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MODEL G0555/G0555P
ULTIMATE 14" BANDSAW
OWNER'S MANUAL
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g0555
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g0555p
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Copyright © AU g USt , 2002 By g rizzly ind UStri Al, in C., r evi Sed JU ne , 2011 (t SJBCr )
WARNING: NO PORTION Of ThIS MANUAL MAy BE REPRODUc ED IN ANy ShAPE
OR fORM WIThOUT ThE WRITTEN APPROvAL Of G RIzz Ly INDUSTRIAL, INc.
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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death. The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use. This responsibility includes but is not limited to
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Table of c ontents INTRODUcTION ............................................... 2 SEcTION 5: AccESSORIES ......................... 41 manual Accuracy ........................................... 2 SEcTION 6: MAINTENANcE ......................... 43 Contact info.................................................... 2 Schedule ...................................................... 43 machine description ...................................... 2 Cleaning & protecting ..................................
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INTRODUc TION Manual Accuracy c ontact Info We are proud to offer this manual with your new We stand behind our machines. If you have machine! We've made every effort to be exact any questions or need help, use the information with the instructions, specifications, drawings, below to contact us. Before contacting, please get and photographs of the machine we used when the serial number and manufacture date of your writing this manual. However, sometimes we still machine. This will help us h
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Identification l A m n p B o d Q e C r F g i h S J t U K Front rear view view figure 1. g0555/g0555p identification. A. Upper Wheel Cover L. Blade tension Adjustment Knob B. on/oFF Switch w/disabling padlock M. Blade tension Quick release lever c. Fence N. guide post D. Blade guard O. guide post lock Knob E. Upper Blade guide Assembly P. Blade tension Scale f. table pin Q. Blade tracking Adjustment Knob G. miter gauge Assembly R. table insert h. lower Wheel Cover S. rear table lock Knob I. Fence
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ma CHN i e atad SHe © Grizzly Industrial, Inc. • Customer Service: (800) 523-4777 • Website: www.grizzly.com model G0555/G0555P te timaul 14" BaNdSaW Product Dimensions: Weight ...........................................................................................................................................................................167 lbs. 3 1 1 Length/Width/Height ..................................................................................................................
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Blade Information 1 Standard Blade Length ..............................................................................................................................................93 ⁄2" 1 1 Blade Length Range ....................................................................................................................................... 92 ⁄2"–93 ⁄2" 1 3 Blade Width Range ..................................................................................................................
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SEc TION 1: SAf ETy For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating this Machine The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of impor- tance 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. Indi
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DISCONNECTING POWER SUPPLY. Always dis- GUARDS & COVERS. Guards and covers can connect machine from power supply before ser- protect you from accidental contact with moving vicing, adjusting, or changing cutting tools (bits, parts or flying debris. Make sure they are prop- blades, cutters, etc.). Make sure switch is in OFF erly installed, undamaged, and working correctly position before reconnecting to avoid an unexpect- before using
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Additional Safety for Bandsaws BLADE c ONDITION. d o not operate with dull, cUTTING TE ch NIQUES. plan your operation cracked or badly worn blade. d ull blades require so the blade always cuts to the outside of the more effort to perform the cut and increase the workpiece. do not back the workpiece away risk of kickback. inspect blades for cracks and from the blade while the bandsaw is running, missing teeth before each use. which could cause kickback and personal injuries. if you ne
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SEc TION 2: POWER SUPPLy Availability circuit Information Before installing the machine, consider the avail- A power supply circuit includes all electrical ability and proximity of the required power supply equipment between the breaker box or fuse panel circuit. If an existing circuit does not meet the in the building and the machine. The power sup- requirements for this machine, a new circuit must ply circuit used for this machine must be sized to be installed. To minimize the risk of elect
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Grounding Requirements This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding wire can result in a risk of electric shock. The wire with green insulation (with or without yellow SHOCK HAZARD! stripes) is the equipment-grounding wire. If repair Two-prong outlets do not meet the grounding or replacement of the
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Extension cords voltage conversion We do not recommend using an extension cord t he voltage conversion mUSt be performed by with this machine. If you must use an extension a electrician or qualified service personnel. t o cord, only use it if absolutely necessary and only perform the voltage conversion, install the cor- on a temporary basis. rect plug and rewire the motor to the new volt- age, according to the provided wiring diagram on Extension cords cause voltage drop, which may Page 56
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SEc TION 3: SETUP Needed for Setup This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read t he following are needed to complete the setup through this entire manu- process, but are not included with your machine. al to become familiar with the controls and opera- Description Qty tions before starting the • Safety g lasses ............................................1 machine! • Cleaner/degreaser ......................As n eeded • d isposable Shop r ags ................As n e
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hardware Recognition c hart -13- model g 0555/g 0555p (mfg. Since 5/11)
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Inventory A The following is a description of the main compo- nents shipped with your machine. Lay the compo- nents out to inventory them. If any non-proprietary parts are missing (e.g. a nut or a washer), we will gladly replace them; or for the sake of expediency, replacements can be obtained at your local hardware store. figure 4. Bandsaw assembly. Shipping Inventory: (f igures 4–6) Qty A. Bandsaw Assembly .....................................1 B. Upper Stand Braces .......................
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c leanup Gasoline or products with low flash points can The unpainted surfaces of your machine are explode or cause fire if coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that used to clean machin- prevents corrosion during shipment and storage. ery. Avoid cleaning with This rust preventative works extremely well, but it these products. will take a little time to clean. Be patient and do a thorough job cleaning your machine. The time you spend doing this now will give you a better apprecia
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Site c onsiderations Weight Load Physical Environment Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight The physical environment where the machine is of your machine. Make sure that the surface upon operated is important for safe operation and lon- which the machine is placed will bear the weight gevity of machine components. For best results, of the machine, additional equipment that may be operate this machine in a dry environment that is installed on the machine, and the heaviest work- free f
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2. Attach the remaining stand side to the assem- Assembly bly, as shown in figure 9, with (8) m6-1 x 16 hex bolts, (8) 6mm flat washers, and (8) m6-1 flange nuts. Some metal parts may have sharp edges that can cause minor injury. Please exam- ine the edges of all metal parts BEf ORE handling them and be careful WhILE handling them. To assemble the bandsaw: 1. lay one stand side flat on a protective sur- face, then attach the upper and lower stand braces, as shown in figure 8, with (8) m6
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4. turn the stand assembly upright and attach 7. With the help of other people, lift the bandsaw the top, as shown in figure 11, with (8) assembly onto the stand and align the mount- m8-1.25 x 16 carriage bolts and (8) m8-1.25 ing holes. flange nuts. 8. Secure the bandsaw assembly to the stand with (4) m8-1.25 x 35 hex bolts, (8) 8mm flat washers, (4) 8mm lock washers, and (4) m8-1.25 hex nuts, as shown in figure 13. x 8 x 4 figure 11. Stand top attached. 5. Square up the stand components an
