g8146z - M Wiring Diagram

Model G8144Z–46Z
***IMPORTANT UPDATE***
Applies to Models Mfd. Since 06/08
and Owner's Manual Printed 06/11
We recently made the following changes to the Model G8144Z/G8145Z/G8146Z:
• Changed welding station wiring.

• Changed motor, control panel, inverter, and air pump wiring (Models G8144Z and G8145Z only).
• Changed to control panel components, transformer, and overload relay (Model G8146Z only).
This change does not affect how the machine assembles or functions.
Aside from the information contained in this update, all other content in the owner's manual applies to this
machine. For your own safety, you MUST read and understand this update and the applicable owner's
manual. Keep this update for future reference!
If you have any further questions about this manual update or the changes made to the machine, contact
our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663 or email techsupport@grizzly.com.
Updated Motor Wiring Diagram (G8144Z & G8145Z)

COLOR KEY
Black Bk
White Wt
Green Gn
Red Rd
Bk
Bk
Bk 1 2 3
Bk
Rd
Ground
Rd Wt Bk
Gn
The motor wiring shown here is
current at the time of printing, but it
may not match your machine.
Always use the wiring diagram
inside the motor junction box.
MOTOR DIRECTION
If motor rotates in opposite direc-

tion, swap any two power source
wires at the incoming terminals.
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G8144Z/8145Z/8146Z Update (Mfd. Since 06/11) -1-

Updated Electrical & Control Wiring Diagram
(G8144Z & G8145Z Only)
COLOR KEY
Black Bk Red Rd
Digital Display White Wt Blue Bu
(see Figure 56
Green Gn Yellow Yl
on Page 47)
Air Pump
Variable-Speed Dial (see Figure 58
TSAF WOLS on Page 47)
(see Figure 59 Bk
on Page 47) Bk
Wt
Rd
Work Lamp
Bk 2
1
Gn Gn To Motor
Bk Wt Rd Bk Wt (see Photo &
Wiring Diagram
W V U T S R on Page 52)
Wt
Rd
Bk
To Motor Fan
COM X5 X6
FWD REV C0M X1
X2 X4 Y1 AM+ Iin Vin
X3 CME Y2 FM+ GND 12V
Tb1 Ta2
Tc1 Ta1 Tc2
Rd
Rd
(see Photo & Diagram
on Page 51)
Inverter
(see Figure 60
on Page 47) To Welding Station
Bk
Bk
(see Photo & Diagram
on Page 52)
RM5G 220V 3-PH
Bk
TRATS Bk
Rd Start/Stop Switch 220V

Wt Wt (see Figure 60 Single-Phase
Ground Gn
1 on Page 47) Power
Gn
Ground
Gn Rd
Hot
Bk Bk Wt
220
Gn
2 Bk VAC
Bk POTS Bk
Hot
NEMA 6-15 Plug
(As Recommended)
-2- G8144Z/8145Z/8146Z Update (Mfd. Since 06/11)

[Replaces Figure 60 on Page 47]
Figure 1. New inverter wiring.

Updated Welding Station Wiring (All Models)
Annealing Button
Welding
Button
COM COM
NO NC NO NC
Right COLOR KEY

Welding
Black Bk Red Rd
Clamp
Left NC NO
White Wt Blue Bu
Welding
COM
Sensor
Clamp Green Gn Yellow Yl
Bk
Yl
Yl
Bk 1
1 2 3 4 5 6
Yl
Bk Bk
G8144Z/G8145Z:
To Start/Stop Switch
G8146Z:
220V Transformer To Electrical Panel
Grinder
NO Switch
Grinder
3MFD 250VAC
Start Capacitor
Motor
FFO
4 6
Wt
Gn
1
2
3
5

g8146z electrical & switch wiring diagram
G8146Z Electrical & Control Wiring Diagram

Electrical Panel Power Lamp Power Switch
(see Figure 65 Control Panel 1 NHD
on Page 50) (see Figure 63 NLD-22
CB-10
on Page 50) 24V

Transformer 0
Yang Jeng 1
220V
380V
415V
440V
OV
A174-0055 3
T2 2 2
R2 1
24V
NHD NHD
O OV
220V CB-01 CB-10
GND
24V
12V
OV
OV
0V E-Stop Button Start Button
COLOR KEY
Black Bk
White Wt
Air Pump
OV
Green Gn
(see Figure 58
Red Rd
on Page 47)
Grn/Yel Yg
1 T T O
R R 2 R T
A1 A2 3 2 1
U V
12
1L/1 3L/2 5L/3 13NO 8 7 6 5
To Motor Fan
Fuse 3A
Fuse 3A
NHD
Overload
C12D
24V
Relay (see Photo & Wiring
STON MY4S
11 Diagram on Page 51)
12 11 10 9
2T/1 4T/2 6T/3 14NO
To Welding Station
S3
A2
4
3
14 13 T2
Bk
Bk (see Photo & Wiring
R1 U U V R2 Diagram on Page 52)
O R3
W O
3
OV
Ground
U W
R1 S1 OV R3 S3
T
R
R T Grnd U W R1 S1 OV R3 S3
To Inverter
(see Wiring
Bk Diagram
R T W Bk
Wt
on Page 49)
Wt Bk Bk Bk Bk
U Wt Bk Bk
220V
Single-Phase
Power Ground
Gn
Hot
Rd
220
Bk
VAC
Hot
NEMA 6-15 Plug
(As Recommended)

Updated G8146Z Cabinet Parts
30V2 14
29 32-1 16
31 32V2 18
11
35 33 12
34 10
8
15 17
9 21
13
22
19
25
20 24
4-1V2
4 4-2V2
4-4V2
5
3 6 23
4-3V2
2 19
27 28
20
26
KEYPAD
RPM MPM
T.S
PROG RUN
1 FUN
DATA
STOP
RESET
REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

1 P8146Z001 WHEEL DOOR LOWER 16 P8146Z016 AIR HOSE 4X6MM
2 P8146Z002 HINGE PIN LOWER 17 P8146Z017 AIR NOZZLE
3 P8146Z003 PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 8 18 P8146Z018 WORK LAMP 220V
4 P8146Z004 CONTROL PANEL 19 P8146Z019 DOOR KNOB
4-1V2 P8146Z004-1V2 POWER SWITCH W/KEY NHD CB-10 20 P8146Z020 PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 25
4-2V2 P8146Z004-2V2 POWER LAMP NLD-22 21 P8146Z021 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 15
4-3V2 P8146Z004-3V2 E-STOP BUTTON NHD CB-01 22 P8146Z022 FLAT WASHER 6MM
4-4V2 P8146Z004-4V2 BUTTON SWITCH NHD CB-10 GRN 23 P8146Z023 MOTOR ACCESS PANEL
5 P8146Z005 BLADE CLEANING BRUSH 24 P8146Z024 FLAT WASHER 6MM
6 P8146Z006 PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 25 25 P8146Z025 PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 10
7 P8146Z007 WHEEL DOOR UPPER 26 P8146Z026 CHIP PAN
8 P8146Z008 HINGE PIN UPPER 27 P8146Z027 DIGITAL DISPLAY
9 P8146Z009 PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 8 28 P8146Z028 INVERTER RM5G 2HP 220V 3PH
10 P8146Z010 DIGITIAL DISPLAY BRACKET 29 P8146Z029 CONTROL PANEL
11 P8146Z011 CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16 30V2 P8146Z030V2 TRANSFORMER 100VA 220V/440V–12V/220V V2.01.13
11V2 P8146Z011V2 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 12 31 P8146Z031 CONTACTOR NHD C-12D 24V
12 P8146Z012 BLADE SHEAR V1 32V2 P8146Z032V2 RELAY STON MY4S 24V V2.01.13
12V2 P8146Z012V2 BLADE SHEAR V2.02.13 32-1 P8146Z032-1 RELAY MOUNT STON PYF15
13 P8146Z013 VARIABLE SPEED DIAL 33 P8146Z033 FUSE HOLDER
14 P8146Z014 AIR PUMP 34 P8146Z034 FUSE 3A
15 P8146Z015 BANDSAW CABINET 35 P8146Z035 WIRING BLOCK 10-POST

Updated G8144Z/45Z/46Z Cabinet Parts
301
349
302 348V2 347V2
346 345 344
303
307 304 340
308 305 341
309 328
327 342
310
311 343 336
306 326
329 335
325
312 334
322 333
316 321 332
314 331
315 320
313 317 323 330
319 337
338
324-1
318 324 339

301 P8144Z301 HEX BOLT 1/4-20 X 4 326 P8144Z326 PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 16
302 P8144Z302 TRANSFORMER BRACKET 327 P8144Z327 PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 20
303 P8144Z303 FLAT WASHER 1/4 328 P8144Z328 WELDING PANEL
304 P8144Z304 HEX NUT 1/4-20 329 P8144Z329 CLAMP PRESSURE KNOB
305 P8144Z305 LIMIT SWITCH 330 P8144Z330 E-CLIP 4MM
306 P8144Z306 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25 331 P8144Z331 CLAMP LEVER
307 P8144Z307 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 10 332 P8144Z332 SHAFT
308 P8144Z308 LIMIT SWITCH BRACKET 333 P8144Z333 WELDING CLAMP RIGHT
309 P8144Z309 SLIDING BLOCK 334 P8144Z334 INSULATING PLATE
310 P8144Z310 WELDING CLAMP LEFT 335 P8144Z335 FLAT WASHER 6MM
311 P8144Z311 WELDING JAW LEFT 336 P8144Z336 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20
312 P8144Z312 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 12 337 P8144Z337 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20
313 P8144Z313 E-CLIP 4MM 338 P8144Z338 WELDING JAW RIGHT
314 P8144Z314 SHAFT 339 P8144Z339 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20
315 P8144Z315 CLAMP LEVER 340 P8144Z340 HEX NUT M6-1
316 P8144Z316 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 12 341 P8144Z341 FLAT WASHER 6MM
317 P8144Z317 SLIDING BLOCK BASE 342 P8144Z342 PRESSURE CAM
318 P8144Z318 PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 16 343 P8144Z343 CAM SHAFT
319 P8144Z319 GRINDER COVER 344 P8144Z344 TENSION SPRING 0.8 X 25MM
320 P8144Z320 HEX NUT M6-1 345 P8144Z345 PHLP HD SCR 1/4-20 X 1/2
321 P8144Z321 FLAT WASHER 6MM 346 P8144Z346 BRACKET
322 P8144Z322 GRINDING WHEEL 2-1/2"D 347V2 P8144Z347V2 ANNEALING PUSH BUTTON V2.06.08
323 P8144Z323 FLAT WASHER 6MM 348V2 P8144Z348V2 WELDING PUSH BUTTON V2.06.08
324 P8144Z324 GRINDER MOTOR 1/8HP 220V 1PH 349 P8144Z349 TRANSFORMER 1.2KVA 220V (G8144Z)
324-1 P8144Z324-1 S CAPACITOR 3M 250V 3/4 X 1-1/4 349 P8145Z349 TRANSFORMER 2KVA 220V (G8145Z)
325 P8144Z325 ON/OFF SWITCH 349 P8146Z349 TRANSFORMER 4.2KVA 220V (G8146Z)

READ THIS FIRST
Model G8146Z
For Machines Mfd. Since 12/14
and Owner's Manual Revised 06/11
For questions or help with this product contact Tech Support at (570) 546-9663 or techsupport@grizzly.com
The following change was recently made to this machine since the owner's manual was printed:
• Redesigned guide post elevation handwheel, bracket, worm gear, and added a ball bearing.
Aside from this information, all other content in the owner's manual applies and MUST be read and under-
stood for your own safety. IMPORTANT: Keep this update with the owner's manual for future reference.
For questions or help, contact our Tech Support at (570) 546-9663 or techsupport@grizzly.com.
New/Revised Parts
515V2
526 518V2
520V2
REF PART # DESCRIPTION

515V2 P8146Z515V2 WORM GEAR W/9MM SHAFT V2.12.14
518V2 P8146Z518V2 HANDWHEEL W/9MM BORE V2.12.14
520V2 P8146Z520V2 BRACKET W/9MM BORE V2.12.14
526 P8146Z526 BALL BEARING 609ZZ
Note: If replacing older V1 parts with V2 parts,

you must replace the worm gear, bearing, brack-
et, and handwheel as a set.
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READ THIS FIRST
Models G8144Z, G8145Z,
G8146Z
For Machines Mfg. Since February, 2013
and Owner's Manual Revised June, 2011
The following change was made to this machine since the owner's manual was printed:
• The blade shear was improved to a more heavy-duty version (see Figure 1).
This document provides an update to a portion of the owner's manual that no longer applies—aside from
this information, all other content in the owner's manual applies and MUST be read and understood for your
own safety. IMPORTANT: Keep this update with the owner's manual for future reference.
For questions or help, contact our Tech Support at (570) 546-9663 or techsupport@grizzly.com.
Changed Parts
11V2
Blade
Shear
12V2
Figure 1. Heavy-duty blade shear. REF PART # DESCRIPTION

