Grizzly G1010 Manuel D’Utilisation

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G1010 4" x 6" Metal-Cutting 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.

Blade Speed

Operation Safety

The Model G1010 has these three blade speeds:
80, 120, and 220 FPM.

To change blade speeds:

1. UNPLUG THE BANDSAW!

2. Determine the best speed for your cut. The

table in

Figure 27 is provided as a rough

guideline. Material thickness and the type of
blade used will factor into FPM selection.

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.

Material

Feet Per Minute

(FPM)

Aluminum

250

Plastics

800

Brass (soft)

500

Carbon Tool Steel

100-150

Cast Iron

100-150

Cold Rolled Steel

150-200

High Speed Steel

90-125

Malleable Iron

150-200

Hard Rubber

150-200

Figure 27. Blade speed table.

3. Slacken the V-belt and position on the pulley

for the desired FPM (see

Figure 28).

120

220

Motor Pulley

Figure 28. V-belt positions in FPM.

4. Tension the V-belt as described in V-Belt

section on

Page 19.

Electrocution Hazard. The motor and switch

on this bandsaw are not protected against

liquids. Do not use cutting fluids with this

bandsaw. Serious injury could occur.

Wheel Pulley