Grizzly G8146Z Saw User Manual


 
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G8144Z/G8145Z/G8146Z
Vertical Metal Cutting Bandsaw
Blade Tensioning Handwheel: Increases/
decreases blade tension when rotated.
Blade Post Lock Knob: Secures the blade post
and upper blade guide assembly in position.
Model G8146Z
Digital Speed Display: Shows blade speed in
feet per minute (FPM).
Variable Speed Control: Adjusts the blade speed
between 105–2100 FPM.
Blade Welding Station:
Welds two blade ends to
make a continuous loop when repairing a broken
blade, fabricating a new blade, or making internal
contour cuts.
Power Switch: The main power switch for the
entire machine.
Power Lamp: Lights when the Power Switch is
turned ON and there is power to the machine.
ON Button: Turns the bandsaw motor ON
.
Emergency Stop Button: Turns the bandsaw
motor OFF
.
Blade Post Lock Knob: Secures the blade post
and upper blade guide assembly in position.
Blade Guide Elevation Handwheel: Raises/low-
ers the blade post and upper blade guide assem-
bly when rotated.
Blade Tensioning Handwheel: Increases/
decreases blade tension when rotated.
Figure 13. Model G8144Z/G8145Z blade
controls.
Blade Post
Lock Knob
Blade
Tensioning
Handwheel
Figure 14. Model G8146Z electrical controls.
Emergency
Stop
Button
Power
Lamp
Variable
Speed
Control
Digital
Display
Blade
Welding
Station
Power
Switch
ON Button
Figure 15. Model G8146Z blade controls.
Blade
Tensioning
Handwheel
Blade Guide
Elevation
Handwheel
Blade Post
Lock Knob
The bandsaw blade is
sharp and can easily cut
your hand or fingers.
Always disconnect the
power and wear leather
gloves when making
adjustments near the
blade.