Grizzly Industrial G0636X - User Manual

-2- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) INTRODUCTION 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 P...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -3- Machine Data Sheet Model Number G0636X G0636XB Product Dimensions Weight 620 lbs. Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height 35 1 ⁄ 4 " x 33 3 ⁄ 4 " x 78 1 ⁄ 2 " Footprint (Length x Width) 29 1 ⁄ 2 " x 23 1 ⁄ 2 " Shipping Dim...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -5- Figure 1. G0636X front view. A. Eye Bolt B. Hinged Wheel Covers C. Blade Tracking Window D. Guide Post Handwheel E. Cutting Height Scale F. Guide Post G. Ball Bearing Blade Guides H. Miter Gauge I. 4" Dust Port J. Foot Brake K. Fence Lock Lever L. Resa...

-6- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) 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 ...

-8- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) BLADE CONDITION. Do not operate with dull, cracked or badly worn blade. Dull blades require more effort to perform the cut and increase the risk of kickback. Inspect blades for cracks and missing teeth before each use. HAND PLACEMENT. Never position finger...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -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 m...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -11- SECTION 3: SETUP The following are needed to complete the setup process, but are not included with your machine. Description Qty• Safety Glasses ........................................... 1 • Cleaner/Degreaser ..................... As Needed • Disposable...

-12- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) 5mm Hardware Recognition Chart

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -13- Inventory Crate Contents (Figure 4): Qty A. Bandsaw (not shown) ................................. 1 B. Cast Iron Fence Assembly ......................... 1 C. Resaw Fence ............................................. 1 D. Guide Post Handwheel................

-14- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) The unpainted surfaces of your machine are coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that prevents corrosion during shipment and storage. This rust preventative works extremely well, but it will take a little time to clean. Be patient and do a thorough j...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -15- Site Considerations Figure 5. Minimum working clearances. 35 1 / 4 " 33 3 / 4 " Weight Load Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight of your machine. Make sure that the surface upon which the machine is placed will bear the weight of the mac...

-16- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) Moving & Placing Base Unit Figure 6. Lifting the bandsaw. This is an extremely heavy machine. Serious personal injury may occur if safe moving methods are not followed. To be safe, you will need assistance and a forklift or a hoist when removing the m...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -17- Although not required, we recommend that you mount your new machine to the floor. Because this is an optional step and floor materials may vary, floor mounting hardware is not included. However, you must level your machine with a precision level. You may ...

-18- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) Blade Tracking Personal injury or death can occur if the machine starts while your hand is touching the bandsaw wheel during tracking adjustments. Disconnect power from the bandsaw before performing blade tracking adjustments. The blade tracking is primar...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -19- Figure 13. Blade tracking controls. 6. Loosen the lock lever (Figure 13) so that the blade tracking knob can rotate. NOTICE Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking. 7. Spin the upper wheel with one hand and rotate the blade tracking kno...

-20- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) Figure 16. Dust hoses attached to dust port. Dust Collection To connect a dust collection hose: 1. Fit a 4" dust hose over each dust port, as shown in Figure 16, and secure in place with a hose clamp. 2. Tug each hose to make sure it does not come off...

-22- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) Power Connection After you have completed all previous setup instructions and circuit requirements, the machine is ready to be connected to the power supply. To avoid unexpected startups or property dam-age, use the following steps whenever connecting or ...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -23- Test Run Once the assembly is complete, test run your machine to make sure it runs properly and is ready for regular operation. The test run consists of verifying the following: 1) The motor powers up and runs correctly, 2) the safety disabling mechanism ...

-24- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) 9. Try to turn the machine ON. —If the bandsaw does not start, the switch disabling feature is working as designed. The Test Run is complete. —If the bandsaw starts, immediately discon- nect power. The switch disabling feature is not working correctly. Th...

-28- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) 5. Make sure that the blade is perpendicular to the face of the support bearing, as illustrated in Figure 28. —If the blade is perpendicular to the face of the support bearing, continue on to the next step. —If the blade is not perpendicular to the sup-po...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -29- Aligning Fence NOTICE Adjusting the fence parallel to the miter slot does not guarantee straight cuts. The miter slot may need to be adjusted parallel to the side of the blade. Refer to the "Aligning Table" instructions on Page 28. 5. Tighten the ...

-30- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) Your new bandsaw is equipped with a fence mea-surement system that includes a fence pointer, which must be calibrated when the bandsaw is first set up. Pointer Calibration 3. Loosen the pointer adjustment screw (Figures 37–38) and set the pointer in line ...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -31- SECTION 4: OPERATIONS 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. NOTICE If you have never used this type of machine or equip...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -33- Operation Overview This overview covers the basic process that hap-pens during a bandsaw operation. Familiarize yourself with this process to better understand the remaining parts of the Operation section. To complete a typical operation, the operator doe...

