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24" & 27" Resaw Bandsaws

Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 

1 year

to the original purchaser from

the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,
negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty
and any and all warranties that may be implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any par-
ticular purpose, are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty. We do not warrant or represent
that the merchandise complies with the provisions of any law or acts unless the manufacturer so warrants.
In no event shall Grizzly’s liability under this warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product and
any legal actions brought against Grizzly shall 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, spe-
cial, or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.

To take advantage of this warranty, contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details. We will then
issue you a “Return Number,’’ which must be clearly posted on the outside as well as the inside of the car-
ton. We will not accept any item back without this number. Proof of purchase must accompany the mer-
chandise.

The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they constantly strive to
achieve better quality equipment. We make every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and
durability standards and we hope you never need to use this warranty.

Please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the manual. 

Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again soon.

WARRANTY AND RETURNS

Summary of Contents for G3619

Page 1: ...TION MANUAL COPYRIGHT MAY 2002 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 REVISED FEBRUARY 2004 PRINTED IN TAIWAN Model G3919 G3620 Model G9963 G9966 ...

Page 2: ...als are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially des...

Page 3: ...GUIDE POST 14 BLADE GUIDES 14 G3619 G3620 TRACKING 15 G9963 G9966 TRACKING 15 16 SUPPORT BEARINGS 16 GUIDE BLOCKS 17 BLADE GUARD 18 TABLE STOP 18 19 TABLE TILT 19 TEST RUN 20 BLADE TENSION 20 FENCE ADJUSTMENT 21 BLADE LEAD 21 6 OPERATIONS 22 BLADE SELECTIONS 22 23 BLADE CHANGES 24 RIPPING 25 STACKED CUTS 25 RESAWING 26 7 MAINTENANCE 27 V BELTS 27 MISCELLANEOUS 27 TABLE 27 LUBRICATION 27 WIRING DIA...

Page 4: ...m mable 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...

Page 5: ... use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury 16 REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION AL STARTING On machines with mag netic contact starting switches there is a risk of starting if the machine is bumped or jarred Always disconnect from power source before adjusting or servicing Make sure switch is in OFF position before recon necting 17 MANY WOODWORKING TOOLS CAN KICKBACK THE WORKPIECE toward t...

Page 6: ...IS BANDSAW WITHOUT WHEEL PULLEY AND BLADE GUARDS IN PLACE 4 WHEN REPLACING BLADES make sure teeth face down toward the table The force of the cut is always down Make sure the blade is properly tensioned after installing 5 CUTS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FULLY SUPPORTED by the table or some type of support fixture Always support round stock in a V block 6 DO NOT BACK WORKPIECE AWAY from the blade while the s...

Page 7: ...panel provided you place a disconnect near the machine SECTION 2 CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Figure 1 Typical 220V 3 prong plug and outlet Be sure that your particular electrical con figuration complies with local and state codes The best way to ensure compliance is to check with your local municipality or a licensed electrician Model G9963 The Model G9963 Bandsaw is pre wired for single phase 220V opera...

Page 8: ...ion 440V Operation The Model G3620 G9966 Bandsaw is furnished with a 71 2 HP 3 phase motor that can be wired to 440V Under normal use this motor draws approximately 10 amps at 440V If 440V opera tion is desired we recommend using a 15 amp circuit that includes the appropriate wiring and circuit breaker If frequent circuit failures occur when using the bandsaw contact our service department The ban...

Page 9: ...lation is the electrical grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal We have covered some basic electrical requirements for the safe operation of your bandsaw These requirements are not nec essarily comprehensive You must be sure that your particular electrical configuration complies with...

Page 10: ...ice departments at your disposal should the need arise SECTION 3 GENERAL INFORMATION If you have any service questions or parts requests please call or write to us at the location listed below Grizzly Industrial Inc 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle Muncy PA 17756 Phone 570 546 9663 Fax 800 438 5901 E Mail techsupport grizzly com Web Site http www grizzly com The specifications drawings and photographs il...

Page 11: ...y packed crate If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed for delivery please call Customer Service immediately for advice Save the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent Otherwise filing a freight claim can be difficult When you are completely satisfied with the con dition of your shipment you should inventory its parts Some meta...

Page 12: ...your shop when assembling adjusting or operating equipment Clean Up The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect them from corrosion 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 mum performance from your machine make sure you clean al...

Page 13: ...is may result in serious personal injury Figure 4 Table installed correctly Table To mount the table 1 Installing the table is easiest if the blade is out of the way Remove the blade by first loosening the blade tension handwheel then by sliding it off the bandsaw wheels Wear heavy leather gloves to protect your hands 2 With the help of another person lift the table onto the trunnion 3 Place the l...

Page 14: ...ob and slide the fence onto the rail 2 Slide the fence beyond the center of the table so the blade can be installed without blocking the fence as shown in Figure 5 3 Slip the blade through the slot in the table and onto the bandsaw wheels similar to how the blade was installed before you removed it Make sure the blade teeth face downward during installation 4 Tension the blade enough to keep it on...

