Grizzly G8692 manual

PORTABLE BANDSAW AND STAND MODEL G8692 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © AUGUST 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. PRINTED IN CHINA ONLINE MANUAL DISCLAIMER THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL REPRESENTS THE CONFIGURATION OF THE[...]

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 masonr[...]

Table Of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................................................................................................3 Additional Safety for Bandsaws ................................................................................................. .5 SECTION 2: GENERAL INFORMATION .............................[...]

G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand -3- Safety Instructions For Metalworking Machines 5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY . All children and visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area. 6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys. 7. DO NOT FORCE TOOL . It will do the job better and safer at th[...]

-4- G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD . Make sure your extension cord is in good condi- tion. Conductor size should be in accor- dance with the chart below. The amperage rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in power loss and overheating. Y[...]

G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand -5- Additional Safety for Bandsaws 8. MAKE ALL ADJUSTMENTS WITH THE POWER OFF . 9. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE MAK- ING REPAIRS . 10. ALL INSPECTIONS, ADJUSTMENTS, AND MAINTENANCE MUST BE DONE WITH THE POWER OFF and the circuit breaker shut off. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete[...]

-6- G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand. This band- saw is part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine met- alworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines stated in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation, and proof of Grizzl[...]

G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand -7- Be sure that your particular electrical config- uration complies with local and state codes. The best way to ensure compliance is to check with your local municipality or a licensed electrician. Serious personal injury could occur if you connect your machine to the power source before you have completed the setu[...]

-8- G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand We have covered some basic electrical requirements for the safe operation of your bandsaw. These requirements are not nec- essarily comprehensive. You must be sure that your particular electrical configuration complies with local and state codes. Ensure compliance by checking with your local municipality or a li[...]

G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand -9- 1. Motor Brush Housing 2. Work Stand Mounting Brace 3. Blade Tension Lever 4. Locking Chain 5. Vise 6. Quick Nut 7. Hand Crank 8. Blade 9. Hi/Low Speed Switch 10. Power Cord 11. Safety button 12 . Trigger Figure 1. Main view of machine features and controls. SECTION 4: MACHINE FEATURES 10 11 12 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9[...]

-10- G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand After all the parts have been removed from the crate, you should have: 1. Portable bandsaw (not shown) 2. Bandsaw bench stand with vise (not shown) 3. 4 Rubber work stand feet 4. Removable handle 5. 4 M6-1.0 x 25 mm Phillips head screws 6. 4 Washers 6mm 7. Hex keys 4,5,6 mm 8. Guide bar 9. 2 M5-.8 x 10mm flat-h[...]

G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand -11- 5mm 10mm 15mm 20mm 25mm 30mm 35mm 40mm 45mm 50mm 55mm 60mm 65mm 70mm 75mm Washer Lock Washer Hex Nut Wing Nut Phillips Head Sheet Metal Screw Setscrew Phillips Head Screw Thumb Screw Slotted Screw Countersunk Phillips Head Screw Cap Screw Carriage Bolt Hex Head Bolt Button Head Screw Flange Bolt Phillips Head H[...]

-12- G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand 1. Workbench Load: The Model G8692 weighs 38 lbs and has a footprint of 10" x 18- 1 ⁄ 2 ". Most workbenches are suitable for your machine. If you are unsure that your work- bench could support the weight of the machine, additional build up to support the machine may be required. 2. Working Clearance[...]

G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand -13- The work stand requires the installation of four rubber feet to provide a stable, slip resistant base. To install the rubber feet to the stand: 1. Disconnect the bandsaw from the power source. 2. Turn the bandsaw stand on its side to access the threaded holes as shown in Figure 3 . 3. Attach the rubber feet to [...]

-14- G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand Figure 5. Attaching blade guide. Blade Guide Installation To install the blade guide on your bandsaw. 1. Disconnect the bandsaw from the power source. 2. Position the blade guide over the threaded holes by the guide bearings. 3. Secure the blade guide in place with the sup- plied countersunk flat-head Phillips [...]

