Grizzly G1016 User manual

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HUNTER’S MEAT CUTTING SAW
MODEL G1016
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © 1995 BY GRIZZLY IMPORTS, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY IMPORTS, INC.
JULY, 1995. PRINTED IN USA
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THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL REPRESENTS THE LAST CONFIGURATION OF THE MACHINE BEFORE IT WAS DISCONTINUED.
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Table of Contents
PAGE
I. Introduction..........................................................................................................1
II. Safety Rules for all Tools ................................................................................2
III. Electrical Requirements ..................................................................................4
A. Circuit Loading..........................................................................................................4
B. Grounding ................................................................................................................4
C. General Information..................................................................................................4
D. Word of Caution ......................................................................................................4
IV. Site Planning........................................................................................................5
A. Working Clearances ................................................................................................5
B. Lighting and Outlets ................................................................................................5
V. Unpacking ............................................................................................................5
VI. Piece Inventory ..................................................................................................6
VII. Assembly ..............................................................................................................7
A. Stand ........................................................................................................................7
B. Motor ........................................................................................................................8
C. Bandsaw Unit ..........................................................................................................8
D. Pulleys and V-Belt ....................................................................................................9
E. Table ......................................................................................................................10
F. Fence and Guards..................................................................................................10
G. Meat Grinder ..........................................................................................................11
H. Stand Enclosures ..................................................................................................11
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Table of Contents
PAGE
VIII. Adjustments ......................................................................................................12
A. Blade Tension ......................................................................................................12
B. Tracking..................................................................................................................13
C. Guide Blocks ..........................................................................................................14
D. Support Bearings....................................................................................................15
E. Blade Removal and Replacement..........................................................................16
F. Blade Guard ..........................................................................................................16
IX. Safety Rules for Bandsaws ..........................................................................17
X. Operations ..........................................................................................................18
A. General ..................................................................................................................18
B. Test Run ................................................................................................................18
C. Cutting Procedures ................................................................................................18
D. Meat Grinder ..........................................................................................................18
XI. Cleaning ..............................................................................................................19
XII. Maintenance ......................................................................................................20
A. Lubrication ..............................................................................................................20
B. Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................20
XIII. Troubleshooting................................................................................................21
XIV. Machine Data ....................................................................................................22
XV. Main Parts Diagram ........................................................................................23
XVI. Meat Grinder Parts Diagram ........................................................................24
XVII. Stand Parts Diagram ......................................................................................25
XVIII.Parts List ............................................................................................................26
XIX. Warranty and Returns ................................................................BACK COVER
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We are proud to offer the Hunter’s Meat
Cutting Bandsaw. When used according to
the guidelines stated in this manual, you can
expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable opera-
tion and experience proof of our commitment
to customer satisfaction.
The saw features a sheet steel body, easy to
clean stainless steel table, and a 101/4" cutting
height. It comes equipped with a 1720 RPM, 1
HP motor.
We are also pleased to provide this manual
with your saw. It was written to guide you
through assembly, review safety considera-
tions, and cover general operating proce-
dures. It represents our latest effort to pro-
duce the best documentation possible. If you
have any criticisms that you feel we should
pay attention to in our next printing, please
write to the customer service address listed
on your catalog: attn: Manager, Technical
Documentation.
Most importantly, we stand behind our
machines. If you have any service questions
or parts requests, please call or write us at the
appropriate customer service location listed
on your catalog.
To operate this or any power tool safely and
efficiently, it is essential to become as familiar
with its characteristics as possible. Take as
much time as necessary to become acquaint-
ed with your saw. The time you invest before
you begin to use your machine will be time
well spent. Also, read all of the safety proce-
dures. If you do not understand something
about this machine, DO NOT operate it.
The specifications, drawings, and pho-
tographs illustrated in this manual represent
the Hunter’s Meat Cutting Bandaw as sup-
plied when the manual was prepared.
However, owing to our policy of continuous
improvement, changes may be made at any
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time with no obligation on our part. Whenever
possible, though, we send manual updates to
all owners of a particular tool or machine.
Should you receive one, we urge you to insert
the new information with the old and keep it
for reference.
