the other way. Typically used

for straight cuts in thin metals or thin-wall tubing.

Generally not used in woodworking.

Raker: There are three teeth in a recurring

group—one bent left, next one bent right, and

then a non-set tooth. The raker set is ideal for

clearing chips on thick stock. It is often also used

with contour, profile, and long cuts. This type of

set leaves rough cut marks.

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 less heat. However, these blades also

leave a rougher cut than raker blades.

Tooth Pitch

Usually measured as TPI (teeth per inch), tooth

pitch determines the size/number 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 metals and coarse

pitched blades on softer woods and metals.

Hook: The teeth on this style have a positive

angle (downward) which makes them dig into the

material, and the gullets are usually rounded for

easier waste removal. These blades are excellent

for the tough demands of resawing and ripping

thick material.

Variable Pitch: These blades typically feature

combinations of tooth styles that provide qualities

of both.

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Blade Breakage

Blade Care &

Break-In

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 must endure. Blade

breakage is also due to avoidable circumstances.

Avoidable blade 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.

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.

Be sure to select blades with the proper width, set,

type, and pitch for each application. The wrong

choice of blades will often produce unnecessary

heat and will shorten the life of your blade.

The most common causes of blade breakage

are:

•

Faulty alignment or adjustment of the blade

guides.

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.

•

Forcing or twisting a wide blade around a

short radius.

•

Feeding the workpiece too fast.

Dull or damaged teeth.

Blade Break-In

The sharp teeth tips and edges of a new blade are

extremely sharp, and cutting at full feed rate may

cause fracturing of the beveled edges of the teeth

and premature blade wear.

Over-tensioned blade.

Top blade guide assembly set too high above

the workpiece. Adjust the top blade guide

assembly so that there is approximately ⁄4

To properly break-in a new blade:

between the bottom of the assembly and the

workpiece.

1. Choose the correct speed for the blade and

material of the operation.

•

Using a blade with a lumpy or improperly fin-

ished braze or weld.

Note: We strongly recommend using mild

steel if cutting metal during the break-in

phase.

Continuously running the bandsaw when not

in use.

2. Reduce the feed pressure by ⁄2 for the first

50–100 in²of material cut.

Leaving the blade tensioned when not in

use.

3. To avoid twisting the blade when cutting,

adjust the feed pressure when the total width

of the blade is in the cut.

Using the wrong pitch (TPI) for the workpiece

thickness. The general rule of thumb is to

have at least two teeth in contact with the

workpiece at all times during cutting.

4. (For Metal Cutting Only) Use the Chip

Inspection Chart on Page 38 to check the

blade efficiency for metal cutting.

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To replace a blade:

Blade Changes

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

ing that the teeth are pointing down toward

the table.

Note: If the teeth will not point downward in

any orientation, the blade is inside-out. Put

on heavy gloves, remove the blade, and twist

it right side-out.

Alwaysdisconnectpower

to the machine when

changing blades. Failure

to do this may result in

serious personal injury.

2. Slip the blade through the guides, and mount

it on the upper and lower wheels (Figure

39).

All saw blades are dan-

gerous and may cause

personalinjury.Toreduce

the risk of being injured,

wear leather gloves when

handling saw blades.

To remove a blade:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Release the blade tension by pointing the

blade tension quick release lever up.

3. Remove the table insert and the table pin.

Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings as

far away as possible from the blade.

Figure 39. Placing blade on the wheels.

3. Tighten the blade tension lever by pointing it

down.

4. Open the upper and lower wheel covers, and

with gloved hands, slide the blade off of both

wheels.

4. Apply tension to the blade by turning the ten-

sion control knob. Rotate the upper wheel

slowly by hand as tension is applied to allow

the blade to center itself on the wheel. Adjust

tracking if needed.

5. Rotate the blade 90° and slide it through the

slot in the table.

5. Adjust tension as described Page 19.

6. Adjust the upper/lower guide bearings and

the support bearings, as described in Pages

20–21.

7. Close the wheel covers.

8. Replace the table insert and table pin, being

sure not to use excessive force when insert-

ing the table pin.

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Blade Speed

This bandsaw features a variable blade speed

between 100–3600 FPM. There are two blade

speed ranges. A fast range for wood cutting and

a slow range for metal cutting.

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The variable speed dial controls the blade speed

within each range. The position of the V-belts

behind the lower wheel cover control which speed

range is activated. A disc with a spiral shape is

located near the motor as a reminder to the oper-

ator which blade speed range is engaged. The

disc spins when the metal cutting speed range is

engaged.

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Figure 41. V-belt positions for speed ranges.

5. Move the V-belt(s) to the desired position.

6. Tension the V-belt(s) to deflect approximately

⁄

2" (see Figure 42).

The V-belt tension is controlled in two ways,

depending on which position it is in. When in the

"wood" position, the V-belt tension is controlled

by the position of the motor, which pivots to ten-

sion/loosen the belt.

Note: If one belt is used more than the other

belt, it will stretch slightly under normal condi-

tions. This means that one belt may be looser

than then other when both belts are installed.

This is normal. Overtightening one belt in

attempt to tighten the other will decrease the

lifespan of the bearings in the pulleys.

At "metal" position, the V-belt tension is controlled

by the hand crank located between the dust

ports.

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Figure 40. Spiral disc near motor (spins when

belts are positioned for metal cutting).

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To change the V-belt positions:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Open the lower wheel cover.

Figure 42. V-belt deflection.

7. Close all wheel covers.

8. Press the button below the "Blade Speed"

digital display to light up either the "Wood"

or "Metal" light so it matches your V-belt set-

ting.

3. Loosen the V-belt tension.

4. Refer to Figure 41 to locate the correct V-belt

position for the desired speed range.

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SECTION 5: WOOD CUTTING

Workpiece

Inspection

Cutting Tips

•

Keep the upper blade guide assembly adjust-

ed to within ¹⁄4" of the workpiece.

Some wood workpieces are not safe to cut or may

require modification before they are safe to cut.

Replace, sharpen, and clean blades as nec-

essary. Make adjustments periodically to

keep the saw running in top condition.

Before cutting wood, get in the habit of

inspecting all workpieces for the following:

•

Use light and even pressure while cutting.

Light contact with the blade makes it easier

to follow lines and prevents extra friction.

