Grizzly Saw G4186Z User Manual
18" PROFESSIONAL BANDSAW  
MODEL G4186Z  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
COPYRIGHT © 2000 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.  
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE  
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.  
JUNE, 2002 PRINTED IN TAIWAN  
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Table Of Contents  
PAGE  
1.  
2.  
SAFETY  
SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS................................................................2-3  
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BANDSAW..............................4  
CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS  
220V OPERATION ....................................................................................................5  
110V OPERATION ....................................................................................................5  
GROUNDING ............................................................................................................6  
EXTENSION CORDS................................................................................................6  
WIRING......................................................................................................................6  
INTRODUCTION  
3.  
COMMENTARY ........................................................................................................7  
UNPACKING..............................................................................................................8  
PIECE INVENTORY..................................................................................................8  
CLEAN UP ................................................................................................................9  
SITE CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................................9  
ASSEMBLY  
BEGINNING ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................10  
TABLE AND SUPPORT BRACKET ..................................................................10-11  
RAILS AND FENCE ................................................................................................12  
BLADES ..................................................................................................................13  
ADJUSTMENTS  
4.  
5.  
CONTROLS........................................................................................................14-15  
BLADE TENSION....................................................................................................15  
BLADE TRACKING ................................................................................................16  
WHEEL ALIGNMENT ........................................................................................16-17  
BLADE GUIDES ................................................................................................18-19  
TABLE ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................19-21  
BELT TENSIONING ..........................................................................................21-22  
DUST COLLECTION ..............................................................................................22  
FENCE ADJUSTMENT ..........................................................................................23  
TEST RUN ..............................................................................................................23  
OPERATIONS  
6.  
PRE-RUN CHECK ..................................................................................................24  
BANDSAW BLADES ..........................................................................................25-26  
CHANGING BLADES ........................................................................................26-27  
RIPPING ..................................................................................................................28  
STACKED CUTS ....................................................................................................28  
CUTTING CURVES ................................................................................................29  
RESAWING ........................................................................................................29-30  
BLADE LEAD ..........................................................................................................31  
MAINTENANCE  
LUBRICATION ........................................................................................................32  
MISCELLANEOUS ..................................................................................................32  
TABLE......................................................................................................................32  
V-BELTS..................................................................................................................32  
MAINTENANCE NOTES ........................................................................................33  
CLOSURE ....................................................................................................................34  
7.  
8.  
TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................35  
MACHINE DATA ......................................................................................................................36  
PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST..........................................................................37-40  
WIRING DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................................41  
WARRANTY AND RETURNS ..................................................................................................42  
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SECTION 1: SAFETY  
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction  
Manual Before Operating This Equipment  
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions.  
This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level  
of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below.  
Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substi-  
tute for proper accident prevention measures.  
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not  
avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not  
avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not  
avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also  
be used to alert against unsafe practices.  
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information  
about proper operation of the equipment.  
NOTICE  
Safety Instructions For Power Tools  
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS  
AWAY. All children and visitors should be  
kept a safe distance from work area.  
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working  
order.  
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND  
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to  
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are  
removed from tool before turning on.  
6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with  
padlocks, master switches, or by removing  
starter keys.  
7. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job  
better and safer at the rate for which it was  
designed.  
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered  
areas and benches invite accidents.  
4. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVI-  
RONMENT. Do not use power tools in  
damp or wet locations, or where any flam-  
mable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep  
work area well lighted.  
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or  
attachment to do a job for which it was not  
designed.  
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Safety Instructions For Power Tools  
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make  
sure your extension cord is in good condi-  
tion. Conductor size should be in accor-  
dance with the chart below. The amperage  
rating should be listed on the motor or tool  
nameplate. An undersized cord will cause  
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of  
power and overheating. Your extension  
cord must also contain a ground wire and  
plug pin. Always repair or replace exten-  
sion cords if they become damaged.  
14. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper foot-  
ing and balance at all times.  
15. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION-  
AL STARTING. On machines with mag-  
netic contact starting switches there is a  
risk of starting if the machine is bumped or  
jarred. Always disconnect from power  
source before adjusting or servicing. Make  
sure switch is in OFF position before recon-  
necting.  
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords  
16. MANY WOODWORKING TOOLS CAN  
“KICKBACK” THE WORKPIECE toward  
the operator if not handled properly. Know  
what conditions can create “kickback” and  
know how to avoid them. Read the manual  
accompanying the machine thoroughly.  
LENGTH  
AMP RATING  
0-6  
25ft  
18  
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
50ft 100ft  
16  
16  
16  
12  
12  
10  
16  
14  
14  
12  
10  
No  
7-10  
11-12  
13-16  
17-20  
17. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur-  
ther use of the tool, a guard or other part  
that is damaged should be carefully  
checked to determine that it will operate  
properly and perform its intended function.  
Check for alignment of moving parts, bind-  
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts,  
mounting, and any other conditions that  
may affect its operation. A guard or other  
part that is damaged should be properly  
repaired or replaced.  
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10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear  
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,  
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get  
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear  
is recommended. Wear protective hair cov-  
ering to contain long hair.  
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also  
use face or dust mask if cutting operation  
is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have  
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT  
safety glasses.  
18. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-  
TENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Do not  
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.  
19. NEVER OPERATE A MACHINE WHEN  
TIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF  
DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. Full mental alert-  
ness is required at all times when running  
a machine.  
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to  
hold work when practical. It’s safer than  
using your hand and frees both hands to  
operate tool.  
20. NEVER ALLOW UNSUPERVISED OR  
UNTRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPER-  
ATE THE MACHINE. Make sure any  
instructions you give in regards to the  
operation of the machine are approved,  
correct, safe, and clearly understood.  
13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep  
tools sharp and clean for best and safest  
performance. Follow instructions for lubri-  
cating and changing accessories.  
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Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws  
1. DO NOT OPERATE WITH DULL OR  
BADLY WORN BLADES. Dull blades  
require more effort to use and are difficult  
to control. Inspect blades before each use.  
7. ALWAYS FEED STOCK EVENLY AND  
SMOOTHLY. Do not force or twist blade  
while cutting, especially when sawing  
small radii.  
8. THIS MACHINE IS NOT DESIGNED TO  
CUT METAL or other material except  
wood.  
2. NEVER  
POSITION  
FINGERS  
OR  
THUMBS IN LINE WITH THE CUT.  
Serious personal injury could occur.  
9. BLADE SHOULD BE RUNNING AT  
3. DO NOT OPERATE THIS BANDSAW  
WITHOUT WHEEL, PULLEY, AND  
BLADE GUARDS IN PLACE.  
FULL SPEED before beginning a cut.  
10. DO NOT MANUALLY STOP OR SLOW  
BLADE after turning the saw off. Allow it to  
come to a complete stop before you leave  
it unattended.  
4. WHEN REPLACING BLADES, make sure  
teeth face down towards the table. The  
force of the cut is always down. Make sure  
the blade is properly tensioned.  
11. ALL INSPECTIONS, ADJUSTMENTS,  
AND MAINTENANCE ARE TO BE DONE  
WITH THE POWER OFF and the plug  
pulled from the outlet. Wait for all moving  
parts to come to a complete stop.  
5. CUTS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FULLY  
SUPPORTED by the table or some type of  
support fixture. Always support round stock  
in a V-block.  
12. HABITS – GOOD AND BAD – ARE  
HARD TO BREAK. Develop good habits  
in your shop, and safety will become sec-  
ond-nature to you.  
6. DO NOT BACK WORKPIECE AWAY from  
the blade while the saw is running. Plan  
your cuts so you always cut out of the  
wood. if you need to back the work out, turn  
the bandsaw off and wait for the blade to  
come to a complete stop. Do not twist or  
put excessive stress on the blade while  
backing work away.  
13. IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENC-  
ING DIFFICULTIES PERFORMING THE  
INTENDED OPERATION, stop using the  
machine! Then contact our service depart-  
ment or ask a qualified expert how the  
operation should be performed.  
No list of safety guidelines can be com-  
plete. Every shop environment is different.  
Always consider safety first, as it applies to  
your individual working conditions. Use  
this and other machinery with caution and  
respect. Failure to do so could result in  
serious personal injury, damage to equip-  
ment or poor work results.  
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS  
220V Operation  
110V Operation  
The G4186Z Bandsaw motor can be wired to  
operate at 110V. See Figure 1B. Under normal  
110V use, the motor draws approximately 24  
amps. We recommend a 30 amp circuit breaker,  
including wires in the circuit rated to handle 30  
amps.  
The motor supplied with the Model G4186Z  
comes prewired for 220V. Refer to the wiring dia-  
gram supplied at the back of this manual for more  
specific information about wiring connections.  
Under normal use, the motor draws approximate-  
ly 12 amps at 220V. We recommend a 15 amp  
circuit breaker for 220V operation. This should be  
satisfactory for normal use while providing  
enough protection for the circuits. Also, be sure  
the wires in your circuit are rated for 15 amp ser-  
vice.  
We also recommend that the circuit you use  
should be dedicated, (i.e., the G4186Z should  
provide the only draw from that circuit). If frequent  
circuit failures occur when using the bandsaw,  
contact our Service Department or your local  
electrical contractor.  
This machine does not come supplied with a  
plug, therefore a suitable 220V plug must be  
wired in. When operating at 220V, we recom-  
mend using a NEMA-style L6-15 plug and outlet.  
See Figure 1A. You may also “hard-wire” the  
machine directly to your panel, provided you  
place a disconnect switch near the machine.  
Check the electrical codes in your area for  
specifics on wiring requirements.  
Figure 1B. Typical 110V 3-prong plug and outlet.  
Figure 1A. Typical 220V 3-prong plug and outlet.  
