G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2
Foreword ........................................................ 2
Contact Info ...................................................
2
Machine Data Sheet ......................................
3
Identification ................................................... 4
SECTION 1: SAFETY .......................................
5
Safety Instructions for Machinery ..................
5
Additional Safety Instructions for
Bandsaws . 7
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ........
8
110V/220V Operation ....................................
8
Grounding ...................................................... 9
Extension Cords ............................................
9
SECTION 3: SET UP ......................................
10
Set Up Safety ...............................................
10
Items Needed for Setup ............................... 10
Unpacking .................................................... 10
Inventory ...................................................... 11
Hardware Recognition Chart .......................
12
Clean Up ......................................................
13
Site Considerations ......................................
13
Assembly ..................................................... 14
Dust Collection .............................................
17
Blade Tracking .............................................
17
Test Run ......................................................
18
Tensioning Blade .........................................
19
Adjusting Support Bearings .........................
19
Adjusting Blade Guides ...............................
21
Adjusting Positive Stop ................................
22
Setting Table ................................................
22
Tilt Scale to 0˚ ..............................................
22
Leveling Extension Table .............................
23
Aligning Table ..............................................
24
Aligning Fence .............................................
24
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ...........................
25
Operation Safety ..........................................
25
Overview ...................................................... 25
Motor & Light Switch ....................................
26
Table Tilt ......................................................
26
Guide Post ...................................................
26
Ripping ......................................................... 27
Crosscutting ................................................. 27
Resawing ..................................................... 28
Cutting Curves .............................................
29
Stacked Cuts ...............................................
29
Blade Information .........................................
30
Blade Changes ............................................
32
Scale Calibration ..........................................
33
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ......................... 34
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE .........................
35
Schedule ...................................................... 35
Cleaning ....................................................... 35
Lubricating ................................................... 35
Redressing Rubber Tires .............................
35
SECTION 7: SERVICE ...................................
36
Troubleshooting ........................................... 36
Checking Belt ...............................................
38
Tensioning Belt ............................................
38
Replacing Belt ..............................................
39
Shimming Table ...........................................
40
Blade Lead ...................................................
40
Wheel Alignment ..........................................
41
Blade Tensioner ...........................................
43
110V Wiring Diagram (Prewired) .................
44
220V Wiring Diagram ................................... 45
Main Parts Breakdown ................................. 46
Main Parts List ............................................. 47
Main Parts List ............................................. 48
Secondary Parts Breakdown ....................... 49
Secondary Parts Breakdown ....................... 50
Stand Parts Breakdown ...............................
51
Labels Parts Breakdown ..............................
52
WARRANTY AND RETURNS ........................
53