Grizzly G0659 - Manual (Page 34)

-32-
g0659 9" x 14" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
ELECTROCUTION hAzARD
This bandsaw is not designed to be used
with water soluble cutting fluid or coolant.
If needed, use a small amount of oil-based
lubricant.
to create freehand cuts with the Model g0659,
the saw frame must be locked in the forward posi-
tion and the table must be cleared to allow the
workpiece to move freely around the blade.
To prepare the G0659 for freehand cuts:
1. disConneCt BAndsAW FroM poWer!
2. remove the vise and clamp from the table
( page 18).
3. lock the blade in the forward position (page
21).
4. Make sure the blade you are using is the
proper width for any curves you are planning
to cut. refer to the minimum radii table on
page 22.
5. Connect the bandsaw to power.
When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and
turn the stock carefully so the blade follows the
layout line without twisting. if a curve is so abrupt
that it is necessary to repeatedly back up and cut
a new kerf, use a narrower blade, a blade with
more tpi (teeth per inch), or make more relief
cuts.
relief cuts are made through the waste portion of
the workpiece and stop at the layout line. relief
cuts reduce the chance that the blade will be
pinched or twisted during the cut.
freehand Cuts
once you have familiarized yourself with all of the
adjustments necessary for making safe and accu-
rate straight cuts, proceed through the following
instructions to perform the cut:
1. Verify that the blade tension (page 26) and
blade tracking ( page 29) are correct.
2. Adjust the vise clamp to the desired angle.
3. Adjust the depth of cut.
4. Clamp the workpiece into the C-clamp vise.
if possible, first use a scrap piece similar to
your final workpiece. this will allow you to
make the needed adjustments before cutting
your actual workpiece.
5. Be sure that the saw frame is at the start
position by pushing the saw release lever all
the way down.
6. turn the frame release knob to the right
( Off).
7. turn feed rate knob to "0".
8. turn the motor ON.
9. turn the frame release knob to the left (ON).
10. lift the release lever.
11. slowly increase the feed rate to feed the saw
into the workpiece. do not apply pressure
by pulling up on the saw release lever.
12. When the cut is complete, turn OFF the motor
and allow the blade to come to a stop.
13. lower the saw release lever to return the
blade to the starting position and turn the
frame release knob to the right (
Off).
14. inspect the cut as described in the Chip
Inspection Chart on page 33, and make
any necessary adjustments. Make additional
test cuts if necessary.
Straight Cuts