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Grounding  
Wiring Diagram  
In the event of an electrical short, grounding  
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing  
electric current a path of least resistance. This  
tool is equipped with a power cord having an  
equipment-grounding conductor. See Figure 1.  
The outlet must be properly installed and ground-  
ed in accordance with all local codes and ordi-  
nances.  
Your Model G4186Z Bandsaw comes pre-wired  
for 220 volt operation. A wiring diagram is provid-  
ed at the back of this manual should it be neces-  
sary to repair or revise the wiring. Always utilize a  
qualified electrician when doing any electrical  
work on this equipment.  
We have covered some basic electrical  
requirements for the safe operation of your  
bandsaw. These requirements are not nec-  
essarily comprehensive. You must be sure  
that your particular electrical configuration  
complies with local and state codes.  
Ensure compliance by checking with your  
local municipality or a licensed electrician.  
This equipment must be  
grounded. Verify that any  
existing electrical outlet  
and circuit you intend to  
plug into is actually  
grounded. Under no cir-  
cumstances should the  
grounding pin from any  
three-pronged plug be  
removed. Serious injury  
may occur.  
Extension Cords  
We do not recommend the use of extension cords  
on 220V equipment. It is much better to arrange  
the placement of your equipment and the  
installed wiring to eliminate the need for exten-  
sion cords. Should it be necessary to use an  
extension, make sure the cord is rated Hard  
Service (Grade S) or better. Refer to the chart in  
Section 1: Safety Instructions to determine the  
minimum gauge for the extension cord. The  
extension cord must also contain a ground wire  
and plug pin. Always repair or replace extension  
cords when they become worn or damaged.  
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SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION  
Most important, we stand behind our machines. If  
Commentary  
you have any service questions or parts  
requests, please call or write us at the location  
listed below.  
We are pleased to offer the Model G4186Z 18"  
Bandsaw. The Model G4186Z is part of the  
Grizzly family of fine woodworking machinery.  
When used according to the guidelines set forth  
in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-  
free, enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s  
commitment to customer satisfaction.  
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.  
2406 Reach Road  
Williamsport, PA 17701  
Phone: (570) 546-9663  
Fax: (800) 438-5901  
E-Mail: grizzlytech@grizzly.com  
Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com  
The Model G4186Z is a woodcutting bandsaw  
with a 171⁄4'' clearance left of the blade and a  
maximum cutting height of 93⁄8''. It also features a  
2 H.P. dual voltage motor, cast iron wheels, dou-  
ble-locking aluminum fence, tilting table, rack and  
pinion guide adjustment and handwheel tension-  
ing. It features an all steel construction frame and  
cast iron table. Grizzly also offers a complete line  
of blade replacements as well as accessories for  
your saw. Consult the current Grizzly catalog for  
prices and ordering information.  
Address after fall, 2001:  
Grizzly Industrial, Inc  
1203 Lycoming Road  
Pennsdale, PA 17756  
The specifications, drawings, and photographs  
illustrated in this manual represent the Model  
G4186Z 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.  
Whenever possible, though, we send manual  
updates to all owners of a particular tool or  
machine. Should you receive one, we urge you to  
insert the new information with the old and keep  
it for reference.  
We are also pleased to provide this instructional  
manual with the Model G4186Z 18" Bandsaw.  
This instruction manual was written to guide you  
through assembly, review safety considerations,  
and cover general operating procedures. It repre-  
sents our effort to produce the best documenta-  
tion possible. If you have any comments regard-  
ing this manual, please write to us at the address  
below:  
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.  
Technical Documentation  
P.O. Box 2069  
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Read the manual before  
assembly and operation.  
Become familiar with  
the machine and its  
operation before begin-  
ning any work. Serious  
personal injury may  
result if safety or opera-  
tional information is not  
understood or followed.  
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069  
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Unpacking  
Parts Inventory  
The bandsaw is shipped from the factory in a  
carefully packed crate. If you find the machine to  
be damaged after you have signed for delivery,  
and the truck and driver are already gone, you  
will need to file a freight claim with the carrier.  
Save the containers and all packing materials for  
inspection by the carrier or their agent. Without  
the packing materials, filing a freight claim can be  
difficult. If you need advice regarding this situa-  
tion, please call us immediately.  
After all the parts have been removed from the  
crate, you should have:  
• Bandsaw Unit  
• Table  
• Table Bracket  
• Fence  
• Fence Rails  
• Miter Gauge  
Hardware Bag  
Qty  
4
When you are completely satisfied with the con-  
dition of your shipment, you should inventory its  
parts.  
Cap Screws 1⁄4" - 20 x 11⁄2  
Fence Spacers  
"
4
1
Table Insert  
Table Trunnion Knobs  
2
2
Lock Washers 3⁄8  
"
Roll Pin 3 x 10mm  
Allen® Wrench 3mm  
Allen® Wrench 4mm  
Allen® Wrench 5mm  
Round Guide Block  
Setscrew 1⁄4"-20 x 1⁄4  
1
1
1
1
6
6
The model G4186Z is a  
heavy machine (345 lbs.  
shipping weight). DO NOT  
over-exert yourself while  
unpacking or moving your  
machine – get assistance.  
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In the event that any parts are missing, we will be  
happy to replace them. Contact our Customer  
Service number for assistance. If any non-propri-  
etary parts such as nuts, bolts or washers are  
missing, we will be happy to replace these too,  
but for the sake of expediency, these items can  
be obtained at your local hardware store.  
If moving this machine up  
or down stairs, the  
machine must be disman-  
tled and moved in smaller  
pieces. Make sure the  
stairs are capable of sup-  
porting the combined  
weight of the machine  
parts and the people mov-  
ing them.  
Some die-cut metal parts may have sharp  
edges (“flashing”) on them after they are  
formed. Please examine the edges of all die-  
cut metal parts before handling them.  
Failure to do so could result in injury.  
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Clean Up  
Site Considerations  
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy  
oil to protect them from corrosion during ship-  
ment. Remove this protective coating with a sol-  
vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser. Avoid  
chlorine-based solvents as they may damage  
painted surfaces should they come in contact.  
Always follow the usage instructions on the prod-  
uct you choose for clean up.  
FLOOR LOAD  
Your Model G4186Z Bandsaw represents a large  
weight load in a small footprint. Most commercial  
or residential shop floors should be sufficient to  
carry the weight of the machine. If you have any  
question about the floor structure being able to  
support the weight, contact your local city building  
inspector or a qualified civil engineer or contrac-  
tor.  
WORKING CLEARANCES  
Do not use gasoline or  
other petroleum-based  
solvents to clean with.  
They have low flash  
points which make them  
extremely flammable. A  
risk of explosion and  
burning exists if these  
products are used.  
Serious personal injury  
may occur.  
Working clearances can be thought of as the dis-  
tances between machines and obstacles that  
allow safe operation of every machine without  
limitation. Consider existing and anticipated  
machine needs, size of material to be processed  
through each machine, and space for auxiliary  
stands and/or work tables. Also consider the rel-  
ative position of each machine to one another for  
efficient material handling. Be sure to allow your-  
self sufficient room to safely run your machines in  
any foreseeable operation.  
LIGHTING AND OUTLETS  
Do not smoke while using  
solvents. A risk of explo-  
sion or fire exists and may  
result in serious personal  
injury.  
Lighting should be bright enough to eliminate  
shadow and prevent eye strain. Electrical circuits  
should be dedicated or large enough to handle  
combined motor amp loads. Outlets should be  
located near each machine so power or exten-  
sion cords are not obstructing high-traffic areas.  
Many of the solvents  
commonly used to clean  
machinery can be toxic  
when inhaled or ingest-  
ed. Always work in well-  
ventilated areas far from  
potential ignition sources  
when dealing with sol-  
vents. Use care when dis-  
posing of waste rags and  
towels to be sure they do  
not create fire or environ-  
mental hazards.  
Make your shop “child  
safe.” Ensure that your  
workplace is inaccessible  
to youngsters by closing  
and locking all entrances  
when you are away. Never  
allow visitors in your shop  
when assembling, adjust-  
ing or operating equip-  
ment.  
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY  
Table and Support  
Keep loose clothing out  
of the way of machinery  
and keep hair pulled  
back.  
Bracket  
The bandsaw table comes with the table trun-  
nions already attached. These trunnions mount to  
the trunnion support bracket which needs to be  
mounted to the bandsaw unit before the table can  
be installed. To attach the bandsaw table:  
Disconnect power to the  
machine when perform-  
ing any maintenance or  
assembly. Failure to do  
this may result in serious  
personal injury.  
1. Remove the two trunnion support bracket  
mounting bolts from the bandsaw body.  
Note the two alignment holes shown in  
Figure 2.  
Wear safety glasses dur-  
ing the entire assembly  
process. Failure to com-  
ply may result in serious  
personal injury.  
Some metal parts may  
have sharp edges on  
them after they are  
formed. Please examine  
and file the edges of all  
metal parts before han-  
dling them. Failure to do  
so could result in injury.  
Alignment Pins  
Figure 2. Alignment pins on bracket support.  
Beginning Assembly  
2. Position the bracket over the alignment  
holes on the bandsaw body. Alignment pins  
are located on the bottom of the table sup-  
port bracket. Secure the bracket with the  
two bolts. See Figure 3.  
Most of your Model G4186Z Bandsaw has been  
assembled at the factory, but some parts must be  
assembled or installed after delivery. We have  
organized the assembly process into steps.  
Please follow along in the order presented here.  
TOOLS REQUIRED: You will need an adjustable  
square, 12mm and 14mm open end wrenches  
and a Phillips® and regular screwdriver.  
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7. Place the round table insert in the table top  
and replace the tapered pin so it fits snugly  
in the hole on the side of the table. Do not  
use excessive force.  
