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COPYRIGHT © NOVEMBER, 2001 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. PRINTED IN TAIWAN MEATCUTTING BANDSAW WITH SLIDING TABLE MODEL G5787 INSTRUCTION MANUAL[...]
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Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS ......................................................................2-3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BANDSAWS ....................................4 2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................5 110V OPERATION .[...]
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-2- G5787 Meatcutting 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 WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys. 7. NEVER FORCE TOOL . It will do the job better and safer at the r[...]
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G5787 Meatcutting 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 e[...]
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-4- G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw Bacteria from raw meat has been frequently linked to illness and even death! Describing proper meat handling techniques outside of cleaning the bandsaw is beyond the scope of this manual. If you are unclear about sanitary meat handling practices, contact your local Board of Health or the USDA to research the proper met[...]
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G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw -5- SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V Operation A 15-amp fuse or circuit breaker should be used when fusing this bandsaw. Circuit breakers rated any higher are not adequate to protect the circuit from power surges. Make sure the wire used in the circuit will handle the amp rating required for this machine. Fusing If you[...]
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-6- G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw. This machine is part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine machinery. When used according to the guidelines stated in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation. The Model G5787 is [...]
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G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw -7- Unpacking The meatcutting bandsaw is shipped disassem- bled from the manufacturer in a carefully packed carton. If you discover the machine is damaged after you’ve signed for delivery, and the truck and driver are gone, you will need to file a freight claim with the carrier. Save the containers and all packing materi[...]
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-8- G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw Figure 5. Table, fence and grinder pieces. Figure 2. Model G5787 base unit. Figure 3. Motor, drive belt, and switch pieces. Figure 4. Stand pieces.[...]
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G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw -9- Clean Up The table and guard pieces come with a protec- tive coating. Peel this off before cleaning these pieces. Clean and sanitize all parts of the saw that will be in contact with meat or any other food items. The smaller items and table will fit in most dishwashers. This is probably the easiest method of cleaning a[...]
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-10- G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Beginning Assembly The Model G5787 requires a moderate amount of assembly and setup. The following instructions have been provided to guide you through this process. Stand Figure 6. Rubber feet on stand sides. Keep loose clothing rolled up and out of the way of machinery and keep hair pulled back. [...]
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G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw -11- 4. Attach the top brace on the underside of the stand sides as shown in Figure 8. This brace secures the center of the stand top to the stand sides. Figure 8. Top brace to stand top. Figure 7. Stand sides attached to stand top. 6. Attach the mounting plate to the two side braces as shown in Figure 10 . Figure 10. Moun[...]
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-12- G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw Figure 12. Switch & cord installed on stand. Switch Mount the switch on the stand side with the (2) 10-24 x 1" Phillips ® screws, 10-24 nuts, and star washers. Only tighten the nuts on the screws enough so that removal will be easy during wiring. Cord 1. Place the strain relief into the hole on the stand sid[...]
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G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw -13- 3. Fasten the motor onto the motor mount (as shown in Figure 14 ) with the (4) 5 ⁄ 16 "-18 x 1" hex bolts, 5 ⁄ 16 "-18 hex nuts and (8) 5 ⁄ 16 " wash- ers. The washers should be placed on both sides of the motor mount. Figure 14. Motor to motor mount. Figure 13. Pulley onto motor. To install [...]
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-14- G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw Figure 18. Rails onto bandsaw unit. To install the sliding rails: 1. Roll pins should already be in the rails. Line these up to their respective holes in the bandsaw unit as shown in Figure 18 . 2. Fit the roll pins inside the holes. If they will not fit, roll the rail over and try the other side. Because the roll pin[...]
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G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw -15- Before you put on the V-belt, make sure that the motor pulley and the upper pulley are reasonably aligned. To do this, loosen the setscrew on the motor pulley, adjust the motor pulley so it is in-line with the upper pulley, then tighten the setscrew. To put on the V-belt: 1. Loosen the (4) motor mount bolts. 2. Raise [...]
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-16- G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw Locate the (12) small Phillips ® screws and attach the tabs (raised side down) to the stand covers as shown in Figure 24 . Tighten the catch tabs enough to give resistance so they will stay in place, but not tight enough that you will not be able to turn them. Figure 24. Catch tabs in place on stand cover. Stand Cove[...]
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G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw -17- Meat Grinder The Model G5787 comes with a meat grinder. Before assembling this for use, clean and sanitize its parts. See Section 5: Sanitization for details on sanitizing. Figure 25 shows the meat grinder components. Figure 25. Meat grinder components . Figure 26. Installing meat grinder. Figure 27. Attaching sausage[...]