The information in this manual has been
obtained from sources we believe to be reli-
able and as up-to-date as possible. We have
included some important safety measures
which we believe to be essential for safe oper-
ation. While most safety measures are gener-
ally universal, we remind you that each work
area is different and safety rules should be
considered as they apply to your specific situ-
ation. Also – please read the entire manual
before attempting to operate your saw.
We recommend that you keep a copy of our
current catalog for complete information
regarding our warranty and return policy.
Should you need additional technical informa-
tion relating to this machine, or if you need
general assistance or parts, please contact
the customer service department.
We also believe additional information
sources are very important for reaping the full
potential of this machine. Consulting with your
local butcher would be a good place to start.
WARNING! This saw is dangerous. Use the
tool with respect and caution to lessen the
possibility of mechanical damage or injury. If
normal safety precautions are overlooked or
ignored, injury to the operator or others in the
area is likely.
This bandsaw was specifically designed for
meat cutting. Modifications or improper use
of this tool will void the warranty. If you are
confused about any aspect of this machine,
DO NOT use it until you have resolved any
questions you have.
I. Introduction
End of Section

II. Safety Rules for all Tools
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1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read
the owner’s manual carefully. Learn the
tool’s applications and limitations, as well
as its hazards.
2. KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE and
in working order.
3. GROUND ALL TOOLS. If an adapter
is used to accommodate a two-prong
receptacle, the adapter plug must be
attached to a known ground. Never
remove the grounding prong.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Make it a habit to check
that keys and wrenches are removed
from the machine before turning it on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite acci-
dents.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRON-
MENTS. Keep your work area well
lighted.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
AWAY. All children and visitors should
be kept a safe distance away from your
work area.
8. MAKE WORK AREA CHILD-
PROOF with padlocks, master switches,
or by removing starter keys.
9. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. Tools work
better and more safely when they are
allowed to work at their own speed.
10. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not use a
tool or an attachment to do a job that it
was not intended to perform.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not
wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or
jewelry that might get caught in moving
parts. Non-slip footwear is also recom-
mended. Wear a hat or other protective
head wear if your hair is long.
12. USE SAFETY GLASSES AND EAR
PROTECTION.
13. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDI-
TION. Keep tools sharp and clean for
best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM
POWER before servicing and when
changing accessories.
16. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES. Consult the current
catalog for recommended accessories.
Using improper accessories may be haz-
ardous.
17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in the “OFF” posi-
tion before plugging in the cord.

II. Safety Rules for all Tools
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18. NEVER STAND OR LEAN ON
TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped or if the cutting edge is acci-
dentally contacted.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before
further use of the tool, any part or guard
that is damaged should be promptly
repaired or replaced. Do not operate the
machine until you are certain that it is in
perfect running condition. Failure to fol-
low this precaution could result in further
mechanical damage and operator injury.
20. DO NOT WORK IN HASTE or oper-
ate machine if you are mentally or physi-
cally fatigued.
21. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUN-
NING UNATTENDED - TURN
POWER OFF. Do not leave the tool until
it comes to a full stop.
22. DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICA-
TION. Never operate machinery when
overly fatigued.
23. IF THERE IS SOMETHING YOU
DO NOT KNOW OR UNDERSTAND
ABOUT THIS MACHINE, DO NOT
OPERATE IT! Ask for help first.
Confusion is dangerous.
24. BAD HABITS ARE DANGEROUS.
Review all safety procedures often.
These safety rules, while expansive, may not
cover every situation. Please consider your
unique conditions when setting up and using
your saw.
More safety rules are reviewed in Section
IX.
Remember:
Safety First!
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If you are unsure about connecting your
bandsaw, don’t take chances: consult the
service dept or a licensed electrician.
EXTENSION CORDS: If used, extension
cords must be rated hard service – grade S –
or better. Conductor size must be 12 AWG for
cords up to 50 feet in length. Your extension
cord must also contain a ground wire and plug
pin. Repair or replace extension cords if they
become damaged.
C. Word of Caution
In this section we have covered some basic
electrical requirements for the safe operation
of your bandsaw. As with the safety rules in
the preceding section, these requirements are
not necessarily comprehensive. Further, you
must be sure that your particular electrical
configuration complies with local and state
codes. The best ways to ensure compliance
are to check with your local municipality or
licensed electrician.
