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G0555LX

 

(Mfg. Since 3/13)

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5.  Make a few cuts using the fence.

— If blade lead is still present, repeat 

Steps 

1–4  until  the  blade  and  fence  are  parallel 
with each other.

— Or, shift the table, as instructed in the fol-

lowing procedure.

To shift the table:

1.   On a scrap piece of wood, mark a line that is 

perpendicular to the front edge. 

2.  Cut halfway through the board on the line by 

pushing it into the blade.

3.  Turn the bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade 

to stop.

4.  Disconnect  the  bandsaw  from  power,  then 

use  a  10mm  wrench  to  loosen  the  six  hex 
bolts  underneath  the  table  that  secure  it  to 
the trunnion brackets.

5.  Shift  the  table  to  compensate  for  the  blade 

lead, re-tighten the hex bolts, then re-connect 
the bandsaw to power.

6.  Repeat Steps 1–5 until there is no longer any 

blade lead.

4.  Use  a  4mm  hex  wrench  to  loosen  the  four 

fence  adjustment  cap  screws  on  top  of  the 
fence,  skew  the  fence  so  that  it  is  parallel 
with the scrap piece, then re-tighten the cap 
screws.

To skew your fence:

1.  Cut a piece of scrap wood approximately 

3

4

thick x 3" wide x 17" long. On the wide face of 
the board, draw a straight line parallel to the 
long edge.

2.  Slide the bandsaw fence out of the way and 

cut along the line halfway through the board. 
Turn the bandsaw 

OFF and wait for the blade 

to stop. Do not move the board.

3.  Clamp the board to the bandsaw table, then 

slide the fence over to the board so it barely 
touches one end of the board.

Tools Needed 

Qty

Phillips Screwdriver #1 ...................................... 1

To calibrate the scale:

1.  Set the fence anywhere along the scale and 

locate a piece of scrap wood with at least one 
straight edge.

 

Note: Joint the edge with a jointer if needed 
to make the edge straight.

2.  Hold the straight edge of the workpiece firmly 

against  the  fence,  and  feed  the  workpiece 
through the saw blade with a push stick.

3.  Measure the width of the cut workpiece. The 

width  of  the  workpiece  should  match  the 
reading on the fence scale.

You may need to recalibrate the fence scale after 
changing  or  adjusting  the  blade,  or  if  the  scale 
is  not  producing  accurate  cuts.  Recalibrate  the 
fence scale by adjusting the hairline indicator on 
the fence and testing your adjustment by cutting a 
piece of scrap wood.

Fence Scale 

Calibration

5.  Re-tighten the screws—the scale is now cor-

rectly calibrated.

Figure 75. Fence scale window and screws.

Screws

4.  If  the  reading  on  the  scale  is  not  the  same 

as the width of the cut workpiece, loosen the 
two  screws  on  the  magnifying  window  (see 

Figure 75) and adjust it to match the width of 
the cut workpiece.

Summary of Contents for G0555LA35

Page 1: ...Year Anniversary design Except for the differences noted in this insert all other content in the Model G0555LX owner s manual applies to this machine Before operating your new machine you MUST read a...

Page 2: ...idth x Height 46 x 22 x 19 in Carton 2 Type Cardboard Box Content Stand Weight 42 lbs Length x Width x Height 29 x 24 x 9 in Electrical Power Requirement 110V or 220V Single Phase 60 Hz Prewired Volta...

Page 3: ...Yes Resaw Fence Attachment Included No Miter Gauge Included Yes Construction Materials Table Precision Ground Cast Iron Trunnion Aluminum Fence Deluxe Extruded Aluminum Base Stand Pre Formed Steel Fr...

Page 4: ...blade as described in own er s manual 3 Remove guide bearing cap screws and guide bearings see Figure 1 4 Loosen cap screw on guide shaft bracket 1 2 turn 5 Remove 3 8 eccentrics from guide shaft brac...