•

Foreign Objects: Nails, staples, dirt, rocks

and other foreign objects are often embed-

ded in wood. While cutting, these objects can

become dislodged and hit the operator or

break the blade, which might then fly apart.

Always visually inspect your workpiece for

these items. If they cannot be removed, do

NOT cut the workpiece.

Avoid twisting the blade when cutting around

tight corners. Allow the blade to saw around

the corners.

Misusing the saw or using incorrect tech-

niques is unsafe and results in poor cuts.

Remember—the blade does the cutting with

the operator’s guidance.

•

Large/Loose Knots: Loose knots can

become dislodged during the cutting opera-

tion. Large knots can cause blade damage.

Choose workpieces that do not have large/

loose knots or plan ahead to avoid cutting

through them.

•

Never start a cut with the blade in contact

with the workpiece, and do not start a cut on

a sharp edge.

•

Wet or "Green" Stock: Cutting wood with

a moisture content over 20% causes unnec-

essary wear on the blade and yields poor

results.

•

Use the right blade for the cutting task.

Avoid cutting round objects, such as dowels,

that cannot be properly supported or locked in

place against the miter gauge. Unsupported

round pieces can entangle your hands in the

moving blade, causing serious injury.

•

Excessive Warping: Workpieces with exces-

sive cupping, bowing, or twisting are danger-

ous to cut because they are unstable and can

move unpredictably when being cut. DO NOT

use workpieces with these characteristics!

•

Minor Warping: Workpieces with slight cup-

ping can be safely supported if the cupped

side faces the table or fence. On the contrary,

a workpiece supported on the bowed side will

rock during a cut, leading to loss of control.

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Ripping

Crosscutting

Ripping is the process of cutting with the grain of

the wood stock. For plywood and other processed

wood, ripping simply means cutting down the

length of the workpiece.

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 rip cut:

To make a 90° crosscut:

1. Adjust the fence to match the width of the

cut on your workpiece and lock the fence in

place.

1. Mark the workpiece on the edge where you

want to begin the cut.

2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to the cor-

rect height and make sure the miter gauge is

set to 90°.

2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to the cor-

rect height.

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.

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

workpiece evenly against the miter gauge.

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.

Note: If you are cutting narrow pieces, use a

push stick to protect your fingers.

Figure 43. Ripping with a push stick.

Figure 44. Crosscutting with miter gauge.

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To resaw a workpiece:

Resawing

1. Verify that the bandsaw is setup properly and

that the table is perpendicular to the blade.

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.

2. Use the widest blade your bandsaw will

accept.

Note: The blade must also be sharp and

clean.

One of the most important considerations when

resawing is blade selection. Generally, wide

blades are best for resawing. In most applica-

tions, a hook or a skip tooth style will be desirable.

Choose blades with fewer teeth-per-inch (from 3

to 6), because they have larger gullets for clear-

ing sawdust, reducing heat buildup, and reducing

strain on the motor.

3. Install the resaw fence and set it to the

desired width of cut and lock it in place.

NOTICE

The scale on the front rail will NOT be accu-

rate when using the resaw fence.

4. Support the ends of the board if necessary.

5. Turn the bandsaw ON.

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).

Figure 45. Resawing lumber.

When resawing thin pieces, a wandering

blade (blad 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.

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Stacked Cuts

Cutting Curves

One of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability to

cut multiple copies of a particular shape by stack-

ing a number of workpieces together. Before mak-

ing stacked cuts, ensure that both the table and

the blade are properly adjusted to 90°. Otherwise,

any error will be compounded.

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 you must repeatedly back up and cut a

new kerf, use a narrower blade, a blade with more

TPI (teeth per inch), or make more relief cuts.

To complete a stacked cut:

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.

1. Align your pieces from top to bottom to

ensure that each piece has adequate scrap

to provide a clean, unhampered cut.

2. Secure all the pieces together in a manner

that will not interfere with the cutting. Hot

glue on the edges works well, as do brad

nails through the waste portion. (Be careful

not to cut into the brads or you may break the

blade!)

Cutting Circles

Bandsaws can cut circles with the use of a shop-

built or aftermarket jig. Typically, these jigs work

on the same principal as a drafting compass.

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

shape you intend to cut.

4. Make relief cuts perpendicular to the out-

line of your intended shape in areas where

changes in blade direction could strain the

woodgrain or cause the blade to bind.

Figure 47 below shows a generic shop built jig

that can be easily made of wood, dowels, and

wood screws. To set it up, advance the jig forward

until the stop dowel hits the table, then pencil a

square "radius" line across the jig. A nail can be

placed anywhere on the radius line, depending on

the size of the desired circle. Draw an X across

the bottom of the workpiece and drill a small pivot

hole in the center of the X to place on the nail.

Place the workpiece on the nail, advance the jig to

the stop dowel, place rear dowel, then cut circle.

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 46. Typical stacked cut.

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SECTION 6: METAL CUTTING

•

Magnesium: Pure magnesium burns eas-

ily. Cutting magnesium with a dull blade can

create enough friction to ignite the small

magnesium chips into a fire. Avoid cutting

magnesium if possible.

Workpiece

Inspection

Some metal workpieces are not safe to cut with a

vertical metal cutting bandsaw; instead, a differ-

ent tool or machine should be used.

Cutting Tips

Before cutting, inspect the material for any of

the following conditions and take the neces-

sary precautions:

•

Keep the upper blade guide assembly adjust-

ed to within ¹⁄4" of the workpiece.

Avoid overheating your blade. Keep an oil

can nearby and squirt the blade near the cut-

ting area when it gets hot or you see a small

amount of smoke. Different metals require

different types and amounts of lubrication.

•

Small or Thin Workpieces: Small or thin

workpieces are dangerous to cut if held

by hand—avoid cutting these workpieces

if possible. If you must cut a small or thin

workpiece, attach it to or clamp it between

larger scrap pieces that will both support the

workpiece through the cut and keep your fin-

gers away from the blade. Some thin sheet

metals will not withstand the forces from this

bandsaw during cutting; instead, use a shear,

nibblers, or sheet metal nippers to cut these

pieces.

•

Replace, sharpen, and clean blades as nec-

essary. Make adjustments periodically to

keep the saw running in top condition.

Use light and even pressure while cutting.

Light contact with the blade makes it easier

to follow lines and prevents extra friction.