A. Circuit Loading
The motor will safely draw about 12 amps at
110V under load. If you operate the bandsaw
on any circuit that is already close to its
capacity, it might blow a fuse or trip a circuit
breaker. However, if an unusual load does not
exist, and power failure still occurs, have the
circuit inspected by a qualified electrician.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS/FUSES: A 15 amp
circuit breaker or fuse should be used for a
110V undedicated circuit. The general rule is
to use the lightest breaker or fuse that will
hold under regular loads. Circuit breakers or
fuses that are rated higher may not adequate-
ly protect the motor.
B. Grounding
This machine must be electrically
grounded. We have furnished the bandsaw
with a plug suitable for use with a grounded,
domestic 110V circuit.
Please verify that any circuit you intend to use
is actually grounded. If the circuit is not
grounded, it will be necessary to run a sepa-
rate 12 AWG copper grounding wire from the
machine frame to a grounding terminal in your
electric service panel. Consult with a licensed
electrician if you are unsure about machine
grounding.
III. Electrical Service Requirements
When placing the bandsaw in your work area,
three considerations should be addressed;
electrical service requirements, working clear-
ances, and lighting and outlets. We’ll look at
the first consideration now and leave the other
two for the next section.
The bandsaw has a 1 HP motor which is ready
for 110V, single phase operation.
You must wire the motor to the switch.
End of Section

V. UnpackingIV. Site Planning
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The bandsaw is shipped from the factory in a
carefully packed carton. If you find the
machine to be damaged after you’ve signed
for delivery and the truck and driver are
already gone, you will need to file a freight
claim with the carrier. Save the containers and
all packing materials for inspection by the car-
rier or their agent. Without the packing materi-
als, filing a freight claim can be difficult. If you
need advice regarding this situation, please
call us immediately.
Caution: The meat cutting saw is a HEAVY
machine (106 lbs. shipping weight). DO NOT
over-exert yourself while unpacking or moving
your machine – get assistance. In the event
that your bandsaw must be moved up or down
a flight of stairs, be sure that the stairs are
capable of supporting the combined weight of
people and the machine.
When you are completely satisfied with the
condition of your shipment, you should inven-
tory its parts.
A. Working Clearances
Be sure that there is plenty of room around
your saw before cutting. Relocate any items
that risk contamination and cannot be easily
washed. Allow yourself sufficient room to run
your saw IN ANY FORESEEABLE OPER-
ATION.
B. Lighting and Outlets
Lighting should be bright enough to eliminate
shadow and prevent eye strain. Electrical cir-
cuits should be dedicated or large enough to
handle combined motor amp loads. Outlets
should be located near the machine so power
or extension cords are not obstructing high-
traffic areas. Be sure to observe local electri-
cal codes for proper installation of new light-
ing, outlets, or circuits.
End of Section
End of Section

VI. Piece Inventory
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With all the parts removed from the
container, you should have:
• Bandsaw Unit with Blade
• Motor
• Motor Pulley
• V-Belt
• Table
• Fence
• Column Guard
• Blade Guard
• Table & Guard Knobs (13)
• Stand Parts (5)
• Stand Enclosures (2)
• Motor Mounting Brackets (2)
• Meat Grinder
• Plastic Pestle
• Casing Tube
• Fasteners
If anything is missing, call or write the cus-
tomer service department. If anything is dam-
aged, please follow the procedures described
in Section V above.
Below is a list of fasteners required to assem-
ble your bandsaw. If any standard hardware is
missing (e.g., a nut or bolt), we will be happy
to replace it, but it would be quicker to buy
replacements from your local hardware store.
However, if an unusual amount of fasteners or
proprietary parts are missing, please let us
know. A full parts list and breakdown can be
found toward the end of this manual.
QTY.
22
30
34
4
4
3
4
DESCRIPTION
5/16" - 18 x 5/8" Carriage Bolts
5/16" - 18 Hex Nuts
5/16" Flat Washers
Foot Assemblies
5/16" - 18 x 3/4" Hex Bolts
3/8" - 16 Threaded Studs
90° Brackets
LOCATION
Stand
Stand
Stand
Stand
Motor
Stand/Bandsaw Body
Stand
End of Section
Figure 1 shows the bolt bag contents.

