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3 WHEEL 12" BANDSAW
MODEL G8976
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © APRIL, 2003 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.
#505203624, PRINTED IN CHINA
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 INCORPORATED. IF YOU OWN AN EARLIER V
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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 Instructions For Power Tools ..........................................................................................2-3 Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws ................................................................................4 2. INTRODUCTION....................................................
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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.
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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. BLADE SHOULD BE RUNNING AT FULL BADLY WORN BLADES. Dull blades SPEED before beginning a cut. require more effort to use and are difficult to control. Inspect blades before each use. 8. ALWAYS FEED STOCK EVENLY AND SMOOTHLY. Do not force or twist blade 2. NEVER POSITION FINGERS OR while cutting, especially when sawing small THUMBS IN LINE WITH THE CUT. radii. Serious personal injury could occur. 9. THIS MACHINE IS NOT D
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SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to us at the address below: Lack of familiarity with Grizzly Industrial, Inc. C this manual could /O Technical Documentation P.O. Box 2069 cause serious person- Bellingham, WA 98227-2069 al injury. Become familiar with the con- Most importantly, we stand behind our machines. tents of this manual, If you have any service questions or parts including all the safety requests, please call or write us at the locatio
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SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Circuit Breaker Requirements 110 Volt We recommend that the circuit you use your machine on should be dedicated. Because the machine motors are different sizes, please use Amperage Draw the following guidelines when choosing a circuit The Model G8976 motor is wired to operate at breaker for your machine (circuit breakers rated 110V and will draw the following load: any higher are not adequate to protect the cir- cuit): Motor Load ..................................
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Grounding Extension Cords In the event of an electrical short, grounding 110V Operation If you find it necessary to use an extension cord reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a at 110V: path of least resistance to disperse electric cur- rent. This tool is equipped with a power cord that • Make sure the cord is rated Standard Service has an equipment-grounding prong. The outlet (grade S) or better. must be properly installed and grounded in accor- dance with all local codes and ordina
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SECTION 4: MACHINE FEATURES 1 8 2 9 7 3 6 5 4 Figure 2. Front view. 1. Cover Knob Bolt 2. Cover 3. Base Foot 4. Blade Speed Knob 5. Power Switch 6. Table 7. Blade Guide Assembly 8. Guide Post 9. Miter Gauge Assembly -8- G8976 3 Wheel 12" Bandsaw
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13 17 18 12 14 10 11 15 16 Figure 3. Internal view and back view. 10. Blade Guide Wheel (1 of 3) 11. Drive Belt 12. Blade 13. Tracking/Tension Adjustment Block 14. Table Trunnion Assembly 15. Dust Port 16. Motor 17. Upper Wheel Lock Knob Bolt 18. Guide Post Lock Knob Bolt G8976 3 Wheel 12" Bandsaw -9-
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SECTION 5: SET UP Unpacking G8976 Inventory The machine is shipped from the manufacturer in • Bandsaw • Miter Gauge Body a carefully packed cardboard box. If you discover • (2) Machine Base Feet the machine is damaged after you’ve signed for • M6-1.0 x 25 Knob Bolt delivery, and the truck and driver are gone, you • Hardware Bag #1 will need to file a freight claim with the carrier. —(2) Motor Brushes Save the containers and all packing materials for —3mm Allen Wrench possible inspection by the c
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R R R R R R E E E E E R R E T T T T T R E E R R R T R E E E E E E T T E E E E E T T T E E T T M M M M M E E M E E E M M M M M A A A M A M A A A A A I A I A I I A I I A I I I I I I D I D D D D D D D D D D D D Hardware Recognition Chart USE THIS CHART TO MATCH UP HARDWARE DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS! Lock Wing 5 ⁄8'' Nut Nut # 10 Countersunk Thumb 1 ⁄4'' Phillips Phillips Screw Slotted Head Head Screw Screw Screw 5 ⁄16'' 9 ⁄16'' 3 ⁄8'' Carriage Button Cap Flange Bolt Head Screw Bolt Screw 7 ⁄16'
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Clean Up Site Considerations The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy Weight Load oil to protect them from corrosion during ship- The Model G8976 is a small weight load with a ment. Remove this protective coating with a sol- small footprint. Most shop floors and workbench- es should be sufficient to carry the weight of the vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as machine. Reinforce the floor and workbench if Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. To clean thoroughly, you question its ability to s
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Beginning Assembly Base Feet This section will cover the basic assembly and To attach the base feet to the bandsaw: adjustment instructions needed to begin opera- tion. Complete the assembly in the order provid- 1. Remove the four knob bolts from the side ed in this manual and then read the remaining cover (Figure 5). portion of the manual before attempting any type of operation. ! Your safety is important! Please follow the warnings below during this entire section: Loose hair and clothing coul
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Table To attach the table to the bandsaw: 1. Loosen the screw that secures the miter bar to the table (Figure 7). DO NOT remove the screw. Figure 9. Loosening the mounting screws. 5. Remove the knob bolts that secure the trun- Keyhole nion to the saw and set the trunnion aside Notch (Figure 10). Figure 7. Loosening the screw that secures the miter bar to the table. 2. Slide the miter bar keyhole notch (Figure 7) off of the screw loosened in step 1. 3. Loosen and remove the phillips screw in the
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7. Slide the blade slot in the table around the Miter Gauge blade (Figure 12) and position the table trun- nion against the back of the bandsaw. To assemble the miter gauge: ! 1. Slide the “peg” on the bottom of the miter body into the hole centered on the miter bar. 2. Secure the miter body to the miter bar with Blade Slot the M6-1.0 x 15 knob bolt, (Figure 14). Knob Bolt Figure 12. Attaching the table to the bandsaw. 8. Secure the table/trunnion assembly to the bandsaw with the two knob bolts
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Dust Collection Bench Mounting To attach a dust collection hose: To mount the bandsaw to a workbench: ® 1 Hook up a Shop Vac or dust collection system to Secure the bandsaw to a workbench with ⁄4"-20 5 the 1 ⁄8" port located on the lower corner of the lag bolts (Figure 16). bandsaw (Figure 15). Figure 16. Base feet mounting holes (2 of 4). Figure 15. Dust collection port. -16- G8976 3 Wheel 12" Bandsaw
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Blade Tracking Blade Centered on Peak of Crown The blade tracking is primarily affected by the Blade adjustment of the top wheel. To ensure operator Centered safety, the blade tracking should be checked on Wheel before the machine is operated. To check and adjust the blade tracking: 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source! CENTER TRACKING 2. Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings Figure 18. Center tracking profiles. and support bearings away from the blade. See “Adjusting Support Bear
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! Start Up Serious personal injury could result if the machine is connected to the power source during assembly or adjustment. Wait until the machine is turned off, unplugged and all working parts have come to a complete stop before you attempt to assemble or adjust the machine! Figure 19. Adjusting the blade tracking. Loose hair and clothing 7. Tighten the knob bolt loosened in step 4. could get caught in machinery and cause For the best performance from your saw, regular- serious personal inju