•

Round/Unstable Workpieces: Workpieces

that cannot be properly supported or sta-

blized without a vise should not be cut on

a vertical metal-cutting bandsaw. Examples

are chains, cables, round or oblong-shaped

workpieces, workpieces with internal or built-

in moving or rotating parts, etc.

Avoid twisting the blade when cutting around

tight corners. Allow the blade to saw around

the corners.

Misusing the saw or using incorrect tech-

niques is unsafe and results in poor cuts.

Remember—the blade does the cutting with

the operator’s guidance.

•

Material Hardness: Always factor in the hard-

ness of the metal before cutting it. Hardened

metals will take longer to cut, may require

lubrication, and may require a different type

of blade in order to efficiently cut them.

•

Never start a cut with the blade in contact

with the workpiece, and do not start a cut on

a sharp edge.

Pay attention to the characteristics of the

chips when cutting—they are good indicators

of proper blade speed and feed rate. Page

38 shows the basic chip characteristics and

what they mean.

Tanks, Cylinders, Containers, Valves, Etc:

Cutting into containers that are pressur-

ized or contain gasses or liquids can cause

explosions, fires, caustic burns, or machine

damage. Avoid cutting any of these types of

containers unless you have verified that the

container is empty and it can be properly sup-

ported during a cut.

•

Use the right blade for the cutting task.

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2. Refer to the "Material Width/Diameter" row

of the blade selection chart in Figure 48 and

read across to find the workpiece thickness

you need to cut.

Choosing Blades

and Speeds

3. Refer to the "Material Shapes" row and find

Selecting the right blade for the job depends on a

variety of factors, such as type of material being

cut, hardness of the material, material shape,

machine capability, and operator technique.

the shape and material to be cut.

4. In the applicable row, read across to the right

and find the box where the row and column

intersect. Listed in the box is the minimum

TPI recommended for the variable tooth pitch

blades.

The chart below is a basic starting point for choos-

ing blade type based on teeth per inch (TPI) for

variable tooth pitch blades and for standard raker

type bi-metal blades/HSS blades. However, for

exact specifications of bandsaw blades, contact

the blade manufacturer.

5. The "Cutting Speed Rate Recommendation"

section of the chart offers guidelines for vari-

ous metals, given in feet per minute (speed

FPM) and meters per minute in parenthesis.

Choose the speed closest to the number

shown in the chart.

To select the correct blade TPI:

1. Measure the material thickness. This mea-

surement is the length of cut taken from

where the tooth enters the workpiece, sweeps

through, and exits the workpiece.

Material Width

Teeth Per Inch Variable Pitch Blades

Material Shapes

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chip inspection chart

Metal Chip Inspection Chart

The best method of evaluating the performance of your metal cutting operation is to inspect the chips that

are formed from cutting. Refer to the chart below for chip inspection guidelines.

Chip

Appearance

Chip

Description

Chip

Color

Blade

Speed

Feed

Pressure

Additional

Actions

Thin & Curled

Silver

Good

Decrease

Good

Lubricate with

a small amount

of oil

Hard, Thick &

Short

Brown or Blue

Decrease

Lubricate with

a small amount

of oil

Hard, Strong &

Thick

Hard, Strong & Silver or Light

Decrease

Slightly

Check Blade

Pitch

Thick

Brown

Check Blade

Pitch

Hard & Thin

Silver

Increase

Good

Decrease

Increase

Decrease

Straight & Thin

Powdery

Silver

Decrease

Good

Curled Tight &

Thin

Check Blade

Pitch

Figure 49. Chip inspection chart.

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SECTION 7: ACCESSORIES

G7315—Heavy-Duty SHOP FOX^®Mobile Base

Replacement Blades

Make your machine mobile with this popular

patented mobile base. The unique outrigger type

supports increase stability and lower machine

height. This heavy duty mobile base is rated for

up to a 1300 lb. capacity.

These replacement blades are milled for exact

tooth set and are made with high quality tool

steel.

131¹⁄2" Carbon Steel Replacement Blades

MODEL

H4803

H4804

H4805

H4806

H4807

H4808

H4809

H4810

H4811

WIDTH

TPI & TYPE

14 RAKER

6 HOOK

⁄

18 RAKER

10 RAKER

6 HOOK

10 RAKER

3 HOOK

6 HOOK

2 HOOK

131¹⁄2" Timber Wolf^®Bandsaw Blades

Figure 50. G7315 SHOP FOX^®Mobile Base.

MODEL

H8591

H8592

H8593

H8594

H8595

H8596

H8597

H8598

H8599

WIDTH

TPI & TYPE

14 HIGH PERFORMANCE

4 POSITIVE CLAW

10 RAKER

H7873—Ceramic Blade Guide Set

⁄

These Euro-style ceramic guides run cool, are

extremely wear resistant, and offer superior blade

support for precision cutting. Set includes both

upper and lower guide blocks.

4 POSITIVE CLAW

10 RAKER

3 POSITIVE CLAW

10 RAKER

3 ALT. SPECIAL RESAW

3 POSITIVE CLAW

131¹⁄2" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blades

MODEL

T20349

T20224

T20225

T20226

T20227

WIDTH

TPI & TYPE

3-4 VARIABLE PITCH

4-6 VARIABLE PITCH

5-8 VARIABLE PITCH

6-10 VARIABLE PITCH

8-12 VARIABLE PITCH

Figure 51. H7873 Ceramic Blade Guide Set.

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T20501—Face Shield, 4" Crown, Clear

T20502—Face Shield, 7" Crown, Clear

T20448—Economy Clear Safety Glasses

T20452—"Kirova" Anti-Reflective Glasses

T20456—"Dakura" Clear Safety Glasses

H0736—Shop Fox^®Safety Glasses

These glasses meet ANSI Z87.1-2003 specifica-

tions. Buy extras for visitors or employees. You

can't be too careful with shop safety!

T20514—Small Half-Mask Respirator

T20515—Medium Half-Mask Respirator

T20516—Large Half-Mask Respirator

T20511—Pre-Filter P100

T20539—Cartridge Filter 2PK P100

T20541—Cartridge Filter 2PK P100 & O Vapor

Wood and other types of dust can cause severe

respiratory damage. If you work around dust every-

day, a half-mask respirator can greatly reduce

your risk. Compatible with safety glasses!

T20448

T20452

T20501

T20456

H0736

Figure 54. Half-mask respirator with disposable

cartridge filters.

Figure 52. Our most popular eye protection.