Page 15: ...manual to become famil iar with the controls and the operations of the bandsaw before turning it on Figure 7 Rear view of bandsaw Identification 1 5 4 3 2 The 24 and 27 Resaw Bandsaw controls and components are frequently referred to in this sec tion Please take the time to identify the following controls and their locations shown in Figures 7 and 8 1 Blade Tension Handwheel 2 Blade Guard 3 Guide ...

Page 16: ...de Block and Support Bearing instructions in this section for adjustment details Figure 8 Front view of bandsaw Figure 9 For Model G9963 G9966 loosen middle cap screws on both sides to move the blade guides Guide Post The rack and pinion guide post can be easily raised and lowered by first loosening the lock knob then turning the guide post handwheel Because the blade guard and the entire upper bl...

Page 17: ...correctly 4 Spin the wheel approximately three more times to ensure that the blade stays cen tered Adjust and check if necessary 5 Close the upper wheel cover door G9963 G9966 Tracking The wheels on the Model G9963 G9966 Resaw Bandsaws are considered Flat Wheels This means that tracking procedures vary from the common crowned wheel bandsaws because they do not have to be centered for proper oper a...

Page 18: ...u need to adjust the tracking handwheel on the backside of the saw 4 Turn the tracking handwheel a few times and note the direction that the blade shifts when you spin it by hand 5 Adjust the tracking handwheel until the blade gullets ride approximately 1 16 away from the edge of the wheels while you are spinning the upper wheel by hand Your saw is now properly tracked To adjust the support bearin...

Page 19: ...ed in Figure 13 6 Tighten the blade guide shaft hex bolt The guide blocks ensure that the blade cannot move side to side too far during operation Perform steps 1 4 for both upper and lower guide blocks 1 Loosen the guide blocks from the center setscrew in the guide bracket 2 The guide blocks should be approximately 004 away from the blade This number is approximately the same as the single thick n...

Page 20: ...re the bandsaw is unplugged 18 24 27 Resaw Bandsaws The blade guard is attached to the guide post above the upper blade guide assembly For prop er setup the blade should be centered in the blade guard To center the blade guard 1 Loosen the hex bolt that secures the blade guard bracket to the guide post 2 Rotate the blade guard bracket in the appro priate direction until the blade guard is cen tere...

Page 21: ...blade guide assembly and place a 6 machinist s square on the table against the blade as shown in Figure 16 Notice how far out of square your table is and approximate this distance by adjusting the positive stop up or down Turning the positive stop counterclockwise will raise it and clockwise will lower it Adjust the posi tive stop so the table will stop at a 90 angle square to the blade 4 Lock the...

Page 22: ...t the tension gauge reads Use this to go back to your tension setting during later tensioning and reten sioning with that particular blade Keep in mind that blades will last longer if you release the tension after every use Also new blades will often stretch with use A tension that worked well when a blade was new may not work as well after the blade has been used Turn on the power supply at the m...

Page 23: ... To adjust the fence so it is parallel with the blade 1 With a different saw cut a board to 1 x 4 x 28 Down the length of the board joint one edge perfectly straight or rip a narrow strip off the length of the board with a table saw 2 On a wide face of the board draw a straight line parallel to the jointed ripped edge 3 Slide the bandsaw fence out of the way and cut free hand along the line Stop a...

Page 24: ...s a combination of the various blade characteristics mentioned below the type of material you plan to cut and the type of cut you are going to perform Blade Length Measured by the circumference blade lengths are usually unique to the model of your bandsaw and the wheel diameter The Model G3619 3620 is designed for blades that are 175 long The Model G9963 G9966 requires blades that are 2063 4 long ...

Page 25: ...ed blades on softer woods Blade Care A bandsaw blade is a delicate piece of steel that is subjected to tremendous strain You can obtain longer use from a bandsaw blade if you give it fair treatment and always use the appropriate feed rate for your operation Be sure to select blades with the proper width style and pitch for each application The wrong choice of blades will often produce unnecessary ...

Page 26: ...are uncoiled and could cause deep cuts or lacerations Always disconnect power to the machine when changing blades Failure to do this may result in serious person al injury 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 Put on heavy gloves remov...

Page 27: ...e fence Ripping Figure 19 Typical ripping operation Stacked Cuts One of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability to cut multiple copies of a particular shape by stack ing a number of workpieces together Before making stacked cuts it is essential to ensure that both the table and the blade are prop erly adjusted to 90 Otherwise any error will be compounded with each piece from the top to the bottom...

Page 28: ...uard so it is just above the workpiece with a minimum amount of blade exposed 4 Use the widest blade that will fit your band saw Use the data sheets in the back of this manual to determine the maximum blade width for your saw The blade must also be sharp and in good condition Read Blade Lead instructions 5 Use the fence to guide the work 6 Support the ends of the board if necessary 7 Feed the work...