A. Stand
Note: All die-cut metal parts have a sharp
edge (called “flashing”) on them after they are
formed. This is removed at the factory.
Sometimes, though, a bit of flashing might
escape inspection. Please examine the edges
of all die-cut metal parts before handling
them.
TOOLS REQUIRED: Common hand tools
are necessary to assemble this machine. You
will need a set of open ended metric and stan-
dard wrenches and a Phillips head screwdriv-
er.
VII. Assembly
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1. Flip the top of the stand upside down and
place it on your benchtop.
2. Attach the sides using the carriage bolts,
washers, and nuts provided. Mount the
stand front (the side with the switch) so it
is on the same side as the rectangular
hole in the stand top. Figure 2. Do not
fully tighten the nuts.
3. Mount the braces between the front and
back panels. Use carriage bolts, wash-
ers, and nuts provided. Tighten partially.
4. Press the 90° brackets onto the bottom
corners of the stand. These are stiffen-
ers.
Primary Motor
Bracket
Motor Motor Pulley
Rubber Foot
90° Bracket
Aux. Motor Bracket
Left Brace
Back
Front
Right Brace
Switch
Stand Top Hole
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Figure 2 shows the stand/motor assembly completed.

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7. If the stand is wobbly, check your floor
first. If the floor is level, loosen the bolts
and wiggle the stand until it rests firmly on
the floor. Re-tighten the bolts.
C. Bandsaw Unit
1. Lift the bandsaw onto the stand. The front
of the saw must be on the same side as
the switch.
2. Attach the bandsaw to the stand with the
three (3) threaded studs. Screw them up
through the stand top and into the welded
nuts on the base of the bandsaw. Figure
3. It may be necessary to shift the band-
saw slightly to get the studs lined up right.
3. Feed the short electrical cord through the
plastic wire clamp in the motor junction
box. Connect the wire according to the
wire diagram insert included with this
manual. Tighten the wire clamp. DO
NOT over-tighten – the plastic threads
may strip.
4. The longer cord from the base of the saw
is the power cord. It is prefitted with a
110V grounded plug. NEVER
REMOVE THE GROUNDING
PRONG!
VII. Assembly
Figure 3 shows the stud mounting locations.
Threaded Stud
5. Install the rubber feet. They should go
through the 90° brackets first and then
through the sides. Tighten securely.
B. Motor
1. Secure the auxiliary motor bracket to the
stand top. Use carriage bolts, nuts, and
washers. Figure 2.
2. Fasten the primary motor bracket to the
left brace and the auxiliary motor bracket.
Use carriage bolts, nuts, and washers.
Do not fully tighten.
3. Mount the motor to the primary motor
bracket using the hex bolts, nuts, and
washers provided. Do not fully tighten.
4. Press the motor pulley over the motor
shaft and insert the key in the keyway.
Position the pulley so its V-groove is
roughly centered over the rectangular
slot in the stand top. Tolerances are tight:
you may need to sand the key or the key-
ways slightly. Tighten the setscrew.
5. Now that the motor is mounted, tighten all
the stand bolts but leave the motor bolts
loose.
6. Flip the stand/motor assembly right side
up on the floor. Hold the motor so it does
not slide when you tip the stand over.
Welded Nuts
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VII. Assembly
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1"
Driven Pulley
Motor Pulley
Figure 4 shows the V-Belt installed correctly.
D. Pulleys and V-Belt
Pulley alignment and proper V-Belt tension
are crucial to increased belt life and optimal
power transmission from motor to blade.
The motor pulley should already be centered
under the slot in the stand top. Shift the driven
pulley so it lines up with the motor pulley.
To align the driven pulley (Figure 4):
1. Loosen the setscrew on the back of the
driven pulley.
2. Grasp the pulley on the top and bottom.
Shift it along its shaft to line up the V-
grooves on both pulleys. Use sight to
judge their vertical alignment.
3. Tighten the setscrew on the driven pulley.
To install and properly tension the V-
Belt:
1. Push the motor up to the top of its slots.
2. While holding the motor in place, slip the
V-Belt into the grooves in the pulleys.
3. Slide the motor down until the V-Belt is
properly tensioned. You should be able to
deflect the belt about 1" at the midpoint.
Use moderate finger pressure. Figure 5.