G5562—SLIPIT^®1 Qt. Gel

G1928—Bandsaw Handbook

G5563—SLIPIT^®12 oz Spray

This is the bandsaw bible. Covers step-by-step

instructions for basic/advanced cutting tech-

niques. Also includes advanced maintenance,

service and troubleshooting procedures, as well

as information on bandsaw history/design and

blade metallurgy. 320 pages.

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

Figure 53. Bandsaw handbook.

Figure 55. Recommended products for protect-

ing unpainted cast iron/steel on machinery.

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SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

Disconnect machine

from power before doing

Vacuum cutting chips and dust from in and on the

maintenance, or serious

bandsaw, and wipe off the remaining dust with a

injury may occur.

dry cloth. If wood resin or lubricating oil has built

up, use a resin dissolving or oil soluable cleaner

to remove it. Once a month, remove the blade and

thoroughly clean all built-up particles from the rub-

Schedule

ber tires on the wheels.

For optimum performance from your machine,

follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any

specific instructions given in this section.

Wheel Brush

The bandsaw is equipped with a lower wheel

brush. The brush should be checked daily and

cleaned when it becomes dirty. There is an adjust-

ment bracket that allows the brush to be adjusted

for bristle wear. Refer to Adjusting Wheel Brush

on Page 46 for adjustment details.

Daily

•

Check/tighten loose mounting bolts.

Check for a dull or damaged saw blade and

replace if necessary.

•

Check for worn or damaged wires and replace

if necessary.

Check for and remedy any other unsafe con-

dition.

Clean inside and outside of bandsaw, then

wipe down unpainted cast iron surfaces.

Untension blade after shutting bandsaw down

for the day.

Lubrication

Tables, Fence, and Miter Gauge

After cleaning, wipe the unpainted cast iron sur-

faces on the table, fence, and miter gauge with

regular applications of metal protectant lubri-

cants such as G96^®Gun Treatment, SLIPIT^®, or

Boeshield^®T-9 (see Page 39 for more details).

Quarterly

•

Grease blade tension leadscrew.

Grease belt tension crank leadscrew.

Grease table trunnions.

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Guide Post Gears

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

Blade and Belt Tension Leadscrews

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Lower the guide post down so the upper

guide bearings almost touch the table, then

open the upper wheel cover to access the

gears, shown in Figure 56.

2. Wipe as much of the old grease off the lead-

screws (Figures 57 & 58) as possible. The

old grease will be contaminated with wood or

metal dust, so you want to remove as much

of it as possible.

Cover Plate

Blade Tension

Lead Screw

Figure 56. Guide post gears.

Figure 57. Blade tension leadscrew.

3. Use a 6mm hex wrench to remove the four

cap screws that hold the cover plate in place.

(The gears can be greased without removing

the cover plate, but removing the cover plate

makes cleaning easier.)

Belt Tension

Lead Screw

4. Wipe as much of the old grease off the gears

as possible, and also wipe off the rack (the

long plate with teeth that contact the pinion

gear). The old grease will be contaminated

with wood or metal dust, so you want to

remove as much of it as possible.

Figure 58. Belt tension crank leadscrew.

5. Use mineral spirits or the degreaser shown in

Figure 4 on Page 12 to clean any remaining

grease from the gears and rack. Make sure to

thoroughly wipe off the degreaser or mineral

spirits after use so they won't contaminate

the new grease.

3. Use mineral spirits or the degreaser shown in

Figure 4 on Page 12 to clean any remaining

grease from the leadscrews. Make sure to

thoroughly wipe off the degreaser or mineral

spirits after use so they will not contaminate

the new grease.

6. Use a small, clean brush to apply automo-

tive-grade multi-purpose grease to the pinion

gear. After applying, rotate the handle two or

three times to distribute the grease.

4. Use a small, clean brush to apply automo-

tive-grade multi-purpose grease to the lead-

screws. After applying, rotate the handles

through their full range of motion to distribute

the grease.

7. Coat the inside cover plate with a light layer

of grease and replace it.

5. Close the upper wheel cover, and re-adjust

8. Close the upper wheel cover, and re-adjust

the blade and belt tension as necessary.

the guide post height as necessary.

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Table Trunnions

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

Redressing Rubber

Tires

2. Wipe the old grease off the bearing surfaces

of the table trunnions. Start with the outward

side of the table trunnions (Figure 59) when

the table is at 0°, then tilt the table to 45° and

wipe off the inward side. The old grease will

be contaminated with wood or metal dust,

so you want to remove as much of it as you

can.

As the bandsaw ages, the rubber tires on the

wheels may need to be redressed if they harden or

glaze over. Redressing the rubber tires improves

blade tracking and reduces vibration/blade lead.

If the rubber tires become too worn, then blade

tracking will become extremely difficult. At that

point, redressing will no longer be effective and

the rubber tires must be replaced.

To redress the rubber tires:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Put on heavy leather gloves.

3. Remove the blade.

Outward Side

Inward Side

4. Clean any built-up sawdust from the rubber

Figure 59. Sides of table trunnions to grease.

tires.

3. Use mineral spirits or the degreaser shown

in Figure 4 on Page 12 to clean any remain-

ing grease from the trunnions. Make sure to

thoroughly wipe off the degreaser or mineral

spirits after use so they won't contaminate

the new grease.

5. Hold 100 grit sandpaper against the rub-

ber tire and rotate the wheel by hand. Only

redress the rubber enough to expose a fresh

rubber surface.

4. Use a small, clean brush to apply automotive-

grade multi-purpose grease to the trunnion

bearing surfaces. After applying, tilt the table

back and forth from 0° to 45° to distribute the

grease.

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SECTION 9: 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 switch is turned off.

1. Turn key switch on.

start or a breaker

trips.

2. Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired incorrectly. 2. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.

3. Motor connection wired incorrectly.

3. Correct motor wiring connections.

4. Wall fuse/circuit breaker is blown/tripped.

4. Ensure circuit size is suitable for this machine;

replace weak breaker.

5. Power supply switched OFF or is at fault.

6. Wiring is open/has high resistance.

5. Ensure power supply is switched on; ensure power

supply has the correct voltage.

6. Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded

connections, and repair/replace as necessary.

7. Motor START/STOP button or ON/OFF switch 7. Replace faulty START/STOP button or ON/OFF

is at fault.

switch.

