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MODEL G1073/G1073Z
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
G1073 G1073Z
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered 7. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job
areas and benches invite accidents. better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
4. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVI-
RONMENT. Do not use power tools in 8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or
damp or wet locations, or where any flam- attachment to do a job for which it was not
mable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep designed.
work area well lighted.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep 21. NEVER ALLOW UNSUPERVISED OR
tools sharp and clean for best and safest UNTRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPER-
performance. Follow instructions for lubri- ATE THE MACHINE. Make sure any
cating and changing accessories. instructions you give in regards to the
operation of the machine are approved,
correct, safe, and clearly understood.
6. DO NOT BACK WORKPIECE AWAY from 12. HABITS – GOOD AND BAD – ARE HARD
the blade while the saw is running. Plan TO BREAK. Develop good habits in your
your cuts so you always cut out of the shop and safety will become second-
wood. If you need to back the work out, nature to you.
turn the bandsaw off and wait for the blade
to come to a complete stop. Do not twist or 13. IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENC-
put excessive stress on the blade while ING DIFFICULTIES PERFORMING THE
backing work away. INTENDED OPERATION, STOP USING
THE BANDSAW! Then contact our service
department or ask a qualified expert how
the operation should be performed.
Like all power tools, there is danger associ- No list of safety guidelines can be com-
ated with bandsaws. Accidents are frequent- plete. Every shop environment is different.
ly caused by lack of familiarity or failure to Always consider safety first, as it applies
pay attention. Use this tool with respect and to your individual working conditions. Use
caution to lessen the possibility of operator this and other machinery with caution and
injury. If normal safety precautions are over- respect. Failure to do so could result in
looked or ignored, serious personal injury serious personal injury, damage to equip-
may occur. ment or poor work results.
Extension Cords
We do not recommend the use of extension
cords on 220V equipment. It is much better to
arrange the placement of your equipment and the
installed wiring to eliminate the need for exten-
sion cords. Should it be necessary to use an
extension, make sure the cord is rated Hard
Service (Grade S) or better. Refer to the chart on
page 3 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
Figure 1. Typical 220V 3-prong plug and outlet.
worn or damaged.
Improper connections of the electrical-grounding Repair or replace damaged or worn cords imme-
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The diately.
conductor with green or green and yellow striped
insulation 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.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model Most important, we stand behind our machines. If
G1073 and G1073Z 16" Bandsaws. These band- you have any service questions or parts requests,
saws are a part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine please call or write us at the location listed below.
woodworking machinery. When used according
to the guidelines stated in this manual, you can Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation, 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer Muncy, PA 17756
satisfaction. Phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
The Models G1073 and G1073Z are essentially E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com
the same machine with the exception of the dif- Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com
ferent style stands. Both feature a cast iron, one-
piece body, 3 speed pulley system, and a 73⁄4" The specifications, drawings, and photographs
cutting height. Also included are a fence, miter illustrated in this manual represent the Model
gauge, guards, and 1⁄2" blade. The saw is G1073/G1073Z as supplied when the manual
equipped with a 1725 R.P.M., 2 H.P. motor. The was prepared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy
Model G1073 comes with an open stand, and the of continuous improvement, changes may be
Model G1073Z comes with a cabinet stand. made at any time with no obligation on the part of
Grizzly. However, we always keep current Grizzly
manuals available on our website at www.griz-
zly.com. Any updates in your machine will be
reflected in these manuals as soon as they are
complete.