11V2 PB06M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 12
12V2 P8144Z012V2 BLADE SHEAR V2.02.13
Copyright © FEBRUARY, 2013 By Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

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#TS15612 printed in Taiwan
MODEL G8144Z/G8145Z/G8146Z
VARIABLE SPEED
VERTICAL METAL CUTTING
BANDSAW
OWNER'S Manual
Copyright © JANUARY, 2008 By Grizzly Industrial, Inc., REVISED JUNE, 2011 (TS)
Warning: No portion of this manual may be reproduced in any shape
Or form without the written approval of GrizzlY Industrial, inc.
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 6/11) #TS10085 printed in TAIWAN
This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup,
operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this
document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators.
Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual

may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation,
electrocution, or death.
The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use.
This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installation in
a safe environment, personnel training and usage authorization,
proper inspection and maintenance, manual availability and compre-
hension, application of safety devices, cutting/sanding/grinding tool
integrity, and the usage of personal protective equipment.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage
from negligence, improper training, machine modifications or misuse.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and

other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals 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 equip-
ment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................ 2 SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES.......................... 36
Foreword......................................................... 2
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE.......................... 37
Contact Info.................................................... 2
Schedule....................................................... 37
G8144Z Machine Data Sheet......................... 3
Cleaning........................................................ 37
Redressing Rubber Tires.............................. 37
Lubrication.................................................... 38
Model G8144Z/G8145Z Basic Identification... 9
Model G8146Z Basic Identification............... 10 SECTION 7: SERVICE.................................... 39
Control Panel Identification........................... 11 Troubleshooting............................................ 39
V-Belt Pulley Alignment................................ 41
SECTION 1: SAFETY...................................... 12
Tensioning/Replacing V-Belts....................... 41
Safety Instructions for Machinery................. 12
Wheel Alignment........................................... 42
Safety Instructions for
Aligning Table To Blade............................... 44
Metal Cutting Bandsaws............................... 14
Blade Guides/Support................................... 45
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS....... 15 G8144Z/G8145Z Control Panel &
220V Operation............................................. 15 Inverter Wiring Diagram................................ 46
G8144Z/G8145Z Electrical Components...... 47
SECTION 3: SETUP........................................ 16
G8146Z Electrical &
Setup Safety................................................. 16
Control Wiring Diagram................................ 48
Items Needed for Setup................................ 16
G8146Z Inverter Wiring Diagram.................. 49
Unpacking..................................................... 16
G8146Z Electrical Components.................... 50
Clean Up....................................................... 17
Motor Wiring Diagram................................... 51
Site Considerations....................................... 17
Welding Station Wiring Diagram................... 52
Mounting to Shop Floor................................ 18
Moving & Placing.......................................... 18 SECTION 8: PARTS........................................ 53
Test Run....................................................... 19 G8144Z Cabinet........................................... 53
G8144Z Table & Guides............................... 54
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS............................ 21
G8144Z Drive System.................................. 55
Operation Safety........................................... 21
G8145Z Cabinet........................................... 56
Basic Controls............................................... 21
G8145Z Table & Guides............................... 57
Blade Selection............................................. 23
G8145Z Drive System.................................. 58
Blade Breakage............................................ 26
G8146Z Cabinet........................................... 59
Blade Care & Break-In.................................. 26
G8146Z Table & Lower Guide...................... 60
Chip Inspection Chart................................... 27
G8146Z Motor & Lower Wheel..................... 61
Cutting Overview.......................................... 28
G8146Z Guide Post...................................... 62
Blade Changes............................................. 28
G8146Z Upper Wheel................................... 63
Blade Tensioning.......................................... 29
Welder Station.............................................. 64
Guide Post.................................................... 30
Label Placement........................................... 66
Adjusting Blade Guides................................ 31
Adjusting Table Tilt....................................... 32 WARRANTY AND RETURNS......................... 69
Blade Welding............................................... 33
INTRODUCTION
Foreword Contact Info
We are proud to offer the Model G8144Z/G8145Z/ If you have any comments regarding this manual,
G8146Z Variable Speed Vertical Metal Cutting please write to us at the address below:
Bandsaw. This machine is part of a growing
Grizzly family of fine metalworking machinery. Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
When used according to the guidelines set forth in C
/O Technical Documentation Manager
this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, P.O. Box 2069
enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s commit- Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
ment to customer satisfaction. Email: manuals@grizzly.com
The specifications, drawings, and photographs We stand behind our machines. If you have any
illustrated in this manual represent the Model service questions or parts requests, please call or
G8144Z/G8145Z/G8146Z when the manual was write us at the location listed below.
prepared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of
continuous improvement, changes may be made Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
at any time with no obligation on the part of 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Grizzly. Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: (570) 546-9663
For your convenience, we always keep current Fax: (800) 438-5901
Grizzly manuals available on our website at E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com
www.grizzly.com. Any updates to your machine Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com
will be reflected in these manuals as soon as they
are complete. Visit our site often to check for the
latest updates to this manual!
G8144Z/G8145Z/G8146Z
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(Manufactured Since 6/11)
G8144Z Machine Data Sheet
MACHINE DATA
SHEET
Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901
MODEL G8144Z 12" VS VERTICAL METAL-CUTTING

BANDSAW WITH INVERTER
Product Dimensions:
Weight.............................................................................................................................................................. 495 lbs.
Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height.................................................... 33-7/16 x 21-1/4 x 59-7/16 in.
Footprint (Length x Width)..................................................................................................................... 28-5/8 x 15 in.
Shipping Dimensions:
Type............................................................................................................................................... Wood & Cardboard
Content........................................................................................................................................................... Machine
Weight.............................................................................................................................................................. 566 lbs.
Length x Width x Height....................................................................................................................... 33 x 24 x 68 in.
Electrical:
Power Requirement........................................................................................................... 220V, Single-Phase, 60 Hz
Minimum Circuit Size........................................................................................................................................ 15 amp
Switch......................................................................................................................................... ON/OFF Push Button
Switch Voltage..................................................................................................................................................... 220V
Cord Length...................................................................................................................................................... 6-1/2 ft.
Cord Gauge................................................................................................................................................... 14 guage
Plug Included........................................................................................................................................................... No
Motors:
Grinder
Type............................................................................................................................................................ ODP
Horsepower............................................................................................................................................. 1/8 HP
Voltage....................................................................................................................................................... 220V
Phase....................................................................................................................................................... Single
Amps........................................................................................................................................................... 0.6A
Speed................................................................................................................................................ 3450 RPM
Cycle......................................................................................................................................................... 60 Hz
Number of Speeds............................................................................................................................................ 1
Power Transfer ............................................................................................................................... Direct Drive
Bearings......................................................................................................................... Sealed and Lubricated
Bandsaw
Type.................................................................................................................. TEFC Capacitor Start Induction
Horsepower................................................................................................................................................ 1 HP
Voltage....................................................................................................................................................... 220V
Phase........................................................................................................................................................ Three
Amps........................................................................................................................................................... 3.3A
Speed................................................................................................................................................ 1725 RPM
Cycle......................................................................................................................................................... 60 Hz
Number of Speeds............................................................................................................................................ 1
Power Transfer .................................................................................................................................. Belt Drive
Bearings................................................................................................. Shielded and Permanently Lubricated
Model G8144Z The information contained herein is deemed accurate as of 6/24/2011 and represents our most recent product specifications. PAGE 1 OF 2
Due to our ongoing improvement efforts, this information may not accurately describe items previously purchased.
g8144z ds
G8144Z/G8145Z/G8146Z
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Main Specifications:
Operation Info
Blade Speeds........................................................................................................................... 104 - 1300 FPM
Std. Blade Length................................................................................................................... 94-1/4 - 98-1/4 in.
Blade Size Range............................................................................................................................. 1/8 - 3/8 in.
Cutting Capacities
Cutting Height........................................................................................................................................ 5-1/8 in.
Cutting Capacity Left of Blade........................................................................................................... 12-3/16 in.
Construction
Table....................................................................................................................... Precision Ground Cast Iron
Upper Wheel............................................................................................................... Fully-Balanced Cast Iron
Lower Wheel............................................................................................................... Fully-Balanced Cast Iron
Tire.......................................................................................................................................................... Rubber
Body..................................................................................................................................................... Cast Iron
Base......................................................................................................................................... Pre-formed Stee
Wheel Cover............................................................................................................................ Pre-formed Steel
Paint........................................................................................................................................... Powder Coated
Other
Wheel Size................................................................................................................................................. 12 in.
Blade Guides Upper................................................................................................................... Tungsten Steel
Blade Guides Lower................................................................................................................... Tungsten Steel
Electric Blade Welder.................................................................................................................. 220V, 1.2 KVA
Blade Welding Station Voltage................................................................................................................... 220V
Annealing Voltage...................................................................................................................................... 220V
Mobile Base........................................................................................................................................... G7314Z
Table Info
Table Tilt.......................................................................................................................... Left 15, Right 45 deg.
Table Size Length................................................................................................................................ 22-1/8 in.
Table Size Width................................................................................................................................. 18-1/8 in.
Table Size Thickness............................................................................................................................ 1-5/8 in.
Floor To Cutting Area Height............................................................................................................... 34-5/8 in.
Other Specifications:
Country Of Origin ............................................................................................................................................. Taiwan
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Year
Serial Number Location ............................................................................................... ID Tag on Upper Wheel Cover
Assembly Time ........................................................................................................................................... 60 minutes
Features:
Station for Joining Blade Ends
Includes Cut-Off Blades, Electric Welder w/Clamp, Annealer and Grinder
Variable Cutting Speeds w/Digital Read-Out
Lower Wheel Cleaning Brush
Work Light
G8144Z/G8145Z/G8146Z
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MACHINE DATA
SHEET
MODEL G8145Z 14-1/8" VS VERTICAL METAL-CUTTING

Product Dimensions:
Weight.............................................................................................................................................................. 660 lbs.
Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height............................................................... 37 x 15-1/8 x 62-5/8 in.
Footprint (Length x Width)..................................................................................................................... 28 x 16-1/2 in.
Type........................................................................................................................................... Wood and Cardboard
Content........................................................................................................................................................... Machine
Weight.............................................................................................................................................................. 774 lbs.
Length x Width x Height....................................................................................................................... 33 x 24 x 76 in.
Electrical:
Switch......................................................................................................................................... ON/OFF Push Button
Switch Voltage..................................................................................................................................................... 220V
Cord Length...................................................................................................................................................... 6-1/2 ft.
Cord Gauge................................................................................................................................................... 14 guage
Plug Included........................................................................................................................................................... No
Motors:
Grinder
Type............................................................................................................................................................ ODP
Horsepower............................................................................................................................................. 1/8 HP
Voltage....................................................................................................................................................... 110V
Phase....................................................................................................................................................... Single
Amps........................................................................................................................................................... 0.6A
Speed................................................................................................................................................ 3450 RPM
Cycle......................................................................................................................................................... 60 Hz
Number of Speeds............................................................................................................................................ 1
Bandsaw
Type.................................................................................................................. TEFC Capacitor Start Induction
Horsepower.......................................................................................................................................... 1-1/2 HP
Voltage....................................................................................................................................................... 220V
Phase........................................................................................................................................................ Three
Amps........................................................................................................................................................... 5.1A
Speed................................................................................................................................................ 1725 RPM
Cycle......................................................................................................................................................... 60 Hz
Number of Speeds............................................................................................................................................ 1
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Operation Info
Blade Speeds........................................................................................................................... 108 - 1800 FPM
Std. Blade Length........................................................................................................................... 105 - 110 in.
Cutting Capacities
Cutting Height........................................................................................................................................ 7-1/2 in.
Cutting Capacity Left of Blade........................................................................................................... 14-3/16 in.
Construction
Tire.......................................................................................................................................................... Rubber
Body..................................................................................................................................................... Cast Iron
Base......................................................................................................................................... Pre-formed Stee
Other
Wheel Size................................................................................................................................................. 14 in.
Mobile Base........................................................................................................................................... G7314Z
Table Info
Table Size Length.............................................................................................................................. 21-5/16 in.
Table Size Width................................................................................................................................. 19-3/4 in.
Table Size Thickness................................................................................................................................... 2 in.
Floor To Cutting Area Height..................................................................................................................... 35 in.
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Year
Features:
Includes Cut-Off Blades, Electric Welder w/Clamp, Annealer and Grinder
Variable Cutting Speed w/Digital Read-Out
Work Light
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MACHINE DATA
SHEET
MODEL G8146Z 15-3/4" VS VERTICAL METAL-CUTTING