4. Check that the motor pulley is still in line
with the driven pulley. The motor will
have a tendency to twist slightly when it is
moved. This will push the pulleys out of
alignment and twist the V-Belt. Check
and adjust motor position if twisting
occurs.
5. Tighten the motor mounting bolts.
When cleaning (Section XI), you will need
to take off and put on the V-Belt. This can be
done without adjusting the position of either
pulley. UNPLUG THE MACHINE FIRST!
To remove the V-Belt, pull it laterally from
the back of the motor pulley and roll the pul-
leys forward. The belt will pop off. Figure 4.
To replace the V-Belt, loop it over the
motor pulley and as much of the driven pulley
as possible. Roll the pulleys forward and the
V-belt will slip into the grooves, just like a bicy-
cle chain on its sprockets.
Figure 5 shows proper V-Belt deflection.
Driven Pulley
V-Belt
Pull Here to
Remove
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E. Table
Before installing the table and
guards, peel off the blue, protective
plastic.
Slide the table on at a 45° angle. Figure 6.
Lower the table so the notch goes around the
column. When it is in its final position, secure
it to the bandsaw body using the black knobs
provided.
F. Fence & Guards
Fence:
Install the fence so the vertical portion is fac-
ing the blade. Figure 7. Secure it to the table
and bandsaw body with the black knobs.
Column Guard:
Attach the column guard to the vertical col-
umn. Use the black knobs. Figure 7.
Upper Wheel Guard:
Attach the upper wheel guard to the vertical
column using a black knob. Figure 7.
Blade Guard:
Using the last 2 black knobs, secure the blade
guard to the upper wheel guard. You may
need to place washers behind the heads of
the knobs so the threaded ends do not touch
the blade. Extra washers are not provided.
Figure 7.
VII. Assembly
Figure 6 shows how to install the table.
Figure 7 shows the fence, guards, and table installed
correctly.
Notch
Blade Slot
Column
Column
Guard
Fence
Upper Wheel Guard
Blade Guard
Table
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G. Meat Grinder
To install the meat grinder (Figure 8):
1. Loosen the mounting bolt at the base of
the meat grinder.
2. Line up the tang on the saw with the slot
on the grinder (similar to a flat head
screwdriver and a screw).
3. Push the meat grinder on the aluminum
holder. Some twisting and turning may be
necessary to slide it on; it is a tight fit.
4. Put the die in place and screw down the
lock. Re-tighten the mounting bolt.
If you don’t intend to grind meat, don’t
leave the grinder on the bandsaw. Meat
juices are its lubrication and running dry
will cause excessive wear.
H. Stand Enclosures
To install the stand enclosures:
1. Attach 6 plastic tabs to each plastic
enclosure using the screws provided.
Tighten them so they can still be turned
by hand, without further adjustment with
a screwdriver. Figure 9.
2. Position each stand enclosure as shown
in Figure 9. Turn the plastic tabs so
they keep the enclosures in place.
VII. Assembly
Figure 8 shows the meat grinder installed with the
casing tube in place.
Figure 9 shows a stand enclosure in place.
Stand Enclosure
Casing Tube
Pestle
Meat Grinder
Plastic Tab
Lock
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A. Blade Tension
To check blade tension:
1. Turn off the power and unplug the saw.
2. Remove the upper wheel guard by
removing the black plastic knob. The
blade guard will come off with it.
3. Lower the guide post so it is not in the
way when testing the tension. This is
done by loosening the guide post secur-
ing knob. Figure 11. Do not let the
post and attached guide assembly
drop. There is no spring attached.
Damage could occur.
4. Press on the face of the blade with your
thumb. Figure 10.
5. The blade should flex about 1/2" with mod-
erate pressure.
If the blade flexes too much or too little, you
will experience problems with blade life and/or
cutting efficiency.
To adjust the blade tension:
1. Turn the tension adjustment bolt until the
blade appears properly tensioned.
Figure 11.
2. Check the blade tension again.
The pressure that the blade puts on the ten-
sion bolt acts to keep it in place. The tension
should stay relatively constant. But if you find
that the blade will not keep proper tension,
consider adding a jam nut to the bottom of the
tension bolt. This will act as a supplementary
lock.