Page 5: ...teel construction make them con venient and rugged Figure 2 Assortment of basic eye protection Basic Eye Protection T20501 Face Shield Crown Protector 4 T20502 Face Shield Crown Protector 7 T20503 Fac...

Page 6: ...167 170 1 58 49 50 66 62 16 43 44 41 49 50 51 55 56 57 64 72 7 125 96 129 96 128 80 90 3 154 167 131 141 186 16 17 15 14 14 1 14 2 14 3 24 23 19 21 8 11 11 1 11 2 11 3 11 4 11 5 11 6 11 8 11 9 11 7 1...

Page 7: ...SH BUTTON SWITCH ASSY 68 P0555LA35068 RIBBED V BELT 200J5 14 1 P0555LA35014 1 SWITCH COVER 69 P0555LA35069 LOWER HINGE BLACK 14 2 P0555LA35014 2 SWITCH CONTROL 70 P0555LA35070 PHLP HD SCR 10 24 X 3 8...

Page 8: ...16 24 X 1 1 2 167 P0555LA35167 LOCK WASHER 1 4 122 P0555LA35122 ADJUST NUT 168 P0555LA35168 SET SCREW 1 4 20 X 1 123 P0555LA35123 CAP SCREW 1 4 20 X 5 8 169 P0555LA35169 HEX NUT 1 4 20 124 P0555LA3512...

Page 9: ...110 111 112 113 104 226 227 201 202 204 205 206 207 211 212 209 210 212 211 213 208 161 161 52 160 166 37 94 95 58 53 53 58 197 127 172 184 87 55 159 77 27 78 70 87 32 54 107 126 130 157 192 153 131...

Page 10: ...5LA35099 ROLL PIN 3 X 8 166 P0555LA35166 FENCE SCALE 100 P0555LA35100 TABLE LOCK PIN 172 P0555LA35172 L BRACE 101 P0555LA35101 TRUNNION 184 P0555LA35184 FENCE PAD 102 P0555LA35102 TILT SCALE 192 P0555...

Page 11: ...EL 216 P0555LA35216 BANDSAW DOOR WARNING LABEL 224 P0555LA35224 EYE LUNG INJURY LABEL 217 P0555LA35217 35TH ANNIVERSARY LABEL 225 P0555LA35225 READ MANUAL LABEL 218 P0555LA35218 TOUCH UP PAINT GRIZZLY...

Page 12: ...12 Model G0555LA35 Mfd Since 11 17...

Page 13: ...APRIL 2013 TS WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC KN14662 PRINTED IN TAIWAN MODEL G0555LX 14 DELUXE BANDSAW...

Page 14: ...g grinding tool integrity and the usage of personal protective equipment The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence improper training machine modifications...

Page 15: ...ble 28 Aligning Fence 29 SECTION 4 OPERATIONS 30 Operation Overview 30 Straight Cuts 31 Irregular Cuts 31 Basic Cutting Tips 31 Disabling Locking Switch 31 Workpiece Inspection 32 Guide Post 32 Table...

Page 16: ...specifications drawings and photographs of the machine we used when writing this manual However sometimes we still make an occasional mistake Also owing to our policy of continuous improve ment your...

Page 17: ...t bearings d Adjust upper guide to just clear workpiece e Hold workpiece firmly against table Figure 1 G0555LX identification Fence Miter Gauge Motor Blade Tension Scale Table Tilt Lock Knob Lower Bla...

Page 18: ...in Carton 2 Type Cardboard Box Content Stand Weight 42 lbs Length x Width x Height 28 1 2 x 23 x 9 in Electrical Power Requirement 110V or 220V Single Phase 60 Hz Prewired Voltage 110V Full Load Curr...

Page 19: ...ent Type Manual Floor to Table Height 43 in Fence Locking Position Front Fence is Adjustable for Blade Lead Yes Resaw Fence Attachment Included No Miter Gauge Included Yes Construction Materials Table...