8. Inverter/Controller box is at fault.

9. Motor is at fault.

8. Inspect inverter/controller box; replace if faulty.

9. Test/repair/replace.

Machine stalls or 1. Feed rate/cutting speed too fast for task.

1. Decrease feed rate/cutting speed.

2. Use sharp blade with lower TPI; reduce the feed

rate/depth of cut.

bogs down while

cutting.

2. Machine is undersized for the task.

3. Blade is slipping on wheels.

3. Adjust blade tracking and tension to factory specifi-

cations; redress tires as stated on Page 43.

4. Correct motor wiring connections.

5. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.

6. Replace loose pulley/shaft.

4. Motor connection is wired incorrectly.

5. Plug/receptacle is at fault.

6. Pulley/sprocket slipping on shaft.

7. Motor is at fault.

7. Test/repair/replace.

Machine

vibration or noisy

operation.

has 1. Motor or component is loose.

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

re-tighten with thread locking fluid.

2. Replace blade.

2. Blade weld is at fault or teeth are broken.

3. Blade is at fault.

3. Replace warped, bent, or twisted blade; resharpen

dull blade.

4. V-belt worn or loose.

5. Pulley is loose.

4. Inspect/replace belt.

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

required.

6. Motor mount loose/broken.

6. Tighten/replace.

7. Machine is incorrectly mounted or sits uneven- 7. Tighten/replace anchor studs in floor; relocate/shim

ly.

machine.

8. Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.

8. Replace dented fan cover; replace loose/damaged

fan.

9. Motor bearings are at fault.

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

requires bearing replacement.

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Cutting Operations

Symptom

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Machine slows

when operating.

1. Feeding workpiece too fast.

2. Blade is dull.

1. Reduce feed rate.

2. Replace blade (Page 30).

Ticking sound

when the saw is

running.

1. Blade weld contacting guide/support bearings 1. Use file or stone to smooth and round the back of the

(a light tick is normal).

blade; slightly loosen the blade guides.

2. Blade weld may be failing.

2. Inspect and replace blade if necessary (Page 30).

Blade contacting 1. Insert installed upside down or backwards.

1. Re-install insert a different way.

table insert.

2. Table improperly mounted or aligned.

2. Align table (Page 23).

Vibration when

cutting.

1. Loose or damaged blade.

2. Sawdust buildup on wheels.

1. Tighten or replace blade (Page 30).

2. Clean all sawdust from rubber tires on wheels.

Burn marks on

the edge of the

cut.

1. Too much side pressure when feeding 1. Feed workpiece straight into the blade. See Cutting

workpiece; blade is binding.

Tips on Page 32.

2. Blade too wide for size of radius being cut.

2. Install a smaller width blade/increase blade tension.

See Page 30.

Rough or poor

quality cuts.

1. Feeding workpiece too fast.

1. Reduce feed rate.

2. Blade guides adjusted incorrectly.

2. Re-adjust all blade guides and support bearings.

Sawdust buildup 1. Clogged dust port.

1. Clean out dust port.

inside cabinet.

2. Low CFM (airflow) from the shop vacuum.

2. Three options:

—Check dust hoses for leaks or clogs.

—Connect saw to a more powerful shop vacuum.

Blade wanders

or doesn't cut

straight.

1. Blade lead.

1. Refer to Blade Lead on Page 49.

2. Sawdust buildup on wheels.

2. Clean all sawdust from rubber tires on wheels.

Cuts are

1. Table tilt is not adjusted to 0˚ or positive stop 1. Adjust table tilt to 0˚; re-adjust positive stop if neces-

not square

(vertically).

has moved out of adjustment.

sary (Page 22).

2. Table tilt scale pointer is not calibrated.

2. Calibrate table tilt scale pointer to 0˚ as described in

the Adjusting Positive Stop instructions on Page

22.

3. Table is not square to the blade.

3. Shim table (Page 49).

Miscellaneous

Symptom

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Blade tension

scale is grossly

inaccurate.

1. The spring in the blade tension mechanism 1. Replace spring in the blade tension mechanism,

has lost its "spring." This is caused by not

releasing the blade tension when not in use or

frequently over-tensioning the bandsaw.

then take better care of the bandsaw by releasing

tension when not in use and not over-tensioning the

blade.

Wheel is noisy.

1. Wheel bearing is worn out.

2. Belt is too tight (lower wheel).

1. Replace the wheel bearing.

2. Check/loosen the belt tension as described in the

Blade Speed instructions on Page 31.

Blade does

not track

consistently,

correctly, or at

all.

1. Wheels are not coplanar or aligned with each 1. Adjust wheels to be coplanar/aligned with each other

other.

(Page 47).

2. Rubber tires on wheels are worn out.

2. Redress the rubber tires on the wheels (Page 43);

replace the rubber tires on the wheels.

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Replacing V-Belts

Adjusting Wheel

Brush

To ensure optimum power transfer from the motor

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

tion and operate under proper tension. Check belt

tension at least every 3 months—more often if the

bandsaw is used daily. V-belts stretch with use

and must be periodically re-tensioned.

The lower wheel compartment contains the wheel

brush shown in Figure 61. This brush is designed

to sweep sawdust off the wheel tire as the bandsaw

is operating. In order to work properly the brush

must be making contact with the wheel.

Replace the V-belts if they are cracked, frayed, or

excessively worn.

To replace the V-belts:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Open both wheel covers and remove the

blade.

3. Unthread the wheel mount bolt shown in

Figure 60 and slide the lower wheel off of the

bearing shaft.

Wheel Brush

Figure 61. The wheel brush.

Tools Needed:

QTY

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

To adjust the wheel brush:

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2. Open the lower wheel cover.

Wheel

Mount Bolt

3. Loosen the bolt/nut that secures the wheel

Figure 60. Wheel mount bolt.

brush in place.

4. Loosen the V-belts with the belt tension crank

4. Adjust the wheel brush so it makes good con-

and roll them off of the pulleys.

tact with the wheel.

5. Replace the V-belts and tension them as

described in the Blade Speed section on

Page 31.

5. Tighten the bolt/nut to secure the wheel brush

in place.

6. Reinstall the lower wheel and blade, and

close the wheel covers.

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Components and Hardware Needed:

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56" Long 2x4 ..................................................... 1

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

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

Coplanarity Gauge (see Figure 62).................. 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.”