The tapered table pin should always be in  
position when operating the bandsaw.  
Operating without the pin can allow a step in  
the table top which can catch your work-  
piece during cutting. Serious personal  
injury may occur if this caution is ignored.  
Figure 3. Trunnion support in correct position.  
3. Before you place the table on the trunnion  
support, install the blade guides and  
thumbscrews that hold them in place. See  
Figure 4.  
Table Trunnions  
Trunnion Knobs  
Figure 5. Table mounting components.  
Figure 4. Installing blade guide assemblies.  
4. Remove the tapered pin from the slot in the  
table edge.  
5. Move the table past the blade through the  
table slot, rotate the table 90°, and set the  
table trunnions onto the bracket. Make sure  
the trunnion bolts drop through the support  
bracket. Remember to position the table so  
that the miter slot is to the right of the blade  
as you face the front of the bandsaw.  
6. Secure the table to the support bracket by  
securing the two trunnion knobs (shown in  
Figure 5) onto the trunnion bolts.  
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Rails and Fence  
When installing the fence, notice that the front  
and back edges of the table have two threaded  
holes. These holes accept the round spacers and  
socket head cap screws that attach the fence  
rails to the table. To install the rails and fence:  
1. Place the two spacers in the table, similar  
to Figure 6.  
Figure 8. Rail and fence assembly.  
4. Slide the back rail into the fence rear lock  
and secure the rail to the back edge of the  
table with the cap screws and spacers pro-  
vided.  
5. Check to make sure that the fence moves  
smoothly along the fence rails.  
Figure 6. Spacer in table recess.  
See the Adjustments Section for more informa-  
tion on how to align the table and fence to the  
blade.  
2. Slide one of the rails into the circular cast-  
ing at the front of the fence.  
For quick fence removal and replacement:  
3. Slide the cap screws through the rail and  
spacers, and tighten the cap screws as  
shown in Figure 7, so the rail is secured to  
the table. Be sure the fence rail is mounted  
so that it extends beyond the left edge of  
the table as shown in Figure 8.  
The easiest way to remove the fence is to  
remove the cap screws from the rail and slide the  
rail through the fence. This procedure will prevent  
you from having to remove the blade and will  
avoid all the adjustments associated with track-  
ing and tension when you install the blade again.  
Figure 7. Securing the rail to the table.  
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3. Apply tension to the blade by turning the  
tension control knob. Rotate the upper  
wheel by hand as tension is applied to allow  
the blade to center itself on the wheel.  
Adjust tracking if needed. See Adjustment  
section.  
Disconnect power to the  
machine when changing  
or adjusting blades.  
Failure to do this may  
result in serious person-  
al injury.  
4. Readjust upper and lower blade guides and  
support bearings. See Adjustment section.  
Blades  
5
A ⁄8" blade is included with the bandsaw and is  
already installed on the machine. When removing  
or installing blades, make sure the power is dis-  
connected and moving parts have come to a  
complete stop.  
To remove the blade:  
1. Back the upper and lower guide block  
assemblies, support bearings away from  
the blade, and raise the blade guard up and  
away from the table.  
Figure 9. Fitting blade over upper wheel.  
2. Release the blade tension by turning the  
tension handwheel counter-clockwise.  
This concludes the assembly process.  
Please DO NOT operate this saw until you  
have reviewed the Safety Information and  
have read the Adjustment and Operation  
Sections. Serious injury may occur.  
3. Remove the table insert and the tapered  
table pin.  
4. Open the top and bottom wheel covers, and  
slide the blade guard off of the mounting  
screws.  
5. Put on leather gloves to protect your hands.  
Pull the blade straight off the wheels, rotate  
90° and feed through the table slot.  
Like any machine of its type, the Model  
G4186Z has some inherent dangers, which,  
when used with a lack of care, can result in  
serious injury or fatality. Please do not  
attempt to use this machine without famil-  
iarizing yourself with the instructions for  
assembly, adjustment, and safe operation.  
Failure to do so could result in serious per-  
sonal injury.  
To install the blade:  
1. With leather gloves protecting your hands,  
hold the blade in both hands so the blade  
teeth in your right hand are pointing down.  
2. Feed the blade into the slot in the table.  
Turn the blade 90° and position the blade  
over the top and bottom wheels. See  
Figure 9. The teeth of the blade must be  
pointing down toward the table.  
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SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS  
F
Keep loose clothing out  
of the way of machinery  
and keep hair pulled  
back.  
A
B
Disconnect power to the  
machine when perform-  
ing any adjustments or  
maintenance. Failure to  
do this may result in seri-  
ous personal injury.  
E
C
D
A
Wear safety glasses dur-  
ing the entire adjustment  
process. Failure to com-  
ply may result in serious  
personal injury.  
Figure 10. Controls from front of machine view.  
A. These two knobs allow the wheel cover  
doors to be opened for access to the blade.  
These doors must never be opened while the  
machine is running.  
Controls  
B. This is the power ON/OFF switch.  
C. This knob and handle lock the fence into  
position.  
Do not make adjustments while the band-  
saw is running. Ensure that the switch is  
off, power is disconnected, and moving  
parts have stopped before making adjust-  
ments. Check adjustments while power is  
still disconnected by manually turning the  
bandsaw wheel by hand. Serious personal  
injury may occur if this warning is ignored.  
D. These are the trunnion lock knobs. These  
allow the table to be tilted 10˚ left and 45˚  
right. Never attempt to loosen or tighten  
these while the machine is running.  
E. The miter gauge slides in the milled groove  
in the table and can be set from 90˚ to 45˚ left  
and right. Use the miter gauge for crosscut-  
ting and miter-cutting.  
General control and adjustment locations are  
shown in Figures 10-12.  
F. This handwheel is used to control the blade  
tension. Turning the wheel clockwise  
increases the tension, while tuning counter-  
clockwise decreases the tension.  
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F
Blade Tension  
Proper blade tensioning is important for optimum  
bandsaw performance. See Figure 11 for the  
location of the bandsaw tension controls.  
G
Since a wide range of blades will work well in this  
saw, proper blade tension ultimately depends on  
the type and the size of blade you use. Thinner  
blades require less tension than wide blades. Too  
much tension will result in blade breakage. A  
properly tensioned blade will track the cutting line  
accurately and the cut will be smoother.  
I
H
Figure 11. Controls from back of machine view.  
Proper blade tension can best be achieved by  
determining the amount of blade deflection:  
G. These knobs control blade tracking. Note  
that the knobs have lock nuts to lock the  
tracking in place.  
1. Ensure that the power is off and the saw is  
unplugged. Raise the upper guide assem-  
bly all the way.  
H. The upper guide can be easily adjusted  
using this handwheel. Adjust it to within 1⁄4" of  
the workpiece for optimum blade support.  
2. Press, with moderate pressure, on the face  
of the blade with your thumb. The blade  
should flex about 1/8".  
I. This knob locks the upper blade guide  
assembly in position. Do not operate the  
bandsaw without locking the guide post  
knob.  
3. Turn the tensioning knob at the top of the  
machine to change the amount of tension.  
If the tension seems correct, make the other  
adjustments to the saw (making wheels coplanar,  
aligning guides, tracking, speed, table and fence)  
and test run the bandsaw. If the blade is not cut-  
ting properly, the tension may be incorrect and  
you will need to re-adjust the tension. Remember  
to reduce the blade tension when the saw will not  
be in use; this will help to prevent premature wear  
or breakage of the blade and/or rubber tires.  
J
Figure 12. Lower wheel adjustment hub.  
The bandsaw blade is dangerously sharp.  
Use extreme caution when working near the  
saw blade. Failure to exercise care could  
result in severe injury.  
J. This hub controls the lower wheel move-  
ment. Each bolt on the hub moves that por-  
tion of the wheel in or out. For example, the  
top bolt controls the top of the wheel, the left  
bolt controls the left of the wheel and so  
forth.  
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Blade Tracking  
Wheel Alignment  
Blade tracking involves positioning the blade on  
the wheels of the bandsaw. There are two meth-  
ods of tracking: Center Tracking and Coplanar  
Tracking. Center tracking, the easiest, is simply  
adjusting the tilt of the upper wheel so the blade  
rides in the middle of the rubber tire. This adjust-  
ment works together with the slight crown on the  
tire to center the blade when the wheels spin.  
Wheel alignment is one of best ways to ensure  
that you get optimal performance from your band-  
saw.  
When both wheels are aligned, or coplanar (see  
Figure 13), the bandsaw is more likely to cut  
straight without wandering. Vibration, heat, and  
blade wear are also considerably decreased.  
For the best performance, verify that your wheels  
are coplanar when you first get your bandsaw.  
To adjust the blade using center tracking:  
1. Disconnect the bandsaw from the power  
source. Adjust the upper and lower guide  
blocks and the support bearings away from  
the blade.  
2. Loosen the lock nuts on the tracking control  
knobs, and turn the knobs clockwise or  
counterclockwise while turning the upper  
wheel by hand. A slight amount of twist of  
the upper wheel can occur if these knobs  
are not adjusted evenly. This can result in  
tracking problems for smaller blades. When  
turning the wheel by hand, ensure that  
there are no sharp edges to cut your hand.  
3. Turn the upper wheel and the tracking  
knobs until the blade is centered on the  
crown of the upper wheel tire. Turn the  
wheel at least three more full turns to  
ensure that the blade is tracking in its final  
position.  
Figure 13.  
Before measuring the wheels for being coplanar,  
you should always tighten the blade to the  
degree that it will be used during operation. The  
wheels may be coplanar with the blade loose,  
then be pulled out of alignment when the blade is  
tightened. To check the wheel alignment:  
4. Retighten the lock nuts, double check blade  
tracking, and then close the upper wheel  
cover.  