Page 20: ...DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Do not use machinery in areas that are wet cluttered or have poor lighting Operating machinery in these areas greatly increases the risk of accidents and injury MENTAL ALERTNES...

Page 21: ...g parts or flying debris Make sure they are properly installed undamaged and working correctly FORCING MAChINERY Do not force machine It will do the job safer and better at the rate for which it was d...

Page 22: ...DO NOT twist or put excessive stress on the blade while backing the work away LEAVING WORK AREA Never leave a machine running unattended Allow the bandsaw to come to a complete stop and use the padloc...

Page 23: ...peration and make sure it is connected to a power supply circuit that meets the requirements in the following section For your own safety and protection of property consult an electrician if you are u...

Page 24: ...Typical 6 15 plug and receptacle Grounding Prong Current Carrying Prongs 6 15 PLUG GROUNDED 6 15 RECEPTACLE Serious injury could occur if you connect the machine to power before completing the setup...

Page 25: ...for the new voltage and install ing a new plug according to the manufacturer s instructions Note If the diagram included on the motor con flicts with the one in this manual the motor may have changed...

Page 26: ...t 13mm 2 Needed for Setup Your machine was carefully packaged for safe transportation Remove the packaging materials from around your machine and inspect it If you discover the machine is damaged plea...

Page 27: ...2 x 3 8 x 6 TPI 1 C Bandsaw Body 2 D Trunnion Base 1 E Front Fence Rail 1 F Rear Fence Rail 1 G Miter Gauge Assembly 1 H Fence Assembly 1 I Trunnion Lock Knobs 2 J Upper Stand Braces 2 K Stand Top 1 L...

Page 28: ...es disposable gloves Plastic paint scraper optional Basic steps for removing rust preventative 1 Put on safety glasses 2 Coat the rust preventative with a liberal amount of cleaner degreaser then let...

Page 29: ...ent The physical environment where the machine is operated is important for safe operation and lon gevity of machine components For best results operate this machine in a dry environment that is free...

Page 30: ...lower stand braces attached to the stand side Upper Stand Brace Stand Side Lower Stand Brace x 8 2 Attach the remaining stand side to the assem bly as shown in Figure 9 with 8 1 4 20 x 5 8 hex bolts...

Page 31: ...against the stand assembly so they will not move Figure 12 Leveling the stand 7 With the help of other people lift the bandsaw assembly onto the stand and align the mount ing holes Have one person ho...

Page 32: ...unting holes in the trunnion base as shown in Figure 15 12 Secure the table by fully threading the two trunnion lock knobs onto the table bolts Figure 15 Installing the table onto the trunnion base Fi...

Page 33: ...t above the table along its full length Tighten the hex nut against the fence to secure the setting Adjustment Overview The bandsaw is one of the most versatile wood working machines As such it has mu...

Page 34: ...tracks Bandsaw wheels are either flat or crowned and both shapes track differently The G0555LX has crowned wheels As the wheels spin the blade naturally tracks to the highest point of the crown at th...

Page 35: ...th one hand and slowly adjust the tracking knob with the other hand until the blade consistently tracks in the center of the wheel 9 Tighten the wing nut to secure the setting then spin the upper whee...

Page 36: ...necting Power Figure 27 Disconnecting power 1 Turn the machine power switch OFF 2 Grasp the molded plug and pull it completely out of the receptacle Do not pull by the cord as this may damage the wire...

Page 37: ...ON button to test the disabling fea ture on the switch If the machine does not start the switch disabling feature is working as designed If the machine does start immediately stop it The switch disabl...

Page 38: ...detailed instructions Note Tensioning the blade according to the blade tension scale before the Test Run was an approximate tension The following procedures fine tunes the blade tension 1 DISCONNECT B...

Page 39: ...assembly lock bolt see Figure 29 6 Loosen the cap screw see Figure 29 on the support bearing adjustment shaft 7 Use the knurled knob to position the support bearing approximately 0 016 away from the b...