If the tension seems correct, make the other
adjustments to the saw and test run it. If the
blade does not cut properly, the tension may
be incorrect. Re-adjust tension.
VIII. Adjustments
Guide Post
Securing Knob
Tension
Adjustment
Bolt
Figure 10 shows how to test the blade tension.
Figure 11 shows the tension adjustment bolt and the
guide post securing knob locations.
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To CHECK tracking:
1. Turn the power off and unplug the saw.
2. Spin the wheels through several com-
plete rotations. Watch the position of the
blade on the wheels.
3. The blade will move back and forth on
the wheels very slightly. It may also ride
closer to the back of the wheels than the
front or vice versa. This is acceptable for
a meat cutting saw. However, if the blade
moves back and forth on the wheels
erratically or falls off completely, you
must adjust the tracking.
To ADJUST tracking:
Tracking is adjusted by altering the position of
the setscrews behind the upper wheel. Adjust
only the upper and lower setscrews. Do
not adjust the setscrews on the sides.
Figure 12.
1. Disconnect the bandsaw from the power
source and adjust the upper guide blocks
away from the blade. See Section
VIII.C.
2. Decrease the tension slightly before
adjusting tracking. Tracking adjustment
will automatically increase the tension.
See Section VIII.A.
3. If you need to push the top of the upper
wheel toward the front of the saw, loosen
the lower setscrew first and then tighten
the upper setscrew.
4. If you need to push the bottom of the
upper wheel toward the front of the saw,
loosen the upper setscrew first and then
tighten the lower setscrew.
Pushing the top or bottom of the upper wheel
toward the front of the saw will correct any
tracking irregularities. You must loosen the
opposing setscrew before tightening the
setscrew that pushes the wheel the way
you want. Otherwise, you’ll put tremen-
dous pressure on the threads and may
strip them out.
VIII. Adjustments
Figure 12 shows the tracking adjustment screws. Do
not attempt to adjust the horizontally opposed
screws.
DO NOT
ADJUST!
DO NOT
ADJUST!
Adjustment Screw
Adjustment Screw
B. Tracking
Alignment of the blade on the wheels, or
tracking, is important for cutting efficiency.
Also, blade life will be extended and your cuts
will be more predictable.
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VIII. Adjustments
Figure 13 shows a closeup of the upper guide
assembly.
To adjust the lower guide tabs
(Figure 14):
1. Remove the table.
2. Note whether the blade touches the fixed
plate: it should not. If it does, loosen the
nuts that hold the fixed plate in place and
position it so the blade is centered in the
slot in the fixed plate. Re-tighten the nuts.
3. Loosen the screws that hold the guide
tabs in place.
4. Adjust the guide tabs so they are about
1/64" behind the gullet line (the low points)
of the blade and 0.004" from the sides of
the blade. This is about the same thick-
ness as a piece of typing paper.
5. Re-tighten the screws to secure the tabs.
To adjust the upper guide blocks
(Figure 13):
1. Check the position of the guide blocks in
relation to the blade. They should be
approximately 1/64" behind the gullet line
(the low points) of the blade.
2. If the guide blocks are in the correct posi-
tion, go on to step 3. If the guide blocks
are out of alignment, you can alter the
position of the guide post and guide
blocks.
a. Loosen the guide post securing knob
and remove the entire upper guide
post assembly.
b. Remove the bolts that anchor the
guide post bracket to the frame.
c. Add or remove washers between the
bracket and the frame to adjust the
position of the guide post and the
guide blocks. This will correct the posi-
tion of the guide blocks.
3. Now, loosen the thumbscrews holding
the guide blocks in place.
4. Adjust the blocks to about 0.004" from
the blade. This is about the same thick-
ness as a piece of typing paper.
5. Re-tighten the thumbscrews.
C. Guide Blocks
The guide blocks ensure that the blade is not
pushed too far laterally. The upper guide
blocks are similar to those found on wood cut-
ting bandsaws. The lower guides are steel
tabs that can be adjusted to a specific dis-
tance from the blade.
Thumbscrews
Guide Post
Guide Block
Blade
Support Bearing
Support
Bearing Shaft
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VIII. Adjustments
To adjust the lower support bearing
(Figure 14):
1. Loosen the nut that holds the lower sup-
port bearing in place.
2. Position the bearing to approximately 1/64"
behind the blade.
