Page 3 - Table of contents
Table of contents INTRODucTION ............................................... 2 Manual accuracy ........................................... 2Contact info.................................................... 2Machine data sheet ...................................... 3identification .....................
Page 4 - INTRODucTION; Manual Accuracy; contact Info
-2- G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) INTRODucTION We are proud to offer this manual with your new machine! We've made every effort to be exact with the instructions, specifications, drawings, and photographs of the machine we used when writing this manual. However, sometimes we still make an occasional mist...
Page 5 - Machine Data Sheet
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -3- The information contained herein is deemed accurate as of 9/23/2013 and represents our most recent product specifications. Due to our ongoing improvement efforts, this information may not accurately describe items previously purchased. PAGE 1 OF 3 Model G0555X MACHINE DA...
Page 7 - Identification
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -5- A. switch B. blade tension Knob c. Work light D. blade tracking Knob E. Quick release blade tension lever f. Fence G. guide post lock Knob h. upper blade guide assembly I. table tilt lock Knob J. Miter gauge K. Fence lock handle L. lower blade guide assembly M. Motor N. ...
Page 8 - For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction; NOTICE; Safety Instructions for Machinery
-6- G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INJURY RISKS. You can be shocked, burned, or killed by touching live electrical components or improperly grounded machinery. To reduce this risk, only allow qualified service personnel to do electrical installation or repair work, and always disconne...
Page 10 - Additional Safety for Bandsaws
-8- G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. use this and other machinery with caution and respect. failure to do so could result in serious per- sona...
Page 11 - SEcTION 2: pOWER SuppLy
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -9- SEcTION 2: pOWER SuppLy Availability Before installing the machine, consider the avail-ability and proximity of the required power supply circuit. If an existing circuit does not meet the requirements for this machine, a new circuit must be installed. To minimize the ris...
Page 15 - Inventory
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -13- Main components: (figure 3) Qty A. stand .......................................................... 1 B. bandsaw unit ............................................. 1 c. trunnion base ............................................ 1 D. lever board ............................
Page 16 - cleanup; Site considerations
-14- G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) figure 4. Minimum working clearances. 30" 26" cleanup Workbench Load refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight and footprint specifications of your machine. some workbenches may require additional rein-forcement to support both the machine and mate-rials. p...
Page 17 - Assembly
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -15- figure 6. bandsaw mounted to stand. figure 7. installing trunnion base. trunnion base The bandsaw is heavy and awkward to lift. Get assistance from another person when lifting. figure 8. shows positive stop bolt installed. positive stop bolt Assembly 6. Fasten the trunn...
Page 20 - Blade Tracking; Dust collection
-18- G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) figure 16. dust hose attached to dust port. "blade tracking" is how the blade rides on the wheels. When tracking correctly, the blade rides in the center of both wheels. blade tracking is primarily controlled by adjust-ing the upper wheel tilt. tracking the blad...
Page 21 - Test Run
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -19- blade Centered on peak of Crown blade Centered on Wheel Center traCKing Wheel figure 17. Center tracking profiles. NOTICE changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking. 6. loosen the lock nut on the blade tracking knob threads so the blade tracking knob wil...
Page 22 - Tensioning Blade
-20- G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) a properly tensioned blade is essential for mak-ing accurate cuts and is a prerequisite for making many bandsaw adjustments. To tension the bandsaw blade: 1. Make sure that you have performed the Test Run instructions on the previous page and that the blade is tracking ...
Page 24 - Adjusting Blade
-22- G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) the blade guides provide side-to-side support to help keep the blade straight while cutting. the blade guides are designed to be adjusted in two ways—forward/backward and side-to-side. properly adjusted blade guides are essential to making accurate cuts. To adjust the u...
Page 25 - Adjusting positive; Setting Table
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -23- NOTICE Whenever changing a blade or adjusting ten- sion and tracking, the upper and lower blade guide bearings and guide-blocks must be re- adjusted before cutting operations. NOTICE The blade guides should only have light pressure against the blade. 9. tighten the cap ...
Page 27 - Aligning Table
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -25- to ensure cutting accuracy, the fence must be parallel with the miter slot. To align the fence parallel with the miter slot: 1. if the fence is mounted on the left-hand side of the blade, remove it and remount it on the right-hand side of the blade. 2. loosen the four c...
Page 28 - Operation Safety; SEcTION 4: OpERATIONS; Overview
-26- G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without proper protective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection when operating this machine. Loose hair and cloth- ing could get caught in machinery and cause seri...
Page 29 - Motor Switch; Table Tilt; Switch
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -27- the motor switch shown in figure 29 is clearly marked for starting/stopping the machine. Motor Switch the bandsaw table tilts 10˚ left and 45˚ right to provide a wide range of cutting options. To tilt the table: 1. loosen the two table-trunnion knobs under- neath the ta...
Page 30 - Guide post; Ripping
-28- G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) To adjust the blade guide assembly on the guide post (the bandsaw must be turned OFF): 1. Make sure that the blade tension, blade tracking, support bearing and blade guides are adjusted correctly. 2. loosen the guide post lock knob shown in figure 30. 3. raise/lower the...