Coplanar Tracking is a more difficult process but  
provides longer blade life and allows straighter  
cuts. To learn more about this, read the next sec-  
tion on Aligning Wheels.  
1. Unplug the bandsaw!  
2. The body of the bandsaw does not allow you  
to place a regular straightedge across both  
wheels at the same time. To overcome this  
situation, you need make a coplanarity  
gauge. A 55" x 2” x 4” board will work well for  
this. Joint one side or make sure that one  
side is straight. Refer to Figure 14 for more  
details on how to make this gauge.  
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5. Place your gauge up against both wheels in  
the positions shown in Figure 15.  
Figure 15. Coplanarity gauge placement.  
6. Adjust the tracking knob to get both wheels  
coplanar. If the wheels will not go coplanar to  
each other, then move the lower wheel at the  
adjustment hub so they line up. If you are not  
familiar with the lower wheel adjustment hub,  
refer to the “Controls” section.  
Figure 14. Coplanarity gauge.  
3. After you have made your coplanarity gauge,  
remove the fence and table, then open both  
wheel covers.  
4. Make sure the guide blocks and rear support  
bearings are away from the blade, then tight-  
en your blade to the tension that it will be  
used during operation.  
Disconnect power to the  
machine when perform-  
ing any adjustments or  
maintenance. Failure to  
do this may result in seri-  
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Guide Blocks - The guide blocks ensure that  
the blade is not pushed too far laterally. To  
adjust the guide blocks, loosen the thumb-  
screws that secure the guide block shafts.  
Adjust them evenly so that the front of the  
Blade Guides  
Whenever changing a blade or adjusting tension  
and tracking, the upper and lower blade support  
bearings and guide blocks must be re-adjusted.  
Always adjust the assemblies away from the  
blade before installing a new blade or making  
blade tracking adjustments. After blade tension  
and tracking are set correctly, re-adjust the upper  
and lower support bearings and the guide block  
assemblies into position. See Figures 16 and 17  
for locations.  
1
blocks are /64" behind the gullet line of the  
blade. Tighten these thumbscrews. Now  
loosen the guide block thumbscrews. The  
ideal distance between the blade and each  
guide block is .004". This measurement is  
approximately the same as the thickness of a  
piece of paper or a dollar bill. For a quick  
gauge, fold a dollar bill in half, slide it over the  
blade so each half covers each side of the  
blade. Set the blade guides so each one  
touches the dollar bill. Be careful not to move  
the blade in either direction while you are per-  
forming this adjustment. Tighten the blade  
guides. The result of this adjustment should  
leave a .004" distance between the blade and  
each of the blade guides.  
UPPER GUIDES  
Adjustment of the upper guides is a two-part pro-  
cedure, consisting of adjustments to both the  
support bearings and the guide blocks.  
Support Bearings - The support bearing runs  
against the back edge of the blade to keep it  
from being pushed out of position by the  
advancing workpiece. To adjust the support  
bearing, loosen the thumbscrews securing the  
support bearing shaft. Push or pull the shaft so  
that the upper support bearing is within 1/64" of  
the back edge of the blade. Retighten the  
thumbscrews.  
LOWER GUIDES  
Adjustments for the lower guides are identical to  
those for the upper guides, except that the bear-  
ing and guide block positioning is controlled by  
setscrews. Use Figure 17 to identify the lower  
guide assembly components.  
Bearing  
Thumbscrew  
Disconnect power to the  
machine when perform-  
ing any adjustments or  
maintenance. Failure to  
do this may result in seri-  
ous personal injury.  
Support  
Bearing  
Guide Bracket  
Thumbscrew  
Guide  
Blocks  
Guide Block  
Thumbscrews  
Figure 16. Upper guide adjustments.  
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Table Adjustment  
The bandsaw blade is dangerously sharp.  
Use extreme caution when working near the  
saw blade. Failure to exercise care could  
result in severe injury.  
The bandsaw table will tilt left 10° and right 45°  
from horizontal. There is a positive stop adjusting  
stud so the table can be reset perpendicular to  
the blade after tilting it left or right.  
Support  
Bearing  
Bearing  
Setscrew  
To tilt the table:  
1. Loosen the two knobs below the trunnions.  
See Figure 18 for knob location.  
Guide Block  
Thumbscrews  
Guide Block  
Setscrew  
Guide  
Block  
Figure 17. Lower guide adjustments.  
Figure 18. Trunnion lock knob.  
2. Position the table to the desired angle.  
Refer to the angle gauge on the table sup-  
port bracket.  
3. Tighten the knobs.  
If you are setting the table tilt to the left, first tilt  
the table to the right, loosen the check nut on the  
positive stop adjusting stud, remove the stud, and  
then tilt the table to the left. Figure 19 shows the  
table in its maximum left tilt position.  
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3. Secure the knobs and lock the positive  
adjusting stud by tightening the checknut.  
Ensure that the stud does not turn while  
tightening the checknut. Set the angle  
pointer to zero.  
The table should also be 90° to the back edge of  
the blade. If the table is not perpendicular to the  
back of the blade, shim the table in the desired  
direction with washers. Remove the trunnion  
bolts and add washers between the table and the  
trunnion so the table tilts in the desired direction.  
See Figure 21. Electrical washers are a good  
choice for shimming because they are very thin  
and will allow fine adjustment.  
Figure 19. Table in maximum left tilt position.  
To adjust the positive stop so the table will be  
perpendicular (90°) to the blade:  
Place Shims Here  
1. Loosen the two knobs and the checknut  
securing the positive stop adjusting stud.  
2. Raise the upper blade guide assembly and  
place a 6" machinist’s square or try-square  
on the table against the blade. See Figure  
20. Adjust the positive stop adjusting stud  
so that the table will stop at a 90° angle to  
the blade.  
Figure 21. Front to back shimming.  
The table can also be shifted side to side to  
properly align the miter slot and the blade:  
1. Loosen the 6 trunnion bolts underneath the  
table.  
2. Install the largest width blade available.  
Lay a straightedge along the blade and  
inspect it closely to make sure it is parallel  
to the blade. Make sure there is no deflec-  
tion of the blade from the straightedge.  
3. Measure the distance between the edge of  
the miter gauge slot and the straightedge at  
points A and B. See Figure 22. Distance A  
should be approximately equal to distance  
B. Adjust the table slightly until these dis-  
tances are equal.  
Figure 20. Checking blade to table.  
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4. Secure the table by retightening the trun-  
nion bolts. Recheck the table position to  
ensure that unwanted shifting did not occur  
during retightening.  
Belt Tensioning  
The motor and motor mounting plate are already  
assembled in the base of the saw. See Figure  
23. In the event any disassembly of the bandsaw  
is required, you may need to realign the motor  
pulley and the lower wheel pulley.  
Table Insert  
Table  
Figure 22. Squaring table to blade.  
Figure 23. Motor mounting plate.  
To perform the alignment:  
1. Check for proper pulley alignment by plac-  
ing a straightedge on the outside edge of  
the upper pulley so that it overlaps the  
motor pulley. If the straightedge does not  
touch both pulleys evenly, the pulleys are  
not aligned. Loosen one or both of the pul-  
ley setscrews on their shafts and slide the  
pulleys toward alignment. Remember to  
retighten the setscrews when finished. See  
Figure 24.  
Disconnect power to the  
machine when perform-  
ing any adjustments or  
maintenance. Failure to  
do this may result in seri-  
ous personal injury.  
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Changing Speeds  
The Model G4186Z offers 3100 and 2000 F.P.M.  
speeds. To change the speed:  
ALIGN  
PULLEYS  
1. Unplug the bandsaw from the power sup-  
ply!  
MOTOR  
2. Loosen the lock bolt on the body of the  
bandsaw, near the motor.  
3. Pivot the motor up to loosen the V-belt.  
Move the V-belt into one of the grooves  
shown in Figure 25, depending on the  
desired speed.  
Figure 24. Wheel to pulley alignment.  
2. Adjust the belt tension by pivoting the motor  
along the circular slot. Proper tension is  
achieved when the belt can be deflected  
roughly 1/2" with moderate finger pressure.  
4. Pivot the motor down and tighten the lock  
bolt. Proper tension is achieved when the  
belt can be deflected roughly 1/2" with mod-  
erate finger pressure. Check the belt ten-  
sion and adjust if necessary.  
3. Tighten the nuts and bolts securely.  
Recheck the belt tension and pulley align-  
ment.  
Dust Collection  
The G4186Z has an integral 4'' dust port built into  
the lower wheel housing. You will achieve the  
best results if you connect the machine to a dust  
collection system when you are using the saw.  
This helps to keep the blade and the wheels clear  
of chips and dust. Plus, there is the added bene-  
fit of having less dust put into the air of your shop.  
Connect your dust collection hose securely to this  
port using hose clamps, and activate the dust col-  
lection system at the time you start the bandsaw.  
Figure 25. Wheel to pulley alignment.  
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Fence Adjustment  
Test Run  
Once assembly is complete, adjustments are  
done to your satisfaction and tools are safely put  
away, you are ready to test run the machine.  
Align the fence to the miter slot by first loosening  
the (2) bolts nearest the operator. See Figure 26.  
Lock the front rail lock knob and measure  
between the front edge of the fence and the front  
edge of the miter slot. Compare this to a mea-  
surement taken at the back of the fence and the  
miter slot. Swing the fence to correct for any dif-  
ference and measure again. When you are satis-  
fied that both of the front and back measure-  
ments are equal, carefully tighten the two bolts at  
the top of the fence.  
Turn on the power supply at the main  
panel. Press the START button. Make sure  
that your finger is poised over the switch to  
press the STOP button, just in case there is  
a problem. The bandsaw should run  
smoothly, with little or no vibration or rub-  
bing noises. Strange or unnatural noises  
should be investigated and corrected  
before operating the machine further.  