3. Re-tighten the nut that holds the bearing
in place.
To adjust the upper support bearing
(Figure 13):
1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the
upper support bearing shaft.
2. Position the bearing to approximately 1/64"
behind the blade.
3. Re-tighten the thumbscrew.
D. Support Bearings
The support bearings back-up the blade dur-
ing sawing. The upper support bearing is
located just above the guide blocks. Figure
13. The lower support bearing is perpendicu-
lar (90°) to the upper bearing, but it should be
adjusted similarly.
Figure 14 shows a closeup of the lower guide assembly.
Guide Tab
Fixed Plate
Support Bearing Guide Tab
Support Bearing Nut
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VIII. Adjustments
F. Blade Guard
Warning: The blade guard must cover all of
the blade above the upper blade guide
assembly. It is very dangerous to leave
unused portions of the blade exposed.
To adjust the blade guard:
1. Loosen the two black knobs that secure
the blade guard to the upper wheel
guard. Figure 15.
2. Slide the blade guard so it almost touch-
es the blade guide assembly.
3. Re-tighten the mounting knobs.
E. Blade Removal and
Replacement
To remove a blade:
1. Turn off the power and unplug the
machine.
2. Remove the table and V-Belt. See
Section VII.D.
3. Loosen and remove the tension adjust-
ment bolt. Lower the upper wheel mount-
ing arm.
4. Slip the blade off the wheels and pull it
out.
To install a blade:
1. Turn off the power and unplug the
machine. Remove the table and V-Belt.
2. Unscrew the tension adjustment bolt.
3. Lower the upper wheel mounting arm.
4. Slip the blade over both the lower and
upper wheels.
5. Carefully lift the upper wheel mounting
arm and engage the tension adjustment
bolt into the welded nut.
6. Tighten the tension adjustment bolt until
the blade is correctly tensioned. Check
according to Section VIII.A. Check
tracking as well. See Section VIII.B.
The teeth must point toward the front of
the saw and downward. If you cannot ori-
ent the blade so the teeth are in the cutting
position, the blade is inside out. Remove
the blade, twist it inside out, and replace it.
Be sure to check for correct tension and
tracking.
Blade
Guard
Figure 15 shows the blade guard in proper position.
Blade Guide
Assembly
Upper Wheel
Guard Blade
Guard
Knobs
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1. Ensure that the machine sits firmly on the
floor before use. Any “wobbles” must be
corrected before operation.
2. ALWAYS wear eye protection while
operating this bandsaw. All safety equip-
ment must be ANSI approved.
3. NEVER attempt to operate your band-
saw with dull or badly worn blades. Dull
blades require more effort to use and are
difficult to control. Cracked blades will
snap and flail dangerously in the saw dur-
ing operation. Inspect blades before each
use.
4. This machine is not designed to cut any
material other than meat and bone.
5. All inspections, adjustments, and mainte-
nance are to be done with the power off
and the plug pulled from the outlet. Wait
for all moving parts to come to a com-
plete stop.
6. DO NOT operate this bandsaw without
wheel and blade guards in place.
7. DO NOT stick your fingers into the meat
grinder
8. NEVER position body parts in line with
the cut.
9. ALWAYS stand in front (the meat
grinder is at the back and the blade teeth
point toward the front) of the bandsaw
when feeding meat.
10. Cuts should always be fully supported by
the table or some type of support fixture.
11. Blade should run at full speed before
beginning a cut.
12. When replacing blades, make sure teeth
face down toward the table. The force of
the cut is always down.
13. Make sure the blade has proper tension.
See Section VIII.A.
14. DO NOT manually stop or slow blade
after turning the saw off.
15. DO NOT operate the bandsaw at exces-
sively low temperatures. Blades can
break easier if operated at cold tempera-
tures.
16. NEVER leave the bandsaw running
unattended.
IX. Safety Rules for Bandsaws
This tool will injure you if you use it in a reck-
less manner. If you are unfamiliar with the
operating and safety procedures for this
machine, DO NOT use it. Injury prevention
begins before the machine is turned on.
Please read and observe all safety items
addressed in this manual.
We have already discussed general safety
rules for all power tools. At this point we wish
to review some additional safety items relating
specifically to bandsaw operation.
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