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

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To check if your wheels are coplanar:

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1. Make the "Coplanarity Gauge" shown in

Figure 62. Note: For best results, straighten

the 2x4 with a jointer before cutting.

2. Remove the fence and table, then open both

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wheel covers.

Figure 62. Dimensions of coplanarity gauge.

3. Make sure the guide blocks and rear sup-

port bearings are away from the blade, then

tighten your blade to the tension that will be

used during operation.

Coplanarity

Gauge Positions

Gauge

4. Place your coplanarity gauge up against both

wheels in the positions shown in Figure 63.

Tracking

Knob

Wheels

Adjustment

Hub

Figure 63. Checking for coplanarity.

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5. 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 64) so they line up.

Adjustment Hub

Top Tilt

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

shim the required wheel out as necessary

(not to exceed ³⁄4"), using thin ³⁄4" washers on

the shaft behind the wheel.

Side

Tilt

Side

Tilt

7. Figure 65 shows the positions of the wheels

when coplanar. When your wheels are copla-

nar, re-adjust the guide blocks and rear sup-

port bearings, and replace the wheel covers.

Bottom Tilt

Figure 64. Lower wheel adjustment control.

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.

Parallel, Not

Not Parallel

Not Coplanar

Adjust

Tracking Knob

Coplanar

Coplanarity Gauge

Contacts Top

And Bottom of

Both Wheels

Figure 65. Coplanarity diagram.

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Shimming Table

Blade Lead

To ensure accuracy when cutting stacked

workpieces, the table should be 90˚ to the back of

the blade as shown in Figure 66. If the table is not

perpendicular to the back of the blade, the table

needs to be shimmed.

Bandsaw blades sometimes wander off the cut

line when sawing, as shown in Figure 67. This is

called blade lead. Blade lead is commonly caused

by too fast of a feed rate, a dull or abused blade,

or improper tension. If your blade is sharp/undam-

aged and you still have blade lead, perform the

following instructions.

Shims can be made of any durable object that

can be sandwiched between the table and the

trunnions. We recommend using shim washers or

shim stock because of the wide range of available

thicknesses. These items can be purchased at

your local hardware store.

Figure 67. Blade leading away from line of cut.

To correct blade lead:

1. Uselesspressurewhenfeedingtheworkpiece

Figure 66. Squaring table to blade back.

through the cut.

To shim the table:

2. Check that the miter slot or fence is parallel

to the blade line, and correct if necessary.

1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly

and that it is correctly tensioned.

3. Check for proper blade tension. If the blade

tension is correct and it is not convenient to

replace the blade, compensate for lead by

skewing the fence or adjusting the table.

2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

3. Loosen the table mounting bolts that secure

the table to the trunnion.

To skew your fence:

4. Place shims between the table and the trun-

nion to position the table in the desired direc-

tion.

1. Cut a piece of scrap wood approximately ⁄4

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

the board, draw a straight line parallel to the

long edge.

5. Follow the Aligning Table instructions on

Page 23 to complete this procedure.

2. Cut halfway through the board on the line by

pushing it into the blade. Turn the bandsaw

OFF and wait for the blade to stop.

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3. Clamp the board to the bandsaw table with-

out moving it. Now slide the fence over to

the board so it barely touches one end of the

board.

Adjusting Tension

Lever

4. Loosen the four cap screws on top of the

The tension lever has an adjustment screw that

allows you to adjust how much tension is released

when the lever is used.

fence.

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

the scrap piece. You may need to re-adjust

the fence locking mechanisms to gain maxi-

mum adjustment.

Tools Needed:

QTY

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

Hex Wrench 5mm.............................................. 1

6. While maintaining the skew, tighten the cap

To adjust the tension lever:

screws.

1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

To shift the table:

2. Loosen the tension lever and remove the

1. On a scrap piece of wood, mark a line that is

blade.

perpendicular to the front edge.

3. Remove the upper wheel by taking out the

2. Cut halfway through the board on the line by

cap screw at the center of the wheel.

pushing it into the blade.

4. Move the tension lever to the tightened posi-

3. Turn the bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade

tion.

to stop.

5. Turn the adjustment screw shown in Figure

68 until the gap between the screw and the

wheel shaft hinge is ¹⁄16"– ³⁄16".

4. Loosen the the table mounting bolts, shift the

table to compensate for the blade lead, then

retighten the bolts.

5. Repeat Steps 1–4 until the blade cuts

straight.

Adjustment Screw

NOTICE

If the table is shifted, the fence will need

to be re-aligned, and the blade guides and

blade support will need to be re-adjusted.

Adjustment

Gap ¹⁄8"-³⁄16"

Wheel Shaft

Hinge

NOTICE

Lead adjustments will change when new

blades are mounted on the saw.

Figure 68. Tension lever adjustment

components.

6. Reassemble the removed components and

tension and track the blade as normal.

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Electrical Component Wiring

Figure 71. ON/OFF switch.

Figure 69. Motor wiring.

Figure 72. Variable speed dial.

Figure 70. Upper half of power inverter.

Figure 73. Lower half of power inverter.

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REWIRE

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Main Parts

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Fence & Blade Guides

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Parts List

REF PART #

DESCRIPTION

REF PART #

DESCRIPTION

P0640X001

PSS01M

BUSHING

P0640X052

P0640X053

P0640X054

P0640X055

PB10M

ADJUSTABLE RESISTOR

PLASTIC PIECE

SET SCREW M6-1 X 10

BUSHING

P0640X003

P0640X004

P0640X005

PSS26M

KEY SWITCH

LIFTING EYE BOLT

MACHINE BODY

UPPER WHEEL COVER

HEX BOLT M6-1 X 25

FLAT WASHER 6MM

BRUSH

SET SCREW M5-.8 X 6

BUSHING

PW03M

P0640X007

PW05M

P0640X058

PSB06M

FLAT WASHER 4MM

POWER CORD 14AWG

HEX NUT M6-1

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25

KNOB

P0640X009

PN01M

P0640X060

PLN03M

LOCK NUT M6-1

P0640X011

P0640X012

P0640X013

PRP91M

POINTER

P0640X062

P0640X063

PN03M

STRAIN RELIEF 16MM

HEIGHT POINTER

HEX NUT M8-1.25

HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 100

KNOB SCREW M10-1.5 X 20

KNOB SCREW M10-1.5 X 55

LOCATE HANDLE M10-1.5

CAM

STEP SCREW M4-.7 x 6

UPPER SHAFT

ROLL PIN 5 X 35

PB45M

P0640X015

P0640X016

P0640X017

P6205

UPPER WHEEL SHAFT HINGE

UPPER WHEEL SHAFT

BUSHING

P0640X066

P0640X067

P0640X068

P0640X069

P0640X070

P0640X071

P0640X072

PN09M

BALL BEARING 6205ZZ

UPPER WHEEL 17"

