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24" & 27"
RESAW BANDSAWS
MODELS G3619/G3620/G9963/G9966
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model G3919/G3620 Model G9963/G9966
COPYRIGHT © MAY, 2002 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.
REVISED FEBRUARY, 2004. PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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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 MODEL G3619 ......................
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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 8. 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 9. 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 Model G3619 Model G9963 The Model G3619 Bandsaw is pre-wired for sin- The Model G9963 Bandsaw is pre-wired for gle-phase, 220V operation. Under normal use, the single-phase, 220V operation. Under normal use, Model G3619 5 HP motor draws approximately the Model G9963 7.5 HP motor draws approxi- 22 amps. We recommend a 30 amp circuit. This mately 33 amps. We recommend using a 50 amp includes a 30 amp circuit breaker and wiring rated circuit. This includes a 50 am
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Model G3620/G9966 440V Operation The Model G3620/G9966 Bandsaw is pre-wired The Model G3620/G9966 Bandsaw is furnished 1 for 3-phase, 220V operation. Under normal use, with a 7 ⁄2 HP 3-phase motor that can be wired 1 the 7 ⁄2 HP motor for this model draws approxi- to 440V. Under normal use, this motor draws mately 19 amps. We recommend using a 25 amp approximately 10 amps at 440V. If 440V opera- circuit, including a 25 amp circuit breaker and wir- tion is desired, we recommend using a 15 amp
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Grounding Extension Cords We do not recommend the use of extension In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, cords on 220V or 440V equipment. It is much bet- grounding provides a path of least resistance for ter to arrange the placement of your equipment electric current to reduce the risk of electric and the installed wiring to eliminate the need for shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord extension cords. Should it be necessary to use having an equipment grounding conductor. A an
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SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION If you have any service questions or parts Commentary requests, please call or write to us at the location listed below. Grizzly Industrial, Inc 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the 24" Muncy, PA 17756 and 27" Resaw Bandsaws. These bandsaws are Phone:(570) 546-9663 a part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine wood- Fax:(800) 438-5901 working machinery. When used according to the E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com guidelines stated in
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Unpacking Piece Inventory The 24" and 27" Resaw Bandsaws are shipped After all the parts have been removed from the from the manufacturer in a carefully packed crate. carton, you should have: If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed for delivery, please call Customer • Bandsaw Unit with Blade Service immediately for advice. • Table with Rail Attached • Dust Port Save the containers and all packing materials for • Fence possible inspection by the carrier or its agent. • Miter
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Clean Up Site Considerations The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect them from corrosion during ship- 1. Floor Load: The 24" and 27" Resaw ment. Remove this protective coating with a sol- Bandsaws represent a large weight load in a small footprint. Most commercial floors are vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as suitable for your machine. Some residential Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. To clean thoroughly, floors may require additional build up to sup- some parts may ne
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Table Keep loose clothing rolled up and out of the way of machinery and keep hair pulled back. The table for this bandsaw is very heavy. Get help when placing it on the trunnion. Keep power disconnect- ed from machine when performing the assembly To mount the table: process. Failure to do this may result in serious 1. Installing the table is easiest if the blade is personal injury. out of the way. Remove the blade by first loosening the blade tension handwheel, then by slidin
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Fence Dust Port To install the dust port: To mount the fence: 1. Place the dust port on the saw and install it 1. Loosen the lock knob and slide the fence with the included Phillips head screws as onto the rail. shown in Figure 6. 2. Slide the fence beyond the center of the table so the blade can be installed without blocking the fence as shown in Figure 5. Figure 6. Dust port installed. Figure 5. Fence mounted on rail. 3. Slip the blade through the slot in the table and onto the bandsaw wheels,
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SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS Identification Keep loose clothing rolled up and out of the way of machinery and The 24" and 27" Resaw Bandsaw controls and keep hair pulled back. components are frequently referred to in this sec- tion. Please take the time to identify the following controls and their locations shown in Figures 7 and 8: Disconnect power to the 1. Blade Tension Handwheel machine when perform- ing any adjustments. 2. Blade Guard Failure to do this may result in serious person- 3. Guide Post
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Blade Guides Always adjust the blade guides away from the blade before installing a new blade or making blade tracking/tension adjustments. 8 G9963/G9966 Blade Guides 6 11 To move the assemblies out of the way, loosen the middle cap screws (shown in Figure 9) from 9 the front of the blade guide assembly. These screws loosen the guide blocks which can then 7 slide out of the way of the blade. After the blade tension and the blade tracking are set correctly, 10 follow the “Guide Block” and “Supp
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G3619/G3620 G9963/G9966 Tracking Tracking The wheels on the Model G3619/G3620 Resaw The wheels on the Model G9963/G9966 Resaw Bandsaws are crowned with rubber tires. This Bandsaws are considered “Flat Wheels.” This style requires center tracking for proper opera- means that tracking procedures vary from the tion. common crowned wheel bandsaws, because they do not have to be centered for proper oper- To center track your blade: ation. 1. Make sure the bandsaw is unplugged! To track the blade: 2.
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3. Turn the upper wheel clockwise by hand and To adjust the support bearings behind the watch the blade ride on the wheels. If the blade: bottom of the blade gullets are not approxi- 1 1. Loosen the hex bolt that secures the support mately ⁄16" away from the edge of the bearing shaft in place. wheels then you need to adjust the tracking handwheel on the backside of the saw. 2. Adjust the support bearing shaft so it is approximately .016" away from the back of 4. Turn the tracking handwheel a f
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4. Lightly pinch the dollar between the blade Guide Blocks guides and the blade. Secure the cap screw to lock the blade guides in place. 5. Loosen the hex bolt that secures the blade The guide blocks ensure that the blade cannot guide shaft to the guide post collar. Adjust move side-to-side too far during operation. the blade guide assembly either forward or Perform steps 1-4 for both upper and lower guide backward, so the front blade guide is posi- blocks. 1 tioned not more than ⁄4" behind the
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Blade Guard Table Stop The positive stop under the table (see Figure 15) The blade guard is attached to the guide post allows you to repeatedly square up the table after above the upper blade guide assembly. For prop- adjusting the table tilt. To adjust the positive stop er setup, the blade should be centered in the so the table will return perpendicular (90°) to the blade guard. blade after angle cutting: To center the blade guard: 1. Make sure the bandsaw is unplugged! 1. Loosen the hex bolt