Page 40: ...Blade on Page 23 Tool Needed Qty Hex Wrench 4mm 2 To adjust the upper and lower blade guides 1 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER Figure 33 Blade guide bearing controls Cap Screw Knurled Knob Locking Cap...

Page 41: ...ation When properly adjusted the positive stop bolt enables the table to be quickly returned perpen dicular to the blade To tilt the table to the left the positive stop bolt see Figure 36 must be lowe...

Page 42: ...the pointer adjust the pointer to 0 then retighten the Phillips head screw Figure 38 Location of the table tilt scale Tilt Scale Pointer Aligning Table To ensure cutting accuracy the table must be al...

Page 43: ...acket flange bolts Flange Bolts 3 of 6 Aligning Fence To ensure accurate cutting when using the fence the face of the fence must be parallel to the table miter slot and thus to the side of the blade T...

Page 44: ...REC OMMEND that you read books review industry trade magazines or get formal training before beginning any projects Regardless of the content in this section Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable...

Page 45: ...se relief cuts when possible Misusing the saw or using incorrect tech niques e g twisting the workpiece incorrect feed rate etc is unsafe and results in poor cuts Disabling Locking Switch Figure 42 Sw...

Page 46: ...t have large loose knots or plan ahead to avoid cutting through them Wet or Green Stock Cutting wood with a moisture content over 20 causes unneces sary wear on the blades increases the risk of kickba...

Page 47: ...eeds of 1800 and 3100 FPM Speed changes are made by re positioning the V belt in different pulley grooves Keep in mind cutting results are not just related to blade speed Other factors include the typ...

Page 48: ...eration Blade Length Measured by the circumference blade lengths are usually unique to the brand of your bandsaw and the distance between wheels Blades will vary slightly even in the same length becau...

Page 49: ...ne pitch will cut slower but smoother while fewer teeth per inch coarse pitch will cut rougher but faster As a general rule choose blades that will have at least three teeth in the material at all tim...

Page 50: ...e then remove the table insert and table pin see Figure 50 1 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER 2 Move the blade tension quick release lever to the left to release blade tension 3 Adjust the upper blade gu...

Page 51: ...utting with the grain of the wood stock For plywood and other processed wood ripping simply means cutting down the length of the workpiece Beveled rip cuts may be performed by tilting the table To mak...

Page 52: ...kpiece Figure 53 shows an example of a crosscutting operation Figure 53 Example of a crosscutting operation with the miter gauge Figure 54 Example of a resawing operation When resawing thin pieces a w...

Page 53: ...8 1 4 5 8 3 8 11 4 1 2 21 2 5 8 33 4 3 4 51 2 One of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability to cut multiple copies of a particular shape by stack ing a number of workpieces together However before...

Page 54: ...931 2 3 16 10 Raker 0 025 G5156 931 2 3 16 14 Raker 0 025 G5157 931 2 1 4 4 Hook 0 025 G5158 931 2 1 4 6 Hook 0 025 G5159 931 2 1 4 10 Raker 0 025 G5160 931 2 1 4 14 Raker 0 025 G5161 931 2 1 4 18 Ra...

Page 55: ...aker RK blades are specifically designed for detail work in 1 and smaller kiln dried wood when a very clean finish is required They are also effective in plywood and other woods where tear out is a co...

Page 56: ...ess from the foot for a quick transition from a stationary base to full maneuverability G8984 Single Roller Stand G8985 5 Roller Stand These roller stands are invaluable when working solo in any shop...

Page 57: ...tenance schedule Daily Check correct loose mounting bolts Check correct damaged saw blade Check correct worn or damaged wires Correct any other unsafe condition Monthly Check for V belt tension damage...

Page 58: ...3 V belt slipping 4 Motor connection is wired incorrectly 5 Plug receptacle is at fault 6 Motor bearings are at fault 7 Motor has overheated 8 Motor is at fault 9 Centrifugal switch is at fault 1 Use...

