Grizzly G1052 User manual

9" BANDSAW
MODEL G1052
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © 1995 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, INC.
APRIL, 1999 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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Table Of Contents PAGE
1. SAFETY
SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS ..........................................................2-3
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BANDSAWS ..............................4
2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
220V OPERATION ..............................................................................................5
FUSING ................................................................................................................5
GROUNDING ......................................................................................................5
EXTENSION CORDS ..........................................................................................5
3. INTRODUCTION
COMMENTARY....................................................................................................6
UNPACKING ........................................................................................................7
PIECE INVENTORY ............................................................................................7
CLEAN UP............................................................................................................8
SITE CONSIDERATIONS ....................................................................................8
4. ASSEMBLY
BANDSAW UNIT..................................................................................................9
TABLE ..................................................................................................................9
5. ADJUSTMENTS
BLADE ADJUSTMENTS ....................................................................................10
TENSION............................................................................................................10
CO-PLANARITY ................................................................................................11
TRACKING ........................................................................................................12
BLADE GUIDES............................................................................................12-13
TABLE ADJUSTMENTS ....................................................................................14
CHANGING BLADES ........................................................................................15
GUIDE POST ....................................................................................................16
6. OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................17
TEST RUN..........................................................................................................17
BLADE INFORMATION......................................................................................18
RIPPING ............................................................................................................18
CROSSCUTTING ..............................................................................................19
CUTTING CURVES............................................................................................19
STACKED CUTS................................................................................................19
7. MAINTENANCE
GENERAL ..........................................................................................................20
LUBRICATION ..................................................................................................20
TABLES..............................................................................................................20
8. CLOSURE................................................................................................................21
MACHINE DATA................................................................................................................22
PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LISTS................................................................23-28
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................29
WARRANTY AND RETURNS ..........................................................................................30

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Safety Instructions For Power Tools
SECTION 1: SAFETY
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
AWAY. All children and visitors should be
kept a safe distance from work area.
6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with
padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working
order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning on.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.
4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-
MENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or
wet locations, or where any flammable or
noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area
well lighted.
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating This Equipment
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe practices.
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information
about proper operation of the equipment.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions.
This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level
of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below.
Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substi-
tute for proper accident prevention measures.
NOTICE

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9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sure your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. Conductor size should be in accor-
dance with the chart below. The amperage
rating should be listed on the motor or tool
nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a
drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Your extension
cord must also contain a ground wire and
plug pin. Always repair or replace exten-
sion cords if they become damaged.
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear
is recommended. Wear protective hair cov-
ering to contain long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safe-
ty glasses.
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
hold work when practical. It’s safer than
using your hand and frees both hands to
operate tool.
LENGTH
AMP RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft
0-6 18 16 16
7-10 18 16 14
11-12 16 16 14
13-16 14 12 12
17-20 12 12 10
21-30 10 10 No
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper foot-
ing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubri-
cating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing
and changing accessories, such as blades,
bits, cutters, and the like.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION-
AL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off
position before plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner’s manual for recom-
mended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur-
ther use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.
19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

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Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws
No list of safety guidelines can be com-
plete. Every shop environment is different.
Always consider safety first, as it applies to
your individual working conditions. Use
this and other machinery with caution and
respect. Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury, damage to equip-
ment or poor work results.
6. Always feed stock evenly and smoothly.
Do not force or twist blade while cutting,
especially when sawing small radii.
7. This machine is not designed to cut metal
or other material except wood.
8. When replacing blades, make sure teeth
face down towards the table. The force of
the cut is always down.
9. Habits – good and bad – are hard to break.
Develop good habits in your shop and
safety will become second-nature to you.
10. Do not manually stop or slow blade after
turning the saw off.
1. Do not operate your bandsaw with dull or
badly worn blades. Dull blades require
more effort to use and are difficult to con-
trol. Inspect blades before each use.
2. Never position fingers or thumbs in line
with the cut. Serious personal injury could
occur.
3. Always support round stock in a V-block.
4. Ensure that the machine sits firmly on the
floor before use. Any “wobbles” must be
corrected by shimming or blocking before
operation.
5. Make sure blade has been properly ten-
sioned.
Like all power tools, there is danger associ-
ated with the Model G1052 9" Bandsaw. Use
the tool with respect and caution to lessen
the possibility of mechanical damage or
operator injury. If normal safety precau-
tions are overlooked or ignored, serious
injury may occur.
Operating this equipment has the potential
for flying debris to cause eye injury.
Always wear safety glasses or goggles
when operating equipment. Everyday
glasses or reading glasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are not safety
glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you
wear meet the appropriate standards of the
American National Standards Institute
(ANSI).

