Grizzly G9744Z, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...tting Bandsaw OWNER S MANUAL COPYRIGHT JULY 2006 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL I...

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Page 3: ...3 SETUP 12 Setup Safety 12 Items Needed for Setup 12 Unpacking 12 Inventory 13 Hardware Recognition Chart 14 Clean Up 15 Site Considerations 15 Moving Placing Base Unit 16 Mounting to Shop Floor 16 Sh...

Page 4: ...eshooting 32 Blade Change 34 Blade Tension Tracking 35 Blade Guide Bearings 36 Squaring Blade to Table 37 Electrical Components 38 Model G9744Z 220V Wiring Diagram 39 Blade Guide Parts Breakdown 40 Dr...

Page 5: ...set forth in this manual you can expect years of trouble free enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly s com mitment to customer satisfaction We are pleased to provide this manual with the Model G9744...

Page 6: ...lat Crate Content Machine Weight 860 lbs Length Width Height 69 x 29 1 2 x 47 1 2 in Electrical Switch Push Button ON OFF Switch Voltage 220V Cord Length 5 ft Cord Gauge 14 gauge Recommended Breaker S...

Page 7: ...er Machined Cast Iron Body Construction Cast Iron Base Construction Pre Formed Steel Wheel Cover Construction Pre Formed Steel Paint Epoxy Other Wheel Size 13 in Blade Guides Upper Ball Bearing Blade...

Page 8: ...entification A C B D E H I J K M A Blade Tension Handwheel B Lift Handle C Vise Handwheel D Coolant Drip Pan E Work Stop F Pulley Cover G Control Panel H Blade Guide Scale I Blade Guide Knob J Coolant...

Page 9: ...n Note The bandsaw has an automatic shut off limit switch that turns the motor and coolant pump OFF at the bottom of the cut C START Button Turns the motor ON D Power Light When lit indicates that sys...

Page 10: ...and can cause cancer and severe respiratory illnesses For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating this Machine The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible...

Page 11: ...ories 16 MAKE SURE GUARDS ARE IN PLACE AND WORK CORRECTLY BEFORE USING MACHINERY Safety Instructions for Machinery 17 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Make a habit of checking for keys and adjusting...

Page 12: ...badly worn blade Inspect blades for cracks and missing teeth before each use 2 HAND PLACEMENT Never position fin gers or thumbs in line with the cut Hands could be crushed in vise or by falling machi...

Page 13: ...ing circuit with one of higher amper age without consulting a quali ed electrician to ensure compliance with wiring codes If you are unsure about the wiring codes in your area or you plan to connect y...

Page 14: ...This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users Read through this entire manu al to become familiar with the controls and opera tions before starting the machine Unpacking Setup Safety...

Page 15: ...M12 1 75 x 50 Leveling 4 Hex Nuts M12 1 75 Leveling 4 Handwheel 1 Handwheel Handle 1 In the event that any nonproprietary parts are missing e g a nut or a washer we would be glad to replace them or fo...

Page 16: ...14 G9744Z Metal Cutting Bandsaw Hardware Recognition Chart...

Page 17: ...ion during ship ment Remove this protective coating with a sol vent cleaner or citrus based degreaser such as Grizzly s G7895 Degreaser To clean thoroughly some parts may need to be removed For opti m...

Page 18: ...have been included Bolting to Concrete Floors Lag shield anchors with lag bolts Figure 7 and anchor studs are two popular methods for anchoring an object to a concrete floor Mounting to Shop Floor NOT...

Page 19: ...ipping bracket 1 Remove all four hex bolts shown in Figure 8 with a 12mm wrench The workstop is used when many cuts of the same length are needed see Figure 9 To setup the workstop 1 Position the work...

Page 20: ...igure 11 Feed stop Jam Nut Feed Stop Feed Stop Depending on how the Model G9744Z was shipped it may be necessary to adjust the feed stop before the test run The blade should not make contact with any...

Page 21: ...the bandsaw to power 5 Raise the bandsaw and close the feed control knob to keep the saw in place see Figure 12 Projectiles thrown from the machine could cause serious eye injury Wear safety glasses d...

Page 22: ...projects Regardless of the content in this section Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training Vise Always turn the saw OFF and allow the blade to come to a co...

Page 23: ...le 4 Loosen the rear vise lock handle and swing the rear jaw until it reaches the 45 positive stop 5 Tighten the rear jaw and check the angle 6 If the angle is not at 45 loosen the vise jaw and adjust...

Page 24: ...sting and drifting off of the cut line To adjust the rear blade guide arm Loosen the knob shown in Figure 17 and slide the rear blade guide as close to the workpiece as possible then tighten the knob...

Page 25: ...t the blade manufacturer To select the correct blade TPI 1 Measure the material thickness This mea surement is the length of cut taken from where the tooth enters the workpiece sweeps through and exit...

Page 26: ...feed rate is controlled by two knobs on the control panel Note If a lubricant is used on the cut the feed rate can be increased by approximately 15 To set the feed rate 1 Raise the bow to the highest...

