Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2 Foreword......................................................... 2Contact.Info.................................................... 2Machine.Data.Sheet....................................... 3Identification................
Page 4 - Foreword; INTRODUCTION; Contact Info
-2- G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to us at the address below: Grizzly Industrial, Inc. C / O Technical Documentation Manager P.O. Box 2069 Bellingham, WA 98227-2069 We stand behind our machines. If you have any service ques...
Page 5 - SWIVEL HEAD; Machine Data Sheet
G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 -3- The information contained herein is deemed accurate as of 7/11/2018 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 2 Mo...
Page 7 - Identification
G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 -5- Figure 1. The.Model.G9742. Identification A A. Blade.Tension.Knob B. Blade.Guide.Knob C. Blade.Guides D. Pulley.Cover E. Heavy.Duty.Motor F. Hydraulic.Cylinder.and.Feed.Rate.Dial G. ON/OFF.Push-Button.Switch.Assembly H. Table.Angle.Scale I. Cast.Iron...
Page 8 - NOTICE; Safety Instructions for Machinery
-6- G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 Safety Instructions for Machinery For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating this Machine The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal ...
Page 11 - SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 -9- Serious personal injury could occur if you connect the machine to power before com- pleting the setup process. DO NOT connect the machine to the power until instructed later in this manual. 110/220V Operation SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Full Load...
Page 13 - Inventory
G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 -11- Inventory After. all. the. parts. have. been. removed. from. the..box,.you.should.have.the.following.items: Box 1: (Figure 3) Qty A.. Base............................................................ 1 B.. Front.Panel....................................
Page 14 - Site Considerations
-12- G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 Figure 5. Minimum working clearances. Floor Load Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight and footprint specifications of your machine. Some floors may require additional reinforcement to support both the machine and operator. Working Clearanc...
Page 15 - Feet
G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 -13- Cabinet, Wheels & Feet This. bandsaw. is. shipped. with. four. rubber. feet.with.posts.and.two.wheels.with.an.axle..It.is.your.option. to. install. four. rubber. feet. if. you. do. not.need. to. move. the. bandsaw,. or. install. the. axle.and. w...
Page 17 - Stop Adjustment; Squaring Vise to
G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 -15- Shipping Strap & Stop Adjustment To. ensure. that. your. bandsaw. arrives. without.damage. to. the. hinge. system,. a. shipping. strap.was. installed.. After. removing. the. shipping. strap,.you. will. have. to. make. a. series. of. adjustments,...
Page 18 - Iron Stop; OFF Button Lever
-16- G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 Chip Tray & Cast Iron Stop The.chip.tray.directs.small.workpieces.into.a.buck-et. when. the. cut. is. complete.. The. cast. iron. stop.allows.you.to.repeat.cuts.at.the.same.length. To install the chip tray and cast iron stop: 1.. Position.the.ch...
Page 19 - Pulley Cover
G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 -17- Pulley Cover Figure 17..Positioning.the.pulley.cover. Figure 18..Belt.tension.knob. To install the pulley cover: 1.. UNPLUG.THE.BANDSAW! 2.. Position. and. rotate. the. pulley. cover. into. place.as.shown.in. Figure 17. 3.. Install.the.two. 1 ⁄ 4 -2...
Page 21 - Operation Safety; SECTION 4: OPERATIONS; Blade Speed
G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 -19- 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 mac...
Page 22 - Blade Selection
-20- G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 Blade Selection The.chart.below.is.a.basic.starting.point.for.choos-ing. blade. type. based. on. teeth. per. inch. (TPI). for.variable.tooth.pitch.blades.and.for.standard.raker.type. bimetal. blades/HSS. blades.. However,. for.exact. specifications....
Page 23 - Feed Rate
G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 -21- Feed Rate The.speed.at.which.the.saw.blade.will.cut.through.a. workpiece. is. controlled. by. blade. type. and. feed.rate. The.feed.rate.is.controlled.by.the.valve.lever.and.feed. rate. dial. on. the. hydraulic. cylinder. shown. in. Figure 22. To se...
Page 24 - Blade Guides
-22- G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 Blade Guides Figure 26..Blade.guide.position.lock.knob. Figure 25. Blade.guide.adjustments. UNPLUG the bandsaw power cord, and NEVER adjust the blade guides while the saw blade is moving! Figure 24 . Blade.guide.adjustment.locations. Guide.Bearing. ...
