Grizzly G0659 - Manual (Page 4)

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g0659 9" x 14" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
INTRODUCTION
foreword
We are proud to offer the Model g0659 9"h x 14"W
Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
. this machine is
part of a growing grizzly family of fine metalwork-
ing machinery. When used according to the guide-
lines set forth in this manual, you can expect years
of trouble-free, enjoyable operation and proof of
grizzly’s commitment to customer satisfaction.
the specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the Model
g0659 when the manual was prepared. however,
owing to grizzly’s policy of continuous improve-
ment, changes may be made at any time with no
obligation on the part of grizzly. For your conve-
nience, we always keep current grizzly manuals
available on our website at
www.grizzly.com.
Any updates to your machine will be reflected
in these manuals as soon as they are complete.
Visit our site often to check for the latest updates
to this manual!
We stand behind our machines. if you have any
service questions, parts requests or general ques-
tions about the machine, please call or write us at
the location listed below.
grizzly industrial, inc.
1203 lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, pA 17756
phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
e-Mail: [email protected]
if you have any comments regarding this manual,
please write to us at the address below:
grizzly industrial, inc.
C /
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technical documentation Manager
p.o. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
email: [email protected]
Contact Info
functional Overview
the vertical metal-cutting bandsaw has a flexible
continuous blade that cuts in one direction. the
type of bandsaw blade to be used and the speed
of the blade depends on the workpiece type, feed
rate, and the form of the cut.
this type of bandsaw can be used for straight
cuts, angular cuts, and curved or contour cuts.
straight cuts are made by clamping the workpiece
in a stationary position and using the gravity
feed to move the blade through the workpiece.
Adjustments can be made to fine tune the blade
feed speed and pressure.
Angular cuts are made in a similar fashion with
the workpiece clamped to the miter, which is
rotated shown by the miter scale.
Contour cuts are made by removing the vise and
locking the blade in the forward position. this
locates the blade in the center of the table and
allows the workpiece to be fed into and around
the blade while remaining well supported by the
table.
the blade is supported by upper and lower bear-
ing blade guides that keep the blade from wander-
ing during the cut.
the efficiency of the cutting operation can be eas-
ily checked by examining the shape and color of
the metal chips produced during cutting.