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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. •...
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12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool. G1019 14'' Bandsaw 13. NEVER OVERREACH. Keep proper foot- 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing 16.
THIS MACHINE IS NOT DESIGNED TO CUT METAL or other material except wood. BLADE after turning off the saw. Allow it to come to a complete stop before you leave it unattended. AND MAINTENANCE ARE TO BE DONE WITH THE POWER OFF and the plug pulled from the outlet.
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V Operation The motor supplied with the Model G1019 is a dual-voltage 110V or 220V motor prewired for 110V. Under 110V use, the motor draws approxi- mately 12 amps. We recommend a 15 amp circuit breaker for 110V. This should be satisfactory for normal use, while providing enough protection against circuit damage caused by power surges.
This equipment must be grounded. Verify that any existing electrical outlet and circuit you intend to plug into grounded. Under no cir- cumstances should the grounding pin from any three-pronged removed. Serious injury may occur. G1019 14'' Bandsaw actually plug...
SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION Commentary Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model G1019 14" Bandsaw. The Model G1019 is part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine woodworking and metalworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines stated in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation.
Unpacking The Model G1019 Bandsaw is shipped from the manufacturer in a carefully packed carton. If you discover the machine is damaged after you’ve signed for delivery, please call Customer Service immediately for advice. Save the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent.
Most commercial or home shop floors should be suffi- cient to carry the weight of the Model G1019. If you question the strength of your floor, you can opt to reinforce it.
Failure to do so could result in injury. -10- keep The Model G1019 Bandsaw stand is an A-frame, panel-style stand. The front and rear panels are connected with one panel at the top and two cross braces near the bottom.
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(8) washers and (4) hex nuts. See Figure 5. Motor Support Plate Figure 5. Install motor support plate. G1019 14'' Bandsaw 4. Turn the stand right side up and attach the motor mount plate to the motor mount sup- ⁄ ''-20 x ⁄...
Tighten the top two motor bolts down leaving the bottom two finger tight. Set the stand upright at this time. Figure 11. Place drive pulley. G1019 14'' Bandsaw...
Figure 12. Removing lock-out key from switch. G1019 14'' Bandsaw To connect the switch power to the motor, plug the male end into the female end as shown in Figure 13.
V-belt wear. Set a straight edge (or a plumb bob if saw is level) against the upper pulley. If the straightedge touches both pulleys evenly, the pulleys are aligned. If the straightedge does not touch both pul- leys evenly, the pulleys are not aligned.
2. Insert the black plastic stand panels/covers in place. See Figure 17. Figure 16. Guard case in place. G1019 14'' Bandsaw Figure 17. Panel cover insertion. Never operate machine without the guard case and panel cover in Figures 16 and 17 in place.
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6. Place the table insert in the table top and slide the tapered pin so it fits snug in the hole on the side of the table. NOTICE The tapered table pin must be in position when operating the bandsaw. G1019 14'' Bandsaw...
⁄ "-20 x ⁄ washers to secure the dust port to the cover. See Figure 20. Figure 20. Dust port in place. G1019 14'' Bandsaw To mount the fence to the bandsaw table: " hex bolts and ⁄ " Fence 1.
Safety Information and have read the Adjustment and Operation sections. Do not operate this bandsaw until you have completed the adjustments noted in the next section and have reviewed all safety information. Serious personal injury may result. G1019 14'' Bandsaw...
Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire adjustment process. Failure to com- ply may result in serious personal injury. G1019 14'' Bandsaw Location Of Controls General control and adjustment locations are keep shown in Figure 23 and are described below.
Proper blade tension can best be achieved by determining the amount of blade deflection: 1. Ensure that the power is off and the saw is unplugged. Raise the upper guide assem- bly all the way and lock in place.
The bandsaw blade is dangerously sharp. Use extreme caution when working near the saw blade. Failure to exercise care could result in severe injury. G1019 14'' Bandsaw Blade Guides Whenever changing a blade or adjusting tension and tracking, the upper and lower blade support bearings and guide blocks must be readjusted.
2. Position the table to the desired angle. 3. Tighten the trunnion knobs. Adjustment Trunnion Knobs Adjustment table trunnions. See Figure 28 for location. Refer to the angle gauge on the front table support trunnion. Figure 28. Table tilt trunnion knobs. G1019 14'' Bandsaw...
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Ensure that the bolt does not turn while tightening the locknut. Set the angle pointer to zero for future reference. G1019 14'' Bandsaw Figure 29. Squaring table to blade. The table can be shifted side to side to properly align the miter slot and the blade: 1.
Miter Slot 1. Find a ⁄ same length as the saw fence and 2" or 3" wide. 2. Draw a line along the wide face and parallel with the edge. 3. Slide the fence out of the way and cut free- hand along the line, stopping at the halfway point.
Your purpose in doing this is to “trick” your bandsaw into cutting straight. G1019 14'' Bandsaw Test Run Once assembly is complete, adjustments are done to your satisfaction and tools are safely put away, you are ready to test run the machine.
1. Always use a sharp, high-quality blade. 2. Use the right blade for the job. Resawing 3. Allow the saw to cut. Don’t force the work- 4. Maintain your bandsaw in top condition. wear dust Do not force the wood into the blade during cutting.
(7) using a blade with a lumpy or improperly finished weld; and (8), continuously running the bandsaw when not in use. The Grizzly G1019 14" Bandsaw uses 93 blades. G1019 14'' Bandsaw When removing or installing blades, make sure the power is disconnected and moving parts have come to a complete stop.
4. Use a fence to guide work. 5. Draw a reference line on the edge of the board. 6. Support ends of the board if necessary. 7. Feed work slowly and evenly. Ripping ⁄ ". G1019 14'' Bandsaw...
5. Cut the stack of pieces as though you were cutting a single piece. Follow your layout line with the blade kerf on the waste side of your line. G1019 14'' Bandsaw Cutting Curves When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and turn the stock carefully so that the blade follows the layout line without being twisted.
Circle Cut Attachment The circle cutting attachment is standard equip- ment with the Model G1019 Bandsaw. The attachment is fully adjustable and is capable of producing circles up to 12" in diameter in 3" thick stock. To mount the circle cutting attachment: Insert the circle cutting attachment into the hole in the bandsaw table.
6 ". Although the Model G1019 Bandsaw was not specifically designed for resawing, it is capable of resawing when the saw is set up properly. Use common sense – attempting to resaw a board that is too wide or too dense may put excessive strain on the blade and be unsafe.
SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE General Regular periodic maintenance on your Model G1019 Bandsaw will ensure its optimum perfor- mance. Make a habit of inspecting your bandsaw each time you use it. Check for the following con- ditions and repair or replace when necessary.
General Information section. The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G1019 Bandsaw as supplied when this 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 to prior customers.
Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 GRIZZLY MODEL G1019 14" BANDSAW Overall Dimensions: Table ...14" x 14" x 1 Height ...65" Height From Floor to Table ...43" Width of Unit ...24 Depth of Unit ...20...
WARRANTY AND RETURNS Grizzly Imports, 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, neg- ligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance.
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