Adjustment Bolts  
DO NOT attempt to investigate or adjust  
machine while it is running. Wait until the  
machine is turned off, unplugged, and all  
working parts have come to a stop before  
you do anything or serious injury may  
occur.  
Rear Rail Lock Handle  
Front Rail Lock Knob  
Figure 26. Fence adjustment and controls.  
If you cannot easily locate the source of an  
unusual noise or vibration, contact our Service  
Department for help.  
Fence operation is controlled by the handle and  
knob located on the front of the fence. The han-  
dle, when screwed tight, locks the fence to the  
rear rail. The knob on the lower side of the fence,  
when screwed tight, locks the fence to the front  
rail. To change the fence position, loosen the  
handle and knob, and slide the fence along the  
rails. To relock the fence, always tighten the  
lower knob first (this helps the fence to square  
itself to the rails), then lock the top handle to  
secure the fence.  
If the bandsaw runs smoothly, make a cut into a  
piece of scrap lumber. If a problem exists, stop  
the machine and review all the adjustments. Call  
for assistance if needed.  
Read the “Ripping” instructions before using  
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SECTION 6: OPERATIONS  
The bandsaw is one of the most versatile  
machines in the shop. It can cut miters, com-  
pound angles, simple and complex curves, cir-  
cles, and a wide variety of irregular shapes. It can  
also rip and crosscut, as well as cut a variety of  
joints. The bandsaw will also resaw stock into  
thinner boards.  
Keep loose clothing out  
of the way of machinery  
and keep hair pulled  
back.  
Pre-Run Check  
Disconnect power to the  
machine when perform-  
ing any adjustments or  
maintenance. Failure to  
do this may result in seri-  
ous personal injury.  
There are many adjustment points and compen-  
sating differences to consider when operating this  
type of saw. Therefore, cutting results can be  
somewhat unpredictable if some or all of the cru-  
cial adjustments are neglected. Here are a few  
simple things you can do to increase the pre-  
dictability of your bandsaw performance:  
Wear safety glasses dur-  
ing the entire operation  
process. Failure to com-  
ply may result in serious  
personal injury.  
1. Always use a sharp, high-quality blade.  
2. Use the right blade for the job. Resawing  
with a 1/16" blade or doing scrollwork with a  
1" blade are extreme examples of using the  
wrong blade for the job.  
Always wear a dust mask  
3. Allow the saw to cut. Do not force the  
workpiece into the blade. Remember that  
while negotiating a curve, the blade should  
still be cutting the wood. Simply turning the  
workpiece will only bind the blade and  
could break it.  
when  
operating  
the  
bandsaw. Using this  
machine produces saw-  
dust which may cause  
allergic reactions or res-  
piratory problems.  
4. Maintain your bandsaw in top condition.  
See the following section of this manual for  
maintenance procedures.  
NOTICE  
The following section was designed to give  
instructions on the basic operations of this  
bandsaw. However, it is in no way compre-  
hensive of every bandsaw application. There  
are many different jigs that can be built to  
increase the safety and accuracy of different  
kinds of cuts. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND  
that you read books, trade magazines, or get  
formal training to maximize the potential of  
your bandsaw.  
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There are several key factors to consider in  
choosing a blade:  
Bandsaw Blades  
Tooth Pitch - The number of teeth per inch  
(TPI) on the blade, also known as tooth  
pitch. Select a pitch which will assure that  
at least three teeth, but not more than  
twelve, are contacting the workpiece while  
cutting. This helps to distribute the cutting  
forces and avoids tooth breakage.  
A bandsaw blade is a delicate piece of steel that  
is subjected to tremendous strain. Be sure you  
use quality blades of the proper width for the var-  
ious types of cutting operations. The Grizzly  
G4186Z 18" Bandsaw accepts 130" blades.  
Always use the widest blade possible for the  
workpiece you are cutting. Use narrow blades  
only for sawing small, abrupt curves and for fine,  
delicate work. Bandsaw blades can be purchased  
welded, set, and sharpened ready-for-use from  
most saw shops. We also supply bandsaw blades  
in widths of /4", /8", /2", and /4" and 1" for this  
saw. Please refer to our current catalog for prices  
and ordering information.  
Gullet  
Tooth  
1
3
1
3
Always select and use good-quality saw blades  
and choose the right blade for the job. Poor qual-  
ity blades and improper use are often the cause  
of premature blade failure.  
0˚  
Rake Angle  
Many conditions can lead to breakage. Blade  
breakage is, in some cases, unavoidable, since it  
is the natural result of the peculiar stresses that  
bandsaw blades are subjected to. Blade break-  
age is also due to avoidable causes. Avoidable  
breakage is most often the result of poor care or  
judgement on the part of the operator when  
mounting or adjusting the blade or support  
guides. The most common causes of blade  
breakage are: (1) faulty alignment and adjust-  
ment of the guides; (2) forcing or twisting a wide  
blade around a curve or short radius; (3) feeding  
too fast; (4) tooth dullness or absence of sufficient  
set; (5) excessive tension; (6) upper blade guide  
assembly set too high above the workpiece; (7)  
using a blade with a lumpy or improperly finished  
weld; and (8), continuously running the bandsaw  
when not in use.  
+˚  
Gullet Line  
Figure 26. Side and front views of a standard  
bandsaw blade.  
Tooth Form - There are four common forms  
of teeth on the blade:  
Regular - Also called standard, teeth are  
evenly spaced and the rake angle is 0˚  
(See Figure 26). Provides a smooth cut  
and is great for cutting curves.  
Hook - Large gullets and teeth with a posi-  
tive rake angle, very aggressive cutting.  
Good for resawing and ripping thick stock.  
Skip - Similar to hook with a 0˚ rake angle,  
also good for resawing and ripping thick  
stock.  
Tooth Set - Set is the degree to which the  
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teeth are bent away from plane of the  
blade:  
Raker - The most common with one tooth  
offset to the right, the next one to the left,  
and the third is straight.  
Wave - Will have 3-4 teeth bent progres-  
sively one direction, then to the other in a  
wave-like pattern.  
Straight - Alternating teeth set right, then  
left.  
Changing Blades  
To remove the blade, ensure the power is dis-  
connected and:  
1. Loosen tension on the blade by turning the  
tension control knob counterclockwise  
when facing the front of the saw. See  
Figure 27.  
Blade Gauge and Material - Gauge is the  
thickness of the blade measured near the  
back edge. Generally thick blades are  
wider and stiffer. The blade material can  
range from carbon steel to spring steel to  
bimetallic composition.  
2. Remove the table insert and table pin.  
3. Adjust upper and lower guide blocks away  
from the blade.  
4. Before handling the blade, put on gloves.  
Open the upper and lower wheel covers  
and slide the blade off both wheels. Use  
caution, the blades are sharp!  
Blade Width - This is the measurement of the  
blade from the tip of a tooth to the back  
edge. The wider the blade, the less of a  
radius it can cut.  
Always select and use good-quality saw blades  
and choose the right blade for the job. Discuss  
your cutting requirements with your saw blade  
dealer to make sure you are getting the type of  
blade which best suits your need.  
5. Rotate the blade 90° so it will slide through  
the slot in the table.  
Figure 27. Tension control knob.  
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To replace the blade, ensure that the power is  
disconnected, you are wearing gloves and:  
4. Rotate the upper wheel manually and  
check the blade tracking.  
1. Slide the blade through the table slot,  
ensuring that the teeth are pointing down  
toward the table.  
5. Adjust the upper and lower guide blocks, as  
well as the upper and lower guide bearings  
as described earlier in this section.  
If the teeth will not point downward in any  
orientation, the blade is inside out. See  
Figure 26 for typical blade geometry. Put  
on heavy gloves, remove the blade, and  
twist it until it is rightside out. Reinstall the  
blade.  
6. Close the wheel covers. Turn the guard  
knobs on the wheel covers to lock them  
shut.  
7. Replace the table insert and table pin,  
being sure not to use excessive force.  
2. Slip the blade through the upper and lower  
guides, and mount it over the upper and  
lower wheels.  
Use extreme caution when replacing  
blades. Teeth are dangerously sharp and  
coiled blades are prone to spring when  
released from their packaging. Use gloves  
and safety glasses/goggles whenever han-  
dling blades. Failure to do so could result in  
serious personal injury.  
3. Apply tension to the blade by turning the  
tension control knob. Refer to the blade  
tensioning instructions earlier in the  
Adjustments Section.  
NOTICE  
When removing or installing wide blades, it  
may be convenient to completely remove  
the upper and lower guide blocks. Don’t for-  
get to replace them before cutting!  
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Stacked Cuts  
Ripping  
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.  
Ripping is the process of cutting a wide board into  
two or more thinner boards. See Figure 28. The  
maximum board width that can be ripped is limit-  
ed by the maximum throat dimension of the band-  
saw. Maximum cutting width for this bandsaw is  
171/4".  
Before making stacked cuts, it is essential to  
ensure that both the table and the blade are prop-  
erly adjusted to 90°. Otherwise, any error will be  
compounded with each piece from the top to the  
bottom of the stack.  
For ripping, a wider blade is better. In most rip-  
ping applications, a standard raker tooth style will  
be sufficient. Also, since most ripped lumber will  
be jointed smooth, you can choose blades with  
fewer teeth-per-inch.  
To complete a stacked cut:  
1. Align your pieces from top to bottom to  
ensure that each piece has adequate scrap  
to provide a clean, unhampered cut.  
To perform ripping operations:  
1. The bandsaw must be adjusted correctly.  
See “Blade Tension/Tracking” instructions  
and “Table Adjustment” instructions.  
2. Using brads in the waste portion of each  
piece, secure all the pieces together.  
