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Model G0803Z (Mfd. Since 12/18)

Controls & 

Components

Refer  to 

Figures  1–5  and  the  following  descrip-

tions  to  become  familiar  with  the  basic  controls  
and components of this machine. Understanding 
these  items  and  how  they  work  will  help  you 
understand the rest of the manual and stay safe 
when operating this machine.

To reduce your risk of 

serious injury, read this 

entire manual BEFORE 

using machine.

Guide Post

Fence & Miter Gauge

Figure 2. Fence and miter gauge controls.

A. Fence: Used  for  ripping,  resawing,  or  cut-

ting tenons. Distance from blade determines 
width of cut.

B.  Miter Gauge: Used  for  cross  cuts.  Adjusts 

60° left or right.

C.  Miter Gauge Lock Knob: Secures  angle 

position of miter gauge.

D.  Fence Lock Handle: Secures fence position.

D

Basic Controls & Components

Figure 1. Basic Controls & Components.

A.  ON/OFF Paddle Switch w/Removable Key:  

Turns machine 

ON and OFF. Remove key to 

disable machine.

B.  Laser Sight w/ON/OFF Switch:  Projects 

down length of blade and onto workpiece to 
help guide cut.

C.  Chip Blower: Gently blows dust and debris 

away from cutting area.

D.  LED Worklamp w/ON/OFF Button: 

Illuminates cutting area for better visibility.

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

Figure 3. Guide post controls.

E

G

F

E.  Guide Post Adjustment Knob: Rotate 

to  adjust  height  of  blade  guides  above 
workpiece.

F.  Upper Blade Guide: Supports  blade  above 

workpiece during operations.

G.  Guide Post Lock Knob: Secures  height  of 

blade guides.

Summary of Contents for G0803Z

Page 1: ...or models manufactured since 12 18 COPYRIGHT JANUARY 2019 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY IND...

Page 2: ...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 3: ...5 ACCESSORIES 36 SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE 39 Schedule 39 Cleaning Lubricating 39 SECTION 7 SERVICE 40 Troubleshooting 40 Checking Adjusting Belt Tension 43 Replacing Belt 44 Wheel Alignment 45 Blade Lea...

Page 4: ...ade every effort to be exact with the instruc tions specifications drawings and photographs in this manual Sometimes we make mistakes but our policy of continuous improvement also means that sometimes...

Page 5: ...until blade has stopped c Maintain proper adjustment of blade tension blade guides and thrust bearings d Adjust upper blade guide to just clear workpiece e Hold workpiece firmly against table Storage...

Page 6: ...cuts Adjusts 60 left or right C Miter Gauge Lock Knob Secures angle position of miter gauge D Fence Lock Handle Secures fence position D Basic Controls Components Figure 1 Basic Controls Components A...

Page 7: ...e as viewed from rear of machine to quickly release blade tension Move clockwise to re tension blade J Tracking Knob Rotate to adjust blade track ing refer to Page 17 for more information K Trunnion w...

Page 8: ...18 x 14 in Must Ship Upright No Electrical Power Requirement 120V Single Phase 60 Hz Full Load Current Rating 2 8A Minimum Circuit Size 15A Connection Type Cord Plug Power Cord Included Yes Power Cor...

Page 9: ...num Base Stand Pre Formed Steel Frame Body Pre Formed Steel Wheels Balanced Aluminum Tire Rubber Wheel Cover Steel Paint Type Finish Urethane Other Related Information Wheel Diameter 9 5 16 in Wheel W...

Page 10: ...d proof 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 A...

Page 11: ...moving parts or flying debris Make sure they are properly installed undamaged and working correctly BEFORE operating machine FORCING MACHINERY Do not force machine It will do the job safer and better...

Page 12: ...oss of control If necessary use a jig or other work holding device WORKPIECE MATERIAL This machine is intended for cutting natural and man made wood products and laminate covered wood products This ma...

Page 13: ...rsized circuit To reduce the risk of these hazards avoid over loading the machine during operation and make sure it is connected to a power supply circuit that meets the specified circuit requirements...

