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    MO DE L G0 56 1 7" x 1 2 " MET A L - C U T TIN G B A NDS A W O WNER'S MANU AL COPYRIGHT © MA Y , 20 06 BY GRIZ ZL Y I NDUSTRIAL , INC. W AR NI NG : N O P ORT IO N OF TH IS MA NUAL MA Y BE RE PROD UCED I N A NY SH APE OR FORM WI TH OUT T HE WR IT T EN APPROV AL OF GR IZ ZL Y I ND UST RIA L , INC . #P C8297 PRINTED IN T AIW AN[...]

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     ?[...]

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    T a ble of Con ten ts INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 3 Foreword .................................................................................................................................... 3 Contact Info ............................[...]

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    SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................... 28 SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................ 30 Schedule ..............................................................................[...]

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    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw -3 - If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to us at the address below: Grizzly Industrial, Inc. C / O Technical Documentation Manager P.O. Box 2069 Bellingham, WA 98227-2069 We stand behind our machines. If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or writ[...]

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    - 4- G0 56 1 7" x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting B andsaw The information contained herein is deemed accurate as of 6/23/2006 and represents our most recent product specifications. Due to our ongoing improvement efforts, this information may not accurately describe items previously purchased. PAGE 1 OF 2 Model G0561 MACHINE DATA SHEET Customer Serv[...]

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    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw -5 - The information contained herein is deemed accurate as of 6/23/2006 and represents our most recent product specifications. Due to our ongoing improvement efforts, this information may not accurately describe items previously purchased. PAGE 2 OF 2 Model G0561 Cutting Capacities Angle Cuts.....[...]

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    - 6 - G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw Identi fi cat ion A. Blade Tension Handle B. Blade Guide Adjustment Knob C. Coolant Control Valve D. Motor ON/OFF Switch E. 1 HP Motor F. Feed ON/OFF Valve Lever Figure 1. Main view of machine features. A B E C G. Pump ON/OFF Switch H. Automatic Shut-Off Tab I. Vise Handwheel J. Blade Guides [...]

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    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw - 7 - 4. ALWAYS USE HEARING PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING MACHINERY. Machinery noise can cause permanent hearing damage. 5. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. D O NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, or jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to con - tain long hair a[...]

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    -8- G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw 7. ONLY ALLOW TRAINED AND PROP- ERLY SUPERVISED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE MACHINERY. Make sure operation instructions are safe and clearly understood. 8. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Keep all children and visitors a safe dis- tance from the work area. 9. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF. Use padlocks, [...]

  • Page 11

    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw -9 - Safe t y Ins tru ctio ns fo r M etal Cutti ng Ba ndsa ws 8. FIRE HAZARD. Use EXTREME CAUTION if cutting mag nesium. Using the wrong cut- ting fluid will lead to a chip fire and possible explosion. 9. CUTTING FLUID SAFETY. Always follow manufacturer’s cutting-fluid safety instruc- tions. Pay [...]

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    - 1 0 - G 056 1 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw Serious per sonal injur y could occur if you connect the machine to the power sourc e before y ou have completed the setup p ro - cess . DO NOT connec t the machine to th e power source until inst ructed to do so. 1 1 0 / 220 V O perat ion S E C T I O N 2 : C I R C U I T R E Q U I R E M E[...]

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    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw - 1 1 - In the even t of an elec trical shor t, grounding reduces the risk of elec tric shock. The grounding wire in the power cord must be properly connec t - ed to the grounding prong on the plug; likewise , the outlet must be prop erly installed and ground - ed. A ll elec trical connec tions mus[...]

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    - 1 2- G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw The Model G05 6 1 was carefully pack ed when it left our wa rehouse. If you discov er the machine is damaged after you hav e signed for delivery , please immed iately call Customer Service at ( 5 70) 546 -9 66 3 for advise. Sav e the containers and all pack ing mate rials for possible inspec[...]

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    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw - 1 3 - Figure 3. Loose parts inventory. B A C In v en t or y After all the par ts ha ve been remov ed from the box, you should have the following items: Box Contents ( Figure 3 ) Qt y Metal-Cutting Bandsaw (not shown) ................. 1 A. Wheels ..................................................[...]

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    - 1 4- G 056 1 7" x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw Hard wa re Recog ni tio n Chart[...]

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    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw - 1 5 - Figure 4. Minimum G0561 working clearances. Fl oor Lo ad The weight and footprint size for your machine is loc at ed in t he machine data shee t. Most floors are suit able for you r machine. Some residential floors may require additional reinforcement to suppor t both the machine and operat[...]

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    - 1 6 - G0 56 1 7" x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting B andsaw A shipping bracket has been installed on the bandsaw to protect the alignment of the bow dur - ing shipment. Af ter remov al, store t he bracket in a safe place until you need to move or ship the bandsaw in the future. To remove the shipping bracket: 1. Use a #2 Phillips head screwdriver [...]