2. Adjust the blade guard so it is just above  
the workpiece with a minimum amount of  
blade exposed. Read instructions on  
“Blade Lead” before making a cut.  
3. Lay out the shape you intend to cut on the  
face of the top piece.  
4. Adjust the blade guard so it is just above  
the workpiece with a minimum amount of  
the blade exposed.  
3. Use a fence to guide the work. Set the dis-  
tance between the fence and the blade to  
the desired width.  
5. Make relief cuts perpendicular to the outline  
of your intended shape in areas where  
changes in blade direction could strain the  
blade.  
4. Support the ends of the board if necessary.  
5. Feed the work slowly and evenly with the  
straightest edge against the fence.  
6. Cut the stack of pieces as though you were  
cutting a single piece. Follow the layout line  
with the blade kerf on the waste side of  
your line.  
Figure 28. Typical ripping operation.  
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Cutting Curves  
Resawing  
When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and  
turn the stock carefully so that the blade follows  
the layout line without being twisted. If a curve is  
so abrupt that you need to repeatedly back up  
and cut a new kerf, use either a narrower blade or  
a blade with more set. A blade with more set can  
cut relatively tighter radii; however, the cut is usu-  
ally rougher than cuts produced by blades with  
medium set.  
Resawing (See Figure 30) is the process of cut-  
ting the thickness of a board into two or more  
thinner boards. Each new board is the same  
width and length as the original board, but the  
thickness is less. The maximum board width that  
can be resawn is limited by the maximum cutting  
height of the bandsaw. The maximum cutting  
height for this bandsaw is 93/8".  
The most important consideration when resawing  
is blade selection. When selecting a blade, keep  
in mind that generally a wider blade is easier to  
control.  
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 por-  
tion of the workpiece and stopped at the layout  
line. As you cut along the layout line, waste wood  
is released from the workpiece, alleviating any  
pressure on the back of the blade. Relief cuts  
also make backing the workpiece out easier, if  
needed. The table below lists blade widths and  
corresponding minimum radii each blade will cut.  
In most applications a hook or skip tooth style will  
work fine. Also, since most resawn lumber will be  
planed smooth, you can choose blades with  
fewer teeth per inch (3 to 6). While blades with  
fewer teeth per inch produce rougher cuts, these  
types of blades offer larger gullet capacities for  
clearing sawdust, produce less heat, and yield  
more horsepower per tooth.  
BLADE WIDTH  
MINIMUM RADII  
1
/
8
"
3/16"  
3/16"  
5/16"  
1
5
/4"  
/8"  
/2"  
/8"  
/4"  
/8"  
3
1
5
3
1 1/2  
2 1/2  
4"  
"
"
5 1/2  
"
Figure 29. Typical curve cutting operation.  
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When resawing, consider using an auxiliary fence  
that is higher than the standard fence. This pro-  
vides a more solid surface for the workpiece to  
slide against. An auxiliary fence can be made  
from any straight and flat piece of lumber and can  
be bolted or screwed to the standard fence.  
NOTICE  
When operating with wide blades, run the  
bandsaw at the slowest speed.  
To resaw lumber, follow the procedure below:  
When using a fence to guide the board, the actu-  
al line of cut may not be exactly parallel to the  
fence. In fact, most bandsaw blades will not cut  
exactly parallel to the fence. This is due to a num-  
ber of reasons involving the configuration of the  
table, condition of the blade, the cutting forces,  
and the blade tension. To correct this condition,  
refer to the “Blade Lead” instructions on the next  
page.  
1. The blade must be adjusted correctly for  
tension and tracking.  
2. The table must be square to the blade.  
3. Adjust the blade guard so it is just above  
the workpiece with a minimum amount of  
blade exposed.  
4. Use the widest blade that will fit this saw (1"  
to 11/4"). The blade must also be sharp and  
in good condition. Read “Blade Lead”  
instructions.  
5. Use the fence to guide the work.  
6. Support the ends of the board if necessary.  
7. Feed the work slowly and evenly.  
Do not force the wood into the blade during  
cutting. This will distort the blade, cause  
excessive heat and often results in blade  
breakage. Breakage can cause lacerations,  
cuts, or serious personal injury.  
Figure 30. Resawing with an auxiliary fence.  
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Blade Lead  
Most bandsaw blades will not cut straight when  
using the fence or miter gauge. This is called  
“lead.” See Figure 31. Lead occurs (1) if the  
blade tension is incorrect, (2) if the teeth are dull  
on one side, or (3) if the teeth are set heavier on  
one side of the blade than the other.  
If you notice that your blade is not cutting  
straight (i.e. leading) while using the fence or  
miter gauge:  
1. Check that the fence is parallel to the blade  
Figure 31. Blade leading away from line of cut.  
line.  
To compensate for lead if making straight  
crosscuts using the miter gauge, you will  
need to shift the table. To do this:  
2. Check that you have proper blade tension. If  
the blade tension is correct and you do not  
want to replace the blade, compensate for  
lead by skewing the fence or adjusting the  
table.  
1. On a scrap piece of wood, mark a line that is  
perpendicular to the front edge. Starting  
where the line begins, cut the board by push-  
ing it through the blade with the miter gauge.  
To skew your fence:  
1. Obtain a piece of scrap wood that is approx-  
2. Loosen the table mounting bolts according to  
the instructions about “Table Parallelism.”  
Shift the table to compensate for the blade  
lead.  
3
imately ⁄4" thick x 3" wide x 17" long. On a  
wide face of the board, draw a straight line  
parallel to the long edge.  
2. Slide the fence out of the way and cut free-  
hand along the line. Stop at the halfway  
point. Turn the bandsaw off and wait for the  
blade to stop.  
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the blade cuts  
straight when wood is pushed through with  
the miter gauge.  
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.  
NOTICE  
If the table is shifted, the fence will be  
affected since it is attached.  
4. Loosen the two skewing cap screws on top  
of the fence. (Refer back to Figure 25 for  
details on skewing fence.)  
NOTICE  
Lead adjustments will change when new  
blades are mounted in the saw.  
5. Skew the fence left or right so it is parallel to  
the edge of the scrap piece. You may need  
to readjust the fence locking mechanisms to  
gain maximum adjustment.  
6. While maintaining the skew, tighten the cap  
screws.  
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SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE  
Table  
Disconnect power to the  
machine when perform-  
ing any adjustments or  
The table and other non-painted surfaces on the  
maintenance. Failure to  
Model G4186Z should be protected against rust  
do this may result in seri-  
and pitting. Wiping the saw clean after every use  
ous personal injury.  
ensures that wood dust is not allowed to trap  
moisture against bare metal surfaces.  
Lubrication  
Tables can be kept rust-free with regular applica-  
tions of products like Boeshield® T-9. For long  
term storage you may want to consider products  
like Kleen Bore's Rust Guardit™. See the Grizzly  
catalog for other table maintenance applications.  
Shielded and pre-lubricated ball bearings require  
no lubrication for the life of the bearings. All bear-  
ings are standard sizes, and replacements can  
be purchased from our parts department or a  
bearing supply store.  
As for other items on this machine, such as  
adjustment controls, an occasional “shot” of light  
oil is just about all that is necessary. Before  
applying, however, wipe off any sawdust with a  
clean cloth, towel, or dry paint brush, and spray  
V-Belts  
on the lubricant. Ensure that oil does not get on  
the pulleys or V-belts because it could cause belt  
deterioration and slipping.  
To ensure optimum power transmission from the  
motor to the blade, the V-belt must be in good  
condition and operate under proper tension.  
Belts should be checked for cracks, fraying and  
wear. Belt tension should be checked at least  
every 3 months; more often if the bandsaw is  
used daily.  
Miscellaneous  
The V-belt is accessed via the bottom cover:  
1. Squeeze the center of each V-belt.  
Always be aware of the condition of your band-  
saw before using it. Routinely check the condition  
of the following items and repair or replace as  
necessary:  
2. Note the amount of deflection. Deflection  
should be approximately 1⁄2" with moderate  
pressure.  
1. Loose bolts on the stand, table or fence  
systems.  
2. Worn switch or electrical cords.  
3. Worn or damaged blade.  
4. Proper blade tensioning.  
5. Worn V-Belt.  
6. Worn or damaged support bearings or  
guide bearings.  
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Maintenance Notes  
Maintenance Performed  
Date  
Approximate Hours Of Use  
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SECTION 8: CLOSURE  
The following pages contain general machine  
data, parts diagrams and Warranty/Return infor-  
mation for your Model G4186Z 18'' Bandsaw.  
We recommend you keep a copy of our current  
catalog for complete information regarding  
Grizzly's warranty and return policy. If you need  
additional technical information relating to this  
machine, or if you need general assistance or  
replacement parts, please contact the Service  
Department listed in Section 3: Introduction.  
If you need parts or help in assembling your  
machine, or if you need operational information,  
we encourage you to call our Service  
Department. Our trained service technicians will  
be glad to help you.  
Additional information sources are necessary to  
realize the full potential of these machines. Trade  
journals, woodworking magazines, and your local  
library are good places to start.  
If you have comments dealing specifically with  
this manual, please write to our Bellingham,  
Washington location using the address in  
Section 3: Introduction. The specifications,  
drawings, and photographs illustrated in this  
manual represent the Model G4186Z as supplied  
when the manual was prepared. However, due to  
Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement,  
changes may be made at any time with no oblig-  
ation on the part of Grizzly. Whenever possible,  
though, we send manual updates to all owners of  
a particular tool or machine. Should you receive  
one, add the new information to this manual and  
keep it for reference.  
Like all power tools, there is danger associ-  
ated with the Model G4186Z Bandsaw. Use  
these tools with respect and caution to  
lessen the possibility of mechanical dam-  
age or operator injury. If normal safety pre-  
cautions are overlooked or ignored, injury  
to the operator or others in the area is like-  
ly.  
