Grizzly G1258 manual

20" BANDSAW MODEL G1258 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © 1992 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. FEBRUARY, 1999 PRINTED IN USA[...]

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G1258 20" Bandsaw -1- Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY ....................................................................................................................2 SAFETY SYMBOLS ............................................................................................2 SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS ..................................[...]

-2- G1258 20" Bandsaw Safety Instructions For Power Tools SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment Failure to obey a DANGER symbol and notation WILL result in serious personal injury including loss of life or body parts. Failure to obey a WARNING symbol and notation can result in serious inj[...]

G1258 20" Bandsaw -3- Safety Instructions For Power Tools 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubri- cating and changing accessories. 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like. 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF U[...]

-4- G1258 20" Bandsaw Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws No list of safety guidelines can be com- plete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious person injury, [...]

G1258 20" Bandsaw -5- 220V Operation SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Your Model G1258 Bandsaw is supplied with a single phase 220V only motor. Under normal use, the motor draws approximately 15 amps @ 220V. We recommend a 20 amp circuit breaker or slow- blow fuse. This should be satisfactory for normal use, while providing enough protection ag[...]

To operate this or any power tool safely and efficiently, it is essential to become as familiar with it as possible. The time you invest before you begin to use your Model G1258 will be time well spent. DO NOT operate this machine until you are com- pletely familiar with the contents of this manual. Serious personal injury may occur. -6- G1258 20&q[...]

G1258 20" Bandsaw -7- Unpacking The bandsaw is shipped from the factory in a carefully packed carton. If you find the machine to be damaged after you’ve signed for delivery and the truck and driver are already gone, you will need to file a freight claim with the carrier. Save the containers and all packing materials for inspection by the car[...]

-8- G1258 20" Bandsaw Clean Up The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect it from corrosion during shipment. Remove the protective coating with common paint thinner (mineral spirits) and paper towels. Do not use gasoline or other petroleum based solvents because of their extremely low flash points. Do not use chlorine-based s[...]

G1258 20" Bandsaw -9- SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Fence Most of your G1258 20'' bandsaw has been assembled at the factory. Only the fence assem- bly requires installation. To mount the fence to the bandsaw table: 1. Mount the front rail to the table using the 2 5 ⁄ 16 -18 x 2 1 ⁄ 2 '' Cap Screws and the 2 Spacers provided. See [...]

-10- G1258 20" Bandsaw SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS Tracking To adjust the tracking: 1. Disconnect the bandsaw from the power source and open the top and bottom wheel covers. Adjust the upper and lower guide assemblies away from the blade. 2. Loosen the lock nut on the tracking knob. See Figure 3. Rotate the upper wheel by hand and adjust the tracki[...]

G1258 20" Bandsaw -11- Normally Steps 1-4 are implemented prior to installing a new blade. To adjust the upper guides: 1. Loosen the bearing guide shaft lock nuts. 2. The bearing guides are mounted on an eccentric shaft. With a regular screwdriver, rotate the guides away from the blade. 3. Loosen the cap screw holding the bearing back-up shaft[...]

-12- G1258 20" Bandsaw 7. Now rotate the bearing guide shafts until the bearings are approximately 1 ⁄ 64 '' from the blade. Hold the shafts in place with a screw driver and tighten the bearing guide lock nuts. The guide bearing, when adjusted cor- rectly, should have a slight drag against the blade. If the guide bearings pinch the[...]

G1258 20" Bandsaw -13- After changing a blade, the upper and lower blade support bearings and guide blocks must be readjusted. Always adjust the guide assemblies away from the blade before installing a new blade or making blade adjustments. To change blades: 1. Make sure machine is off and unplugged. 2. Open upper and lower wheel covers. 3. Re[...]

-14- G1258 20" Bandsaw SECTION 6: OPERATIONS Overview Test Run The bandsaw is one of the most versatile wood cutting tools in the shop. It is capable of perform- ing many different cutting functions including, but not limited to: STRAIGHT CUTS 1.Miters 2.Angles 3.Compound Angles 4.Resawing IRREGULAR CUTS 1.Simple and Complex Curves 2.Duplicate[...]

G1258 20" Bandsaw -15- A bandsaw blade is a delicate piece of steel that is subjected to tremendous strain. You can obtain long use from a bandsaw blade if you give it fair treatment. Be sure you use blades with proper width and temper for the various types of cutting operations. Always use the widest blade possible. Use nar- row blades only f[...]

-16- G1258 20" Bandsaw 5. Draw a reference line on the edge of the board. 6. Support ends of the board if necessary. 7. Feed work slowly and evenly. Cutting Curves When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and turn the stock carefully so that the blade follows the layout line without being twisted. If a curve is so abrupt that it is necessary t[...]

G1258 20" Bandsaw -17- SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE Shielded and pre-lubricated ball bearings require no lubrication for the life of the bearings. All bear- ings are standard sizes and replacements can be purchased from our parts department or your local bearing supply store. As for other items on this machine, such as adjustment controls, an occasi[...]

-18- G1258 20" Bandsaw The following pages contain general machine data, parts diagrams/lists, and Warranty/Return information for your Model G1258 20" Bandsaw. If you need parts or help in assembling your machine, or if you need operational information, we encourage you to call our Service Department. Our trained service technicians will[...]

G1258 20" Bandsaw -19- Customer Service #: (570) 326-3806 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 GRIZZLY MODEL G1258 20" BANDSAW MACHINE DATA SHEET Design Type: .................................................................................................... Floor Model Overall Dimensions: Table ...................[...]

PARTS DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST[...]

G1258 20" Bandsaw -21- REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 01 P1258001 BODY 02 P1258002 BEARING BASE 03 P6305 BEARING 6305-2RS 04 P1258004 SHAFT 05 PK28M KEY 7 X 7 X 29 06 PN03 HEX NUT 3 ⁄ 4 ''-16 07 P1258007 BEARING COVER 08 P1258008 WASHER 09 P1258009 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 10 P1258010 COVER 11 P1258011 WASHER 12 PB18 HEX [...]

-22- G1258 20" Bandsaw Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written w[...]

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