G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand -15- NOTICE The following section was designed to give instructions on the basic operations of this machine. However, it is in no way compre- hensive of all of the machine’s applications. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read books, trade magazines, or get formal train- ing to maximize the potential of your machine.[...]

-16- G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand Blade Speeds When using your bandsaw, always change to the blade speed recommended for the material to be cut. The Model G8692 has speeds of 190 feet per minute and 285 feet per minute. Figure 7. HI/LO switch. Never change blade speeds while the motor is running. Damage to the machine or operator could result. [...]

G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand -17- The blade travel and wheel rotation on the Model G8692 are indicated by a direction arrow on the top cover, shown in Figure 8 . Figure 8. Blade direction. Always operate the bandsaw with the blade traveling in same direction as arrow. Damage to the machine, workpiece and blade will result if the blade is travel[...]

-18- G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand Blade Changes To remove the blade: 1. Unplug the bandsaw from the power source! 2. Remove the bandsaw from the work stand. 3. Release tension on the blade by turning the tension control handle to “ loose ” ( Figure 9 ). 4. Turn the bandsaw over and unscrew the Phillips head screws to remove the back cover. [...]

G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand -19- Figure 12. Rear blade guide bearing. Figure 13. Quick nut. 10. Secure the blade guide bearings removed in step 5 . 11. Replace the back cover of the bandsaw. 12. Turn the blade tension lever back to “ TIGHT .” Using Table Vise To use the vise on your bandsaw table: 1. Disconnect the bandsaw from the power s[...]

-20- G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand Cleaning your machine will extend its life and produce better results. Important places of the Model G8692 to keep clean are the motor area, the blade, and the stand. Make sure these areas are free from oil and debris. Always be aware of the condition of your machine. Routinely check for the following condi- ti[...]

G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand -21- Motor Brushes The Model G8692 comes with 2 extra motor brushes to help prolong the life of the universal motor. To change the motor brushes: 1. Use a flat-head screw driver to remove the motor brush covers as shown in Figure 15 . No lubrication is required for the Model G8692. All of the bearings in this machin[...]

-22- G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand Maintenance Performed Approximate Hours Of Use Maintenance Log Date[...]

G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand -23- Tool steel bandsaw blades: MODEL TYPE WIDTH GAUGE TPI G9112 Raker 1 ⁄ 2 " 0.025 14 G9113 Raker 1 ⁄ 2 " 0.025 18 G9114 Raker 1 ⁄ 2 " 0.025 24 Bi-Metal Variable Pitch Bandsaw Blades MODEL TYPE WIDTH GAUGE TPI G9115 VP 1 ⁄ 2 " 0.025 10-14 G9116 VP 1 ⁄ 2 " 0.025 14-18 G9117 VP 1 ?[...]

-24- G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand Troubleshooting Motor will not start. 1. Low voltage. 1. Check power line for proper voltage. 2. Open circuit in motor or loose 2. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open connections. connections. Motor will not start; fuses or circuit 1. Short circuit in line cord or plug. 1. Repair or replace [...]

G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand -25- Design Type .................................................................................................. Bench Model Overall Dimensions: Table ..............................................................................................................7 1 ⁄ 8 " x 5 1 ⁄ 2 " Overall Height ..[...]

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G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand -27- REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 47 P8692047 RUBBER PIN 48 P8692048 HANDLE 49 PN06M HEX NUT M5-0.8 50 P8692050 REAR BLADE GUIDE 51 P625 BALL BEARING 625 52 P8692052 FRONT BLADE GUIDE 53 PW02M FLAT WASHER 5MM 54 PS20M PIN 5 X 16 55 P8692055 GUIDE ROLLER 56 P8692056 HEX HEAD SCREW M5-45 57 PFH07 M FL[...]

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G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand -29- REF PART # DESCRIPTION 101 P8692101 RUBBER FEET 102 P8692102 BASE 103 P8692103 WORKING TABLE 104 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM 105 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM 106 PB03M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 16 107 P8692107 FLAT HEAD SCREW M5-.8 x 10 108 P8692108 HANDLE 109 P8692109 KNOB 110 P8692110 PIN 111 P8692111 QUICK NUT 112 P8692112 SCR[...]

-30- G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand 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[...]

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