Page 25 - Blade Tension; Operation Tips
G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 -23- •. Let.the.blade.reach.full.speed.before.engag-ing. the. workpiece.. Never. start. a. cut. with. the.blade. in. contact. with. the. workpiece. (see. Figure 27). •. Chips. should. be. curled. and. silvery.. If. the.chips.are.thin.and.powder.like,.inc...
Page 26 - SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES
-24- G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 ACCESSORIES Figure 28. Blades. SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES Figure 29. H5408.blade.tensioning.gauge. H5408—Blade Tensioning GaugeThe.Blade.Tensioning.Gauge.ensures.long.blade.life,.reduced.blade.breakage,.and.straight.cutting.by.indicating.correct.tension...
Page 28 - SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE; Schedule
-26- G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. Lubrication Cleaning the Model G9742 is relatively easy. Keeping.metal.chips.away.from.bandsaw.mecha-nisms. is. importa...
Page 29 - Troubleshooting
G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 -27- Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix your machine if a problem develops. If you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663. SECTION 7: SE...
Page 31 - Blade Change
G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 -29- Blade Change Blades should be changed when they become dull, damaged, or when you are using materials that require a blade of a certain type or tooth count. To change the bandsaw blade: 1. UNPLUG THE BANDSAW! 2. . Hold. the. headstock,. unattach. th...
Page 32 - Blade Tracking
-30- G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 10.. Reinstall. the. blade. guards,. and. adjust. the. blade. guides. as. described. in. Blade Guides. on. Page 22 11.. Re-attach.the.feed.cylinder. Blade Tracking The blade tracking has been properly set at the factory. The tracking will rarely nee...
Page 33 - Electrical Components
G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 -31- Electrical Components Figure 41..Capacitor Figure 42..Switch.wiring.right-hand.view. Figure 44..Switch.wiring.left-hand.view. Figure 43..Switch.wiring.rear.view.
Page 35 - Saw Parts Breakdown
G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 -33- 83 72 100 109 79 80 35 104 103 182 81 109 113 120 123 2 12 8 75 100 101 75 31 313 89 72 112 101-1 8 84 92 98 1 93 97 132-1 51 50 199 200 201 76 102 35 66 11 132 102 97 11 320 35 71-1 198 71 73 134 133 108 59 48 58 3 Saw Parts Breakdown
Page 36 - Saw Parts List
-34- G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 1 P9742001 HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 3/4 92 P9742092 GEAR BOX GASKET 2 P9742002 HEX NUT 1/4-20 93 P9742093 COVER 3 P9742003 FLAT WASHER 1/4 97 P9742097 PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 12 8 P9742008 FLAT WASHER 5/16 98 P974...
Page 37 - Stand Parts Breakdown
G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 -35- Stand Parts Breakdown 323 21 333 361 363 364 366 9 263 316 315 334 20 19 300 318 363 367 359 368 325 338 362 258 330 330-1 254 11 321 16 86 111 196V2 319 320 304 322 86-1 74 85 44 324 54 51 50 17 261 255 257 256 262 259 329 328 126 194 85-2 85-1 85-...
Page 38 - Stand Parts List
-36- G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 9 P9742009 WHEEL 302A P9742302A VISE JAW BRACKET-FRONT V2.01.08 11 P9742011 HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 1 303A P9742303A VICE JAW BRACKET-REAR V2.01.08 16 P9742016 MOTOR CABLE 304 P9742304 SWIVEL BASE UPPER 17 P9...
Page 39 - Guides & Shafts Parts Breakdown
G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfd. Since 11/06) -37- Guides & Shafts Parts Breakdown 89 88 87 87 90 91 73 95 61 11 102 62 69 68 60 61 63 62-1 65 114 8 64 70 62-1 60 61 61 62 63 8 114 70 57 64-1 102 11 94 96 87 106 77 99 107 105 88 87 87 REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 8 P9742008 FLA...
Page 40 - Labels Parts Breakdown
-38- G9742 Metal Cutting Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 11/06 Labels Parts Breakdown Safety labels warn about machine hazards and ways to prevent injury. The owner of this machine MUST maintain the original location and readability of the labels on the machine. If any label is removed or becomes unreadable, RE...
Page 41 - WARRANTY CARD
C U T A LO N G D O T T E D LI N E Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Street _____________________________________________________________________________City _______________________ State _________________________ Zip _____________________Phone # _____...
Page 43 - 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...