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110V Operation
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
The Model G1052 has a 1/2HP motor which oper-
ates at 110V. It includes a complete cordset with
a grounded plug that’s made for use with a
grounded domestic 110V outlet.
The G1052 motor will safely draw about 8 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 inspect-
ed by a qualified electrician.
The Model G1052 should be fused at 15 amps.
Fusing at amperage ratings higher than 15 amps
will not adequately protect the motor. You are
cautioned that equipment that is returned to us
for service that shows evidence of being over-
fused will be repaired or replaced totally at the
customer’s expense, regardless of the present
warranty status.
Fusing
Figure 1. Recommended outlet/plug configuration.
If you find it necessary to use an extension cord
with the Model G1052, make sure the cord is
rated Hard Service (grade S) or better. Refer to
the chart in the standard safety instructions to
determine the minimum gauge for the extension
cord. The extension cord must also contain a
ground wire and plug pin. Always repair or
replace extension cords when they become worn
or damaged.
Extension Cords
Grounding
This equipment must be grounded, there is
a risk of severe electrical shock. Verify that
any existing electrical outlet and circuit you
intend to plug into is actually grounded. If it is
not, it will be necessary to run a separate 14
A.W.G. copper grounding wire from the outlet
to a known ground. Consult a qualified electri-
cian if you are uncertain of the grounding of
your electrical system. Under no circum-
stances should the grounding pin from any
three-pronged plug be removed. Serious
injury may occur.
In the event of an electrical short, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a
path of least resistance to disperse electric cur-
rent. This tool is equipped with a power cord
which has an equipment grounding conductor.
The outlet must be properly installed and ground-
ed in accordance with local codes. Refer to
Figure 1 for the proper outlet and plug configura-
tion.

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SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION
Commentary
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to introduce the
Model G1052 9" Bandsaw. This saw is a part of
Grizzly’s growing family of fine woodworking
machinery. When used according to the guide-
lines stated in this manual, you can expect years
of trouble-free, enjoyable operation, and proof of
Grizzly’s commitment to customer satisfaction.
The G1052 features a cast iron, one piece body,
direct drive wheels, and a 41/8" cutting height.
Also included are a fence, miter gauge, guards,
1/2" blade, and a complete electrical package. The
saw is equipped with a 1720 RPM, 1/2 HP motor
that drives the blade at 1430 FPM.
We are also pleased to provide this manual with
the G1052. It was written to guide you through
assembly, review safety considerations, and
cover general operating procedures. It represents
our latest effort to produce the best documenta-
tion possible. If you have any criticisms that you
feel we should pay attention to in our next print-
ing, please write to us at the address below:
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
C/O Technical Documentation
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
Most importantly, we stand behind our machines.
If you have any service questions or parts
requests, please call or write us at the location
listed below.
The specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the Model
G1052 as supplied when the manual was pre-
pared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of con-
tinuous improvement, changes may be made at
any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly.
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.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com
To operate this or any power tool safely and
efficiently, it is essential to become as
familiar with it as possible. The time you
invest before you begin to use your Model
G1052 will be time well spent. DO NOT oper-
ate this machine until you are completely
familiar with the contents of this manual.
Serious personal injury may occur.