Hardware Qty
The Model G1073/G1073Z is a Carriage Bolts 5⁄16"-18 x 5⁄8" 24
heavy machine (456 lbs. ship- (does not apply for G1073Z)
ping weight). DO NOT over- Hex Bolts 1⁄4"-20 x 3⁄4" 2
exert yourself while unpack- Hex Bolts 5⁄16"-18 x 1" 4
ing or moving your machine – Carriage Bolts 5⁄16"-18 x 1" 4
get assistance. (does not apply for G1073Z)
Hex Bolts 3⁄8"-16 x 1" 2
Hex Bolts 3⁄8"-16 x 2" 4
Hex Nuts 1⁄4"-20 2
If moving this machine up Hex Nuts 5⁄16"-18 32
or down stairs, the (4 for G1073Z)
machine must be disman- Hex Nuts 3⁄8"-16 6
tled and moved in smaller (4 for G1073Z)
pieces. Make sure the Flat Washers 5⁄16" 32
stairs are capable of sup- (4 for G1073Z)
porting the combined Anti Vibration Pads 4
weight of the machine Flat Washers 3⁄8" 12
parts and the people mov- (8 for G1073Z)
ing them. Cap Screws 1⁄4"-20 x 11⁄4" 4
Fence Rail Spacers 4
Flat Washers 1⁄4" 4
Some metal parts may In the event that any non-proprietary parts are
have sharp edges on them missing (e.g. nuts or washers), we would be glad
after they are formed. to replace them, or for the sake of expediency,
Please examine the edges replacements can be obtained at your local hard-
of all metal parts before ware store.
handling them. Failure to
do so could result in
injury.
Figure 6.
1. The Model G1073/G1073Z motor and To ensure optimum power transmission from the
ON/OFF switch each have a special connec- motor to the band wheels, align the pulleys, and
tor for ease of wiring. Plug the connectors tighten the V-belt.
into each other as illustrated in Figure 7.
To install the V-belt:
2. The motor is prewired for 220 volt operation.
Install the appropriate 220V plug onto the Slip the V-belt over the motor pulley and step pul-
power cord. ley. Position the V-belt on the pulleys according
to the speed you want (see Figure 8 for speed
3. If 110 volt operation is desired and you are chart). For general woodworking, we recommend
inexperienced with wiring, contact our the fastest blade speed.
Service Department for further information.
Trunnion
Trunnion Trunnion
Support
Trunnion Support Mounting Holes
Star Knobs
NOTICE
When the fence is to the left of the blade,
the fence must be positioned near the cen-
ter of the table in order to open the lower
wheel cover.
Dust Port
Support Bearing
Shaft
Guide Block
Adjustment Support Bearing
Knobs
Figure 18B. Eccentric blade support.
The guide blocks ensure that the blade is not Always disconnect
pushed too far laterally. Perform steps 1-4 for power to the machine
both upper and lower guide blocks. To adjust the when making adjust-
guide blocks: ments. Failure to do this
may result in serious
1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the guide personal injury.
block shaft shown in Figure 19.
1. Loosen the star knobs under the table and
2. Turn the adjustment nut so that the front of the checknut securing the stop.
the guide blocks are just behind the gullet
line (the hollow points) of the blade. Tighten 2. Raise the upper blade guide assembly and
the thumbscrew. place a 6" machinist’s square on the table
against the blade as shown in Figure 20.
3. Loosen the guide block thumbscrews and Notice how far out of square your table is
adjust the gap between the blocks and the and approximate this distance by adjusting
blade to .004" (about the same thickness as the positive stop up or down. Turning the
a dollar bill). See Figure 19. positive stop counterclockwise will raise it
and turning clockwise will lower it. Adjust the
4. Tighten the thumbscrews. positive stop so the table will stop at a 90°
angle (square) to the blade.
Table Stop
Figure 20. Squaring table to blade.
The positive stop under the table allows you to 4. A stop cap covers the positive stop. A pre-
repeatedly square up the table after adjusting the determined thickness in the end of this cap
table tilt. will automatically allow the table to tilt toward
the column of the saw 10° when this cap is
To adjust this positive stop so the table will removed as shown Figure 21.
return perpendicular (90°) to the blade after
angle cutting:
Figure 21.
Star Knobs
3. Lay a straightedge against the left side of the 3. Tighten the star knobs.
blade so that the straightedge touches the
front and back side of the blade.
NOTICE
4. With a fine ruler, measure the distance from If setting table tilt to the left, first tilt the table to
the straightedge to the edge of the miter slot. the right, remove the cap on the positive stop,
This measurement should be taken at both and then tilt the table to the left.
the front and back of the table. If both mea-
surements are the same, proceed to step 6.
Always disconnect
power to the machine
when changing blades.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.