Page 27: ...trol valve Coolant Control Valve NOTICE Keep the tray chip screen clear so coolant can recycle to the pump reservoir NEVER operate the pump with the reservoir below the low mark or you will overheat t...

Page 28: ...l cool and lubricate the blade and flush the chips away so they do not stick to the blade If the chips build up on the blade eventually they will bind and skid in the next cut breaking blade teeth and...

Page 29: ...r Adjust the blade guides as close as possible to the workpiece to minimize side to side blade movement Use coolant when possible to increase blade life Operation Tips NOTICE Loosen blade tension at t...

Page 30: ...G6436 1293 8 x 1 x 032 5 8 Variable Pitch G6437 1293 8 x 1 x 032 6 10 Variable Pitch G6438 1293 8 x 1 x 032 8 12 Variable Pitch H5405 Lenox Lube Tube Lenox Lube Tube is a stick lubricant designed to...

Page 31: ...adio Headset Earmuffs Protect yourself comfortably with a pair of cush ioned earmuffs Especially important if you or employees operate for hours at a time H1302 H4977 H4979 G9256 6 Dial Caliper G9257...

Page 32: ...bolts Damaged saw blade Worn or damaged wires Any other unsafe condition Clean after each use Proper blade tension Coolant level Coolant condition Monthly Check Lubricate vise screw Check gear box fl...

Page 33: ...as needed to keep the pivot moving freely see Figure 35 The gearbox should be drained and refilled after the first 50 hours of use and then once every year Use a high quality ISO 68 or SAE 90 gear oi...

Page 34: ...for broken wires or disconnected corroded connections and repair replace as necessary 9 Test repair replace Machine stalls or is under powered 1 Wrong blade for the workpiece material 2 Wrong workpie...

Page 35: ...hard spots welds or scale is on the material 5 The blade is twisted 6 The blade is slipping on the wheels 1 Refer to Blade Speed on Page 24 and adjust as required 2 Refer to Blade Selection on Page 2...

Page 36: ...lades to prevent cuts Figure 39 Installing the blade Figure 38 Opened upper blade guard Tension Handle Blade Guard Figure 37 Tension handle and blade Upper Blade Guard Screw Holes Blades should be cha...

Page 37: ...o tension the blade on the bandsaw 1 Turn the blade tension handle clockwise to tension the blade 2 Use the graduated scale on the blade tension indicator Figure 41 to determine blade ten sion in PSI...

Page 38: ...e blade guide bearings are adjusted at the fac tory but due to shipping and storage may need adjustment Use Figures 43 44 to guide you through the following steps To adjust the blade guide bearings 1...

Page 39: ...e Figure 46 Bearing block pivot Lock Nut Set Screw Bearing Bracket Squaring Blade to Table This adjustment has been made at the factory and should not need to be adjusted under normal circumstances Ho...

Page 40: ...s Figure 47 Limit switch SQ1 Figure 50 Pump motor wiring and capacitor M2 Figure 49 Control panel wiring Figure 48 Junction box M1 SB4 SB1 SB3 L Figure 51 G9744Z Contactor relay electrical box Fuse FU...

Page 41: ...iring Diagram LEGEND M Motor KM1 Contactor Main Motor KM2 Pump Motor Relay KM1 Thermal Relay Main Motor L Indicator Lamp SB1 Emergency Stop Button SB3 Start Button SB4 Pump Motor Switch SQ1 Limit Swit...

Page 42: ...40 G9744Z Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blade Guide Parts Breakdown...

Page 43: ...G9744Z Metal Cutting Bandsaw 41 Drive Wheel Parts Breakdown...

Page 44: ...42 G9744Z Metal Cutting Bandsaw Main Parts Breakdown...

Page 45: ...X 50 90 P9744Z090 GIB 9 P9744Z009 BRACKET 91 P9744Z091 HOSE CLAMP 10 P9744Z010 SHAFT 92 PS05M PHLP HD SCR M5 8 X 8 41 PSB72M CAP SCREW M10 1 5 X 30 93 P9744Z093 ARM RIGHT 42 PLW06M LOCK WASHER 10MM 94...

Page 46: ...46 P9744Z146 COLUMN RIGHT SUPPORT 231 PB26M HEX BOLT M8 1 25 X 30 147 PRP49M ROLL PIN 5 X 25 232 PW07 FLAT WASHER 5 16 148 PSB84M CAP SCREW M10 1 5 X 35 233 PN03M HEX NUT M8 1 25 149 PW04M FLAT WASHER...

Page 47: ...296 PS05M PHLP HD SCR M5 8 X 8 348 PW06 FLAT WASHER 1 4 297 P9744Z297 DEGREE SCALE 349 PS07 PHLP HD SCR 1 4 20 X 3 8 298 PSS16M SET SCREW M8 1 25 X 10 350 P9744Z350 COUPLER PT 1 2 X 1 4 299 P9744Z299...

Page 48: ...all be 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...

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