Page 31 - crosscutting; Resawing
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -29- "Crosscutting" means cutting across the grain of wood. For plywood and other processed wood, crosscutting simply means cutting across the width of the workpiece. To make a 90˚ crosscut: 1. Mark the workpiece on the edge where you want to begin the cut. 2. adjust...
Page 32 - cutting curves
-30- G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) When resawing thin pieces, a wandering blade (blade lead) can tear through the side of the workpiece, exposing your hands to the blade teeth. Always use push blocks when resawing and keep your hands clear of the blade. 4. support the ends of the board if necessary. 5. t...
Page 33 - Blade Information
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -31- selecting the right blade requires a knowledge of various blade characteristics to match the blade with the particular cutting operation. Blade Length Measured by the circumference, blade lengths are usually unique to the brand of your bandsaw and the distance between w...
Page 35 - Blade changes
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -33- To remove the blade: 1. disConneCt bandsaW FroM poWer! 2. release the tension lever. 3. remove the table insert and the table pin. adjust the upper and lower guide blocks away from the blade. 4. open the upper and lower wheel covers and slide the blade off both wheels. ...
Page 36 - Scale calibration
-34- G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) you may need to recalibrate the fence scale after changing or adjusting the blade, or if the scale is not producing accurate cuts. recalibrate the fence scale by adjusting the hairline indicator on the fence and testing your adjustment by cutting a piece of scrap wood. ...
Page 37 - SEcTION 5: AccESSORIES
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -35- SEcTION 5: AccESSORIES aCCessories figure 39. h3051 extension block Kit. 6" Extension Block Kit - h3051increase your cutting capacity from 6" to 12" cut-ting height with this bolt-on 6" extension block kit. includes all necessary hardware plus extended b...
Page 38 - SEcTION 6: MAINTENANcE; cleaning; Lubricating; Schedule
-36- G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) SEcTION 6: MAINTENANcE Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. if resin has built up, use a ...
Page 39 - Troubleshooting
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -37- SEcTION 7: SERvIcE Troubleshooting Motor & Electrical symptom possible Cause possible solution Machine does not start or a breaker trips. 1. power supply is at fault/switched oFF. 2. plug/receptacle is at fault or wired incorrectly.3. Wiring is open/has high resista...
Page 42 - Replacing Belt
-40- G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) To replace the belt: 1. disConneCt bandsaW FroM poWer! 2. open both wheel covers. 3. remove the bandsaw blade. 4. loosen the motor mount bolts shown in figure 44. figure 44. Wheel mount bolt. Wheel Mount bolt 5. Move the body of the motor so the motor adjustment bolt sl...
Page 43 - Shimming Table
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -41- to ensure accuracy when cutting stacked workpieces, the table should be 90˚ to the back of the blade as shown in figure 45. if the table is not perpendicular to the back of the blade, the table needs to be shimmed. figure 45. squaring table to blade back. To shim the ta...
Page 44 - Wheel Alignment
-42- G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) Wheel alignment is one of the easiest ways to ensure you get optimal performance from your bandsaw. When wheels are aligned, or coplanar, the bandsaw is more likely to cut straight without wandering; and vibration, heat, and blade wear are considerably decreased because...
Page 46 - Blade Tensioner
-44- G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) Blade Tensioner over the life of the machine, the blade tensioner system may need to be reset for correct opera-tion. To reset the blade tensioner: 1. disConneCt bandsaW FroM poWer! 2. release the tension lever shown in figure 50 and remove the bandsaw blade. 4. loosen ...
Page 47 - Wiring Safety Instructions
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -45- SHOCK HAZARD. Working on wiring that is con-nected to a power source is extremely dangerous. Touching electrified parts will result in personal injury including but not limited to severe burns, electrocution, or death. Disconnect the power from the machine before servic...
Page 51 - Main parts List
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -49- Main parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 1 P0555X001 BASE 41 P0555X041 WHEEL TIRE 2 PB80M HEX BOLT M16-2 X 55 42 PN09M HEX NUT M12-1.75 3 PW08M FLAT WASHER 16MM 43 PR21M INT RETAINING RING 35MM 4 PN13M HEX NUT M16-2 44 P6202LLU BALL BEARING 6202LLU ...
Page 55 - Stand
G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) -53- Stand 303 302 302 301 313 309 315 315 316 314 314 317 317 307 312 310 306 305 311 304 REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 301 P0555X301 STAND 310 PW05M FLAT WASHER 4MM 302 PHTEK3M TAP SCREW M3.5 X 8 311 P0555X311 DOOR 303 H7942 EXTREME SERIES LOGO 312 P0555X31...
Page 56 - Labels
-54- G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12) 401 402 403 402 404 405 410 406 407 409 408 Labels REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 401 P0555X401 MACHINE ID LABEL 406 PLABEL-11 SAFETY GLASSES LABEL 402 PLABEL-20 DONT OPEN DOOR LABEL 407 P0555X407 LAMP WARNING LABEL 403 PLABEL-19 BANDSAW BLADE LABEL 408 P...
Page 57 - WARRANTY CARD
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Page 59 - WARRANTy AND RETuRNS; WARRANTY AND RETURNS
WARRANTy AND RETuRNS 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 main...
