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Page 1: Instruction Manual
20" BANDSAW MODEL G1258 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © 1992 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. FEBRUARY, 1999 PRINTED IN USA... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
OPERATIONS...14 OVERVIEW ...14 TEST RUN...14 BLADE INFORMATION...15 RESAWING ...15-16 CUTTING CURVES...16 STACKED CUTS...16 MAINTENANCE ...17 GENERAL ...17 LUBRICATION ...17 TABLES...17 CLOSURE...18 MACHINE DATA ...19 PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LISTS ...20-21 WARRANTY AND RETURNS...22 G1258 20" Bandsaw Table Of Contents PAGE... -
Page 4: Safety
DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. G1258 20" Bandsaw VISITORS... -
Page 5: Safety Instructions For Power Tools
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. G1258 20" Bandsaw 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL 50ft 17. -
Page 6: Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws
The force of the cut is always down. Habits – good and bad – are hard to break. Develop good habits in your shop and safe- ty will become second-nature to you. turning the saw off. Use foot brake. G1258 20" Bandsaw... -
Page 7: Circuit Requirements
A plug is not supplied. We recommend using a NEMA 6-20. See Figure 1. Fusing The Model G1258 should be fused at 20 amps. Fusing at amperage ratings higher than 20 amps will not adequately protect the motor. You are... -
Page 8: Introduction
SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION Commentary We are proud to offer the Model G1258 20" Bandsaw. The Model G1258 is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of trouble- free, enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s... -
Page 9: Unpacking
When you are completely satisfied with the con- dition of your shipment, you should inventory its parts. The G1258 is a very heavy machine with a shipping weight of 650 lbs. DO NOT over- exert yourself while unpacking or moving your machine –... -
Page 10: Clean Up
FLOOR LOAD Your G1258 Bandsaw represents a large weight load in a small footprint. Most commercial floors are suitable for the Model G1258. Some residen- tial floors may require additional build up to sup- port both machine and operator. WORKING CLEARANCES... -
Page 11: Assembly
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Fence Most of your G1258 20'' bandsaw has been assembled at the factory. Only the fence assem- bly requires installation. To mount the fence to the bandsaw table: Mount the front rail to the table using the 2 ⁄... -
Page 12: Adjustments
Remember, thin blades require less tension than wide blades. Reduce the blade tension when the bandsaw is not in use. This will help prevent premature wear or breakage of the blade and/or rubber tires. Tension Wheel G1258 20" Bandsaw... -
Page 13: Wheel Alignment
Figure 5. Loosen the check nuts and adjust as necessary. Adjusting Knobs Figure 5. Wheel alignment adjusting knobs. G1258 20" Bandsaw Which ever direction one knob is turned, the other knob must be turned the same amount in the opposite direction. If this step is not observed, the tracking mecha- nism will be put in a bind. -
Page 14: Lowerguides
Slide the rear support bearing until it is approximately DO NOT make adjustments while the band- saw is running. Ensure that the switch is off, power is disconnected and moving parts have stopped before making adjustments. Failure to comply may result in serious per- sonal injury. -
Page 15: Changing Blades
Coiled blades will spring open as they are uncoiled. Blades are very sharp. Failure to exercise care may result in seri- ous personal injury. G1258 20" Bandsaw Positive Table Stop To adjust the positive stop so the table will be perpendicular to the blade: Loosen the trunnion lock handle and check nut locking the positive stop adjusting bolt. -
Page 16: Operations
Although you can perform many types of straight cuts such as angling and mitering on the band- saw, they will not be as precise as on a table saw. Also, since the blade is flexible, the resulting cut is somewhat rougher than one performed on a table saw. -
Page 17: Blade Information
Maximum cutting height for this bandsaw is 13". The Model G1258 bandsaw is highly capable of resawing, provided the saw is set up properly. Use common sense when resawing. Attempting to resaw too wide or too dense a board may put excessive strain on the blade and be dangerous. -
Page 18: Cutting Curves
Cut the stack of pieces as though you were cutting a single piece. Follow you layout line with the blade kerf on the waste side of your line. G1258 20" Bandsaw... -
Page 19: Maintenance
G1258 20" Bandsaw Table The table and other non-painted surfaces on the Model G1258 should be protected against rust and pitting. Wiping the saw clean after every use ensures that moisture from wood dust isn’t allowed to trap moisture against bare metal sur- faces. -
Page 20: Closure
Washington location using the address in the Introduction. The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G1258 as supplied when the manual was prepared. However, due to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly. -
Page 21: Machine Data
Customer Service #: (570) 326-3806 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 GRIZZLY MODEL G1258 20" BANDSAW Design Type: ... Floor Model Overall Dimensions: Table ...20" W x 24"D x 1 Overall Height...75" Height From Floor to Table ...35 Width ...38... -
Page 22: Parts Breakdown And Parts Lists
PARTS DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST... - Page 23 MICRO SWITCH P1258053 MOTOR PULLEY P1258055 POWER CORD P1258056 MOTOR CORD P1258061 MOTOR P1258062 MOTOR PLATE G1258 20" Bandsaw 63 P1258063 64 P1258064 65 P1258065 66 P1258066 67 P1258067 ''-16 68 P1258068 69 PSB12 70 P1258070 71 P1258071 72 P1258072 73 P1258073 ⁄...
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Page 24: 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 maintenance. -
Page 25: Warranty Card
Do you think your purchase represents good value? ___Yes Would you recommend Grizzly Imports to a friend? ___Yes Would you allow us to use your name as a reference for Grizzly customers in your area? Note: We never use names more than three times. ___Yes Comments:_________________________________________________... - Page 26 FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE Send a Grizzly Catalog to a friend: Name_______________________________ Street_______________________________ City______________State______Zip______ GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. P.O. BOX 2069 BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-2069 TAPE ALONG EDGES--PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE Place Stamp Here...