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Unpacking
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 carrier or their agent. Without
the packing materials, filing a freight claim can be
difficult. If you need advice regarding this situa-
tion, please call us immediately.
When you are completely satisfied with the con-
dition of your shipment, you should inventory its
parts.
The G1052 is a heavy machine with a ship-
ping weight of 100 lbs. 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. Serious person-
al injury may occur.
Parts Inventory
NOTICE
Save all containers and packing materials
until you are satisfied that your bandsaw
has arrived in good condition. Freight com-
pany adjusters will want to inspect those
materials in the event that a freight claim
must be made.
When you are completely satisfied with the con-
dition of your shipment, you should inventory its
parts.
With all the parts removed from the container,
you should have:
• Bandsaw Unit with Blade
• Miter Gauge
• Table
• Fence
If anything is missing, call or write to the service
department listed earlier in this section.
NOTICE
A full parts list and breakdown can be found
toward the end of this manual. For easier
assembly, or to identify missing parts,
please refer to the detailed illustrations at
the end of the manual.

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Clean Up
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy
oil to protect it from corrosion during shipment.
Remove this protective coating with with a sol-
vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser. Avoid
chlorine-based solvents as they may damage
painted surfaces should they come in contact.
Always follow the usage instructions on the prod-
uct you choose for clean up.
Some die-cut metal parts may have sharp
edges (called “flashing”) on them after they
are formed. Please examine the edges of all
die-cut metal parts before handling them.
Failure to do so could result in injury.
Site Considerations
BENCH LOAD
Your G1052 Bandsaw represents a moderately
large weight load in a small footprint. Most com-
mercial or home shop benches should be suffi-
cient to carry the weight of the G1052. If you
question the strength of your workbench, you can
opt to reinforce it, or consider placing the band-
saw on a freestanding bench like Grizzly’s Shop
Fox®tool table.
WORKING CLEARANCES
Working clearances can be thought of as the dis-
tances between machines and obstacles that
allow safe operation of every machine without
limitation. Consider existing and anticipated
machine needs, size of material to be processed
through each machine, and space for auxiliary
stands and/or work tables. Also consider the rel-
ative position of each machine to one another for
efficient material handling. Be sure to allow your-
self sufficient room to safely run your machines in
any foreseeable operation.
LIGHTING AND OUTLETS
Lighting should be bright enough to eliminate
shadow and prevent eye strain. Electrical circuits
should be dedicated or large enough to handle
combined motor amp loads. Outlets should be
located near each machine so power or exten-
sion cords are not obstructing high-traffic areas.
Be sure to observe local electrical codes for prop-
er installation of new lighting, outlets, or circuits.
Make your shop “child safe”. Ensure that
your workplace is inaccessible to young-
sters by closing and locking all entrances
when you are away. Never allow visitors in
your shop when assembling, adjusting or
operating equipment.
Many of the solvents commonly used to
clean machinery can be highly flammable,
and toxic when inhaled or ingested. Always
work in well-ventilated areas far from poten-
tial ignition sources when dealing with sol-
vents. Use care when disposing of waste
rags and towels to be sure they do not cre-
ate fire or environmental hazards. Keep chil-
dren and animals safely away when clean-
ing and assembling this machine.
Do not use gasoline or other petroleum-
based solvents to remove this protective
coating. These products generally have low
flash points which makes them extremely
flammable. A risk of explosion and burning
exists if these products are used. Serious
personal injury may occur.

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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY
3. Screw the lock handle (#53) and the guide
screw (#51) into the threaded holes on the
back of the saw. Figure 2.
4. Lay the table insert (#68) into the hole in the
table and replace the wingnut and screw.
Bandsaw Unit
Table
For maximum stability, the G1052 must be
securely mounted to your workbench.
Figure 2. Table mounted to the bandsaw.
Lock Handle
Guide Screw
Table Mounting Bracket
To mount the table:
1. Remove the wingnut (#57) and screw (#56)
from the front of the table slot.
2. Place the table onto the saw. Slide the blade
through the table slot which will face toward
the front of the saw. The table mounting
bracket (#49) will be at the back of the saw.
Figure 3. Fence installed on the table.
Fence Locking Handle Table Insert
To mount the fence to the table:
1. Loosen the fence locking handle (#60). See
Figure 3.
2. Slide the fence onto the table. The fence will
install on either the right or left side of the
blade. The clamping brackets slide around
the table edges and clamp directly to the
table.
3. Tighten the fence locking handle.
To mount the bandsaw:
1. Place the bandsaw unit on it’s intended work
surface. Please refer to the guidelines in the
“Site Consideration” section on the previous
page if you have questions regarding an
acceptable base for the bandsaw.
2. Using the mounting holes in the feet of the
bandsaw as a template, mark your bench top
for hole locations.
3. Move the Bandsaw out of the way for now.
4. Using the marks you made in step 2, drill four
(4) 1/2" holes through your bench top.
5. Use 3/8" diameter bolts of appropriate length,
nuts, and large washers to secure your
Bandsaw to the bench top.
NOTICE
The numbers in parentheses following part
names correspond with numbered parts in the
diagrams in the back of this manual.