Figure 24A. Tension and guide post controls. 4. Repeat Steps 1-3 as needed.
3. Adjust the upper guide blocks away from the If the guide post bracket will not adjust enough,
blade. shift the blade slightly.
2. Remove the spacers (See Figure 25B) 1. Lift the lever to the “loose” position.
behind the upper wheel in the desired direc-
tion. Move the upper wheel left or right as 2. Loosen the checknut below the clamp shoe
needed, and replace the spacers on the shown in Figure 26.
opposite side from where they were
removed.
Checknut
Blade Lead
Most bandsaw blades will not appear to cut
straight when using the fence or miter gauge.
This is called “lead.” (See Figure 28.) Lead
occurs (1) if the blade tension is incorrect, (2) if
the teeth are dull on one side, or (3) if the teeth
are set heavier on one side of the blade than the
other.
Cap Screw
3. Replace wheel, any remaining washers and
the securing nut. It is important to tighten the
blade as it will be used during operation Setscrew
Adjusting Parallelism
• Worn switch
Overall Dimensions:
Table ............................................................................................................17" x 17" x 11⁄2" Thick
Stand............................................................................................................16" H x 24" W x 21" L
Overall Height ..........................................................................................................................72"
Height from Floor to Table ......................................................................................................40"
Width of Unit ............................................................................................................................35"
Depth of Unit ............................................................................................................................20"
Shipping Weight ..................................................................................................Approx. 456 lbs.
Crate Size ....................................................................................................16" H x 26" W x 60" L
Cutting Capacity:
Left of Blade ........................................................................................................................16 1⁄4"
Height......................................................................................................................................7 3⁄4"
Construction:
Table ..................................................................................................Precision Ground Cast Iron
Wheels ........................................................................Fully Balanced Cast Iron with Rubber Tire
Rip Fence ..............................................................Double Lock, Adjustable, Extruded Aluminum
Wheel Covers ......................................................................................................Preformed Steel
Guides................................................................................Steel Blocks with Ball Bearing Guides
Motor:
Type..............................................................................................TEFC Capacitor Start Induction
Horsepower ........................................................................................................................2 H.P.
Phase/Cycle ..................................................................................................Single-Phase/60 Hz
Voltage ................................................................................................110V/220V-prewired 220V
Amps ....................................................................................................24A @ 110V/12A @ 220V
R.P.M. ....................................................................................................................................1725
Bearings......................................................................Shielded and Permanently Lubricated Ball
Switch ..................................................................................................Paddle w/Safety Lock Key
Blade:
Sizes Available ..................................................................................................................1⁄8" - 1"
Standard Blade Length..........................................................................................................113"
Blade Speeds ........................................................................................2275, 2720, 3265 F.P.M.
37
36 1
105A
101
167 6A
66
63 22-1
21
15
104 92 77
66 85 21 120
110
92
61 20
68
171 121A
114 99
113 118A
169
189
122 170
103
-33-
-34-
111A 81C
129A 57
128
108-1 65
127 80
109 1
126 79
174 67
190
108 165
190 24
23 76
65
130A
159
165 63
82
131
173 186 124
98 118
107
97 83A 20A 114
59
168
114 172 121
113
99
118
62
114
125
96
95A
117Ł
12
14
94
10
39
64 31
93
13A
39 8 39
9
87
74
5 12
72 4 7A
139 134 11
71 39
30
64 75
29 93
4 3
138 8
34 39 9
137A
136
135
38
6B
G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw -35-
184
183
154
182
155
181 156A
187 158
180 157
179
54
89
2
142
32 56
70
48
55
89 49
88
142
54
46
56 51A
50
40 52
45
47
43 53
42
44
25 41
141
140
123B 73
112
60-1
60A
159
160 159
112 160
115 100A
162 60C-1
60B-1
161A
102
159
160 164 117
112
58
115
69
163A
G1073/G1073Z 16'' Bandsaw -37-
Model 1073Z
73
177
123B 112
176
175
166
191 112
159
160 112
115
162
161A
102
159
160 164 117
112
58
115
163A 69
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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.
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