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    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw - 1 7 - Figure 7. Wheels installed. Wheels & Le v el in g F e et The wheels may be installed to mak e it easier to mov e the G0561 bandsaw . Components and Hardware Needed: Qty Wheels ............................................................... 2 Axle ........................................[...]

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    - 1 8 - G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal -Cut ting Bandsaw Figure 11. Installing pulley cover. P u lle y Co v er Components and Hardware Needed: Qty Pulley Cover ...................................................... 1 Collar .................................................................. 1 Phillips Head Screws 1 ⁄ 4 "-20 x 5 ⁄ 8 "[...]

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    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw - 1 9 - The V-Belt on the Model G0 56 1 ma y hav e come installed and only need to be tensioned or reposi - tioned for your d esired RPM . The following steps will tak e you t hrough both proc esses. To tension or change the V-belt position: 1. UNPLUG THE BANDSAW! 2. Loosen but do not remove the tw[...]

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    -20- G 056 1 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw V er tic al As sembl y Figure 15. Removing blade guide cover. Figure 16. Table and bracket installed. Figure 17. Squaring table to blade. 2. Install the vertical work table and replace the two screws removed in Step 1. 3. Install the table bracket shown in Figure 16 with the bolt already in [...]

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    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw - 21 - Starting the machine: 1. Read the entire instruction manual. 2. Make sure all tools and foreign objects have been removed from the m achine. 3. Put on safety glasses and secure loose clothing o r long hair. 4. Connect the bandsaw to power. 5. Raise the bandsaw and close the feed ON/ OFF valv[...]

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    -22- G056 1 7" x 1 2 " Metal- Cutting Band saw Damag e to your eyes, lungs, and ears could re sul t fro m u sing t his ma chi ne wit ho ut prope r protect iv e g ear . Alwa ys wear safet y glasses , a re spirator , and hearing protection when op erating this machine. Lo o se ha i r a nd c l ot h - ing could get caught in machiner y and c [...]

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    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw -23- Figure 24. Vise jaw lock nut. 4. Loosen the lock nut in Figure 24 on the opposite jaw so the jaw can float, and match the angle of the workpiece. 5. Tighten the vise against the workpiece. T o ad just t he angle on the vise : 1. Loosen the lock nut on the rear jaw with a 3 ⁄ 4 " hex wre[...]

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    -2 4- G 056 1 7" x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw Bl ade S electi on The Mo del G0 561 us es 9 3" x 3 ⁄ 4 " ba nds aw blades. Selecting t he right blade for the job depends on a variety of factors, suc h as the t ype of mate - rial b eing cut, hardness of the mat erial, machine capabilit y , and operato r technique. W e suggest [...]

  • Page 27

    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw -25- FIRE H AZ ARD ! DO N OT c ut m a g n e s iu m wh e n using oil-water solutions as a cut ting flui d ! Always use a cutting fluid intend - ed fo r m ag ne siu m. T he water in the solution wi ll cause a magne sium- chip fire. 4. Adjust the valve on the coolant hose to control the flow of coolan[...]

  • Page 28

    -26- G0 56 1 7" x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting B andsaw The speed at which the saw blade will cut through a workpiec e is controlled by blade type , feed ra te, and feed pressure . Note : If a lubricant is used on the cut, the feed r ate can be inc r eased by appro ximately 1 5 % . T o s et the fee d r ate : 1. Raise the bow to the maximum height[...]

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    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw - 27 - The following t ips will help you safely and effec - tively operate your bandsaw , and help y ou get the maximum life out of your s aw blades. Tips for horizontal cutting: • Use the work stop to quickly and accurately cut multiple pieces of stock to the same length. • Clamp the material [...]

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    -28- G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal -Cut ting Bandsaw Figure 33. Blades SE CTION 5 : A CCE SSO RIES Figure 34. H5408 Blade Tensioning Gauge. H5408—Blade Tensioning Gauge The B lade T ensio ning Gauge ensures long b lade life , reduced blade breakage , and straight cut ting by indicating correct tension. A p recisi on dial indi - cator provides [...]

  • Page 31

    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw -29- Figure 38. Our most popular safety glasses. G7984—Face Shield H1298—Dust Sealed Safety Glasses H1300—UV Blocking, Clear Safety Glasses H2347—Uvex ® Spitfire Safety Glasses H0736—Shop Fox ® Safety Glasses Safety Glasses are essential to every shop. If you already have a pair, buy ex[...]

  • Page 32

    -3 0 - G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw Alwa ys disconnec t power to th e m ac hin e be fo re per forming maintenance. Failure to do t his may result in serious per son - al injury . L ubr ica ti on Cleaning the Model G0561 is relativ ely easy . Af ter using your ban dsaw , sweep off ex cess chips and remov e any excess coolant wi[...]