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Blade Adjustments
Blade tension and tracking are two of the most
important factors affecting bandsaw perfor-
mance. When the blade is properly tensioned and
tracked, blade life will be extended, cuts will be
straighter, and the bandsaw will run more
smoothly. In order to optimize tension and track-
ing, the two wheels must be co-planar (or in the
same plane).
Follow the steps outlined here in the order pre-
sented for best results: (A) adjust tension, (B)
check co-planarity, (C) adjust co-planarity (D)
check tracking, and (E) adjust tracking.
Figure 4. Checking blade deflection.
Blades are extremely sharp. Use added care
when making adjustments that require
touching the blade with your fingers. Failure
to do so could result in serious personal
injury.
Tension
With the exception of those procedures
which require test running the machine, DO
NOT attempt adjustments without ensuring
that the machine is turned off and discon-
nected from its power source. Serious per-
sonal injury may occur.
SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS
1. The power must be off with the saw
unplugged. Lower the upper guide assembly
all the way by loosening the guide post
securing knob (#31) and lowering the
assembly.
2. Press, with moderate pressure, on the face
of the blade with your thumb. Figure 4.
3. The blade should flex no more than 1/2" with
moderate pressure.
4. If it flexes too little or too much, turn the ten-
sion adjustment knob (#2) to modify the ten-
sion until it is correct.
If the tension seems correct, make the other
adjustments to the saw and test run it. Re-adjust
tension if the blade does not cut correctly.

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1. Adjust the tracking knob (#23) so that upper
wheel is not angled.
2. Set a straightedge against the sides of the
wheels. It should fully extend across both of
them. Figure 5.
3. The straightedge must touch each of the out-
side rims on both wheels. If the straightedge
does not touch both wheels evenly, use a
small ruler to measure the distance that the
lower or upper wheel is offset from the long
straightedge.
If the straightedge already touches the wheels
evenly, move on to the tracking procedures.
Figure 5. Checking blade co-planarity.
Co-Planarity 2. Add washers behind the upper or lower
wheels as needed.
3. Remove washers behind the UPPER
WHEEL ONLY.
4. Adjust parallelism (i.e., if the middle of the
wheels are co-planar, but the sides are not).
Figure 6.
Figure 6. Wheel alignment possibilities.
5. Loosen the four cap screws (#10) that
secure the two sliding gibs (#9) to the body
behind the upper wheel. Figure 7.
6. Adjust the setscrews (#11) in or out very
slightly (over adjustment will cause the ten-
sion rod to bind) to make the upper wheel
parallel with the lower wheel.
7. Tighten the four cap screws and check
wheel co-planarity.
8. Repeat 1- 4 for further adjustment if needed.
The distance you measured with the small ruler
is the distance that the wheels must be corrected.
The following steps allow you to align the wheels.
If one step works, immediately proceed to the
tracking adjustment instructions.
1. Turn the tracking knob to adjust the angle of
the upper wheel.
Figure 7. Upper wheel adjustments, wheel
removed for clarity.
Sliding Gib
Cap Screw
Setscrew