We have included some important safety mea-  
sures that are essential to this machine’s opera-  
tion. While most safety measures are generally  
universal, Grizzly reminds you that each work-  
shop is different and safety rules should be con-  
sidered as they apply to your specific situation.  
The Model G4186Z was specifically  
designed for wood cutting operations. DO  
NOT MODIFY AND/OR USE THIS BANDSAW  
FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. Modifications  
or improper use of this tool will void the war-  
ranty. If you are confused about any aspect  
of this machine, DO NOT use it until you  
have answered all your questions. Serious  
personal injury may occur.  
Operating this equipment has the potential  
for flying debris to cause eye injury. Always  
wear safety glasses or goggles when oper-  
ating equipment. Everyday glasses or read-  
ing glasses only have impact resistant lens-  
es, they are not safety glasses. Be certain  
the safety glasses you wear meet the appro-  
priate standards of the American National  
Standards Institute (ANSI).  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Motor will not start.  
1.  
2.  
Low voltage.  
Open circuit in motor or loose 2.  
connections.  
1.  
Check power line for proper voltage.  
Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose  
or open connections.  
Motor will not start; fuses 1.  
or circuit breakers blow.  
2.  
Short circuit in line cord or 1.  
plug.  
Short circuit in motor or loose 2.  
connections.  
Incorrect fuses or circuit 3.  
breakers in power line.  
Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and  
shorted wires.  
Inspect all connections on motor for loose or  
shorted terminals or worn insulation.  
Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.  
3.  
Motor overheats.  
1.  
2.  
Motor overloaded.  
Air circulation through the 2.  
motor restricted.  
1.  
Reduce load on motor.  
Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation.  
Motor stalls (resulting in 1.  
blown fuses or tripped cir-  
Short circuit in motor or loose 1.  
connections.  
Inspect connections on motor for loose or short-  
ed terminals or worn insulation.  
cuit).  
2.  
3.  
Low voltage.  
Incorrect fuses or circuit 3.  
breakers in power line.  
2
Correct the low voltage conditions.  
Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.  
4.  
Motor overloaded.  
4.  
Reduce load on motor.  
Feed workpiece slower.  
Machine slows when oper- 1.  
Applying too much pressure 1.  
to workpiece.  
ating.  
2.  
3.  
Blade is dull.  
Belt is loose.  
2.  
3.  
Replace blade.  
Tighten belt.  
Blade does not run evenly 1.  
on wheels or runs off.  
2.  
Tracking is not adjusted prop- 1.  
erly.  
Rubber tire on wheel is dam- 2.  
aged or worn.  
Adjust tracking.  
Replace rubber tires.  
Adjust wheel coplanarity.  
3.  
Wheels are not coplanar.  
3.  
Blade does not cut evenly 1.  
2.  
Blade tension is incorrect.  
Tooth set is uneven.  
1.  
2.  
Adjust tension.  
Replace blade, or have it professionally sharp-  
ened.  
3.  
Teeth are sharper on one 3.  
side than the other.  
Replace blade, or have it professionally sharp-  
ened.  
Ticking sound when the 1.  
saw is running.  
2.  
Blade weld contacting sup- 1.  
port bearing.  
Use file or stone to smooth and round the back  
of the blade.  
Inspect and replace blade if necessary.  
Blade weld may be failing.  
2.  
Blade contacting table 1.  
insert.  
Excessive side pressure 1.  
when cutting.  
Reduce side pressure.  
Adjust table.  
2.  
Table improperly adjusted.  
2.  
Excessive vibration.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Wheels not coplanar.  
Tires incorrectly installed.  
Bent or worn out blade.  
Wheels out of balance.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Adjust wheels coplanar.  
Re-install tires.  
Replace blade.  
Replace wheels  
Burn marks on the edge of 1.  
the cut.  
Too much side pressure 1.  
when feeding workpiece.  
Blade too wide for size of 2.  
radius being cut.  
Feed workpiece straight into the blade.  
2.  
Install a smaller width blade, and/or increase  
blade tension.  
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MACHINE DATA  
SHEET  
Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901  
GRIZZLY MODEL G4186Z BANDSAW  
Design Type:......................................................................................................Floor Model  
Overall Dimensions:  
Table ......................................................................................173⁄4" x 173⁄4 x 11⁄2" Thick  
Height ......................................................................................................................69"  
Height from Floor to Table ....................................................................................343⁄4  
"
Width of Unit ............................................................................................................32"  
Depth of Unit..........................................................................................................261⁄4  
"
Shipping Weight................................................................................................375 lbs.  
Weight in Place ................................................................................................345 lbs.  
Box Size ..................................................................................721⁄2" L x 29" W x 16" H  
Footprint ........................................................................................................25" x 16"  
Cutting Capacity:  
Left of Blade ..........................................................................................................171⁄4  
"
"
Height ......................................................................................................................93⁄8  
Table Tilt ..................................................................................................45° R - 10° L  
Construction:  
Table ..................................................................................Precision Ground Cast Iron  
Body ....................................................................................................Preformed Steel  
Wheels ................................................................Balanced Cast Iron with Rubber Tire  
Rip Fence ..................................Double Lock, Adjustable, Extruded Aluminum Guide  
Wheel Covers....................................................................................Pre-Formed Steel  
Upper & Lower Guides ................................Steel Guide Blocks With Thrust Bearings  
Motor:  
Type ............................................................................TEFC Capacitor Start Induction  
Horsepower..........................................................................................................2 H.P.  
Phase ⁄ Cycle ..............................................................................Single-Phase ⁄ 60 Hz  
Voltage ......................................................................................................110V ⁄ 220V  
Prewired ................................................................................................................220V  
Amps (110/220) ..................................................................................................24 ⁄ 12  
R.P.M.....................................................................................................................1720  
Bearings ....................................................Shielded and Permanently Lubricated Ball  
Switch ....................................................................................................Grizzly Paddle  
Blade:  
Range of Sizes ..............................................................................................1⁄4" - 11⁄4  
"
Standard Blade Length ..........................................................................................130"  
Blade Speed..................................................................................3100 & 2000 F.P.M.  
Features:  
........................................................................Rack & Pinion Upper Guide Adjustment  
..................................................................................................................Miter Gauge  
............................................................................................................................Fence  
....................................................................................................Powder Coated Paint  
Specifications, while deemed accurate, are not guaranteed.  
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PARTS LIST  
REF  
PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
REF  
PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
01 P4186Z001  
02 PB32  
03 P4186Z003  
04 P4186Z004  
05A P4186Z005A SPRING-N/S  
06 P4186Z006  
07 PLW01  
08 PN02  
09 P4186Z009  
10A P4186Z010A UPPER WHEEL BRACKET-CI  
11A P4186Z011A TILT AXLE-CI  
12A PN03M  
13A P4186Z013  
14A P6203  
15A P4186Z015A UPPER WHEEL-CAST IRON  
16 P1012029  
17 PN01  
18A P4186Z018A UPPER GUARD-N/S  
19 P4186Z019  
20A PR23M  
BODY  
62 P4186Z062  
63 P1012013  
64 PW06  
WORM  
SPACING SLEEVE  
HEX BOLT 5⁄16"-18 X 5⁄8  
WHEEL BRACKET  
NUT  
"
FLAT WASHER 1⁄4  
"
65 PB51  
SCREW 1⁄4" -20 x 3⁄8  
LOCK KNOB  
TABLE INSERT  
ROLL PIN 3 x 10MM  
CAP SCREW 1⁄4"-20 x 11⁄2  
RAIL SPACER  
"
66 P4186Z066  
67 P1012044  
68 PRP44M  
69 PSB62  
70 P1012102  
71 P1012047  
72 P1012105  
73 PB58  
TRACKING KNOB  
LOCK WASHER 5⁄16"  
5
HEX NUT ⁄16"-18  
ADJUSTING SCREW  
"
TABLE  
MITER GAUGE  
HEX NUT 8MM  
UPPER WHEEL SHAFT-CI  
BEARING 6203 ZZ  
HEX BOLT 3⁄8" -16 x 2"  
74 PB35  
HEX BOLT 3⁄8" -16 x 21⁄2  
"
75 P1012049  