Product Dimensions:
Weight.............................................................................................................................................................. 914 lbs.
Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height........................................................ 36-3/8 x 19-1/8 x 17-7/8 in.
Footprint (Length x Width)............................................................................................................. 40-1/8 x 27-9/16 in.
Type........................................................................................................................................... Wood and Cardboard
Content........................................................................................................................................................... Machine
Weight............................................................................................................................................................ 1020 lbs.
Length x Width x Height..................................................................................................... 41-3/4 x 31-1/2 x 79-3/4 in.
Electrical:
Switch..................................................................................................... ON/OFF Push Button w/Safety Lockout Key
Switch Voltage..................................................................................................................................................... 220V
Cord Length...................................................................................................................................................... 6-1/2 ft.
Cord Gauge................................................................................................................................................... 14 guage
Plug Included........................................................................................................................................................... No
Motors:
Grinder
Type............................................................................................................................................................ ODP
Horsepower............................................................................................................................................. 1/8 HP
Voltage....................................................................................................................................................... 220V
Phase.......................................................................................................................................................... Split
Amps........................................................................................................................................................... 0.6A
Speed................................................................................................................................................ 3450 RPM
Cycle......................................................................................................................................................... 60 Hz
Number of Speeds............................................................................................................................................ 1
Bandsaw
Type.......................................................................................................................................................... TEFC
Horsepower................................................................................................................................................ 2 HP
Voltage....................................................................................................................................................... 220V
Phase........................................................................................................................................................ Three
Amps........................................................................................................................................................... 6.6A
Speed................................................................................................................................................ 1725 RPM
Cycle......................................................................................................................................................... 60 Hz
Number of Speeds............................................................................................................................................ 1
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Operation Info
Blade Speeds........................................................................................................................... 105 - 2100 FPM
Std. Blade Length........................................................................................................................... 133 - 136 in.
Cutting Capacities
Cutting Height...................................................................................................................................... 10-1/4 in.
Cutting Capacity Left of Blade............................................................................................................. 15-3/4 in.
Construction
Tire.......................................................................................................................................................... Rubber
Body..................................................................................................................................................... Cast Iron
Base........................................................................................................................................ Pre-formed Steel
Other
Wheel Size................................................................................................................................................. 16 in.
Mobile Base........................................................................................................................................... G7315Z
Table Info
Table Size Length................................................................................................................................ 23-5/8 in.
Table Size Width............................................................................................................................. 21-11/16 in.
Table Size Thickness................................................................................................................................... 2 in.
Floor To Cutting Area Height..................................................................................................................... 38 in.
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Year
Features:
Includes Cut-Off Blades
Includes Electric Welder w/Clamp, Annealer and Grinder
Variable Cutting Speeds w/Digital Read-Out
Work Light
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Model G8144Z/G8145Z Basic Identification
A
B
C
N
F D
M E
G
Figure 1. Model G8144Z/G8145Z basic identification.
A. Blade Tensioning Handwheel H. Table

B. Upper Wheel Door I. Lower Blade Guide Assembly
C. Work Light (220V) J. Lower Wheel Door
D. Blade Post Lock Knob K. Machine Mounting Flange
E. Air Hose & Jet L. Bandsaw Start/Stop Switch
F. Blade Guard M. Blade Welding Station
G. Upper Blade Guide Assembly N. Blade Shear
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Model G8146Z Basic Identification
B
A D
C
E
O F G
Q N M
L
P H
K
I
J
Front View Rear View
Figure 2. Model G8146Z basic identification.
A. Blade Shear J. Machine Mounting Flange

B. Upper Wheel Door K. Lower Wheel Door
C. Guide Post Elevation Handwheel L. Lower Blade Guide Assembly
D. Guide Post Lock Knob M. Table
E. Work Light (220V) N. Upper Blade Guide Assembly
F. Air Hose & Jet O. Blade Post
G. Blade Tension Handwheel P. Bandsaw Power Control Panel
H. Table Tilt Scale Q. Blade Welding Station
I. Motor Access Panel
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Control Panel Identification
Figure 4. Model G8144Z/G8145Z power switch.
C D E
J K
M L
Figure 5. Model G8146Z power control panel.
Model G8146Z only:

G
H J. Power Switch & Key
K. Power Lamp
I L. Emergency Stop Button
M. Bandsaw Start Button
Figure 3. Control panel identification.
A. Digital Speed Display (FPM)

B. Variable Speed Control
C. Welding ON Button
D. Annealing ON Button
E. Clamping Pressure Dial
F. Welder Jaws
G. Welding Jaw Lock Levers
H. Grinding Wheel ON/OFF Switch
I. Grinding Wheel
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SECTION 1: SAFETY
For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction

Manual Before Operating this Machine
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This
manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of importance
of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety
messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident
prevention measures.
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 not avoided,

MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
NOTICE This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about
proper operation of the machine.
Safety Instructions for Machinery

OWNER’S MANUAL. Read and understand WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
this owner’s manual BEFORE using machine. clothing, apparel, or jewelry that can become
Untrained users can be seriously hurt. entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or
cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to avoid
EYE PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI- accidental slips which could cause a loss of
approved safety glasses or a face shield when workpiece control.
operating or observing machinery. to reduce
the risk of eye injury or blindness from fly- HEARING PROTECTION. Always wear hear-
ing particles Everyday eyeglasses are not ing protection when operating or observiing loud
approved safety glasses. machinery. Extended exposure to this noise
without hearing protection can cause permanent
HAzARDOUS DUST. Dust created while using hearing loss.
machinery may cause cancer, birth defects,
or long-term respiratory damage. Be aware of MENTAL ALERTNESS. Be mentally alert when
dust hazards associated with each workpiece running machinery. Never operate under the
influence of drugs or alcohol, when tired, or when
material, and always wear a NIOSH-approved
distracted.
respirator to reduce your risk.
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DISCONNECTING POWER SUPPLY. Always APPROVED OPERATION. Untrained operators
disconnect machine from power supply before can be seriously hurt by machinery. Only allow
servicing, adjusting, or changing cutting tools trained or properly supervised people to use
(bits, blades, cutters, etc.). Make sure switch is machine. When machine is not being used, dis-
in OFF position before reconnecting to avoid an connect power, remove switch keys, or lock-out
unexpected or unintentional start. machine to prevent unauthorized use—especially
around children. Make workshop kid proof!
INTENDED USE. Only use the machine for its
intended purpose and only use recommended CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS. Keep children
accessories. Never stand on machine, modify and bystanders a safe distance away from work
it for an alternative use, or outfit it with non- area. Stop using machine if children or bystand-
approved accessories. ers become a distraction.
STABLE MACHINE. Unexpected movement FEED DIRECTION. Unless otherwise noted, feed
during operations greatly increases the risk of work against the rotation of blades or cutters.
injury and loss of control. Verify machines are Feeding in the same direction of rotation may pull
stable/secure and mobile bases (if used) are your hand into the cut.
locked before starting.
SECURING WORKPIECE. When required, use
FORCING MACHINERY. Do not force machine. clamps or vises to secure workpiece. A secured
It will do the job safer and better at the rate for workpiece protects hands and frees both of them
which it was designed. to operate the machine.
GUARDS & COVERS. Guards and covers can UNATTENDED OPERATION. Never leave
protect you from accidental contact with mov- machine running while unattended. Turn machine
ing parts or flying debris. Make sure they are Off and ensure all moving parts completely stop
properly installed, undamaged, and working before walking away.
correctly before using machine.
MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION. A machine that
REMOVING TOOLS. Never leave adjustment is not properly maintained may operate unpre-
tools, chuck keys, wrenches, etc. in or on dictably. Follow all maintenance instructions and
machine—especially near moving parts. Verify lubrication schedules to keep machine in good
removal before starting! working condition. Regularly inspect machine for
loose bolts, alignment of critical parts, binding, or
AWKWARD POSITIONS. Keep proper foot- any other conditions that may affect safe opera-
ing and balance at all times when operating tion. Always repair or replace damaged or mis-
machine. Do not overreach! Avoid awkward adjusted parts before operating machine.
hand positions that make workpiece control dif-
ficult or increase the risk of accidental injury. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time
you are experiencing difficulties performing the
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use intended operation, stop using the machine!
machinery in wet locations, cluttered areas, Contact our Technical Support Department at
around flammables, or in poorly-lit areas. Keep (570) 546-9663.
work area clean, dry, and well lighted to mini-
mize risk of injury.
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Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting
Bandsaws
1. BLADE CONDITION. Do not operate with 7. CUTTING FLUID SAFETY. Cutting fluids
dull, cracked or badly worn blade that can are poisonous. Always follow manufactur-
break during operation or decrease the per- er’s cutting-fluid safety instructions. Pay
formance of the bandsaw. Inspect blades particular attention to contact, contamina-
for cracks and missing teeth before each tion, inhalation, storage and disposal warn-
use. ings. Spilled cutting fluid invites slipping
hazards.
2. BLADE REPLACEMENT. Wear gloves to
protect hands and safety glasses to pro- 8. ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS. Always
tect eyes when replacing the blade. When keep the blade guard correctly positioned
replacing blades, make sure teeth face and wheel doors closed and secured when
forward and down toward the table in the bandsaw is in operation. Loose clothing,
direction of blade travel. jewelry, long hair and work gloves can be
drawn into working parts.
3. WORKPIECE HANDLING. Your hands can
be drawn into the blade during operation if 9. MAINTENANCE/SERVICE. All inspections,
the workpiece moves unexpectedly. Always adjustments, and maintenance are to be
keep your hands a safe distance away from done with the power OFF and the plug
the moving blade. pulled from the outlet. Wait for all moving
parts to come to a complete stop.
4. FIRE HAZARD. Use EXTREME CAUTION
if cutting magnesium. Using the wrong cut- 10. UNSTABLE WORKPIECES. Workpieces
ting fluid will lead to chip fire and possible that cannot be supported or stabilized with-
explosion. out a vise or jig should not be cut on a verti-
cal metal-cutting bandsaw, because they
5. WELDING AND GRINDING SAFETY. The can unexpectedly move while cutting and
welding station represents a serious hazard. draw the operator's hands into the blade
DO NOT touch any metal parts of the blade, causing serious personal injury. Examples
welder, or machine when activating the are chains, cables, round or oblong-shaped
welder. Keep your hands a safe distance workpieces, workpieces with internal or
away from the grinding wheel when in use. built-in moving or rotations parts, etc.
6. Hot Surfaces. Be aware that touch- 11. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY. If at any

ing hot workpieces or chips after welding, time you are experiencing difficulties per-
grinding, or cutting can cause burns. forming the intended operation, stop using
the machine! Contact our Technical Support
Department at (570) 546-9663.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always con-
sider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machin-
ery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to
equipment, or poor work results.
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
220V Operation Power Connection Device
The type of plug required to connect your machine
to power depends on the type of service you cur-
rently have or plan to install. We recommend
using the plug shown in Figure 6.
Serious personal injury could occur if you
connect the machine to power before com-
pleting the setup process. DO NOT connect GROUNDED
6-15 RECEPTACLE
the machine to the power until instructed
Current Carrying Prongs
later in this manual.
6-15 PLUG
Electrocution or fire could Grounding Prong

result if machine is not
grounded and installed in
compliance with electrical Figure 6. NEMA 6-15 plug and receptacle.
codes. Compliance MUST
be verified by a qualified Extension Cords
electrician!
Using extension cords may reduce the life of the
motor. Instead, place the machine near a power
Full Load Amperage Draw source. If you must use an extension cord:
G8144Z Motor Draw at 220V.................... 5 Amps
G8145Z Motor Draw at 220V.................... 6 Amps • Use at least a 14 gauge cord that does not
G8146Z Motor Draw at 220V.................... 7 Amps exceed 50 feet in length!
• The extension cord must also have a ground

