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16'' BANDSAW
MODEL G1073/G1073Z
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
G1073
G1073Z
COPYRIGHT © 1993 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. REG #TX 3 562 349
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
REVISED OCTOBER, 2002. PRINTED IN TAIWAN
ONLINE MANUAL DISCLAIMER
THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL REPRESENTS THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MACHINE AS IT IS CURRENTLY BEING SHIPPED. THE
MACHINE CONFIGURATION CAN CHANGE AS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products. • Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
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Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY ....................................................................................................................2 SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS..................................................................2-3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BANDSAWS ..............................4 2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................5 220V OPERATION ..................................................
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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 substitute for proper accident prevention measures. I
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Safety Instructions For Power Tools 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make 15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. sure your extension cord is in good condi- Consult the owner’s manual for recom- tion. Conductor size should be in accor- mended accessories. The use of improper dance with the chart below. The amperage accessories may cause risk of injury. rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION- a drop in line voltage resulting
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Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws 1. DO NOT OPERATE WITH DULL OR 7. ALWAYS FEED STOCK EVENLY AND BADLY WORN BLADES. Dull blades SMOOTHLY. Do not force or twist blade require more effort to use and are difficult while cutting, especially when sawing to control. Inspect blades before each use. small radii. 2. NEVER POSITION FINGERS OR 8. THIS MACHINE IS NOT DESIGNED TO THUMBS IN LINE WITH THE CUT. CUT METAL or other material except Serious personal injury could occur. wood. 3. DO NOT OPE
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 220V Operation 110V Operation The Model G1073/G1073Z Bandsaw is supplied If 110 volt operation is desired, refer to the wiring with a dual-voltage 110V/220V motor, prewired diagram in the back of this manual. Under normal for 220V operation. Under normal use, the motor use, the motor draws approximately 24 amps at draws approximately 12 amps at 220V. We rec- 110V. We recommend using a circuit breaker and ommend a 15 amp circuit breaker or slow-blow wires rated for
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Under no circumstances should the grounding Grounding pin from any three-pronged plug be removed. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, Check with a qualified electrician or one of our grounding provides a path of least resistance for service personnel if the grounding instructions electric current to reduce the risk of electric are not completely understood, or if you are in shock. This tool is equ
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SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION We are also pleased to provide this manual with the Model G1073/G1073Z. It was written to guide you through assembly, review safety considera- Read the manual before tions, and cover general operating procedures. It assembly and operation. represents our latest effort to produce the best Become familiar with documentation possible. If you have any com- the machine and its ments or criticisms that you feel we should operation before begin- address in our next printi
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Unpacking Piece Inventory The Model G1073 Bandsaw is shipped from the After all the parts have been removed from the manufacturer in a carefully packed carton, and carton, you should have: the Model G1073Z is shipped in two cartons. If you discover the machine is damaged after you • Bandsaw Unit with Blade have signed for delivery, please call Customer • Motor Service immediately for advice. • Stand Parts (1073) • Cabinet Stand (1073Z) Save the containers and all packing materials for • Table S
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Clean up Site Considerations The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy 1. Floor Load: Your Model G1073/G1073Z 16'' oil to protect them from corrosion during ship- Bandsaw represents a large weight load in a ment. Remove this protective coating with a sol- small footprint. Most commercial floors are vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as suitable for the Model G1073/G1073Z. Some Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. Avoid chlorine- residential floors may require additional build based solvents a
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY To assemble the stand: 1. Flip the top of the stand upside-down. Keep loose clothing Position the motor mounting bracket so that rolled up and out of the it sits over the four (4) evenly spaced holes way of machinery and in the top. Bolt the bracket to the stand with keep hair pulled back. 3 3 two (2) ⁄8"-16 x 1" hex bolts, ⁄8" washers, 3 and ⁄8"-16 nuts provided. Hand tighten for now so your assembly looks like Figure 3. Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any
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3. Attach the four (4) legs to the inside of the Bandsaw To Stand stand top and the four horizontal braces to the inside of the legs as shown in Figure 5. 5 5 5 Use the ⁄16"-18 x ⁄8" carriage bolts, ⁄16"-18 5 nuts, and ⁄16" washers provided. The two shorter braces are slightly wider than the longer braces. When attaching the braces to The bandsaw (without stand the legs, the longer braces rest inside the and motor) weighs approxi- two flanges of the shorter braces. The mately 325 lbs. Use a lift
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V-Belt Wiring The Motor To ensure optimum power transmission from the 1. The Model G1073/G1073Z motor and motor to the band wheels, align the pulleys, and ON/OFF switch each have a special connec- tighten the V-belt. tor for ease of wiring. Plug the connectors into each other as illustrated in Figure 7. To install the V-belt: 2. The motor is prewired for 220 volt operation. Slip the V-belt over the motor pulley and step pul- Install the appropriate 220V plug onto the ley. Position the V-belt on
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Pulley alignment and belt tension should now be adjusted simultaneously. 1. Situate the motor so the V-grooves on the motor pulley approximately line up with the V-grooves on the three-step pulley. You may need to loosen the motor mount bracket bolts shown in Figure 9A to position the motor properly. Tighten the mount bracket to the stand before moving on to the next step. Leave the motor mount bolts loose. Figure 9B. Pulley deflection w/moderate pressure. Motor Mount 3. Check the pulley alignm
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4. Orient the trunnion bolts under the table so Working Table they hang vertically. 5. Set the table trunnions onto the support. Make sure the trunnion bolts drop through The table secures to the trunnion support which the trunnion support slots. mounts to the body casting. The trunnions are premounted to the table. 6. Secure the table to the trunnion supports by tightening the two star knobs onto the trun- To mount the table and trunnion support: nion bolts shown in Figure 12. 1. Remove the t
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Fence The mounting holes in the rails are not centered on the length of the rails. This way, you can mount the rails so that maximum fence travel will be greater on one side or the other. To mount the rails: 1. Secure the fence rails to the table with the 1 1 four (4) ⁄4"-20 x 1 ⁄4" cap screws and spacers provided (Figure 13). Figure 14. Fence mounted on rails. There are two ways to remove the fence: 1. Remove the blade so the fence slides off the rails. 2. Dismount the rails by removing the ca
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Guard Dust Port 1 Place the belt guard over the step pulley and The Model G1073 comes standard with a 2 ⁄2" secure it, as shown in Figure 15, to the stand dust port for dust collection. It mounts to the lower 1 1 using the ⁄4"-20 x ⁄2" hex head bolts, washers, rear casting body. This port can be connected 1 ® and nuts provided. Fasten the guard to the band- directly to a 2 ⁄2" Shop•Vac hose or adapted to fit saw by inserting the threaded rod through to the a standard 4" dust collector hose by us
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SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS If the tension seems correct, turn the bandsaw OFF and make the other adjustments, and test Keep loose clothing run. If the blade does not cut properly, the tension rolled up and out of the may be incorrect. Readjust the tension. New way of machinery and blades often stretch with use. However, it helps to keep hair pulled back. always remove the tension from the blade when not in use. Disconnect power to the machine when perform- Blade Tracking ing any maintenance or assem
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3. Tighten the lock collar and check the track- The support bearings back-up the blade during ing. the sawing operation. To adjust the support bearings: For the best performance from your saw, regular- ly maintain proper tracking of the blade. 1. Loosen guide blocks and loosen the setscrew that holds the guide block assem- For Coplanar Tracking, see the “Wheel bly to the guide post. Remove the guide Alignment” instructions. block assembly. 2. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the support bearin
