Grizzly G0561 - Manual (Page 21)

g0561 7" x 12" Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
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Starting the machine:
1. read the entire instruction manual.
2. Make sure all tools and foreign objects have
been removed from the machine.
3. put on safety glasses and secure loose
clothing or long hair.
4. Connect the bandsaw to power.
5. raise the bandsaw and close the feed on/
oFF valve to keep the saw in place (see
figure 21).
6. start the bandsaw while keeping your finger
near the on/oFF switch at all times dur-
ing the test run (
figure 22). the bandsaw
should run smoothly with little or no vibra-
tion.
Metal chips thrown from
the machine could cause
serious eye injury. Wear
safety glasses during
assembly and operation.
the adjustments listed below have been per-
formed at the factory. however, because of the
many variables involved with shipping, we recom-
mend that you at least verify the following adjust-
ments to ensure accurate cutting results.
step-by-step instructions on verifying these adjust-
ments can be found in
SECTION 7: SErvICE.
factory adjustments that should be verified:
1. Blade tension &tracking (page 36).
2. squaring the Blade (page 37).
3. Blade guide Bearings (page 38).
recommended
Adjustments
figure 22. on/oFF switch.
Test run
figure 21. Feed on/oFF valve and feed rate
dial.
Feed on/oFF
valve
Feed rate
dial
— if you suspect any problems, immediately
stop the bandsaw and correct before con-
tinuing.
—if you need any help with your bandsaw
call our tech support at (570) 546-9663.