Page 29: ...nsider products like Boeshield T 9 See the current Grizzly catalog for these products Table Sealed and pre lubricated ball bearings require no lubrication for the life of the bearings All bear ings are standard sizes and replacements can be purchased from our parts department or bear ing supply store As for other items on this machine such as adjustment controls an occasional shot of light oil is ...

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Page 34: ...arranty and return policy If you need additional technical information relating to your machine or if you need general assistance or replacement parts please contact the Service Department listed in the General Information sec tion Additional information sources are necessary to realize the full potential of your machine Trade journals woodworking magazines and your local library are good places t...

Page 35: ...able Precision Ground Cast Iron Wheels Fully balanced Cast Iron with Rubber Tires Rip Fence Cast Iron Wheel Covers Pre Formed Steel Guides Roller Guides Model G3619 Motor Type TEFC Capacitor Start Induction Horsepower 5 HP Phase Cycle Single Phase 60 Hz Voltage 220V Amps 24A RPM 3500 Bearings Shielded Lubricated Ball Bearings Switch Magnetic with Thermal Overload Protector Model G3620 Motor Type T...

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Page 41: ... P3619089 TENSION HANDWHEEL 090 PSS08 SETSCREW 5 16 18 X 1 2 091 P3619091 TABLE 001 P3619001 FRAME 002 P3619002 HINGE 003 P3619003 UPPER WHEEL GUARD 004 P3619004 LOWER WHEEL GUARD 005 PSB17 CAP SCREW 1 4 20 X 3 8 006 P3619006 WHEEL GUARD LOCK KNOB 007 PSB05 CAP SCREW 1 4 20 X 3 4 008 PN05 HEX NUT 1 4 009 P3619009 1 PH 5 HP MOTOR G3619 09 1 P3619009 1 CAPACITOR 300MFD 250V 009 P3620009 3 PH 7 5 HP ...

Page 42: ...BRACKET ARBOR 133 P3619133 BLADE GUIDE BASE 134 PSB14M CAP SCREW M8 1 X 20 135 P3619135 GUIDE WHEEL BRACKET 136 P3619136 GUIDE WHEEL 137 P3619137 GUIDE WHEEL NUT 3 4 139 P3619139 SLIDING BASE 140A P3619140A COMPLETE MITER GAUGE 140 P3619200 MITER GAUGE BODY 141 P3619201 T SLOT WASHER 142 PFH09 FLAT HD SCR 1 4 20 X 5 16 143 P3619203 MITER BAR 144 P3619204 SPECIAL BOLT 1 4 20 X 7 16 145 P3619205 STO...

Page 43: ...n Table Precision Ground Cast Iron Wheels Fully balanced Cast Iron Rip Fence Cast Iron Wheel Covers Pre Formed Steel Model P9963 Motor Type TEFC Capacitor Start Induction Horsepower 71 2 HP Phase Cycle Single Phase 60 Hz Voltage 220V Amps 33A RPM 1725 Bearings Shielded Lubricated Ball Bearings Switch Magnetic with Thermal Overload Protector Model G9966 Motor Type TEFC Capacitor Start Induction Hor...

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Page 49: ...R SHAFT 90 PNO2M HEX NUT M10 X P1 5 91 P9963091 LOWER CLEANER BRACKET 92 P9963092 BRONZE CLEANER 93 P9963093 UPPER WHEEL 01 P9963001 FRAME 02 P9963002 HINGE PIN 03 P9963003 UPPER WHEEL GUARD 04 PLABEL 11 SAFETY GLASSES LABEL 05 P9963005 ID WARNING LABEL 06 PLABEL 19 HANDS BLADE LABEL 07 G8589 GRIZZLY NAMEPLATE 08 PSB17 CAP SCREW 1 4 20 X 3 8 09 P9963009 ON SWITCH 10 P9963010 HOLE CAP 11 P9963011 R...

Page 50: ... PW07 FLAT WASHER 5 16 141 P9963141 BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT 142 P9963142 TRUNNION BRACKET 143 PW14 FLAT WASHER 5 8 144 PB67 HEX BOLT 5 8 11 X 2 145 PB24 HEX BOLT 3 8 16 X 11 4 146 PW02 FLAT WASHER 3 8 147 P9963147 TRUNNION 148 PW14 FLAT WASHER 5 8 149 PB68 HEX BOLT 5 8 11 X 2 150 P9963150 BLADE GUIDE BASE 151 PB21 HEX BOLT 3 8 16 X 3 4 152 P9963152 BUSHING 153 P6202 BALL BEARING 6202ZZ 154 P9963154 BE...

Page 51: ...rrect the low voltage conditions 3 Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in 3 Install correct fuses or circuit breakers power line 4 Motor overloaded 4 Reduce load on motor Machine slows when operating Applying too much pressure to Feed workpiece slower workpiece Blade does not run evenly on 1 Tracking is not adjusted properly 1 Adjust tracking wheels or runs off 2 Wheels are not coplanar 2 Adjust w...

Page 52: ...e 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 spe cial or consequential damages arising from the use of our products To take advantage of this warranty contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details We will then issue you a Return Number which must be clearly posted on the outside ...

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