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7'' X 12'' METAL-CUTTING BANDSAW MODEL G1011Z INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © 1999 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. MAY, 1999 PRINTED IN U.S.A.[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -1- TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1. SAFETY RULES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS .................................................. 2-3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR METAL-CUTTING BANDSAWS .............................. 4 2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V OPERATION ..........................................................[...]
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-2- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw Safety Instructions For Power Tools SECTION 1: SAFETY 5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY . All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area. 6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys. 7. DON’T FORCE TOOL . It will do the job better an[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -3- 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD . Make sure your extension cord is in good condi - tion. Conductor size should be in accor - dance with the chart below. The amperage rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and over[...]
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-4- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw Ad di tio na l Sa fe ty In s tr uc ti on s Fo r Th e Me ta l-C ut tin g Ba nd sa w 6. Never position fingers or thumbs in line with the cut. Serious injury could occur. 7. Periodically check the horizontal stop screw and the automatic shutoff limit switch to make sure they are properly adjusted. 8. Exercis[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -5- 110V Operation S E C T I O N 2 : C I R C U I T R E Q U I R E M E N T S A 20-amp slow-blow fuse or circuit breaker should be used on the 110V circuit this bandsaw is connected to. Circuits rated any higher are not adequate to protect the motor from power surges. If you operate this bandsaw on any circuit th[...]
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-6- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw S E C T I O N 3 : G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Commentary Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model G1011Z 7" x 12'' Metal-Cutting Bandsaw. This saw is a part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine metalworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines set forth in th[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -7- Unpacking The bandsaw is shipped from the factory in a carefully packed crate. If you find the machine to be damaged after you’ve signed for delivery and the truck and driver are already gone, you will need to file a freight claim with the carrier. Save the containers and all packing materials for inspec[...]
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-8- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw Site Considerations Notes FLOOR LOAD Your G1011Z Bandsaw represents a large weight load in a small footprint. Most commercial or resi - dential shop floors should be sufficient to carry the weight of the machine. If you have any question about the floor structure being able to support the weight, contact y[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -9- SECTION 4: ADJUSTMENTS Controls E1 K1 K2 E2 M L A B N F C D I J H G The controls and major components for the G1011Z metal-cutting bandsaw are shown below in Figure 2. Please use this drawing for refer- ence when reviewing the following sections. A. Saw Bow. B. Blade Guide Locking Knobs. C. Control Panel -[...]
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-10- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw Saw Pressure The pressure or force which the saw exerts when pushing through the workpiece is the result of the weight of the bow assembly counterbalanced by the amount of spring tension applied through the large coil spring on the back of the machine base. This should be set so there is a moderate amount[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -11- Tension/Tracking If the tension seems correct, make the other adjustments to the saw (aligning guides, tracking and speed) and test run it on a scrap piece of material. If the blade is not cutting properly, the tension may be incorrect and you’ll need to read - just the tension. Remember to reduce the b[...]
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-12- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw Fig ure 6. Guid e Bear in g Adju stm ent s. Guide Bearings Eccentric Bushing Blade Guides Whenever changing a blade or adjusting tension and tracking, the left and right hand blade support bearings and guide bearings must be re-adjust - ed. Always adjust the guide bearings away from the blade before insta[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -13- H o r i z o n t a l S t o p S c r e w The horizontal stop screw limits the downward travel of the saw bow to keep the blade from running into the cast iron bed. The stop screw is located on the saw bow just next to the left hand blade wheel cover. See Figure 7. Lower the saw bow by opening the feed rate v[...]
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-14- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw SECTION 5: OPERATIONS The metal-cutting bandsaw is one of the most versatile machines in the shop. It can be used to cut off bar stock and structural steel to length as well as shaping metal into semifinished and finished components. Pre-Run Check There are many adjustment points and compen- sating differ[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -15- Blade Selection A bandsaw blade is a ribbon of steel subjected to tremendous strain. Be sure you use qual - ity blades for the various types of cutting opera - tions. The Grizzly G1011Z bandsaw accepts 1'' x 101" blades. Bandsaw blades can be purchased welded, set, and sharpened ready-for-u[...]
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-16- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw Figure 10. Outer wheel and cover. To remove the blade, ensure the power is discon - nected and raise the saw bow as high as it will go: 1. Loosen tension on the blade by turning the tension knob. See Figure 10 . 2. Open the gap between the blade bearing guides by loosening the locking screw and turning th[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -17- Cutting Speed Blade speed selection should be made according to the material being cut. In general, the harder the material the slower the blade speed. The chart in Figure 12 provides a general reference. Hard Materials - High Speed steels, stainless and heavy cross section mat’l Moderately Hard - Tool,[...]