Page 14: ...ord size gets longer and the gauge size gets smaller higher gauge numbers indicate smaller sizes Any extension cord used with this machine must be in good condition and contain a ground wire and match...

Page 15: ...HAZARD Keep children and pets away from plastic bags or packing materials shipped with this machine The following is a list of items shipped with your machine Before beginning setup lay these items o...

Page 16: ...ow is the minimum amount of space needed for the machine Placement Location Bench Mounting Figure 10 Direct Mount setup Machine Base Workbench Lag Screw Flat Washer Another option is a direct mount se...

Page 17: ...e guide post all the way up 4 Remove wing bolt lock washer flat washer and D nut from table assembly Make note of how fasteners secure to fence assembly for re installation later 5 Using gap in table...

Page 18: ...ion Figure 15 Table tilt controls re installed Table Tilt Scale Lock Lever Set Indicator to 0 When Table is Perpendicular to Blade Figure 16 Fence installed on fence rail Fence Lock Lever Fence on Fen...

Page 19: ...is important for maintaining bandsaw adjustments achiev ing correct blade tension and cutting accurate ly Improper tracking reduces cutting accuracy causes excess vibrations and places stress on the...

Page 20: ...d lower blade guides away from blade and raise upper guides all the way up refer to Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings on Page 23 for detailed instruc tions Note When adjusting the blade tracking for the...

Page 21: ...of 2 dust hose attached to dust port To connect a dust collection hose 1 Fit dust hose over 2 dust port as shown in Figure 21 and secure it in place with a hose clamp Dust Collection Dust Collectio Re...

Page 22: ...its controls and related safety information DO NOT operate or allow others to operate machine until the information is understood To test run machine 1 Clear all setup tools away from machine 2 Connec...

Page 23: ...will help you properly tension the blade Experience and personal pref erence will help you decide which method you prefer Tensioning Blade Note Tensioning the blade before the Test Run was an approxim...

Page 24: ...justing Blade Support Bearings and Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings on Pages This Page 23 The Deflection Method Adjusting Blade Support Bearings The support bearings are positioned behind the blade near...

Page 25: ...de to side support from just behind the gullets to the back of the blade to help keep the blade straight while cutting There are blade guide bearings on the upper and lower blade guide assemblies Both...

Page 26: ...acting guide bearings during operation refer to Page 22 for details Tooth Set Wider Than Blade Thickness BladeThickness Figure 27 Illustration of blade tooth set 3 Loosen both guide bearing adjustment...

Page 27: ...ween straightedge and miter slot see Figure 29 Distance should be same at front and back of table If distance is same at front and back of table no adjustment is necessary If distance is not same at f...

Page 28: ...gned with blade see Adjusting Miter Slot Parallelism on Page 25 for instructions 3 Install fence on right side of blade aligned with edge of miter slot then lock it in place If fence is parallel with...

Page 29: ...fingers away from the blade and uses a push stick to feed narrow workpieces 10 Turns off laser sight if necessary and stops the bandsaw The purpose of this overview is to provide the nov ice machine o...

Page 30: ...y The switch can be disabled by removing the key as shown below Disabling the switch in this man ner can prevent unauthorized operation of the machine which is important if it is not kept inside an ac...

Page 31: ...eces that do not 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...

Page 32: ...cutting operation 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 le...

Page 33: ...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 times Use fine pitched blades on harder woods and coarse pitched bla...

Page 34: ...D Bandsaw blades are sharp and difficult to handle Wear heavy leather gloves while handling to reduce the risk of being cut Figure 37 Example of removing blade 8 Position new blade so teeth are facing...

Page 35: ...tick when ripping narrow pieces Failure to follow these warnings may result in amputation or laceration injuries Crosscutting is the process of cutting across the grain of wood For plywood and other p...

Page 36: ...PI because they offer larg er gullet capacities for clearing sawdust which reduces heat buildup and strain on the motor Cutting Curves When cutting curves simultaneously feed and turn the stock carefu...

Page 37: ...er that will not interfere with cutting Hot glue on the edges works well as do brad nails through the waste portion Be careful not to cut into the brads or you may break the blade 3 Lay out the shape...