-36- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) To fine tune the tracking: 1. Close the wheel covers and turn the bandsaw ON. 2. Observe the blade tracking path through the clear window on the right edge of the bandsaw, as shown in Figure 47. Fine Tune Tracking Figure 47. Blade tracking window. 3. Usin...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -37- Blade Lead Bandsaw blades commonly wander off the cut line when sawing, as shown in Figure 48. This is called blade lead. Blade lead is commonly caused by too fast of a feed rate, a dull or abused blade, or improper tension. If your blade is sharp/undamag...

-38- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) Crosscutting is the process of cutting across the grain of wood. For plywood and other processed wood, crosscutting simply means cutting across the width of the material. To make a 90˚ crosscut: 1. Mark the workpiece on the edge where you want to begin th...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -39- Resawing ( Figure 51) is the process of cutting a board into two or more thinner boards. The maxi-mum board width that can be resawn is limited by the maximum cutting height of the bandsaw. One of the most important considerations when resawing is blade s...

-40- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) One of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability to cut multiple copies of a particular shape by stacking a number of workpieces together. Before making stacked cuts, ensure that both the table and the blade are properly adjusted to 90° (see Page 19). Othe...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -41- Figure 54. Raker, Skip & Hook tooth styles. Raker Skip Hook • Straight Cutting: Use the largest width blade that you own. Narrow blades can cut tight curves (a small radius) but are not very good at cutting straight lines because they naturally wander...

-42- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) The most common causes of blade breakage are: • Faulty alignment and adjustment of the guides. • Forcing or twisting a wide blade around a curve of short radius. • Feeding the workpiece into the blade too fast. • Tooth dullness or absence of sufficient se...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -43- SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Figure 56. G1094 Bandsaw Power Feeder. G1094—Bandsaw Power Feeder with Fence, Single-Phase Replacement BladesThese replacement blades are milled for exact tooth set and are made with high quality tool steel. 160" Car...

-44- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) Figure 60. Recommended products for protect- ing unpainted cast iron/steel on machinery. G5562—SLIPIT ® 1 Qt. Gel G5563—SLIPIT ® 12 oz Spray G2871—Boeshield ® T-9 12 oz Spray G2870—Boeshield ® T-9 4 oz Spray H3788—G96 ® Gun Treatment 12 oz Spray H3789—G96...

-46- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. Cleaning the Model G0636X is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the r...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -47- Figure 66. Tension adjustment assembly locations (top wheel removed for clarity). 1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! 2. Open the top wheel cover and look through the top of the wheel. 3. Wipe off any existing grease and sawdust buildup on the blade tension...

-48- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) 1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! 2. With the table perpendicular to the blade, wipe off all existing grease and sawdust buildup from the rack. 3. Move the table up to its maximum 45˚ angle and wipe ( Figure 67) off all existing grease and sawdust buildup...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -49- Troubleshooting Motor & Electrical Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Machine does not start or a breaker trips. 1. Power switch key is turned to "0".2. Stop/reset button engaged.3. Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired incorrectly. 4. Mo...

-50- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Machine slows when operating. 1. Feeding workpiece too fast. 2. Blade is dull. 1. Reduce feed rate. See Basic Cutting Tips on Page 33. 2. Replace blade ( Page 42). Ticking sound when the saw is running. 1. Blade we...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -51- Checking and Tensioning V-Belts To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade, the V-belts must be in good condition and operate under proper tension. The belts should be checked for cracks, fraying, and wear. Belt tension should be che...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -53- Brushes Figure 73. The wheel brush. Adjusting Wheel and Blade Brushes The lower wheel compartment contains the brushes shown in Figure 73. These brushes are designed to sweep sawdust off the wheel tire and blade as the bandsaw is operating. In order to wo...

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -59- 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 machin...

-60- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY ON PAGE 59! G0636X Electrical Components Figure 87. G0636X motor wiring. Figure 88. G0636X magnetic switch. Figure 85. G0636X control panel wiring. Figure 86. Wheel cover limit switch (left) and foot brake switch (right). Figure 84....

-62- Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY ON PAGE 59! G0636XB Electrical Components Figure 89. Power supply wiring. Figure 92. Motor wiring. Figure 93. Magnetic switch. Figure 90. Control panel wiring. Figure 91. Wheel cover limit switch.

Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17) -75- REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 19 P0636XB019 CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 25 150-5 P0636XB150-5 FLANGE SCREW M4-.7 X 8 37 P0636XB037 LOCK WASHER 8MM 150-6 P0636XB150-6 PIVOT BLOCK 77 P0636XB077 FLAT WASHER 6MM 150-7 P0636XB150-7 HEX NUT M8-1.25 78 P...

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