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-18- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw Adjusting Feed Rate The hydraulic cylinder connected to the saw bow regulates the rate at which the blade is lowered into the workpiece. Opening and closing the valve on the control panel (See Figure 13) controls the feed rate. There is a by-pass valve on the side of the hydraulic cylinder which is preset[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -19- Vise and Stop Figure 16. Vise components. Guide Adjustment The blade will cut best when the blade is support- ed as close to the workpiece as possible. Once the material has been secured in the vise, loosen the two knobs on top of the saw bow and slide the moveable guide over as close to the material as p[...]
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-20- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE V-Belt To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade, the V-belt must be in good condition and must be under the proper tension. The belt should be checked for cracks, fraying and wear. Belt integrity should be checked at least every 3 months; more often if the ba[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -21- The bearings used in the motor, the wheels and the blade guides are shielded and pre-lubricated ball bearings. These require no lubrication for the life of the bearings. All bearings are standard sizes and replacements can be purchased from our parts department or bearing supply store. The rod on which th[...]
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-22- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw SECTION 7: CLOSURE The following pages contain general machine data, p ar ts di ag ra ms / l is ts , troubleshooting guide a nd Warranty/Return information for your Model G1011Z Metal-Cutting Bandsaw. If you need parts or help in assembling your machine, or if you need operational informa- tion, we encour[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -23- Customer Service #: (570) 326-3806 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MACHINE DATA SHEET GRIZZLY MODEL G1011 METAL-CUTTING BANDSAW REVISED 5/99 Design Type ...................................................................................................... Floor Model Overall Di[...]
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-24- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw SYMPTOM Teeth Breakage Blade breakage. Cut not straight. Blade Twisting. Premature tooth wear. Repetitive ticking noise when blade is on. Blade does not run even - ly on wheels or runs off. Blade does not cut evenly. Blade contacting table surface. Blade does not stop after cut is complete. POSSIBLE CAUSE[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -25- SYMPTOM Motor will not start. Motor will not start; fuses or circuit breakers blow. Motor overheats. Motor stalls (resulting in blown fuses or tripped circuit). Motor and blade speed slows when operating. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Low voltage. 2. Open circuit in motor, control panel or magnetic starter. 1. Short [...]
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-26- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw G1011Z 110 Volt Wiring Diagram Limit Switch To Motor To Pump Light Start Stop Pump Switch Switch Switch Copyright, Grizzly Industrial Inc. 12 15 18 Ground Control Panel 110 Volt Power Magnetic Starter[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -27- G1011Z WIRE DIAGRAM 110 VOLT WHITE (GROUND) TO 110 VOLT POWER SUPPLY NOTE: THE WIRES FROM THE POWER SUPPLY, BESIDES THE GREEN GROUND WIRE, ARE INTERCHANGABLE, THEREFORE COLORS ARE NOT SPECIFIED. © Grizzly Industrial, Inc. 1999 1 3 2 4[...]
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-28- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw 002 P1011Z002 DOWEL PIN 003 P1011Z003 RAPID NUT 004 P1011Z004 MOVABLE JAW 005 PW01M WASHER 8 mm 006 PSB45M CAP SCR M8-1.25 x 45mm 007 PSB45M CAO SCR M8-1.25 x 45mm 009 P1011Z009 M O V A B L E J A W S U B P L A T E 010 PSB44M CAP SCR M10-1.5 x 28mm 011 P1011Z011 FIXED JAW 012 P1011Z012 PIVOT SHAFT NUT 013 [...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -29- 224 PW03M FLAT WASHER 301 P1011Z301 KNOB 302 P1011Z302 GUIDE BAR COVER 303 PSB31M CAP SCR M8-1.25 x 25mm 3 0 4 P 1 0 1 1 Z 30 4 S E T SC R E W 305 P1011Z305 GUIDE BAR 308 P1011Z308 DOWEL PIN 309 P1011Z309 BLADE GUIDE BRACKET 310 P1011Z310 STRAIGHT BUSHING 312 P1011Z312 ECCENTRIC BUSHING 313 PSB13M CAP SCR[...]
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-30- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw MAIN BODY[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -31- SAW BOW ASSEMBLY[...]
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-32- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw UPPER WHEEL ASSEMBLY[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -33- UPPER GUIDE ASSEMBLY[...]
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-34- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw GEAR BOX & MOTOR[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -35- LOWER GUIDE ASSEMBLY[...]
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-36- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw HYDRAULICS[...]
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G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw -37- NOTES[...]
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-38- G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw 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 maintenance. This is Grizzly’[...]
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CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE WARRANTY CARD NAME_______________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER___________________ STREET________________________________________________________________________________ CITY_______________________________STATE_________ZIP ___________________________________ MODEL# G1011 7" x 12'' Bandsaw INVOICE#[...]
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FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. P.O. BOX 2069 BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-2069 Place Stamp Here Name_______________________________ Street_______________________________ City______________State______Zip______ Send a Grizzly Catalog to a friend: TAPE ALONG EDGES--PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE[...]