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9" BANDSAW MODEL G1052 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © 1995 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. APRIL, 1999 PRINTED IN U.S.A.[...]
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G1052 9" Bandsaw -1- Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS ..........................................................2-3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BANDSAWS ..............................4 2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 220V OPERATION .....................................................................................[...]
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-2- G1052 9" 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 and safer at the ra[...]
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G1052 9" 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 overheating. Your exten[...]
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-4- G1052 9" Bandsaw Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws No list of safety guidelines can be com- plete. 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 personal injury,[...]
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G1052 9" Bandsaw -5- 110V Operation SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS The Model G1052 has a 1 / 2 HP motor which oper- ates at 110V. It includes a complete cordset with a grounded plug that’s made for use with a grounded domestic 110V outlet. The G1052 motor will safely draw about 8 amps at 110V under load. If you operate the bandsaw on any ci[...]
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-6- G1052 9" Bandsaw SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION Commentary Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to introduce the Model G1052 9" Bandsaw. This saw is a part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guide- lines stated in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation, and pro[...]
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G1052 9" Bandsaw -7- Unpacking The bandsaw is shipped from the factory in a carefully packed carton. 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 inspection by the carr[...]
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-8- G1052 9" Bandsaw Clean Up The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect it from corrosion during shipment. Remove this protective coating with with a sol- vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser. Avoid chlorine-based solvents as they may damage painted surfaces should they come in contact. Always follow the usage instructions[...]
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G1052 9" Bandsaw -9- SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY 3. Screw the lock handle (#53) and the guide screw (#51) into the threaded holes on the back of the saw. Figure 2. 4. Lay the table insert (#68) into the hole in the table and replace the wingnut and screw. Bandsaw Unit Table For maximum stability, the G1052 must be securely mounted to your workbench. F[...]
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-10- G1052 9" Bandsaw Blade Adjustments Blade tension and tracking are two of the most important factors affecting bandsaw perfor- mance. When the blade is properly tensioned and tracked, blade life will be extended, cuts will be straighter, and the bandsaw will run more smoothly. In order to optimize tension and track- ing, the two wheels mus[...]
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G1052 9" Bandsaw -11- 1. Adjust the tracking knob (#23) so that upper wheel is not angled. 2. Set a straightedge against the sides of the wheels. It should fully extend across both of them. Figure 5. 3. The straightedge must touch each of the out- side rims on both wheels. If the straightedge does not touch both wheels evenly, use a small rule[...]
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-12- G1052 9" Bandsaw Tracking Blade Guides Rotate the upper wheel several turns by hand. Watch the lateral movement of the blade on the tire. The blade will move back and forth slightly until it finds its equilibrium position. If the blade is tracking correctly, it will stay on both tires in one location, not necessarily in the center of the [...]
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G1052 9" Bandsaw -13- The guide bearings on either side of the blade ensure that it is not pushed too far laterally. Perform steps 1-4 for both upper and lower guide bearings. 1. Loosen the setscrews (#33) securing the guide bearing shafts (#38). 2. Turn the knurled ends of the bearing shafts. Adjust so that the bearings are about 0.004" [...]
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-14- G1052 9" Bandsaw Table Adjustments The bandsaw table will tilt left 15° and right 45°. To tilt the table: 1. Loosen the locking handle below the table . Figure 12 . Locking Handle Angle Gauge Figure 12. Table adjustment locations. Figure 13. Squaring the blade to the table. If the blade is not centered in the table insert, the table can[...]
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G1052 9" Bandsaw -15- 2. Slip the blade through the upper and lower guides and mount it over the upper and lower wheels. 3. Apply tension, check wheel co-planarity, and check and adjust tracking as discussed pre- viously. 4. Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings. 5. Close the wheel covers and latch them. 6. Replace the table insert, wingnu[...]
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-16- G1052 9" Bandsaw The guide post is adjustable so the guide bear- ings will stay aligned with the blade when the guide post is raised or lowered. To check guide post alignment: 1. Adjust blade tension and tracking as dis- cussed earlier in this section. 2. Loosen the guide post securing knob (#31) and slide the guide post all the way up. L[...]
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G1052 9" Bandsaw -17- SECTION 6: OPERATIONS Overview The bandsaw is one of the most versatile wood cutting tools in the shop. It is capable of perform- ing many different cutting functions including, but not limited to: STRAIGHT CUTS 1. Miters 2. Angles 3. Compound Angles 4. Resawing IRREGULAR CUTS 1. Simple and Complex Curves 2. Duplicate Par[...]