Page 38: ...h Performance HP and Raker 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 effec tive in plywood and other woods...

Page 39: ...Grounding Kit We ve hand picked a selection of dust collection components commonly needed to connect your new machine to basic dust collection Figure 44 Dust collection accessories W1315 W1317 W1007...

Page 40: ...ure stability and reduce machine vibration Butcher block finish table top measures 1 x 13 x 23 and is 30 1 2 from the floor Bottom measures 21 x 32 700 lb Capacity Figure 48 D2056 Tool Table T10456 He...

Page 41: ...wear Remove blade and thoroughly clean all built up sawdust from the rubber tires on the wheels Clean vacuum dust buildup from inside cabi net and off motor Schedule To reduce risk of shock or acciden...

Page 42: ...g on wheels 7 Belt slipping 8 Motor overheated 9 Run capacitor at fault 10 Pulley sprocket slipping on shaft 1 Only cut wood ensure moisture is below 20 2 Decrease feed rate cutting speed 3 Sharpen re...

Page 43: ...Adjust blade guide bracket 4 Adjust blade guides as close to workpiece as possible Pages 22 23 5 Check blade installation make sure teeth face front of machine and point down in table throat Re instal...

Page 44: ...ounting bolts or tilt lock lever 8 Align table and fence with blade Pages 25 26 9 Adjust blade guide bearings and support bearing for correct blade support Pages 22 23 10 Replace blade Page 32 11 Use...

Page 45: ...om back of machine until you feel moderate tension then re tighten both cap screws 4 Check belt tension If necessary repeat Steps 2 3 until there is approximately 1 4 deflection in the belt 5 Close wh...

Page 46: ...r and remove belt from motor pulley To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade the belt must be in good condi tion and be properly tensioned Replace the belt if it shows signs of...

Page 47: ...eels are coplanar Figure 55 Wheel alignment illustration or Wheels parallel and aligned No adjust ment needed Wheels parallel but upper or lower wheel is not coplanar with the other wheel Move the upp...

Page 48: ...gure 56 The dis tance measured with the ruler is the distance this wheel must be shimmed 4 Remove blade 5 Remove wheel to be shimmed Place as many shims as necessary to correct gap measured in Step 3...

Page 49: ...with a pencil or marker to indicate measuring locations see Figure 58 Note Marking the wheels ensures more accurate results in case there are irregulari ties in the wheels 5 Loosen hex nuts on rear le...

Page 50: ...o fence adjustment cap screws skew fence so that it is parallel with scrap piece then re tighten cap screws 5 Make a few cuts using fence If blade lead is still present repeat Steps 1 4 until blade an...

Page 51: ...t 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 s...

Page 52: ...dy Bandsaw Column 5 15 Plug 120VAC Ground Hot Neutral Ground Chip Blower Motor Nanjing 12V 3 5W LED Light Nanjing 12V 1W ON OFF Switch KEDU HY18 250V 12A Transformer Feng 009F 120V Wiring Diagram Figu...

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Page 54: ...8 X 6 28 P0803Z028 COMPRESSION SPRING 0 8 X 10 X 25 77 P0803Z077 QUICK RELEASE ECCENTRIC SHAFT 29 P0803Z029 GEARED KNOB 8 X 39 D46 12T 78 P0803Z078 WAVY WASHER 16 X 21 X 0 3MM 30 P0803Z030 PHLP HD SC...

Page 55: ...5 16 117 P0803Z117 BLADE GUIDE UPPER 150 P0803Z150 BLADE 62 X 3 8 X 0 025 10 TPI RAKER 118 P0803Z118 FENCE END CAP 151 P0803Z151 WHEEL COVER UPPER 119 P0803Z119 FENCE 152 P0803Z152 BLADE VIEW WINDOW P...

Page 56: ...touch moving blade keep hands out of blade path 3 Always wear approved eye protection and respirator 4 Only plug power cord into a grounded outlet 5 Only remove jammed cutoff pieces when blade is stop...

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Page 59: ...tried in the State of Washington County of Whatcom We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from...

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