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Tracking Blade Guides
Rotate the upper wheel several turns by hand.
Watch the lateral movement of the blade on the
tire. The blade will move back and forth slightly
until it finds its equilibrium position. If the blade is
tracking correctly, it will stay on both tires in one
location, not necessarily in the center of the
wheels. If the blade will not stay in one place on
the tires, check that the wheels are co-planar. If
they are co-planar, adjust the tracking, as fol-
lows:
1. Disconnect the bandsaw from the power
source and adjust the upper and lower guide
bearings away from the blade. See Blade
Guide adjustment section.
2. Decrease the tension slightly before adjust-
ing tracking. Tracking adjustment will auto-
matically increase the tension.
3. Loosen the lock knob (#22) on the tracking
control knob. Turn the tracking control knob
clockwise or counter-clockwise while turning
the upper wheel by hand until the blade
stays in one position. Figure 8.
4. Re-tighten the lock knob and check the
tracking. Repeat step 3 as needed.
Blade Tension
Control Knob
Blade Tracking
Lock Knob
Blade Tracking
Control Knob
Guide Post
Securing Knob
Figure 8. Tracking adjustment knobs.
Check the upper and lower support bearings and
guide bearings each time you start your band-
saw.
Always adjust the assemblies away from the
blade before installing a new blade or making
blade tracking adjustments. After blade tension
and tracking are set correctly, re-adjust the upper
and lower support bearings and guide bearing
assemblies into position.
The support bearings back-up the blade during
the sawing operation. Perform steps 1-3 for both
upper and lower support bearings. Both upper
and lower assemblies are identical. See Figure 9
for adjustment locations. To adjust support bear-
ings:
1. Loosen the setscrews (#33) securing the
support bearing shafts (#38).
2. Turn the knurled end of the support bearing
shaft to position the edge of the bearings
behind the blade. Push or pull the shafts so
that the upper and lower support bearings
are about 1/64" behind the blade.
3. Re-tighten the setscrews.
Figure 9. Blade guide assemblies.
Guide Bearing Shafts
Guide Bearings
Blade
Support Bearing
Guide Post
Support Bearing Shaft
Guide Bearing
Shaft Setscrew

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The guide bearings on either side of the blade
ensure that it is not pushed too far laterally.
Perform steps 1-4 for both upper and lower guide
bearings.
1. Loosen the setscrews (#33) securing the
guide bearing shafts (#38).
2. Turn the knurled ends of the bearing shafts.
Adjust so that the bearings are about 0.004"
(about the thickness of a piece of paper)
from the sides of the blade. Figure 10. The
bearings should also be as near to the same
height as possible.
Figure 10. Close-up of guide bearing assembly.
Guide Bearing Shaft
Guide Bearing
Blade
Space 0.004"
Each Side
Support Bearing
Support
Bearing Shaft
Use extreme care when making adjust-
ments that require contact between the
bandsaw blade and your hand.
Gullet Line Front Edge of Bearing
3. Push or pull the shafts so the front of the
bearing case is 1/8" behind the gullet line of
the blade. Figure 11.
4. Re-tighten the setscrews.
5. Spin the bearings by hand. They should spin
freely. If they do not spin freely, they will
wear out quickly. Re-adjust as necessary.
Figure 11. Bearing set back from gullet line 1/8".

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Table Adjustments
The bandsaw table will tilt left 15° and right 45°.
To tilt the table:
1. Loosen the locking handle below the table.
Figure 12.
Locking Handle
Angle Gauge
Figure 12. Table adjustment locations.
Figure 13. Squaring the blade to the table.
If the blade is not centered in the table insert, the
table can be shifted side to side for adjustment.
1. Loosen the table locking handle.
2. Shift the table to center the blade in the table
insert.
3. Secure the table by re-tightening the locking
handle. Check table position to ensure that
undesirable shifting did not occur during re-
tightening.
If the table will not shift adequately, you will need
to reposition the blade.
2. Tilt the table to the desired angle. Refer to
the angle gauge on the table bracket.
Double-check proper angle adjustment by
placing a machinist’s or combination square
against the table and blade and adjust until
perpendicular. Figure 13.
3. Re-tighten the locking handle.