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-18- G1052 9" Bandsaw A bandsaw blade is a delicate piece of steel that is subjected to tremendous stress. Be sure you use quality blades of the proper width for the var- ious types of cutting operations. Always use the widest blade possible for the workpiece you are cutting. Use narrow blades only for sawing small, abrupt curves and for fine,[...]
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G1052 9" Bandsaw -19- Cutting Curves When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and turn the stock carefully so that the blade follows the layout line without being twisted. If a curve is so abrupt that it is necessary to repeatedly back up and cut a new kerf, use either a narrower blade or a blade with more set. A blade with more set can cut re[...]
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-20- G1052 9" Bandsaw SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE Shielded and pre-lubricated ball bearings require no lubrication for the life of the bearings. All bear- ings are standard sizes and replacements can be purchased from our parts department or your local bearing supply store. As for other items on this machine, such as adjustment controls, an occasio[...]
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G1052 9" Bandsaw -21- The following pages contain general machine data, parts diagrams/lists, and Warranty/Return information for your Model G1052 9" Bandsaw. If you need parts or help in assembling your machine, or if you need operational information, we encourage you to call our Service Department. Our trained service technicians will b[...]
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-22- G1052 9" Bandsaw Customer Service #: (570) 326-3806 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 GRIZZLY MODEL G1052 9" BANDSAW MACHINE DATA SHEET Design Type .................................................................................................. Bench Model Overall Dimensions: Table ........................[...]
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G1052 9" Bandsaw -23- PARTS DIAGRAMS 11 20 19 98 15 11 10 12 14 13 11 43 42 97 74 96 45 24 25 19 42 18 71 78 95 76 77 5 4 22 21 23 6 46 2 7 8 11 10 9 1 75 77 9 16 14 73 72 74 73 78 76 77 75 77 41 70 69 74 73 94 73 MAIN BODY MAIN BODY[...]
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-24- G1052 9" Bandsaw 30 74 29 30 74 28 37 39 37 39 38 39 40 40 40 40 37 39 40 40 39 37 33 33 47 35 99 33 33 36 48 26 58 31 27 39 38 32 BEARING GUIDES[...]
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G1052 9" Bandsaw -25- 51 68 50 55 53 49 54 67 60 64 66 65 63 61 62 56 59 57 TABLE AND FENCE[...]
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-26- G1052 9" Bandsaw 91 90 89 74 66 73 88 86 30 105 106 92 44 82 84 88 81 102 101 30 103 104 30 87 30 79 83 100 87 93 85 84 MOTOR AND GEARBOX[...]
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G1052 9" Bandsaw -27- 001 P1052001 BODY 002 P1052002 TENSION KNOB 004 P1052004 SPRING 005 P1052005 COLLAR 006 PSS29 SETSCREW 4 - 40 x 1 / 4 " 007 P1052007 TENSION BRACKET 008 PSB04 CAP SCREW 1 / 4 " - 20 x 1 / 2 " 009 P1052009 SLIDING GIB 010 PSB17 CAP SCREW 1 / 4 " - 20 x 3 / 8 " 011 PSS26 SETSCREW 10 - 24 x 3 / 8 &qu[...]
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-28- G1052 9" Bandsaw 073 PS01 PHLP HD SCRW 10 - 24 x 1 / 2 " 074 PW03 FLAT WASHER #10 075 P1073098 LATCH 076 P1073099 STRIKE 077 PS16 PHLP HD SCRW 6 - 32 x 1 / 4 " 078 PN12 HEX NUT 6 - 32 079 P1052079 POWER CORD 080 P1015017-1STRAIN RELIEF (N/S) 081 P1052081 MOTOR 082 P1052082 GEAR BOX COVER 083 P1052083 GEAR BOX CASE 084 PSB07 CAP [...]
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G1052 9" Bandsaw -29- SYMPTOM Motor will not start. Motor will not start; fuses or circuit breakers blow. Motor fails to develop full power (power output of motor decreases rapidly with decrease in voltage at motor terminals). Motor overheats. Motor stalls (resulting in blown fuses or tripped circuit). Machine slows when operating. Blade does [...]
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-30- G1052 9" 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’s sole written wa[...]
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G1052 9" Bandsaw CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE 10. Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply. ___1" x 42" Belt Sander ___6" - 8" Grinder ___5" - 8" Drill Press ___Mini Lathe ___8" Table Saw ___10" - 12" Thickness Planer ___8" - 10" Bandsaw ___Scroll Saw ___Disc/Belt Sander ___Spindle/B[...]
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