Circuit Requirements wire and plug pin.
You MUST connect your machine to a grounded
circuit that is rated for the amperage given below. • A qualified electrician MUST size cords over
Never replace a circuit breaker on an existing cir- 50 feet long to prevent motor damage.
cuit with one of higher amperage without consult-
ing a qualified electrician to ensure compliance
with wiring codes. If you are unsure about the
wiring codes in your area or you plan to con-
nect your machine to a shared circuit, consult
a qualified electrician.
Minimum 220V Circuit (All Models)........ 15 Amps
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SECTION 3: SETUP
Setup Safety Items Needed for
Setup
The following items are needed to complete the
This machine presents
setup process, but are not included with your
serious injury hazards
machine:
to untrained users. Read
through this entire manu-
Description Qty
al to become familiar with
• Assistants.................................................... 2
the controls and opera-
• Safety Glasses (for each person)............... 1
tions before starting the
• Lifting Straps (rated for 1000 lbs.)
machine!
.................................................... As Needed
• Forklift (rated for 1000 lbs.)......................... 1
• Floor Mounting Hardware............ As Needed
Wear safety glasses or

a face shield during the
entire setup process! Unpacking
Your machine was carefully packaged for safe
transportation. Remove the packaging materials
This machine and its com-
from around your machine and inspect it. If you
ponents are very heavy.
discover the machine is damaged, please imme-
Get lifting help and use
diately call Customer Service at (570) 546-9663
power lifting equipment
for advice.
such as a forklift to move
heavy items.
Save the containers and all packing materials for
possible inspection by the carrier or its agent.
Otherwise, filing a freight claim can be difficult.
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Clean Up Site Considerations
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy Floor Load
oil to prevent corrosion during shipment. Remove
Refer to the Machine Data Sheet (starting on
this protective coating with a solvent cleaner or
Page 3) for the weight and footprint specifications
citrus-based degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895
of your machine. Some floors may require addi-
Citrus Degreaser. To clean thoroughly, some parts
tional reinforcement to support both the machine
must be removed. For optimum performance
and operator.
from your machine, clean all moving parts or
sliding contact surfaces. Avoid chlorine-based
solvents, such as acetone or brake parts cleaner Placement Location
that may damage painted surfaces. Always follow Consider existing and anticipated needs, size of
the manufacturer’s instructions when using any material to be processed through each machine,
type of cleaning product. and space for auxiliary stands, work tables or
other machinery when establishing a location for
your new machine. See Figures 8–9 for the mini-
mum working clearances.
Gasoline and petroleum
products have low flash
points and can explode
or cause fire if used to C
clean machinery. DO
NOT use these products B
to clean the machinery.
D
A
Many cleaning solvents
are toxic if inhaled.
Minimize your risk by only
using these products in a
well ventilated area.
Figure 8. Minimum horizontal working clear-
ances (top view).
G2544—Solvent Cleaner & Degreaser
A great product for removing the waxy shipping
A B C D
grease from your machine during clean up.
G8144Z 21 ⁄4"
1
33 ⁄ 16"
7
15" 285 ⁄ 16"
G8145Z 151⁄ 8" 37" 161⁄ 2" 28"
G8146Z 191⁄ 8" 363 ⁄ 8" 279 ⁄ 16" 401⁄ 8"
Figure 9. Minimum working clearance
dimensions.
Figure 7. Cleaner/degreaser available from

Grizzly.
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Mounting to Shop Moving & Placing
Floor
The bandsaw center of gravity is above the middle
of the machine. Although not required, we strong- This bandsaw is a heavy
ly recommend that you mount your new machine machine. Serious per-
to the floor to prevent tipping. Because this is an sonal injury may occur if
optional step and floor materials may vary, floor safe moving methods are
mounting hardware is not included. not used. To be safe, get
assistance and use power
equipment rated for over
Bolting to Concrete Floors
1000 lbs. to move the ship-
Anchor studs and lag bolts (Figure 10) are two
ping crate and remove the
popular methods for anchoring an object to a con-
machine from the crate.
crete floor. We suggest you research the many
options and methods for mounting your machine
and choose the best that fits your specific applica- To lift and move the bandsaw:
tion.
1. Position lifting straps under the head of the
bandsaw and on the forklift forks, as shown
NOTICE in Figure 11.
Anchor studs are stronger and more perma-
nent alternatives to lag bolts; however, they
will stick out of the floor, which may cause
a tripping hazard if you decide to move your
machine.
Anchor Stud
Figure 11. Lifting straps positioned on bandsaw

and forklift forks.
Lag Anchor & Bolt
Only us lifting straps and power lifting

Figure 10. Typical fasteners for mounting to equipment rated for at least 1000 lbs., and
concrete floors. in good working condition. If the bandsaw
should fall or tip over while moving it, seri-
NOTICE
ous personal injury and property damage
could result.
We strongly recommend securing your
machine to the floor if it is hardwired to the
power source. Consult with your electrician
to ensure compliance with local codes.
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2. Unbolt the bandsaw from the pallet. 5. Model G8146Z only:
3. With two assistants to steady the bandsaw, a. Place the key in the Power Switch and
slowly lift it just enough to clear the pallet and turn it to the ON position—the Power
floor obstacles, then move it to the prepared Lamp should light.
location.
b. Push the Emergency Stop button in, then
4. Use shims between the machine mounting twist it clockwise so it pops out. When
flanges and the floor to level the bandsaw. the Emergency Stop button pops out, the
switch is reset and ready for operation.
Note: Tighten the mounting fasteners evenly
to avoid warping or cracking the cast iron c. Push the Start button to turn the machine
base. ON.
6. Models G8144Z & G8145Z only: Push the

Test Run Start button in to turn the machine ON.
7. Verify that the machine is operating cor-

rectly.
Once the bandsaw is in place, test run your
machine to make sure it runs properly and is —When operating correctly, the machine
ready for regular operation. The test run consists runs smoothly with little or no vibration or
of verifying the following: 1) The bandsaw motor rubbing noises.
powers up and runs correctly, and 2) the stop but-
ton safety feature works correctly. — Investigate and correct strange or unusual
noises or vibrations before operating the
If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate machine further. Always disconnect the
the source of an unusual noise or vibration, machine from power when investigating or
stop using the machine immediately, then review correcting potential problems.
Troubleshooting on Page 39.
8. Verify that the motor is running in the correct
If you cannot find a remedy, contact our Tech direction.
Support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
—When the motor is running in the correct
To test run the bandsaw: direction, the blade will be moving down
into the table.
1. Read and follow the safety instructions at the
beginning of the manual, and make sure the — If the motor is NOT running in the cor-
machine is setup properly. rect direction, stop the machine, discon-
nect the machine from power, and switch
2. Clear all tools and objects used during setup any two incoming power leads inside the
away from the machine. motor wiring junction box (refer to the
Model G8144Z/G8145Z Control Panel
3. Make sure the blade is properly tensioned & Inverter Wiring Diagram on Page 46,
and the blade guides are positioned correctly or the Model G8146Z Inverter Wiring
(refer to Blade Tensioning on Page 29, and Diagram on Page 49 for detailed illustra-
Adjusting Blade Guides on Page 31 for tions).
detailed instructions).
4. Connect the machine to the power source.
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9. Model G8146Z only: c. Reset the Emergency Stop button by
twisting it clockwise until it pops out.
a. Press the Emergency Stop button to stop
the machine. d. Turn the Power Switch key to the OFF
position—the Power Lamp should go
b. WITHOUT resetting the switch, press out.
the Start button. The machine should not
start. e. Press the Start button.
—If the machine does not start, the —If the machine does not start, the
Emergency Stop button safety feature Power Switch safety feature is working
is working correctly. correctly.
—If the machine does start (with the —If the machine does start with the
stop button pushed in), immediately Power Switch key turned to the OFF
disconnect power to the machine. The position, immediately disconnect power
Emergency Stop button safety feature to the machine. The Power Switch
is not working correctly. This safety safety feature is not working correctly.
feature must work properly before pro- This safety feature must work properly
ceeding with regular operations. Call before proceeding with regular opera-
Tech Support for help. tions. Call Tech Support for help.
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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
Operation Safety Basic Controls
Use the descriptions and figures below to become
familiar with the basic controls of your bandsaw.
Damage to your eyes and lungs could result
from using this machine without proper pro- Model G8144Z/G8145Z
tective gear. Always wear safety glasses and Digital Speed Display: Shows the blade speed
a respirator when operating this machine. in feet per minute (FPM).
Variable Speed Control: Adjusts the blade

speed between 104–1300 FPM (Model G8144Z)
or 108–1800 FPM (Model G8145Z).
Digital Display
Variable Speed
Loose hair and cloth- Control
ing could get caught in
machinery and cause seri-
Blade
ous personal injury. Keep
Welding
loose clothing and long
Station
hair away from moving
machinery.
Start/Stop
Switch
NOTICE Figure 12. Model G8144Z/G8145Z electrical
If you have never used this type of machine
controls.
or equipment before, We strongly rec-
ommend that you read books, trade maga-
Blade Welding Station: Welds two blade ends to
zines, or get formal training before begin-
make a continuous loop when repairing a broken
ning any projects. Regardless of the con-
blade, fabricating a new blade, or making internal
tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will
contour cuts.
not be held liable for accidents caused by
lack of training.
Bandsaw Start/Stop Switch: Turns power ON/
OFF to the bandsaw motor.
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Blade Tensioning Handwheel: Increases/ Power Switch: The main power switch for the
decreases blade tension when rotated. entire machine.
Blade Post Lock Knob: Secures the blade post Power Lamp: Lights when the Power Switch is
and upper blade guide assembly in position. turned ON and there is power to the machine.
ON Button: Turns the bandsaw motor ON.

Blade
Tensioning Emergency Stop Button: Turns the bandsaw
Handwheel motor OFF.
Blade Post
Lock Knob
Blade Post
Lock Knob
Figure 13. Model G8144Z/G8145Z blade

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

Measured by the blade circumference, blade
lengths are usually unique to the brand of your
Selecting the right blade for the cut requires a bandsaw and the distance between the wheels.
knowledge of various blade characteristics.
Model Blade Length Range
G8144Z...............................................941⁄4"–981⁄4"
Blade Terminology G8145Z.................................................105"–110"
G8146Z.................................................133"–136"
A
Blade Width
Measured from the back of the blade to the tip of
the blade tooth (the widest point), blade width is
B often the first consideration given to blade selec-
tion. Blade width dictates the largest and smallest
C curve that can be cut, as well as how accurately
it can cut a straight line—generally the wider the
E blade, the straighter it will cut.
D H
F
Model Blade Width Range
G8144Z....................................................... 1⁄8"–3⁄8"
G I
G8145Z....................................................... 1⁄8"–1⁄2"
Figure 16. Bandsaw blade terminology. G8146Z....................................................... 1⁄8"–3⁄4"
A. Kerf: The amount of material removed by the Always pick the blade width that best suits your
blade during cutting. operation.
B. Tooth Set: The amount each tooth is bent Curve Cutting: Use the chart in Figure 17
left or right from the blade. to choose the correct blade for curve cutting.
Determine the smallest radius curve that will be
C. Gauge: The thickness of the blade. cut on your workpiece and use the corresponding
blade width.
D. Blade Width: The widest point of the blade
measured from the tip of the tooth to the back
edge of the blade. The list below shows the minimum radius
that can be cut by common blade widths.
E. Tooth Rake: The angle of the tooth face Width Radius
from a line perpendicular to the length of the 1
⁄8"..................................... 1⁄8"
blade. 3
⁄16".................................... 3⁄8"
1
⁄4''..................................... 5⁄8''
F. Gullet Depth: The distance from the tooth tip 3
⁄8''..................................... 11⁄4''
to the bottom of the curved area (gullet). 1
⁄2''..................................... 21⁄2''
5
⁄8''..................................... 33⁄4''
G. Tooth Pitch: The distance between tooth 3
⁄4''..................................... 51⁄2''
tips.
Figure 17. Blade width radii.
H. Blade Back: The distance between the bot-
tom of the gullet and the back edge of the
blade.
I. TPI: The number of teeth per inch measured

from gullet to gullet.
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Tooth Set
Three common tooth sets are standard, wavy,
Standard (or Raker)
and raker (see Figure 18), each removing mate-
rial in a different manner to make the kerf in the
workpiece.
Variable Pitch (VP)
Variable Pitch Positive Rake
Hook (or Claw)

Alternate Wavy Raker
Figure 18. Bandsaw tooth sets.

