Grizzly G0514X User Manual

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G0513X/G0514X/G0514X3 Extreme Series Bandsaw

Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could

result from using this machine without

proper protective gear. Always wear safety

glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection

when operating this machine.

Loose hair and cloth-

ing could get caught in

machinery and cause seri-

ous personal injury. Keep

loose clothing and long

hair away from moving

machinery.

Operation Safety

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

NOTICE

If you have never used this type of machine

or equipment before, WE STRONGLY REC-

OMMEND that you read books, trade maga-

zines, or get formal training before begin-

ning any projects. Regardless of the con-

tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will

not be held liable for accidents caused by

lack of training.

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:

Straight Cuts

•

Miters

•

Angles

•

Compound Angles

•

Resawing

•

Ripping

•

Crosscutting

Irregular Cuts

•

Simple and Complex Curves

•

Duplicate Parts

•

Circles

•

Beveled Curves

A properly adjusted and tuned bandsaw can be
safer to operate than most other saws and per-
forms many functions with ease and accuracy.

Basic Cutting Tips

Here are some basic tips to follow when oper-

ating the bandsaw:

•

Replace, sharpen, and clean blades as nec-
essary and make adjustments periodically to
keep the saw always running in top condi-
tion.

•

Use light and even pressure while cutting.
Light contact with the blade will permit easier
line following and prevent undue friction.

•

Avoid trying to turn tight corners because
this will twist the blade. Remember, you must
saw around corners.

•

Misuse  of  the  saw  or  using  incorrect  tech-
niques  is  unsafe  and  results  in  frustration
and  poor  cuts.  Remember—the  blade  does
the cutting with the operator’s guidance.