Page 59: ...rflow from dust collection system 1 Clean out dust port 2 Four options Check dust lines for leaks or clogs Move dust collector closer to saw Install a more powerful dust collector Use blast gates to i...

Page 60: ...Deflection is checked by push ing the V belt with moderate pressure as shown in Figure 64 and noting how much it moves If the V belt is not properly tensioned perform the following Tensioning V Belt p...

Page 61: ...emove the wheel from the shaft Make sure not to misplace the shaft key 8 Put new belt on 9 Align the wheel keyway with the shaft key and slide the wheel back onto the shaft 10 Secure the wheel with th...

Page 62: ...ocket 13mm 1 Wrench or Socket 19mm 1 Checking Wheel Alignment 1 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER 2 Remove the table 3 With the blade on and properly tensioned hold a straightedge close to the center of b...

Page 63: ...to shim the wheel to be coplanar 3 With the straightedge touching both rims of the wheel that does not need to be adjusted measure the distance away from the other wheel with a fine ruler as shown in...

Page 64: ...teral wheel alignment viewed from above 7 Re tighten the hex nuts loosened in Step 6 Blade Lead Bandsaw blades may wander off the cut line when sawing as shown in Figure 74 This is called blade lead B...

Page 65: ...e out of the way and cut along the line halfway through the board Turn the bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade to stop Do not move the board 3 Clamp the board to the bandsaw table then slide the fence...

Page 66: ...NDSAW FROM POWER 2 Move the blade tension quick release lever to the left position to release blade tension Figure 76 3 Using two 14mm wrenches loosen the lower jam nuts and thread them up the shaft 4...

Page 67: ...at the time of printing but may not match your machine If you find this to be the case use the wiring diagram inside the motor junction box CAPACITORS INVERTERS Some capacitors and power inverters sto...

Page 68: ...54 G0555LX Mfg Since 3 13 READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY ON PAGE 53 Electrical Locations Figure 77 G0555LX ON OFF switch Motor Switch...

Page 69: ...ound Start Capacitor 300MFD 125VAC 110V Prewired Wiring Diagram Motor at 110V 120V prewired 3 RED 1 BLACK 2 GRAY 4 YELLOW O N O F F Neutral Hot Ground Ground Work Lamp 40 Watt Maximum Start Capacitor...

Page 70: ...AC G Ground Start Capacitor 300MFD 125VAC 220V Rewired Wiring Diagram Motor at 110V 120V prewired 3 RED 1 BLACK 2 GRAY 4 YELLOW O N O F F Neutral Hot Ground Ground Work Lamp 40 Watt Maximum Start Capa...

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Page 72: ...P0555LX066 BLADE GUARD WASHER 10 14 P0555LX014 PUSH BUTTON SWITCH 994542 18A 125V 68 P0555LX068 RIBBED V BELT 200J5 14 1 P0555LX014 1 SWITCH COVER 69 P0555LX069 LOWER WHEEL COVER HINGE 14 2 P0555LX01...

Page 73: ...PSS12 SET SCREW 1 4 20 X 1 122 P0555LX122 ADJUST NUT 169 PN05 HEX NUT 1 4 20 123 PCAP01 CAP SCREW 1 4 20 X 5 8 170 P0555LX170 DOG PT SET SCR 5 16 18 X 1 2 124 P0555LX124 CORD CLAMP 3 8 173 P0555LX173...

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Page 75: ...5LX161 REAR RAIL END CAP 99 PRP15M ROLL PIN 3 X 8 163 PFH19 FLAT HD SCR 1 4 20 X 3 8 100 P0555LX100 TABLE LOCK PIN 166 P0555LX166 FENCE SCALE 101 P0555LX101 TRUNNION 169 PN05 HEX NUT 1 4 20 102 P0555L...

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