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-18- G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS Keep loose clothing rolled up and out of the way of machinery and keep hair pulled back. Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire adjustment process. Failure to com- ply may result in serious personal injury. Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any adjustments or maintenance. Failur[...]
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G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw -19- Blade Tension The bandsaw blade must be adequately ten- sioned so that it will cut straight and not come off the wheel during operation. To tension the band- saw blade: 1. Remove the thumbscrew that secures the upper cover, then pull the upper cover off the bandsaw unit to expose the upper wheel. 2. Turn the tension b[...]
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-20- G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw Changing Blades In the event that you need to change blades or remove the current blade for cleaning purposes, follow the instructions below: 1. Unplug the power! 2. Remove the force plate from the end of the table. 3. Slide the table off the rollers and remove it from the bandsaw unit. 4. Remove the stainless steel b[...]
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G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw -21- The support bearing backs the blade during oper- ation. As mentioned in the “Blade Guard” instruc- tions, the blade guide assembly (with the support bearing) should be within an inch from the mate- rial you are cutting to be most efficient. The support bearing shown in Figure 34 should be approximately .016" [...]
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-22- G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw Cutting Meat Your Model G5787 Meat Cutting Bandsaw will cut through any fresh meat and almost all frozen meat. To cut meat with your bandsaw: 1. Use the side fence to gauge the thickness of your desired cut. The front fence should brace the meat. Make sure that either of the fences or their rails will not be in line w[...]
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G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw -23- This bandsaw can cut your fingers off or cause other bodily harm. Use a wooden push stick when cutting small pieces and always properly support any item you cut. The meat grinder can easily grind your fingers. Never use your fingers to push meat into the grinder. Always use the provided pusher and remove the meat grin[...]
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-24- G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw Cleaning The Saw Figure 36. Pieces disassembled for cleaning. SECTION 7: CLEANING/SANITIZING To clean your bandsaw after use: 1. Remove the table, the blade guards, the fences, and the meat grinder ( Figure 36 ). 2. If used, disassemble meat grinder as shown in Figure 37 . Figure 37. Meat grinder components disassembl[...]
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G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw -25- Proper Sanitization All surfaces and working parts that have been exposed to meat must be properly sanitized after each use. Dishwashers are a good option because they sanitize with heat. For all pieces that will not fit in the dishwasher, or if a dishwasher is not avail- able, chemical sanitizers like bleach or iodo-[...]
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-26- G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw Regular periodic maintenance on your Model G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw ensures its opti- mum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your bandsaw each time you use it. Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary. 1. Loose mounting bolts. 2. Worn switch. 3. Worn or damaged cords and plugs. 4. [...]
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G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw -27- SECTION 9: CLOSURE The following pages contain general machine data, parts diagrams/lists, troubleshooting guide and Warranty/Return information for your Model G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw. If you need parts or help in assembling your machine, or if you need operational information, we encourage you to call our Service D[...]
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-28- G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw Design Type .................................................................................................... Floor Model Overall Dimensions: Table ..................................................................................................22 3 ⁄ 8 " L x 17 1 ⁄ 4 " W Height .....................[...]
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-32- G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw 01 P5787001 CABINET BODY 02 PB09 HEX BOLT 5 ⁄ 16 "-18 X 1 ⁄ 2 " 03 PW07 FLAT WASHER 5 ⁄ 16 " 04 P5787004 COVER 05 P5787005 LOWER BLADE WHEEL 06 P5787006 BEARING SEAT 07 PSB03 HEX SCREW 5 ⁄ 16 " X 1" 08 PSS04M SETSCREW M6-1.0 X 12 09 P5787009 PIN 4 X 30 10 P5787010 BUSHING 11 PSB08M CAP[...]
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G5787 Meatcutting Bandsaw -33- 135 P5787135 SAFETY WARNING LABEL 136 P5787136 SIDE PLATES 137 P5787137 CORD 138 P5787138 CORD 139 PS03 PHLP HD SCRW 10-24 X 3 ⁄ 8 " 140 P5787140 MOUNT BRACKET 141 P5787141 KEEPER 142 P5787142 RUBBER FOOT 143 PS06 PHLP HD SCRW 10-24 X 1" 144 P5787144 STRAIN RELIEF 145 P5787145 SCREW 146 P5787146 THUMBSCREW[...]
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-34- G5787 Meatcutting 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 writte[...]
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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/Belt Sander ___Mini Joi[...]
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