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2. Slip the blade through the upper and lower
guides and mount it over the upper and
lower wheels.
3. Apply tension, check wheel co-planarity, and
check and adjust tracking as discussed pre-
viously.
4. Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings.
5. Close the wheel covers and latch them.
6. Replace the table insert, wingnut, and screw.
Figure 14 shows the adjustment knobs.
Blade Tension Control Knob
Blade Tracking Lock Knob
Guide Post Securing Knob
Blade Tracking Control Knob
To remove the blade:
1. Release tension on the blade by turning
the tension control knob counter-clock-
wise. Figure 14.
2. Remove the table insert, wingnut, and
screw from the table.
3. Open the upper and lower wheel covers
and slide the blade off both wheels through
the table slot. Use heavy gloves, the
blades are sharp!
Wear gloves and safety goggles when han-
dling blades. Coiled blades could spring
open as they are uncoiled. Blades are also
very sharp. Failure to wear gloves and safe-
ty goggles may result in serious personal
injury.
Changing Blades
Figure 15 Side and front views of a standard
bandsaw blade.
Gullet Line
Gullet
Tooth
Tooth
Gullet
Blade Set
To replace the blade:
1. Slide the blade through the table slot, ensur-
ing that the teeth are pointing down toward
the table.
If the teeth will not point downward in any ori-
entation, the blade is inside out. See Figure
15 for typical blade geometry. Put on heavy
gloves, remove the blade, and twist it until it
is right side out. Re-install the blade.

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The guide post is adjustable so the guide bear-
ings will stay aligned with the blade when the
guide post is raised or lowered.
To check guide post alignment:
1. Adjust blade tension and tracking as dis-
cussed earlier in this section.
2. Loosen the guide post securing knob (#31)
and slide the guide post all the way up. Lock
it in position by tightening the securing knob.
3. Adjust each of the upper guide bearings
equally to within approximately 1⁄16" of the
blade.
4. Slide the guide post all the way down and
lock it in position. If one of the upper guide
bearings is closer or further from the blade
than in step 3, adjust the guide post bracket
(#27).
To adjust the guide post bracket:
1. Loosen the two bracket bolts securing the
guide post bracket (#27) to the body casting.
Figure 16.
2. Shift the guide post bracket in the desired
direction.
3. Re-tighten the two bolts and check your
results by sliding the guide post up and down
and noting whether the bearings change
their distances from the blade. It may be
necessary to re-adjust the guide bearings. If
the guide bearings do not maintain gap tol-
erance on each side of the blade as you
raise and lower the guide post, repeat steps
1 and 2.
If the guide post bracket will not give enough
adjustment, you will need to shift the blade over
slightly.
To shift the blade:
1. Loosen tension on the blade.
2. Move the upper wheel left or right as need-
ed. There is about 5/16" of movement.
3. Re-adjust the tension. This will secure the
wheel.
4. Repeat guide post bracket adjustments.
Figure 16. Guide post bracket (wheel removed).
Bracket Bolts
Bracket
Guide Post
This concludes the instructions for adjust-
ment and assembly. To ensure your own
safety while operating the Model G1052
Bandsaw, please refer to the Safety Rules
for Bandsaws in Section 1 of this manual.

