Operation Overview; Basic Cutting Tips - Grizzly G0636X Owner's Manual

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
does the following:
1. Examines the workpiece to make sure it is
suitable for cutting.
2.
Adjusts the fence away from the blade the
same width of the desired cut and then locks
it in place.
3. Adjusts the table tilt, if necessary, to the cor-
rect angle of the desired cut.
4. Adjusts the blade guide height to approxi-
mately 1" from the top of the workpiece.
5.
Checks to make sure the workpiece can safe-
ly pass all the way through the blade without
interference from other objects.
6. Puts on safety glasses.
7. Starts the dust collector and bandsaw.
8.
Holds the workpiece firmly and flatly against
both the table and fence, and then pushes
the workpiece into the blade at a steady and
controlled rate until the workpiece moves
completely beyond the blade.
Note: The operator is very careful to keep
fingers away from the blade and uses a push
stick to feed narrow workpieces.
9.
Stops the bandsaw and removes the
workpiece when the blade is completely
stopped.
Model G0636X/G0636XB (Mfd. Since 04/17)

Basic Cutting Tips

Here are some basic tips to follow when oper-
ating the bandsaw:
• Keep the upper blade guide assembly adjust-
ed to within 1" of the workpiece.
• Replace, sharpen, and clean blades as nec-
essary. Make adjustments periodically to
keep the saw running in top condition.
• Use light and even pressure while cutting.
Light contact with the blade makes it easier to
follow lines and prevents extra friction, which
reduces blade life.
• Avoid twisting the blade when cutting around
tight corners. Allow the blade to saw around
the corners.
• Do not back the workpiece away from the
blade while the saw is running.
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