Skip (or Skip Tooth)
Alternate: An all-purpose arrangement of bend-
ing the teeth evenly left and right of the blade.
Generally used for milder metals.
Figure 19. Bandsaw blade tooth types.
Wavy: Generally three or more teeth in a group
that are bent one way, followed by a non-set Variable Pitch (VP): Varying gullet depth and
tooth, and then a group bent the other way. tooth spacing, a "0" rake angle, excellent chip
Recommended for straight cuts in thin metals or removing capacity, and smooth cutting.
thin-wall tubing.
Variable Pitch with Positive Rake: Varying gul-
Raker: Three teeth in a recurring group—one bent let depth and tooth spacing, a positive rake angle,
left, next one bent right, and then a non-set tooth. better chip formation, and aggressive cutting.
The raker set is ideal for most contour cuts.
Hook or Claw: Wide gullets (round or flat), equal-
ly spaced teeth, positive rake angle, and fast cut
Tooth Type with good surface finish.
The most common tooth types are described
below and illustrated in Figure 19. Skip or Skip Tooth: Wide, flat gullets, a "0" rake
angle, equally spaced teeth, and recommended
Standard or Raker: Equally spaced teeth set for non-ferrous materials.
a "0" rake angle. Recommended for all purpose
use.
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Blade Pitch (TPI) 3. Refer to the "Material Shapes" row and find
the shape of the material to be cut.
The chart below is a basic starting point for
choosing teeth per inch (TPI) for variable tooth
4. In the applicable row, read across to the right
pitch blades and standard raker set bi-metal
and find the box where the row and column
blades/HSS blades. However, for exact specifica-
intersect. Listed in the box is the minimum
tions of bandsaw blades that are correct for your
TPI recommended for the variable tooth pitch
operation, contact the blade manufacturer.
blades.
To select the correct blade pitch:
5. The "Cutting Speed Rate Recommendation"
section of the chart offers guidelines for vari-
1. Measure the material thickness. This mea-
ous metals, given in feet per minute (FPM).
surement is the length of cut taken from
Choose the speed closest to the number
where the tooth enters the workpiece, sweeps
shown in the chart.
through, and exits the workpiece.
2. Refer to the "Material Width/Diameter" row of

the blade selection chart in Figure 20, and
read across to find the workpiece thickness
you need to cut.
Material Width/Diameter
Teeth Per Inch (TPI) for Variable Pitch Blades
Material Shapes
TOOTH SELECTION
mm 50 75 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
5/8 4/6 3/4 2/3
3/4 2/3 1.4/2.5 1.5/.8
inch 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
CUTTING SPEED RATE RECOMMENDATION
Speed FPM Speed FPM Speed FPM Speed FPM
Material (M/Min) Material (M/Min) Material (M/Min) Material (M/Min)
Carbon 196~354 203 Alloy 111~321 Free Machining 150~203
Steel Tool Steel Stainless Steel
(60) (108) (62) Steel (34) (98) (46) (62)
Angle 180~220 High-Speed 75~118 246 Gray 108~225
(25) (36) Mold Steel (75) (33) (75)
Steel (54) (67) Tool Steel Cast Iron
Thin 180~220 Cold-Work 95~213 Water 242 Ductile 65~85

Tube (54) (67) Tool Steel (29) (65) Hardened (75) Austenitic (20) (26)
Tool Steel Cast Iron
Aluminum 220~534 Hot-Work 203 Stainless 85 Malleable 321
Alloy (67) (163) Tool Steel (62) Steel (26) Cast Iron (98)
Copper 229~482 Oil-Hardened 203~213 CR Stainless 85-203 220
Alloy (70) (147) (62) (65) (26) (62) Plastics
Tool Steel Steel (67)
Figure 20. General guidelines for blade selection and speed chart.
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Blade Breakage Blade Care &
Break-In
Many conditions may cause a bandsaw blade to
break. Blade breakage is unavoidable, in some
cases, since it is the natural result of the peculiar Blade Care
stresses that bandsaw blades must endure. Blade A bandsaw blade is a delicate piece of steel that
breakage is also due to avoidable circumstances. is subjected to tremendous strain. You can obtain
Avoidable blade breakage is most often the result longer use from a bandsaw blade if you give it fair
of poor care or judgement on the part of the treatment and always use the appropriate feed
operator when mounting or adjusting the blade or rate for your operation.
support guides.
Be sure to select blades with the proper width,
The most common causes of blade breakage set, type, and pitch for each application. The
are: wrong blades will produces unnecessary heat and
shortens the life of the blade.
• Faulty alignment or adjustment of the blade
guides. A clean blade will perform much better than a dirty
blade. Dirty or gummed up blades pass through
• Forcing or twisting a wide blade around a the cutting material with much more resistance
short radius. than clean blades. This extra resistance also
causes unnecessary heat.
• Feeding the workpiece too fast.
• Dull or damaged teeth. Blade Break-In

The sharp teeth tips and edges of a new blade are
• Over-tensioned blade. extremely sharp, and cutting at too fast of a feed
rate fractures of the beveled edges of the teeth
• Top blade guide assembly set too high above and causes premature blade wear.
the workpiece. Adjust the top blade guide
assembly so that there is approximately To properly break-in a new blade:
1
⁄8"–1⁄4" between the bottom of the assembly
and the workpiece. 1. Choose the correct speed for the blade and
material of the operation.
• Using a blade with a lumpy or improperly fin-
ished braze or weld. 2. Reduce the feed pressure by half for the first
50–100 in2 of material cut.
• Continuously running the bandsaw when not
in use. 3. To avoid twisting the blade when cutting,
adjust the feed pressure when the total width
• Leaving the blade tensioned when not in of the blade is in the cut.
use.
4. Use the Chip Inspection Chart on Page 27
• Using the wrong pitch (TPI) for the workpiece to check the blade efficiency.
thickness. The general rule of thumb is to
have not less than two teeth in contact with
the workpiece at all times during cutting.
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chip inspection chart
thin & curled
Chip Inspection Chart
thin & curled
thin & curled
The best method of evaluating the performance of your cutting operation is to inspect the chips that are
thin & curled
short, hard
formed. Refer to the chart below for& thick
chip inspection guidelines.
thin & hard
short, curled& thick
Chip thin & hard
Chip
short, curled& thick Chip Blade Feed Additional
Appearance Description
thin & curled Color Speed Pressure Actions
short, hard & thick
thick, hard & strong
thin & curled
Thinthick,
& Curled
short, thick Silver
hard && strong
hard Good Good
short, hard &
thick
Hard, Thick
short, hard&&& strong
thick Check Cutting
thick, hard Brown or Blue Decrease Decrease
Shorthard & strong
thick, Fluid Mix
short, hard & thick
Hard, Strong && strong
thick, Check Cutting
thick, hard Brown or Blue
hard & strong Decrease Decrease
Thick Fluid Mix
thick,
thick, hard
hard &
& strong
strong
hard & thin
Hard, Strong & Silver or Light Decrease Check Blade
thick,&hard
hard & strong Good
Thick thin Brown Slightly Pitch
thick,
hard &hard
thin & strong
thick,
hard&&hard
thin & strong Silver Check Blade
Hard
thin &Thin
straight Increase Decrease
thick, hard & strong Pitch
hard & thin
thin & straight
hard
thin &&straight
thin
Straight & Thin Silver Good Increase
hard &&straight
powdery
thin thin
hard & thin
powdery
thin & straight
Powdery Silver Decrease Increase
powdery
thin & straight
powdery
thin &
Curled straight
Tight & Check Blade
thin & curled tightly Silver Good Decrease
Thin
thin & straight
powdery Pitch
thin & curled tightly
powdery Figure 21. Chip inspection chart.
powdery
powdery

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blade changes
Cutting Overview Blade Changes

The vertical metal cutting bandsaw has a flexible
continuous blade that cuts in one direction. The
type of bandsaw blade and the speed of the blade Always disconnect power
to be used depends on the workpiece material to the machine when
and the type of cut required. changing blades. Failure
to do this may result in
This type of bandsaw can be used for straight cuts, serious personal injury.
angular cuts, and curved or contour cuts. Straight
cuts are made using workpiece fixtures and with
a light, even pressure against the blade. Angular
cuts are made with the table and workpiece tilted
at an angle other than "0". All saw blades are dan-
gerous and may cause
When an internal contour cut is to be made, a personal injury. To reduce
hole must be drilled in the workpiece. The blade the risk of being injured,
is then cut, fed through the hole in the workpiece, wear leather gloves when
welded together again using the welding station, handling saw blades.
and re-installed on the bandsaw to make the cut.
The welding station can also be used to fabricate To replace the blade:
new blades and repair broken blades.
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
The blade is supported by upper and lower tung-
sten steel blade guides that keep the blade from 2. Open the upper and lower wheel doors.
wandering during the cut.
3. Release tension on the blade by rotating the
The efficiency of the cutting operation can be eas- tensioning handwheel.
ily checked by examining the form and color of the
metal chips. 4. Put on heavy gloves, then slide the blade
off the upper and lower wheels, around the
blade post, and through the table slit.
5. Install a new blade in reverse order.

ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
This bandsaw is not designed to be used
with water soluble cutting fluid or coolant.
If needed, use a small amount of oil-based
lubricant. Workpieces that cannot be supported or
stabilized without a vise or jig should not
be cut on a vertical metal-cutting bandsaw,
because they can unexpectedly move while
cutting and draw the operator's hands into
the blade causing serious personal inju-
ry. Examples are chains, cables, round or
oblong-shaped workpieces, workpieces
with internal or built-in moving or rotations
parts, etc.
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blade tensioning
6. Position the back edge of the blade so that
it is next to, but not against, the flange of the Blade Tensioning
top wheel (see Figure 22).
NOTICE
Note: Excessive blade contact with the wheel
flange during operation could lead to blade
and wheel damage. To prolong blade life, release the tension on
the blade if the machine will be idle for an
extended period of time.
Wheel
Flange Proper blade tension reduces the risk of blade
breakage and improves cutting performance.
To correctly tension the blade:
2. Open the upper wheel door, and raise the

blade post and upper blade guide assembly
Blade to the highest position.
3. Check the side-to-side deflection of the blade

Figure 22. Back edge of blade next to wheel midway between the upper blade guide and
flange. the table. The proper amount of deflection
should be approximately 3⁄8" when moderate
7. Rotate the top wheel by hand several times pressure is applied (see Figure 23).
to make sure the blade tracks evenly without
wandering across the wheel surface. Note: The quickest and easiest way to
check blade tension is to use the Model
Note: If the blade does wander across the H5408 Blade Tensioning Gauge to reach a
wheel and away from the flange, the wheel blade tension of 25,000–30,000 PSI (refer to
alignment may need to be adjusted. Refer to Page 36)
Wheel Alignment on Page 42 for detailed
instructions.
8. Re-tension the blade (refer to Blade

Tensioning on this page). Approximately 3/8"
Blade Deflection
9. Check the upper and lower blade guides for
clearance (refer to Adjusting Blade Guides
on Page 31).
Note: Generally if the replacement blade is

the same gauge, width, and type, blade guide
adjustment is not necessary. Otherwise, you
must adjust the blade guides.
10. Close and secure the upper and lower wheel Figure 23. Blade deflection when correctly
doors. tensioned.
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4. Make small adjustments to the blade tension-
ing handwheel, then rotate the top wheel by Guide Post
hand several times before checking the blade Lock Knob
deflection again. Repeat this step until you
are satisfied.
Blade Guard
Note: Make sure the blade tracks next to, but
not touching, the upper wheel flange as you
rotate the upper wheel by hand.
5. Close the upper wheel door and reposition Blade Guide

the guide post. & Air Nozzle
Guide Post
Guide Post Figure 24. Model G8144Z/G8145Z guide post

assembly.
The guide post assembly is used for two purpos- 3. Model G8146Z (Figure 25):
es: 1) To properly position the blade guard to pro-
tect the operator from the exposed blade between a. Loosen the guide post lock knob.
the workpiece and the upper wheel housing, and
2) to position the upper blade guides close to the b. Use the guide post elevation handwheel
workpiece for blade support. to position the bottom of the upper blade
guides approximately 1⁄4" above the
In order to cut accurately and safely, position the workpiece, then re-tighten the lock knob.
bottom of the upper blade guides approximately
1
⁄4" above the workpiece—this positioning pro-
Guide
vides the greatest blade support and minimizes
Post
the amount of blade exposed to the operator dur-
Elevation
ing operation.
Handwheel
To properly position the guide post:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! Blade Guide Post

Guard Lock Knob
2. Model G8144Z/G8145Z (Figure 24):
Blade Guide
a. Hold the guide post with one hand and Guide Post
& Air Nozzle
loosen the guide post lock knob with the
other.
Figure 25. Model G8146Z guide post assembly.
b. Position the bottom of the upper blade
guides approximately 1⁄4" above the
workpiece, then re-tighten the lock knob
to secure the setting. 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.
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adjusting blade guides
Adjusting Blade Blade Support

Cap Screw
Guides
The blade guides provide side-to-side and back
support to keep the blade straight while cutting.
The blade guides and the back support have tung-
sten steel facing to reduce wear on the guides.
Properly adjusted blade guides are essential to
making accurate cuts.
Blade Guide Bracket
To properly adjust the upper and lower blade Cap Screw
guides:
Figure 27. Lower blade guides and bracket.
4. Position the blade guides so that they are
approximately 1⁄16" behind the tooth gullets
2. Make sure the bandsaw blade is properly
(see Figure 28), then re-tighten the blade
tensioned (Page 29) and the blade post is in
guide bracket cap screw.
the correct position and locked.
3. Use a 6mm hex wrench to loosen the cap

screws that secure the blade guide bracket
and blade support (see Figures 26–27).
Blade Guide
Blade Guide Bracket Cap Screw
1
/16"
Figure 28. Blade guides positioned

approximately 1⁄16" behind tooth gullets.
Blade Support
Cap Screw
Note: The blade guards must be adjusted
Figure 26. Upper blade guides and bracket. far enough back so that they are behind the
tooth gullets when the blade is deflected back
against the blade support.
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5. Slide the blade support (see Figure 29) up to, 9. Lightly pinch the dollar bill against the blade
but not touching, the back of the blade, then with the blade guides, re-position the air
re-tighten the blade support cap screw. nozzle if necessary, then re-tighten the blade
guide cap screws.
Note: The goal is to position the blade guides

Blade Guide as close as possible to the blade without
Cap Screws touching it during operation.
Air Nozzle
Adjusting Table Tilt
To perform beveled cuts, the bandsaw table tilts
15° to the left and 45° to the right.
Blade Support To adjust the table tilt:

Figure 29. Blade guide assembly (upper
assembly shown without blade for clarity).
2. Use a 23mm wrench to loosen the hex
6. Rotate the upper wheel by hand so that the
nut underneath the rear of the table (see
blade weld is between the blade guides.
Figure 31).
7. Use a 4mm hex wrench to loosen the blade
guide cap screws (see Figure 29). Table Tilt Scale
8. Fold a crisp dollar bill in half and place it over

the blade (between the blade guides and the
blade), as shown in Figure 30.
Hex Nut
Figure 31. Table tilt scale and hex nut.
3. Using the table tilt scale, adjust the angle of

the table for your operation, then re-tighten
the hex nut.
Figure 30. Using a dollar bill to set blade guide

spacing.
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blade welding
Blade Welding
Being able to quickly and safely weld a bandsaw
blade comes in handy for the following situa-
tions:
• To repair a broken blade that is still sharp and

useful.
• To fabricate a new blade from a larger sec-

tion of blade material to fit your bandsaw.
• To re-join a blade that has been purposely Figure 32. Using the blade shear to cut the
cut for making an internal contour cut. blade.
Your metal cutting bandsaw is equipped with a
Note: To make a proper blade weld, the ends
blade welder that uses electrical resistance to
of the blade must be evenly butted together
heat and fuse the blade ends together. This pro-
during the welding process. If necessary, use
cess will leave the joint brittle, so it will need to be
the grinder to square up the ends or remove
annealed to give it strength and flexibility.
any teeth that are in the welding zone (see
Figures 33–34).
The electric current that flows through the

blade welder during operation could cause
serious personal injury or death. To avoid
the risk of electrocution, never touch any
metal part of the welding station during
blade welding or annealing.
To weld the ends of bandsaw together:
1. Turn the bandsaw motor OFF.
2. Place the blade evenly against the back of

the blade shear and firmly pull the handle
Figure 33. Using the grinder to square up the
down to square off the blade end (see Figure
blade end.
32).
Welding Zone
Grind Off
Figure 34. Blade ends and welding zone.
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3. Loosen the welding clamps by pulling the 6. Place the other blade end in the opposite
lock levers down. welding clamp and position it so that it evenly
butts up against the opposing blade end, then
4. Position the back of one blade end evenly lock it in place by rotating the lock lever all the
against the back of the welding clamp so that way up, as shown in Figure 36.
the end is midway between the two clamps,
then rotate the lock lever all the way up to Note: For a good blade weld, it is critical that
hold the blade end in place (see Figure 35). the blade ends evenly butt up against each
other.
Welding
Blade 7. Use the chart in Figure 37 and set the correct
Clamp
End clamping pressure setting for the blade.
Blade Width Pressure Setting

Up to ⁄4" 1
1
1
⁄4" to ⁄ 8"
3
2–3
Above ⁄ 8" 3
4+
Lock Lever Figure 37. Blade clamping pressure chart.
Figure 35. Blade end properly position in Burning sparks from the blade welding oper-
welding clamp and locked in place. ation may be thrown in all directions and
could cause serious personal injury or fire.
5. Set the clamping pressure dial (see Figure When using the blade welder, always protect
36) to "0". yourself from the flying sparks and have fire
extinguishing equipment readily available.
Note: As the blade material melts to form the DO NOT weld near flammables.
weld, pressure is applied to the joint by the
welding clamps. The correct amount of pres- 8. Press and release—DO NOT hold—the weld-
sure is set with the clamping pressure dial in ing button.
a later step.
Note: There is a limit switch that senses the
electrical resistance between the blade ends.
If there is a adequate amount of welded mate-
rial, the limit switch will not allow the welding
button to activate the operation again.
Clamping
Pressure
Welding Dial
Button
Annealing
Button
Figure 36. Blade ends in correct position for

welding.
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9. Rotate the lock levers down to release the 15. Allow the blade to cool, then re-inspect the
welding clamps, then rotate the clamping weld.
pressure dial to "0".
16. Grind away the weld flash flat on the top and
10. Inspect the weld. The welded joint should be bottom of the jointCorrect
so that the blade will run
even across the width of the blade with no smoothly on the wheels.
gaps (see Figure 38).
Note: Make sure not to grind the teeth or
blade body, or overheat the blade during
Not Correct
grinding—this will weaken the blade.
Correct
17. Re-clamp the blade in the welding clamps
with the joint centered, then repeat Step 13
twice more. Not Correct
Not Correct
18. Test the strength and flexibility of the weld by
bending the blade in an arc similar to that of
the bandsaw wheels. The blade should bend
smoothly without any angles (see Figure
Not Correct 39).
Figure 38. Blade welded joint examples.

Correct
— If the weld is satisfactory, continue to Step
11.
— If the weld is NOT satisfactory, begin again

at Step 2.
11. Set the clampingCorrect

pressure dial to 4 or greater
Not Correct
to bring the welding clamps close together.
12. Place the blade in the welding clamps with

the weld centered between the clamps and
re-tighten the lock levers. Figure 39. Correct blade weld bend for strength
and flexibility.
Note: The welding operation has left the
Not Correct
blade joint brittle. Annealing will allow the
material to cool in gradual manner, giving the
weld strength and flexibility.
NOTICE
For good metal-to-metal contact between
the welding clamps and the blade, make
13. Rapidly press and release—DO NOT hold— sure the blade material and the clamps are
the annealing button two or three times until free from any debris or flash before each
the weld zone turns dull red. use.
14. Repeat Step 13 three to four more times,

allowing the weld to cool for about 30 sec-
onds between each repetition.
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accessories
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES
T20501—Face Shield Crown Protector 4" Grizzly Bandsaw Blades
T20502—Face Shield Crown Protector 7"
TPI
T20503—Face Shield Window Model Material Length Width
/Style
T20452—"Kirova" Anti-Reflective S. Glasses
T20451—"Kirova" Clear Safety Glasses Tool
G8803 97" 1
⁄4" 6/Hook
H0736—Shop Fox® Safety Glasses Steel
H7194—Bifocal Safety Glasses 1.5 Tool
G8804 97" 1
⁄4" 14/Raker
H7195—Bifocal Safety Glasses 2.0 Steel
H7196—Bifocal Safety Glasses 2.5 G8805 Bi-Metal 97" 1
⁄4" 6/Hook
G8806 Bi-Metal 97" 1
⁄4" 10-14/VP
T20502 T20452 G8807 Bi-Metal 97" 1
⁄ 2" 10-14/VP
Tool
G8808 108" 1
⁄4" 6/Hook
Steel
Tool
G8809 108" 1
⁄4" 14/Raker
Steel
T20503 G8810 Bi-Metal 108" 1
⁄4" 6/Hook
T20451
G8811 Bi-Metal 108" 1
⁄4" 10-14/VP
G8812 Bi-Metal 108" 1
⁄ 2" 10-14/VP
Tool
G8813 134" 1
⁄4" 6/Hook
Steel
H7194 H0736
Tool
G8814 134" 1
⁄4" 14/Raker
Figure 40. Eye protection assortment. Steel
G8815 Bi-Metal 134" 1
⁄4" 6/Hook
H5408—Blade Tensioning Gauge
G8816 Bi-Metal 134" 1
⁄4" 10-14/VP
The Blade Tensioning Gauge ensures long blade
life, reduced blade breakage, and straight cutting G8817 Bi-Metal 134" 1
⁄ 2" 10-14/VP
by indicating correct tension. A precision dial indi-
cator provides you with a direct readout in PSI. G5562—SLIPIT® 1 Qt. Gel
G5563—SLIPIT® 12 oz Spray
G2871—Boeshield® T-9 12 oz Spray
H3788—G96® Gun Treatment 12 oz Spray
Figure 41. H5408 Blade Tensioning Gauge.
Figure 42. Recommended products for protect-

ing unpainted cast iron/steel part on machinery.
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redressing
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
When cleaning the wheel areas, empty and clean
the chip pan (see Figure 43).
Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.
Schedule
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any Figure 43. Lower wheel chip pan.
specific instructions given in this section.
Daily:
• Check/correct loose mounting bolts.
Redressing Rubber
•
•
Check/correct damaged or dull saw blade.
Check/correct worn or damaged wires.
Tires
• Clean/protect table.
• Clean metal chips from upper and lower As the bandsaw ages, the rubber tires on the
wheel areas, and empty bottom chip pan. wheel may need to be redressed if they become
• Correct any other unsafe condition. hardened or glazed over. Redressing the rubber
tires improves blade tracking and reduces vibra-
Monthly: tion/blade lead.
• Check for V-belt tension, damage, or wear.
• Lubricate tension leadscrews and guide post If the rubber tires become too worn, then blade
rack. tracking will become extremely difficult. At that
• Remove the blade and clean the wheels. point, redressing will no longer be effective, and
the rubber tires must be replaced.
Cleaning To redress the rubber tires:

Use a brush and a shop vacuum to remove chips
and other debris from the machine. Keep the table 2. Put on heavy gloves and remove the blade.
rust-free with regular applications of products like
G96® Gun Treatment, SLIPIT®, or Boeshield ® T- 3. Use a brush and shop vacuum to clean any
9 (see Section 5: Accessories on Page 36 for chips from the rubber tires.
more details).
4. Hold a piece of 100-grit sandpaper against
Once a month, remove the blade and thoroughly the rubber tire and rotate the wheel by hand.
clean all metal chips or built-up grease from the Only redress the rubber enough to expose a
wheel surfaces. Redress the rubber tires if neces- fresh rubber surface.
sary.
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Lubrication If the table becomes difficult to tilt, position it so
that you can brush a thin coat of multi-purpose
grease on the trunnion surface (see Figure 46).
The bearings on your bandsaw are factory lubri-

cated and sealed. Merely leave them alone unless
they need to be replaced.
When needed, brush a light coat of multi-purpose

grease on the tension leadscrew (all Models) and
guide post rack (Model G8146Z only) to maintain
smooth operation (see Figures 44 & 45).
Trunnion
Surface
Figure 46. Table tilted to expose trunnion
surface.
Figure 44. Model G8144Z/G8145Z tension

leadscrew.
Guide Post Rack
Tension
Leadscrew
Figure 45. Model G8146Z tension leadscrew

and guide post rack.
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troubleshooting
SECTION 7: SERVICE
Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix or adjust your machine if a problem devel-
ops. If you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical
Support at (570) 546-9663.
Troubleshooting
Motor & Electrical
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Machine does not 1. Power switch key is removed or not in ON 1. Install power switch key and turn it to the ON posi-
start or a breaker position (Model G8146Z only). tion.
trips. 2. Emergency stop push-button is engaged/ 2. Rotate clockwise until it pops out; replace it if faulty.
faulty (Model G8146Z only).
3. Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired incor- 3. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
rectly.
4. Motor connection wired incorrectly. 4. Correct motor wiring connections (Page 51).
5. Wall fuse/circuit breaker is blown/tripped. 5. Ensure circuit size is suitable for this machine;
replace weak breaker.
6. Power supply switched OFF or is at fault. 6. Ensure power supply is switched on; ensure power
supply has the correct voltage.
7. Wiring is open/has high resistance. 7. Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded
connections, and repair/replace as necessary.
8. Start/Stop switch is at fault (Model G8144Z/ 8. Replace Start/Stop switch.
G8145Z).
9. Inverter is at fault. 9. Replace inverter.
10. Motor is at fault. 10. Test/repair/replace.
Machine stalls or is 1. Feeding workpiece too fast. 1. Reduce feed rate; increase blade speed.
overloaded. 2. Workpiece alignment is poor. 2. Eliminate workpiece binding; use jig, fence, guide,
clamps, roller table, or push blocks as required for
workpiece alignment control.
3. Wrong workpiece material or blade. 3. Use metal with correct properties for your type of
machining; match blade with workpiece and opera-
tion.
4. Blade is slipping on wheels. 4. Adjust blade tracking and tension (Page 29), redress
rubber wheel tires if necessary (Page 37).
5. Motor connection is wired incorrectly. 5. Correct motor wiring connections (Page 51).
6. V-belt(s) slipping. 6. Replace bad V-belt(s) as a matched set, align pul-
leys, and re-tension (Page 41).
7. Plug/receptacle is at fault. 7. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.
8. Pulley/sprocket slipping on shaft. 8. Replace loose pulley/shaft.
9. Motor bearings are at fault. 9. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
10. Machine is undersized for the task. 10. Use sharp blade with lower TPI; reduce the feed
rate; use a small amount of oil-based coolant if nec-
essary.
11. Motor has overheated. 11. Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
12. Motor is at fault. 12. Test/repair/replace.
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Motor & Electrical (continued)
Machine has vibra- 1. V-belt(s) worn or loose. 1. Inspect/replace belts with a new matched set (Page
tion or noisy opera- 41).
tion. 2. Pulley is loose. 2. Realign/replace shaft, pulley, set screw, and key as
required.
3. Motor mount loose/broken. 3. Tighten/replace.
4. Machine is incorrectly mounted or sits 4. Tighten/replace anchor studs in floor; relocate/shim
unevenly. machine.
5. Workpiece is loose. 5. Use the correct holding fixture and reclamp
workpiece.
6. Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover. 6. Replace dented fan cover; replace loose/damaged
fan.
7. Motor bearings are at fault. 7. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
8. Blade is at fault. 8. Re-tension/replace blade (Pages 28 & 29).
9. Blade wheels out of alignment. 9. Re-align blade wheels (Page 42).
Cutting Operations
Machine slows when 1. Feeding workpiece too fast. 1. Reduce feed rate/increase blade speed.
operating. 2. Blade is dull. 2. Replace blade (Page 28).
Ticking sound when 1. Blade weld contacting blade guide/support 1. Inspect/re-grind blade weld (Page 33); re-adjust
the saw is running. (a light ticking is normal). blade guides/support (Page 31).
2. Blade weld may be failing. 2. Inspect weld and re-weld blade if necessary (Page
33), or replace blade (Page 28).
Blade contacting 1. Table improperly mounted or aligned. 1. Properly align table (Page 44).
table.
Vibration when cut- 1. Workpiece is loose. 1. Use the correct holding fixture and reclamp
ting. workpiece.
2. Loose or damaged blade. 2. Re-tension/replace blade (Pages 28 & 29).
3. Metal chip buildup on wheels. 3. Clean metal chips from wheels.
Rough or poor qual- 1. Feeding workpiece too fast. 1. Reduce feed rate/increase blade speed.
ity cuts. 2. Incorrect blade for operation; worn or dam- 2. Use the correct blade for the operation (Page 23);
aged blade. replace worn or damaged blade (Page 28).
3. Blade guides/support adjusted incorrectly. 3. Correctly adjust blade guides/support (Page 31);
set the blade guides approximately 1/8" above
workpiece.
Blade wanders or 1. Blade lead. 1. Re-tension/replace blade (Pages 28 & 29).
doesn't cut straight. 2. Metal chip buildup on wheels. 2. Clean metal chips from wheels.
Cuts are not square 1. Table tilt is not adjusted to "0". 1. Adjust table to "0" tilt.
(vertically). 2. Table is not square to the blade. 2. Adjust table square with blade (Page 44).
Wheel is noisy. 1. Wheel bearing is worn out. 1. Replace wheel bearing.
2. V-belt is too tight (lower wheel). 2. Check/re-tension the V-belt (Page 41).
Blade does not track 1. Wheels are not coplanar or aligned with 1. Adjust wheels to be coplanar/aligned with one
consistently, cor- each other. another (Page 42).
rectly, or at all. 2. Rubber tires on wheels are worn out. 2. Redress the rubber tires on the wheels (Page 37).
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tensioning/replacing v-belts
V-Belt Pulley Tensioning/