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SECTION 6: OPERATIONS
Overview
The bandsaw is one of the most versatile wood
cutting tools in the shop. It is capable of perform-
ing many different cutting functions including, but
not limited to:
STRAIGHT CUTS
1. Miters
2. Angles
3. Compound Angles
4. Resawing
IRREGULAR CUTS
1. Simple and Complex Curves
2. Duplicate Parts
3. Circles
4. Beveled Curves
Although you can perform many types of straight
cuts such as angling and mitering on the band-
saw, they will not be as precise as on a table saw.
Also, since the blade is flexible, the resulting cut
is somewhat rougher than one performed on a
table saw. However, just as a table saw is suited
to precision straight cuts and miters, the bandsaw
excels when resawing and when cutting irregular
shapes. A properly adjusted and tuned up band-
saw is also safer to operate than most other saws
and is capable of performing many sawing func-
tions with ease and accuracy.
A common fault when using a bandsaw is blam-
ing the saw for not performing up to expectations.
Many factors contribute to a bandsaw’s perfor-
mance. Using the wrong kind of blade or a poor
quality blade usually results in unsatisfactory per-
formance. Misuse of the saw or using incorrect
sawing techniques can be unsafe as well as
result in frustration and poor cuts. Remember, the
blade does the cutting with the operator’s guid-
ance. Replace blades as necessary and make
adjustments periodically to keep the saw always
running in top condition.
Do not force the material against the blade, use
light even pressure. Light contact with the blade
will permit easier line following and prevent
undue friction, heat and work-hardening along
the back edge of the blade.
Avoid twisting the blade by trying to turn sharp
corners. Remember, you must saw around cor-
ners.
Test Run
Once you have completed the instructions for
assembly and adjustments, you are ready to give
the Model G1052 its first test run.
1. Re-connect the Model G1052 to its power
source.
2. Keeping one finger on the OFF switch to be
ready for a quick shut off in the case of prob-
lems, turn on the bandsaw.
3. If there is no visual or audible evidence of
problems, use a piece of scrap wood to test
the blade.
4. If the blade does not cut properly, review the
steps in the adjustment section. If the blade
appears to be working well, turn off the
machine and continue reading the manual.
NOTICE
Set the top guide assembly just above the
top of the work at all times.

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A bandsaw blade is a delicate piece of steel that
is subjected to tremendous stress. Be sure you
use quality blades of the proper width for the var-
ious types of cutting operations.
Always use the widest blade possible for the
workpiece you are cutting. Use narrow blades
only for sawing small, abrupt curves and for fine,
delicate work. Bandsaw blades measuring 64"
can be purchased welded, set, sharpened, and
ready-for-use from most saw shops. In addition to
the standard 1/2" blade, others in widths of 3/16",
1/4", and 3/8" are available. See Figure 15 for typ-
ical bandsaw blade characteristics. Please refer
to our current catalog for prices and ordering
information.
Always select high-quality saw blades and
choose the right blade for the job. Poor quality
blades and improper use are often the cause of
premature blade failure.
Many conditions may cause a bandsaw blade to
break. Blade breakage is sometimes unavoidable
since it is the natural result of the large stresses
that bandsaw blades are subjected to.
Blade breakage is also due to avoidable causes.
Avoidable breakage is most often the result of
poor care or judgement on the part of the opera-
tor when mounting or adjusting the blade or sup-
port guides. The most common causes of blade
breakage are: (1) faulty alignment and adjust-
ment of the guides; (2) forcing or twisting a wide
blade around a curve or short radius; (3) feeding
too fast; (4) tooth dullness or absence of suffi-
cient set; (5) excessive tension; (6) upper blade
guide assembly set too high above the work-
piece; (7) using a blade with a lumpy or improp-
erly finished weld; and, (8) continuously running
the bandsaw when not in use.
Blade Information
Ripping, or resawing, is the process of cutting a
board into two or more thinner boards. The max-
imum board width that can be resawn is limited by
the maximum cutting height of the bandsaw.
Maximum cutting height for this bandsaw is 41/8".
The G1052 bandsaw is capable of ripping, pro-
vided the saw is set up properly. Use common
sense when ripping. Attempting to rip too wide or
too dense a board may put excessive strain on
the blade and be dangerous.
The important consideration when ripping is
blade selection. Generally, the wider blade, the
better. In most applications, a hook or skip tooth
style will be sufficient. Also, since most ripped
lumber will be planed or sanded smooth, you can
choose blades with fewer teeth-per-inch. While
blades with fewer teeth-per-inch produce rougher
cuts, these types of blades offer larger gullet
capacities for clearing sawdust, less heat buildup,
and yield more horsepower per tooth.
Ripping
1. The bandsaw must be adjusted correctly.
See Blade Adjustment Section.
2. The table must be square to the blade. See
Table Adjustment Section.
3. Use the widest blade available. The blade
must also be in good condition.
4. Use a fence to guide work.
5. Draw a reference line on the edge of the
board.
6. Support ends of the board if necessary.
7. Feed work slowly and evenly.