INT RETAINING RING 47MM

FLAT WASHER 8MM

CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16

SAW BLADE 131-1/2" X 1/2"

LOCK WASHER 8MM

CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 20

TIRE

P0640X019

PR25M

LOCATE BLOCK

KNOB

PW01M

LEVER ROD

PSB11M

HEX NUT M12-1.75

SHAFT

P0640X023

PLW04M

P0640X074

PSBS22M

PLW04M

BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20

LOCK WASHER 8MM

PCB POWER CORD

COVER

PSB14M

P0640X026

P0640X027

P0640X028

PN32

P0640X077

P0640X078

PSS09M

LOWER WHEEL 17"

IDLE PULLEY

SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 20

HEX NUT M8-1.25

LOWER WHEEL SHAFT

MOTOR 1.5 HP 3PH

HEX NUT 1"-14

PN03M

PLW09

LOCK WASHER 1"

MOTOR CORD 3 WIRE

COMPRESSION SPRING

ROLL PIN 3 X 16

P0640X081

P0640X082

P0640X031

P0640X032

PRP02M

82-1 P0640X082-1 FAN COVER

82-2 P0640X082-2 FAN

P0640X034

P51201

LOCATE BLOCK

82-3 P0640X082-3 ELECTRICAL BOX COVER

THRUST BEARING 51201

SWITCH

PB32M

HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 25

LOCK WASHER 10MM

MOTOR BRACKET

P0640X036

P0640X037

P0640X038

PFS07M

PLW06M

P0640X085

PSBS22M

P0640X087

PFS07M

P0640X089

PK15M

HANDWHEEL

ADJUSTING BOLT

FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 10

EXT TOOTH WASHER 5MM

HEX NUT M5-.8

BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20

PLATE

PTLW02M

PN06M

FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 10

LOCATE BLOCK

PFS08M

FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 16

SWITCH PLATE

KEY 5 X 5 X 35

P0640X043

PSB11M

PB81M

HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 20 (LH)

MOTOR PULLEY

CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16

FLAT WASHER 8MM

UPPER WHEEL SLIDING BRACKET

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25

RIVET 3.2 X 10

P0640X092

PVA44

PW01M

V-BELT A-44 4L440

P0640X046

PSB06M

PSB04M

P0640X095

PFH31M

PW01M

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 10

LOWER WHEEL COVER

FLAT HD SCR M4-.7 X 8

FLAT WASHER 8MM

METAL SAW BLADE 131-1/2" X 1/2"

PHLP HD SCR M3-.5 X 6

P0640X048

PSB04M

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 10

PLASTIC WINDOW

VS SWITCH

P0640X050

P0640X051

P0640X098

PS12M

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Parts List

REF

PART #

DESCRIPTION

REF

PART #

DESCRIPTION

100

101

102

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

110

111

112

113

114

115

116

117

118

119

120

121

PN07M

HEX NUT M3-.5

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

P0640X123

P0640X124

PSB11M

FIXED BOLT

P0640X101

P0640X102

P0640X103

P0640X104

PS38M

DISPLAY PCB

COVER

KEY SWITCH CONNECT LINE 14AWG

SWITCH CONNECT LINE 20AWG

HOOK BLADE

CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16

TABLE 17" X 24"