  • Page 33

    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw -3 1 - Re view the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix y our machine if a prob lem de velops. If y ou need replacement par ts or you are unsure of your repair skills, t hen feel free to c all our T echnic al Suppor t at ( 57 0) 546 - 966 3. SE CTION 7 : SE R VICE T rou bles hoo ti[...]

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    -32- G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw SYMPTO M POS SIB LE CAUSE CORR ECTI VE A CT IO N Mac hine is lou d w hen cut ti ng or bog s d own in the cu t. 1. Excessive feed rate. 2. The blade TPI is too great, or the material is too coarse. 1. Refer to Feed Rate on Page 26 , or Changing Blade Speed on Page 23 , and adjust as required. 2[...]

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    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw -33 - Bl ade Chan ge Blades should be changed when they become dull, damaged, or when you are using materials that require a blade of a certain type or tooth count. To change the blade on the bandsaw: 1. UNPLUG THE BANDSA W! 2. Raise the bow of the bandsaw to the highest position, close the feed ON[...]

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    -3 4- G0 56 1 7" x 1 2 " Metal- Cutt ing Band saw Bl ade T ens ion & T rack in g Figure 46. Blade tension guide. NOTICE Loosen blade tension at the end of each day to prolong blade life. T o te nsion t he blade on the b andsaw : 1. T urn the blade tension handle clockwise to tension the blade. 2. T ension the blade until the blade ten[...]

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    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw -35 - It i s alw ays a good idea during the lif e o f yo ur sa w to check and adjust this setting. This adjustment will impr ov e you r cut ting results and extend the life of you r blade. To square the blade to the bed of the table: 1. UNPLUG THE BANDSA W! 2. Lower the head of the bandsaw all the [...]

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    -3 6- G 056 1 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw The blade guide bearings c ome adjusted from the factor y and the need for adjustment should rarely occur . Uneven blade we ar and crooked cuts may be the result of improper adjustment. Each bearing a ssembly has an eccentric bushing that allows the distanc e bet ween the blade and bear - i[...]

  • Page 39

    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw -37 - Elect ri cal Compo nents Figure 50. Power switch. Figure 51. Coolant pump ON/OFF Switch. Figure 52. Pump motor 110V connection. Figure 49. Circuit breaker and capacitor.[...]

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    -3 8- G0 56 1 7" x 1 2" Metal- Cutt ing B andsaw G0 56 1 1 1 0 V & 22 0 V Wir in g Diag ram                  ?[...]

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    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw -39 -                                         ?[...]

  • Page 42

    - 40 - G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal -Cut ting Bandsaw                           ?[...]

  • Page 43

    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw - 4 1 -                  ?[...]

  • Page 44

    - 42 - G0 56 1 7" x 1 2 " Metal- Cutting Band saw P ar ts L is t REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 1 P0561001 BASE 47 PN08 HEX NUT 3/8-16 2 P0561002 ACME SCREW 22 x 5 x 480 48 PB07 HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 3/4 3 PW01 FLAT WASHER 1/2 49 PW07 FLAT WASHER 5/16 4 PK20M KEY 5 X 5 X 15 50 PB25 HEX BOLT 3/8-16 X 1-3/4 5 P0561005 WHEEL 51 P[...]

  • Page 45

    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw -43 - REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 201 P0561201 GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY 245 P0561245 BLADE ADJUSTABLE KNOB 201-1 P0561201-1 GEAR BOX 249 P0561249 SHAFT ASSEMBLY 201-2 P0561201-2 TRANSMISSION WHEEL SHAFT 250 P0561250 IDLER WHEEL ASSEMBLY 201-3 P0561201-3 BUSHING 251 P0561251 BLADE 0.032 X[...]

  • Page 46

    - 44 - G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw P ar ts L is t REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 303 P0561303 MOTOR MOUNT PLATE 341 P0561341 CYLINDER LOWER SUPPORT 304 PN02 HEX NUT 5/16-18 342 P0561342 CYLINDER UPPER SUPPORT 305 PB07 HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 3/4 352 PW07 FLAT WASHER 5/16 306 PW07 FLAT WASHER 5/16 353 PB09 HEX BOLT 5[...]

  • Page 47

    G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw -45 - Mach ine Lab el s & Pa r ts Li st Sa f ety Lab e l P l ac em e n t The safety labels on this machine warn and indicate how to protect the operator or bystander from machine hazards. The machine owner MUST maintain the original label location and readability. If a label is removed or becom[...]

  • Page 48

    - 46 - G0561 7 " x 1 2" Metal- Cut ting Bandsaw Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants ev er y produc t it sells for a p eriod of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty d oes not apply to defects due directly or indirec tly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance[...]

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