Alignment Replacing V-Belts
The correct alignment of the motor and lower To ensure optimum power transfer from the motor
wheel pulleys helps to ensure correct and even to the blade without slipping, the V-belts must be
tension of the V-belts, proper power transmission, in good condition and operate under proper ten-
and reduced V-belt heat and wear during opera- sion. Check V-belt tension at least every three
tion. months—more often if the bandsaw is used daily.
V-belts stretch with use and must be periodically
Remove the rear motor access panel, and use re-tensioned.
a straightedge across both pulleys, as shown in
Figure 47, to check the pulley alignment. Replace the V-belts as a matched set if they are
cracked, frayed, or excessively worn.
To check/tension/replace the V-belts:

Wheel Pulley
Hex Bolts
2. Remove the rear motor access panel.
3. Make sure the motor and lower wheel pulleys

are correctly aligned.
4. Push the center of each V-belt as illustrated

in Figure 48, using moderate force. When
tensioned correctly, the deflection should be
about 3⁄4".
Figure 47. Checking pulley alignment.
If necessary, use a 19mm wrench to loosen the

two hex nuts securing the wheel pulley to its shaft,
align the wheel pulley with the motor pulley, then Pulley
re-tighten the hex bolts. Deflection
Pulley
Figure 48. Checking for correct V-belt tension.
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wheel alignment
— If the deflection is correct and the V-belts
are in good condition, no further action is Wheel Alignment
required. Replace the rear motor access
panel.
When the wheels are coplanar (in the same
— If the deflection is more than or less than plane), the bandsaw cuts straighter, with much
1
⁄4" or the V-belts need to be replaced, then less vibration, heat, and blade wear because the
continue to Step 5. blade is continuously balanced on the wheels.
Refer to Figure 50 to better understand this
5. Use a 12mm wrench to loosen the four motor arrangement.
mount hex bolts (see Figure 49).
Coplanar Not Coplanar
Motor Mount Hex Bolts
Coplanarity Gauge Contacts Top

And Bottom of Both Wheels
Coplanarity Gauge
Figure 49. Motor mount hex bolts.
6. If it is necessary to replace the V-belts, slide

the motor toward the wheel pulley to relieve
the tension, then replace the V-belts with a
new matched set.
7. Position the motor to adjust the V-belt tension

until they have the correct deflection, then re- Parallel,
tighten the hex bolts. Not Coplanar Not Coplanar
Figure 50. Wheel coplanar examples.

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checking coplanarity
Checking Wheel Coplanarity Note: The lower wheel adjusting assemblies

have a locking hex bolt threaded into an
adjusting sleeve.
2. Remove the table assembly from the
2. Use a 17mm wrench to loosen the locking
machine.
hex bolts.
3. Make sure the blade is correctly installed and
3. Use a 21mm wrench to loosen or tighten the
tensioned.
adjusting sleeves as necessary to bring the
lower wheel coplanar with the upper wheel.
4. Hold a self-made coplanarity gauge (see
Figure 50) close to the center of both wheels,
Example 1: If the top of the lower wheel
making sure that the gauge fully extends
leans to far forward (see the top right exam-
across the wheels as shown in Figure 50.
ple in Figure 50), thread the top two adjusting
sleeves out.
— If the wheels are coplaner (in the same
plane), the gauge will evenly touch the top
Example 2: Alternately, if the lower wheel
and bottom of both wheels.
is parallel to the upper wheel but behind the
plane of the upper wheel (see bottom right
— If the wheels are NOT coplanar, place the
example in Figure 50), then thread all four
coplanarity gauge on the upper wheel first,
adjusting sleeves in.
ensuring that it touches both the top and
bottom rim. Then adjust the lower wheel to
4. Re-tighten the locking hex bolts to secure the
be coplanar with the upper wheel.
settings of the adjusting sleeves.
Note: The upper wheel of the Model G8146Z
5. Re-check the wheels for alignment and repeat
can also be adjusted. To do this, refer to the
the steps above if necessary.
detailed instructions later in this subsection.
6. Re-check the pulley alignment and V-belt
tension (Page 41).
Adjusting Lower Wheel
1. Check the coplanarity of the wheels as 7. Re-install the table and check its alignment
outlined above, then identify the four wheel with the blade (Page 44).
adjusting assemblies of the bottom wheel
(see Figure 51).
Lower Wheel
Adjusting Assemblies
(3 of 4 shown)
Figure 51. Lower wheel adjusting assemblies.
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table alignment
Adjusting Upper Wheel

Aligning Table To
(Model G8146Z only)
The Model G8146Z upper wheel adjusting fasten- Blade
ers consist of four locking hex bolts and four adjust-
ing hex bolts with jam nuts (see Figure 52).
To ensure the angle accuracy of the cut, the table
must be 90° to the blade from front-to-back and
side-to-side. If the table is not square to the blade,
it needs to be adjusted.
To adjust the table square to the blade:
Locking Hex Bolt 1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Make sure the wheels are coplanar (Page

43) and the blade is properly tensioned
Adjusting
(Page 29).
Hex Bolt
& Jam Nut
3. Set the angle of the table to "0".
4. Use a square to check table alignment with

Figure 52. Model G8146Z upper wheel adjusting the blade, as shown in Figure 53.
fasteners.
To adjust the Model G8146Z upper wheel:
1. Complete all steps in the Checking Wheel

Coplanarity subsection on Page 43.
2. Use a 17mm wrench to loosen the locking

hex bolts and a 12 mm wrench to loosen the
jam nuts on the upper wheel (see Figure
52).
Note: Threading an adjusting hex bolt in

will force that part of the wheel forward.
Conversely, threading an adjusting hex bolt
out will pull that wheel section to the rear of
Figure 53. Checking table alignment with the
the machine when the locking hex bolt is re-
blade.
tightened.
3. Re-tighten the locking hex bolts and jam nuts

to secure the settings of the adjusting hex
bolts.
4. Re-check the wheels for alignment and repeat

the steps above if necessary.
5. Re-install the table and check its alignment

with the blade.
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5. Use a 12mm wrench to loosen the table
mounting hex bolts (see Figure 54). Blade Guides/
Support
Set Screws The inserts in the face of the blade guides and the
blade support are made of tungsten steel.
With use, the front of the blade guide inserts will

wear and it may become difficult to properly adjust
the guides to the blade (refer to Adjusting Blade
Guides on Page 31). If this is the case, swap and
turn over the blade guides so that the inserts are
reversed relative to the blade (see Figure 55).
Mounting
Hex Bolts
Swap &
Figure 54. Table mounting hex bolts and Turn Over
adjusting set screws.
6. Use a 5mm hex wrench to adjust the set

screws so that the table is square to the
blade front-to-back and side-to-side.
Note: Make small adjustments to the set

screws, then recheck the alignment of the Tungsten Steel
table with the blade. Inserts
7. When the table is 90° to the blade from

front-to-back and side-to-side, re-tighten the
mounting hex bolts to secure the table align-
ment.
Wear Rotate
Mark Blade Support
Figure 55. Blade guide and support orientation.
As the blade is deflected back into the blade

support during operation, a groove will eventu-
ally wear into the blade support. As this groove
becomes deeper, it can affect the accuracy of the
cut. When this happens, loosen the blade support
cap screw and rotate the blade support, as shown
in Figure 55.
Note: Make sure to re-adjust the blade guides

and support as directed in Adjusting Blade
Guides on Page 31 after making these changes.
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g8144z/g8145z electrical wiring diagram
G8144Z/G8145Z Control Panel & Inverter

Wiring Diagram
COLOR KEY
Digital Display Black Bk Red Rd
(see Figure 56 White Wt Blue Bu
on Page 47) Green Gn Yellow Yl
Air Pump
Variable Speed Dial (see Figure 58
TSAF WOLS on Page 47)
(see Figure 59 Bk
on Page 47) Bk
Wt
Rd Work Lamp
Bk 2
1
Gn Gn To Motor
Bk Wt Rd Bk Wt (see Photo &
Wiring Diagram
W V U T S R on Page 51)
Wt Bk
Rd Bk
Bk
To Motor Fan
COM X5 X6 X2 X4 Y1 AM+ Iin Vin Tb1 Ta2 Rd (see Photo &
FWD REV C0M X1 X3 CME Y2 FM+ GND 12V Tc1 Ta1 Tc2 Rd
Wiring Diagram
on Page 51)
Inverter
(Figure 60 on To Welding Station
Page 47) Bk (see Photo &
Bk
Wiring Diagram
on Page 52)
RM5G 220V 3-PH
TRATS Bk
Rd Start/Stop Switch 220V

Wt Wt (see Figure 57 Single-Phase
Ground Gn
1 on Page 47) Power
Gn
Ground
Gn Rd
Hot
Bk Bk Wt
220
Gn
2 Bk VAC
POTS Bk
Hot
NEMA 6-15 Plug
(As Recommended)
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g8144z/g8145z electrical components
G8144Z/G8145Z Electrical Components
Figure 56. Digital display wiring (see wiring Figure 58. Air pump wiring (see wiring diagram
diagram on Page 46). on Page 46).
Figure 57. Start/Stop switch wiring Figure 59. Variable speed dial wiring (see wiring
(see wiring diagram on Page 46). diagram on Page 46).
Figure 60. Inverter/controller box wiring (see wiring diagram on Page 46).
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g8146z electrical & switch wiring diagram
G8146Z Electrical & Control Wiring Diagram

