Grizzly G4030 - Manual (Page 25)

G4030 6 1 ⁄
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" x 10" Metal-Cutting Bandsaw -23-
The following tips will help you safely and effec-
tively operate your bandsaw and help you get the
maximum life out of your saw blades.
Tips for horizontal cutting:
• Use the work stop to quickly and accurately
cut multiple pieces of stock to the same
length
(see Figure 25).
• Clamp the material firmly in the vise jaws to
ensure a straight cut through the material.
• Let the blade reach full speed before engag-
ing the workpiece. Never start a cut with the
blade in contact with the workpiece
(see
Figure 26).
• Chips should be curled and silvery. If the
chips are thin and powder like, increase your
feed rate.
• Chips that are burned, indicate a need to
reduce your feed rate.
•
Wait until the blade has completely stopped
before removing the workpiece from the vise,
and avoid touching the cut end—it could be
very hot!
• Support long pieces so they won't fall when
cut and flag the end to alert passers-by of
potential danger.
Tips for vertical cutting:
• Make sure that the vertical table assembly is
securely fastened to the bandsaw frame so it
will adequately support the workpiece.
• Always keep your fingers away from the
blade and always hold the workpiece secure-
ly in your hand (Figure 27).
• Adjust the blade guides as close as possible
to the workpiece to minimize side-to-side
blade movement.
Operation Tips
Figure 25. Using the work stop.
Figure 26. Proper starting position.
Figure 27. Using the vertical set-up.