76 P1012050  
77 P4186Z077  
78 P4186Z078  
79 P1012052  
80 PB05  
81 P1012101  
82 P1012054  
83 P1012053  
84 PW02  
86 P4186Z086  
87 P4186Z087  
88 PS23  
89 P1012008  
90 P6200  
TRUNNION CLAMP SHOE  
TRUNNION  
TRUNNION SUPPORT BRKT  
LOCATING PIN  
WHEEL PROTECTOR  
HEX NUT 1⁄2" -20  
CROSS KNOB  
GUARD LOCKING KNOB  
HEX BOLT 1⁄4" -20 x 3⁄4  
FENCE RAIL  
GAUGE  
"
INT RETAINING RING 40MM  
21A PS01  
22 P4186Z022  
SCREW 10 -24 X 1⁄2  
SWITCH  
"
INDICATOR  
22A P4186Z022A SWITCH KEY  
23 P4186Z023 LOWER GUARD  
24 SEE CATALOG BLADE  
25 P4186Z025  
HEX NUT 3⁄4" -18 LH  
26A P4186Z026A LOWER WHEEL-CAST IRON  
27A P4186Z027A PULLEY-2 SPEED  
28 PLW07  
30A PSB17  
32B P4186Z032B MOTOR PLATE  
34 PW07  
36A P1012007A  
37 P4186Z037  
38A P4186Z038A MOTOR PULLEY- 2 SPEED  
39 PSS04  
FLAT WASHER 3⁄8  
"
HEX BOLT 3⁄8"-16 x 4"  
TABLE PIN  
PHLP HD SCR 8-32 x 1⁄4  
ROUND GUIDE BLOCK  
BALL BEARING 6200  
"
LOCK WASHER 1⁄2  
"
91 PR01M  
92 P1019Z071  
93 PLW02  
94 PLN01  
95 PN08  
EXT RETAINING RING 10mm  
GUIDE BLOCK HOLDER  
CAP SCREW 1⁄4"-20 x 3⁄8  
"
LOCK WASHER 1⁄4  
LOCK NUT 3⁄8"-16  
HEX NUT 3⁄8"-16  
HINGE PIN  
"
WASHER 5⁄16"  
GUIDE BLOCK HOLDER-CI  
MOTOR  
96 P4186Z096  
97 P4186Z097  
98 PN05  
200 P4186Z200  
201 G8588  
202 PLABEL-5  
203 PLABEL-20  
204 PLABEL-18  
205 PLABEL-19  
206 PLABEL-14  
207 PWRCRD220L POWER CORD 220V LONG  
208 P4186Z208 STRAIN RELIEF  
209 PWRCRD220S MOTOR CORD  
RUBBER WASHER 5⁄16"  
SET SCREW 1⁄4" -20 x 5⁄16"  
V-BELT A-37  
SHAFT-N/S  
HEX NUT 1⁄4  
"
40A PVA37  
41A P4186Z041  
42 PK36M  
43A P4186Z043A BEARING BASE-CAST IRON  
44A P6005  
ID/WARNING LABEL  
GRIZZLY NAMEPLATE  
“Z” SERIES LABEL  
DO NOT OPEN LABEL  
DISCONNECT POWER LABEL  
HAND NEAR BLADE LABEL  
ELECTRICITY LABEL  
KEY 5 x 5 x 50mm  
BEARING 6005 ZZ  
45 PN03  
HEX NUT 3⁄4" -16  
46 P4186Z046  
47 P4186Z047  
48 PB11  
49 P1019055  
50 PB02  
51 P1012005  
52 P4186Z052  
53 PB32  
BEARING COVER  
ADJUSTING SCREW  
HEX BOLT 5⁄16" -18 x 11⁄2  
"
LOWER BLADE SUP BRKT  
HEX BOLT 1⁄4" -20 x 5⁄8  
SUPPORT BRACKET  
BLADE GUARD  
"
210A PTS006  
211 P4186Z211  
212A PB21  
THUMBSCREW 1⁄4"-20 X 3⁄4  
"
HANDLE  
HEX BOLT 3⁄8"-16 x 1"  
HEX BOLT 5⁄16" -18 x 5⁄8  
"
213 PLW04  
LOCK WASHER 3⁄8  
"
54A PB05  
HEX BOLT 1⁄4" -20 x 3⁄4  
"
214 P1012110  
215 PAW03M  
216 PAW04M  
217 PAW05M  
218 P4186Z218  
219 PS02  
FENCE RAIL PLUG  
55 P4186Z055  
56 P4186Z056  
57 P4186Z057  
58 P4186Z058  
59 P4186Z059  
60 P4186Z060  
61 P4186Z061  
GUIDE BAR BRACKET  
GUIDE BAR  
WORM GEAR  
GEAR BOX  
HAND WHEEL  
EXT RETAINING RING  
GEAR SPINDLE  
ALLEN WRENCH 3mm  
ALLEN WRENCH 4mm  
ALLEN WRENCH 5mm  
SWITCH MOUNT  
PHILIP SCREW 1⁄4"-20 X 3⁄4  
"
220 PSS02  
221 PTS002  
SETSCREW 5⁄16"-18 X 3⁄8  
"
THUMBSCREW 1⁄4"-20 X 5⁄8  
"
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300 P4186Z300  
301 P4186Z301  
302 P4186Z302  
303 P4186Z303  
304 PW06  
305 PB19  
306 P4186Z306  
307 PN08  
FENCE TUBE  
ROLL PIN  
REAR FENCE BRACKET  
REAR CLAMP  
FLAT WASHER 1⁄4  
"
HEX BOLT 1⁄4"-20 x 1⁄2  
CLAMP ROD  
"
HEX NUT 3⁄8"-16  
308 P4186Z308  
309 P4186Z309  
310 P4186Z310  
REAR LOCKING KNOB  
FRONT FENCE CLAMP  
FRONT LOCKING KNOB  
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WARRANTY AND RETURNS  
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from  
the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,  
negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty  
and any and all warranties that may be implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any par-  
ticular purpose, are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty. We do not warrant or represent  
that the merchandise complies with the provisions of any law or acts unless the manufacturer so warrants.  
In no event shall Grizzly’s liability under this warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product and  
any legal actions brought against Grizzly shall be tried in the State of Washington, County of Whatcom.  
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, contingent, spe-  
cial, or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.  
To take advantage of this warranty, contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details. We will then  
issue you a “Return Number,’’ which must be clearly posted on the outside as well as the inside of the car-  
ton. We will not accept any item back without this number. Proof of purchase must accompany the mer-  
chandise.  
The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they constantly strive to  
achieve better quality equipment. We make every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and  
durability standards and we hope you never need to use this warranty.  
Please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the manual.  
Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again soon.  
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Name ____________________________________________________________________________________  
Street ____________________________________________________________________________________  
City ______________________________________________________________State________Zip_________  
Phone Number_______________________E-Mail_______________________FAX________________________  
MODEL # ____G4186Z 18" Bandsaw ______Order #______________________________________________  
The following information is given on a voluntary basis. It will be used for marketing purposes to help us develop better products and services. Of  
course, all information is strictly confidential.  
1.  
How did you learn about us?  
___Advertisement  
___Catalog  
___Friend  
___Card Deck  
10.  
Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply.  
___World Wide Web  
___1" x 42" Belt Sander  
___5" - 8" Drill Press  
___8" Table Saw  
___8" - 10" Bandsaw  
___Disc/Belt Sander  
___Mini Jointer  
___6" - 8" Grinder  
___Mini Lathe  
___10" - 12" Thickness Planer  
___Scroll Saw  
___Spindle/Belt Sander  
___Other__________________________________________________  
Which of the following magazines do you subscribe to.  
2.  
___American Woodworker  
___Cabinetmaker  
___Practical Homeowner  
___Shop Notes  
___Today’s Homeowner  
___WOOD  
___Wooden Boat  
___Woodshop News  
___Woodsmith  
___Woodwork  
___Woodworker  
___Woodworker’s Journal  
___Workbench  
___Other__________________________________________________  
How many of the machines checked above are Grizzly? ____________  
___Family Handyman  
___Fine Homebuilding  
___Fine Woodworking  
___Home Handyman  
___Journal of Light Construction  
___Old House Journal  
___Popular Mechanics  
___Popular Science  
11.  
12.  
Which portable/hand held power tools do you own? Check all that apply.  
___Belt Sander  
___Biscuit Joiner  
___Circular Saw  
___Detail Sander  
___Drill/Driver  
___Orbital Sander  
___Palm Sander  
___Portable Planer  
___Saber Saw  
___Reciprocating Saw  
___Router  
___Popular Woodworking  
___Other__________________________________________________  
Which of the following woodworking/remodeling shows do you watch?  
___Miter Saw  
3.  
___Other__________________________________________________  
What machines/supplies would you like Grizzly Industrial to carry?  
___Backyard America  
___Home Time  
___The New Yankee Workshop  
___This Old House  
13.  
___The American Woodworker  
___Woodwright’s Shop  
___12" Table Saw  
___12" Jointer  
___Combination Planer/Jointer  
___Paint & Finishing Supplies  
___Contractor’s Supplies  
___Radial Arm Saw  
___Panel Saw  
___Brass Hardware  
___Lumber  
___Other__________________________________________________  
What is your annual household income?  
4.  
5.  
___$20,000-$29,999  
___$30,000-$39,999  
___$40,000-$49,999  
___$50,000-$59,999  
___$60,000-$69,999  
___$70,000-$79,999  
___$80,000-$89,999  
___$90,000 +  
___Other__________________________________________________  
What new accessories would you like Grizzly Industrial to carry?  
14.  
15.  
___Builders Hardware  
___Fasteners  
___Hand Tools  
___Wood Components  
What is your age group?  
___20-29  
___30-39  
___40-49  
___50-59  
___60-69  
___70 +  
___Other__________________________________________________  
What other companies do you purchase your tools and supplies from?  
__________________________________________________________  
__________________________________________________________  
Do you think your purchase represents good value?  
6.  
7.  
8.  
How long have you been a woodworker?  
___0 - 2 Years  
___2 - 8 Years  
___8 - 20 Years  
___20+ Years  
16.  
17.  
18.  
How would you rank your woodworking skills?  
___Yes  
Would you recommend Grizzly Industrial to a friend?  
___Yes ___No  
___No  
___Simple  
___Intermediate  
___Advanced  
___Master Craftsman  
What stationary woodworking tools do you own? Check all that apply.  
Would you allow us to use your name as a reference for Grizzly customers  
in your area? Note: We never use names more than three times.  
___Air Compressor  
___Band Saw  
___Panel Saw  
___Planer  
___Drill Press  
___Power Feeder  
___Radial Arm Saw  
___Shaper  
___Spindle Sander  
___Table Saw  
___Yes  
___No  
___Drum Sander  
___Dust Collector  
___Horizontal Boring Machine  
___Jointer  
___Lathe  
___Mortiser  
19.  
Comments:_________________________________________________  
__________________________________________________________  
__________________________________________________________  
__________________________________________________________  
__________________________________________________________  
___Vacuum Veneer Press  
___Wide Belt Sander  
___Other__________________________________________________  
How many of your woodworking machines are Grizzly? _____________  
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