Grizzly G8145Z - Manual (Page 23)

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g8144z/g8145z/g8146z
(Manufactured since 6/11)
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
Loose hair and cloth-
ing could get caught in
machinery and cause seri-
ous personal injury. Keep
loose clothing and long
hair away from moving
machinery.
Operation Safety
NOTICE
If you have never used this type of machine
or equipment before, WE STRONGLy REC-
OMMEND that you read books, trade maga-
zines, or get formal training before begin-
ning any projects. Regardless of the con-
tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will
not be held liable for accidents caused by
lack of training.
Basic Controls
Use the descriptions and figures below to become
familiar with the basic controls of your bandsaw.
Model G8144Z/G8145Z
Digital Speed Display: shows the blade speed
in feet per minute (FpM).
Variable Speed Control: Adjusts the blade
speed between 104–1300 FpM (Model g8144z)
or 108–1800 FpM (Model g8145z).
Blade Welding Station: Welds two blade ends to
make a continuous loop when repairing a broken
blade, fabricating a new blade, or making internal
contour cuts.
Bandsaw Start/Stop Switch: turns power oN/
oFF to the bandsaw motor.
figure 12. Model g8144z/g8145z electrical
controls.
digital display
Variable speed
Control
Blade
Welding
station
start/stop
switch
Damage to your eyes and lungs could result
from using this machine without proper pro-
tective gear. Always wear safety glasses and
a respirator when operating this machine.