P0640X126

P0640X127

P0640X128

P0640X129

P0640X130

PSBS22M

PLW04M

TABLE INSERT

PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 10

MOTOR FAN CONNECT LINE

CONNECT LINE

TABLE PIN

P0640X106

P0640X107

P0640X108

P0640X109

PN04M

LOCATE BUSHING

BUSHING

CONNECT LINE

BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20

LOCK WASHER 8MM

GUIDE BRACKET

WORM CYLINDER

FIXED PLATE

TERMINAL HOUSE

HEX NUT M4-.7

P0640X133

P0640X134

P0640X135

PSB50M

PSB02M

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20

TAP SCREW M4 X 8

PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 20

PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 16

CONTROLLER FIXED PLATE

AC MOTOR DRIVE 220V 2HP

HEX NUT M5-.8

PHTEK4M

PS06M

CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 10

FLAT WASHER 5MM

PROTECT COVER

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16

STEP SCREW

PS40M

PW02M

P0640X115

P0640X116

PN06M

P0640X138

PSB01M

P0640X140

P0640X141

P0640X142

PN04M

PVA27

V-BELT A-27 4L270

PULLEY

FIBER WASHER

P0640X119

P0640X120

P0640X121

SLIDING PLATE

SHAFT

HEX NUT M4-.7

FENCE SET 590MM

P0640X144

P0640X145

P0640X146

PSB02M

RACK

121-1 P0640X121-1 FRONT RAIL 640MM

121-2 P0640X121-2 FENCE BASE

121-3 P0640X121-3 FIXED SHAFT

121-4 P0640X121-4 SHAFT

UPPER GUIDE HOSE

HANDWHEEL

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20

CORD CONNETOR 224-201

PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 10

UPPER GUIDE ASSEMBLY

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16

P0640X148

PS38M

121-5 P0640X121-5 SPRING PIECE

121-6 P0640X121-6 LOCK HANDLE M8 X 44

121-7 P0640X121-7 FENCE 590MM

P0640X150

150-1 PSB01M

121-8 PW01M

FLAT WASHER 8MM

150-2 P0640X150-2 UPPER GUIDE SUPPORT BLOCK

150-3 PSS01M SET SCREW M6-1 X 10

121-9 P0640X121-9 FENCE HANDLE M8-1.25 X 22

121-10 P0640X121-10 RAIL PAD

150-4 P0640X150-4 ADJUST BAR

121-11 P0640X121-11 CONVEX

150-5 P0640X150-5 UPPER BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT

150-6 P0640X150-6 ECCENTRIC SHAFT

121-12 PSB06M

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25

121-13 P0640X121-13 FIXED LUMP

150-7 PR05M

150-8 P6202

EXT RETAINING RING 15MM

BALL BEARING 6202ZZ

121-14 P0640X121-14 REAR RAIL 640MM

121-15 PN03M

121-16 PFS04M

HEX NUT M8-1.25

150-9 P0640X150-9 HANDLE BUSHING

150-10 PSB48M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 35

150-11 P0640X150-11 UPPER SPACING SLEEVE

151 P0640X151 LOWER GUIDE ASSEMBLY

151-1 P0640X151-1 LOWER BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT

151-2 PSB01M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16

151-3 P0640X151-3 ECCENTRIC SHAFT

FLANGE SCREW M4-.7 X 6

121-17 P0640X121-17 GUARD PIECE

121-18 P0640X121-18 T-SLOT NUT

121-19 P0640X121-19 PLUG

121-20 PHTEK3M

TAP SCREW M3.5 X 8

121-21 P0640X121-21 SCALE

121-22 PN01M

121-23 PLW03M

121-24 PSB114M

121-25 PB08M

121-26 PFB13M

121-27 PW03M

HEX NUT M6-1

151-4 PR05M

151-5 P6202

EXT RETAINING RING 15MM

BALL BEARING 6202ZZ

LOCK WASHER 6MM

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 22

HEX BOLT M6-1 X 20

FLANGE BOLT M4-.7 X 8

FLAT WASHER 6MM

151-6 P0640X151-6 HANDLE BUSHING

151-7 PSB48M

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 35

MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

BALL BEARING 6204LLU

BEARING STAND

152

153

154

155

P0640X152

P6204LLU

P0640X154

PLW06M

121-28 P0640X121-28 RESAW FENCE (AL) 590MM

121-29 P0640X121-29 SPACER PLATE

LOCK WASHER 10MM

122

P0640X122

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Parts List

REF PART #

DESCRIPTION

REF PART #

173-13 P0640X173-13 ADJUST BOLT M6-1

173-14 PN01M HEX NUT M6-1

173-15 P0640X173-15 ADJUST PLATE

DESCRIPTION

156

157

158

159

160

161

162

163

164

165

166

167

168

169

170

171

172

173

PB32M

HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 25

SET SCREW M6-1 X 6

HANDWHEEL

PSS02M

P0640X158

PFS11M

FLANGE SCREW M6-1 X 10

FIXED PLATE

173-16 PFH01M

173-17 PSB01M

173-18 PSB37M

FLAT HD SCR M5-.8 X 15

P0640X160

P0640X161

P0640X162

PSBS22M

PSB84M

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 50

SELF-LUBRICATED BUSHING

ADJUSTING BOLT

173-19 P0640X173-19 TRUNNION SUPPORT BRACKET

173-20 PSBS19M BUTTON HD CAP SCR M10-1.5 X 30

173-21 P0640X173-21 RIGHT COVER

BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 20

CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 35

SHAFT BOLT

P0640X165

P0640X166

PSB01M

173-22 P6000

173-23 PW04M

BALL BEARING 6000ZZ

FLAT WASHER 10MM

ADJUSTING STAND

CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16

LOCK WASHER 6MM

FLAT WASHER 6MM

FIXED STAND

173-24 P0640X173-24 LEFT COVER

173-25 P0640X173-25 ADJUST BLOCK

PLW03M

PW03M

173-27 PSB97M

173-28 PS17M

CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 6

PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 6

P0640X170

P0640X171

PW01M

SPACER

173-29 P0640X173-29 TRUNNION RACK

173-30 P0640X173-30 TRUNNION PINION

FLAT WASHER 8MM

CAST IRON TRUNNION ASSEMBLY

FLAT WASHER 8MM

LOCK NUT M8-1.25

P0640X173

173-31 PW01M

173-32 PLN04M

173-33 PW06M

FLAT WASHER 8MM

LOCK NUT M8-1.25

FLAT WASHER 12MM

173-1 PW01M

173-2 PLN04M

173-3 PCB10M

CARRIAGE BOLT M8-1.25 X 85

173-34 P0640X173-34 TABLE TILT HANDLE

173-4 P0640X173-4 UPPER TRUNNION

174

175

176

177

178

179

180

181

182

PSB72M

CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 30

LOCK WASHER 10MM

FLAT WASHER 10MM

CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 35

BUSHING

173-5 PCB23M

CARRIAGE BOLT M8-1.25 X 80

PLW06M

PW04M

173-6 P0640X173-6 LOCK HANDLE M8-1.25

173-7 P0640X173-7 ANGLE LABEL

PSB84M

173-8 PW01M

173-9 PB07M

173-10 PW05M

FLAT WASHER 8MM

HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 25

FLAT WASHER 4MM

P0640X178

P0640X179

P0640X180

PN03M

ADJUSTABLE LOCK LEVER

BEARING STAND PLATE

HEX NUT M8-1.25

173-11 P0640X173-11 POINTER

173-12 PS17M

PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 6

P0640X182

HANDLE

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REF PART #

DESCRIPTION

REF PART #

DESCRIPTION

201

202

203

204

205

206

207

208

209

210

211

212

P0640X201

G8588

MACHINE ID LABEL

213

214

215

216

217

218

219

220

221

222

223

224

P0640X213

P0640X214

P0640X215

P0640X216

P0640X217

PLABEL-12A

PPAINT-1

CONTROLS LABEL

GRIZZLY NAMEPLATE

SPEED DISPLAY LABEL

BELT CHANGE LABEL

P0640X203

PLABEL-43

P0640X205

PLABEL-30

PLABEL-18

P0640X208

P0640X209

PLABEL-14

P0640X211

P0640X212

G0640X MODEL # LABEL

GLASSES RESPIRATOR LABEL

GUIDE POST ADJUSTMENT LABEL

DOOR CLOSED LABEL

BLADE TENSION LABEL

UNSTABLE WORKPIECE LABEL

READ MANUAL LABEL

DISCONNECT POWER-BANDSAW

HAND CRANK DIRECTION LABEL

SPIRAL INDICATOR LABEL

ELECTRICITY LABEL

"GRIZZLY GREEN" PAINT

"PUTTY" PAINT

PPAINT-11

P0640X221

P0640X222

P0640X223

P0640X224

BLADE TENSION SCALE LABEL

BLADE TENSION LEVER LABEL

GUIDE POST SCALE

FIRE HAZARD LABEL

CUTTING SPEEDS LABEL

TENSION ADJUSTMENT 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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