Electrical Panel
(see Figure 65 Control Panel 1
Switch
Power
Power
Lamp
on Page 50) (see Figure 63
22 21
14 13
on Page 50) 0
24V
Transformer
1-PH 0-3VA
1
220V
380V
400V
415V
440V
OV
3
S2 2
2
Stop Button
Emergency
R2 1
Button
Start
24V 22 21 13 14
O 14 13 21 22
OV
110V
Grnd
12V
24V
OV
OV
COLOR KEY
Black Bk
White Wt
Air Pump
1 Green Gn
(see Figure 58
Red Rd
on Page 47)
Grn/Yel Yg
2 R T
A1 R T OV 3 2 1
U V
12
1L/1 3L/2 5L/3 13NO 8 7 6 5
To Motor Fan
Fuse 3A
Fuse 3A
NHD
Overload
C12D
24V
Relay (see Photo & Wiring
ARITA MR4P 24V
11
Diagram on Page 51)
0 12 11 10 9
2T/1 4T/2 6T/3 14NO
To Welding Station
S3
A2 3 Bk
(see Photo & Wiring
4 14 13 S2 Bk
R1 U U V R2 Diagram on Page 52)
O R3
W O
3
OV
Ground
U W
R1 S1 OV R3 S3
T
R
R T Grnd U W R1 S1 OV R3 S3
To Inverter
(see Wiring
Bk Diagram
R T Bk
on Page 49)
Bk Bk Bk Bk
U W Wt Bk Bk Bk
220V
Single-Phase
Power Ground
Gn
Hot
Rd
220
Bk
VAC
Hot
NEMA 6-15 Plug
(As Recommended)
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g8146z inverter wiring diagram
G8146Z Inverter Wiring Diagram
COLOR KEY
Black Bk Red Rd
White Wt Blue Bu
Green Gn Yellow Yl
Figure 61. Digital

display wiring.
TSAF WOLS
Figure 62. Variable

Wt
Rd
speed dial wiring.
Bk
To Motor
(see Photo &
Wiring Diagram
on Page 51)
Gn Gn
Bk Wt Rd Bk Rd
W V U T S R
Wt
To Electrical Panel
Rd (see Figure 65 on
Bk
Wt Wt
Page 50, Wiring
Bk Bk
Diagram on Page 48)
COM X5 X6 X2 X4 Y1 AM+ Iin Vin Tb1 Ta2
FWD REV C0M X1 X3 CME Y2 FM+ GND 12V Tc1 Ta1 Tc2
RM5G 220V 3-PH

Inverter
(see Figure 64 on Page 50)
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g8146z electrical components
G8146Z Electrical Components
Power
Lamp Power
Switch
Bandsaw
Emergency Start
Stop
Figure 63. Control panel wiring (see wiring Figure 64. Inverter/Controller box wiring (see
diagram on Page 48). wiring diagram on Page 49).
Figure 65. Main electrical wiring (see wiring diagram on Page 48).
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motor wiring diagram
Motor Wiring Diagram
COLOR KEY
Black Bk
White Wt
Green Gn
Red Rd
Figure 66. Motor junction box wiring.

Motor
Bk
Bk
Bk 1 2 3
Bk
Rd
Ground
Rd Wt Bk
Gn
Motor Fan
G8144Z/G8145Z: Wiring
To Control Panel
& Inverter The motor wiring shown here is
(see Page 46) current at the time of printing, but it
may not match your machine.
Always use the wiring diagram
G8146Z: To Inverter inside the motor junction box.
(see Page 49) &
Electrical Panel
(see Page 48) MOTOR DIRECTION
If motor rotates in opposite direc-

tion, swap any two power source
wires at the incoming terminals.
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welding station wiring diagram
Welding Station Wiring Diagram
Annealing Button Welding

Button
1 1
4 2 4 2
Right COLOR KEY

Welding
Black Bk Red Rd
Clamp
Left NC NO
White Wt Blue Bu
Welding
COM
Sensor
Clamp Green Gn Yellow Yl
Bk
Yl
Yl
Bk 1
1 2 3 4 5 6
Yl
Bk Bk
G8144Z/G8145Z:
To Start/Stop Switch
(see Page 46)
G8146Z:
220V Transformer
To Electrical Panel
(see Page 48)
Grinder
NO Switch
Grinder
3MFD 250VAC
Start Capacitor
Motor
FFO
4 6
Wt
Gn
1
2
3
5
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SECTION 8: PARTS
G8144Z Cabinet Breakdown & Parts List
14
16
18
11
12
10
8
15
17
9 21
13
22
19
25
20 24
3 5
6 23
19
2
27 28
20
26

1 P8144Z001 WHEEL DOOR LOWER 15 P8144Z015 BANDSAW CABINET
2 P8144Z002 HINGE PIN LOWER 16 P8144Z016 AIR HOSE 4X6MM
3 PS05M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 8 17 P8144Z017 AIR NOZZLE
4 P8144Z004 ON/OFF SWITCH W/PADDLE 18 P8144Z018 WORK LAMP 220V
5 P8144Z005 BLADE CLEANING BRUSH 19 P8144Z019 DOOR KNOB
6 PS47M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 25 20 PS47M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 25
7 P8144Z007 WHEEL DOOR UPPER 21 PSB28M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 15
8 P8144Z002 HINGE PIN UPPER 22 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM
9 PS05M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 8 23 P8144Z023 MOTOR ACCESS PANEL
10 P8144Z010 DIGITIAL DISPLAY BRACKET 24 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM
11 PSB11M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16 25 PS68M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 10
12 P8144Z012 BLADE SHEAR 26 P8144Z026 CHIP PAN
13 P8144Z013 VARIABLE SPEED DIAL 27 P8144Z027 DIGITAL DISPLAY
14 P8144Z014 AIR PUMP 28 P8144Z028 INVERTER RM5G 1HP 220V 3PH
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G8144Z Table & Guides Breakdown
& Parts List
125 122
117
124
123 126
116
121
120 115
104-1
103 119
118 112
113
102 107 111
101 107 105
103 104
102 110
101
109
108
106

101 PSB15M CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 20 113 PSB31M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 25
102 PW02M FLAT WASHER 5MM 115 P8144Z115 TRUNNION
103 P8144Z103 BLADE GUIDE 116 P8144Z116 TABLE TILT LOCK 5/8-11 X 2
104 P8144Z104 BLADE GUIDE BRACKET LOWER 117 P8144Z117 TABLE
104-1 P8144Z104-1 BLADE GUIDE BRACKET UPPER 118 PSB11M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16
105 P8144Z105 GUIDE POST LOWER 119 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM
106 PSB64M CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 25 120 P8144Z120 BLADE GUARD
107 P8144Z107 BLADE SUPPORT 121 PSB11M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16
108 PN04 HEX NUT 5/8-11 122 P8144Z122 GUIDE POST UPPER
109 PW14 FLAT WASHER 5/8 123 PSB13M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 30
110 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM 124 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM
111 PB26M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 30 125 P8144Z125 GUIDE POST WAY
112 P8144Z112 TRUNNION BASE 126 P8144Z126 KNOB M12-1.75 X 70 6-LOBES
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G8144Z Drive System Breakdown
211 202
212 204
209 206 201
213 210
216 203
214
217
215 207
205
208
239-3
241 222
218 224 223
219
239-1
226
220
239-2
221 234 225
228 227
233
234 229 236
225 231 230
237 238
235 240
239

201 PN01 HEX NUT 1/2-20 223 PLW06 LOCK WASHER 5/8
202 PLW07 LOCK WASHER 1/2 224 PSS20M SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 8
203 P6203 BALL BEARING 6203ZZ 225 P8144Z225 COLLAR
204 PR21M INT RETAINING RING 35MM 226 P6203 BALL BEARING 6203ZZ
205 P8144Z205 WHEEL TIRE 227 P8144Z227 WHEEL LOWER
206 P8144Z206 WHEEL UPPER 228 P8144Z228 BEARING HOUSING
207 P8144Z207 BANDSAW BLADE 1/4"W STANDARD 229 P8144Z229 SPECIAL SCREW 3/4-16
208 P6203 BALL BEARING 6203ZZ 230 PLW06M LOCK WASHER 10MM
209 PB02M HEX BOLT M6-1 X 12 231 PSB143M CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 50
210 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM 233 P6205 BALL BEARING 6205ZZ
211 P8144Z211 BLADE TENSIONING HANDWHEEL 234 PR26M INT RETAINING RING 52MM
212 P8144Z212 BUSHING 235 P8144Z235 LOWER WHEEL SHAFT
213 PSB13M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 30 236 P8144Z236 WHEEL PULLEY
214 P8144Z214 LEADSCREW BRACKET 237 PSB36M CAP SCREW M12-1.75 X 25
215 P8144Z215 LEADSCREW 3/4-6 X 7 238 P8144Z238 MOTOR PULLEY
216 PSS09M SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 20 239 P8144Z239 MOTOR 1HP 220V 3PH
217 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM 239-1 P8144Z239-1 MOTOR FAN COVER
218 P8144Z218 UPPER WHEEL SHAFT 239-2 P8144Z239-2 MOTOR FAN
219 P8144Z219 BUSHING 239-3 P8144Z239-3 MOTOR WIRING JUNCTION BOX
220 P8144Z220 LEADSCREW NUT 3/4-6 240 PVA57 V-BELT A-57 4L570
221 P8144Z221 TENSIONING WAY 241 P8144Z241 TENSIONING PANEL
222 PN09 HEX NUT 5/8-18
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16
18
11
12
10
8
15 17
9 21
13
22
19
25
20 24
3 5
6 23
19
2
27 28
20
26
KEYPAD
RPM MPM
T.S
PROG RUN
FUN STOP
DATA RESET

1 P8145Z001 WHEEL DOOR LOWER 15 P8145Z015 BANDSAW CABINET
2 P8144Z002 HINGE PIN LOWER 16 P8144Z016 AIR HOSE 4X6MM
3 PS05M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 8 17 P8144Z017 AIR NOZZLE
4 P8145Z004 ON/OFF SWITCH W/PADDLE 18 P8144Z018 WORK LAMP 220V
5 P8144Z005 BLADE CLEANING BRUSH 19 P8144Z019 DOOR KNOB
6 PS47M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 25 20 PS47M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 25
7 P8145Z007 WHEEL DOOR UPPER 21 PSB28M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 15
8 P8144Z002 HINGE PIN UPPER 22 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM
9 PS05M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 8 23 P8145Z023 MOTOR ACCESS PANEL
10 P8144Z010 DIGITIAL DISPLAY BRACKET 24 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM
11 PSB11M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16 25 PS68M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 10
12 P8144Z012 BLADE SHEAR 26 P8145Z026 CHIP PAN
13 P8144Z013 VARIABLE SPEED DIAL 27 P8144Z027 DIGITAL DISPLAY
14 P8144Z014 AIR PUMP 28 P8145Z028 INVERTER RM5G 1-1/2HP 220V 3PH
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G8145Z Table & Guides Breakdown
& Parts List
125
117
122
124
123
116
126
121
120 115
104-1
103 119
118 112
113
102 107 111

105
101
104
103
102 110
107
101
109
108
106

101 PSB15M CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 20 113 PSB31M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 25
102 PW02M FLAT WASHER 5MM 115 P8144Z115 TRUNNION
103 P8144Z103 BLADE GUIDE 116 P8144Z116 TABLE TILT LOCK 5/8-11 X 2
104 P8144Z104 BLADE GUIDE BRACKET LOWER 117 P8145Z117 TABLE
104-1 P8144Z104-1 BLADE GUIDE BRACKET UPPER 118 PSB11M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16
105 P8144Z105 GUIDE POST LOWER 119 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM
106 PSB64M CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 25 120 P8145Z120 BLADE GUARD
107 P8145Z107 BLADE SUPPORT 121 PSB11M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16
108 PN04 HEX NUT 5/8-11 122 P8145Z122 GUIDE POST UPPER
109 PLW06 LOCK WASHER 5/8 123 PSB13M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 30
110 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM 124 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM
111 PB26M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 30 125 P8145Z125 GUIDE POST WAY
112 P8144Z112 TRUNNION BASE 126 P8144Z126 KNOB M12-1.75 X 70 6-LOBES
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G8145Z Drive System Breakdown
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212 204
209 206 201
213
210
216 203
214
217
215 207 239-1
205
239-2
208
239-3
241 222
218 223
224
219
226
220
234 225
221 224 228 227
233
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234 229 236
231 230 237
225
238 240
239

201 PN01 HEX NUT 1/2-20 223 PLW06 LOCK WASHER 5/8
202 PLW07 LOCK WASHER 1/2 224 PSS20M SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 8
203 P6203 BALL BEARING 6203ZZ 225 P8144Z225 COLLAR
204 PR23M INT RETAINING RING 40MM 226 P6203 BALL BEARING 6203ZZ
205 P8145Z205 WHEEL TIRE 227 P8145Z227 WHEEL LOWER
206 P8145Z206 WHEEL UPPER 228 P8144Z228 BEARING HOUSING
207 P8145Z207 BANDSAW BLADE 1/4"W STANDARD 229 P8145Z229 SPECIAL SCREW 3/4-16
208 P6203 BALL BEARING 6203ZZ 230 PLW06M LOCK WASHER 10MM
209 PB02M HEX BOLT M6-1 X 12 231 PB73M HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 50
210 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM 233 P6205 BALL BEARING 6205ZZ
211 P8144Z211 BLADE TENSIONING HANDWHEEL 234 PR26M INT RETAINING RING 52MM
212 P8144Z212 BUSHING 235 P8144Z235 LOWER WHEEL SHAFT
213 PSB13M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 30 236 P8145Z236 WHEEL PULLEY
214 P8144Z214 LEADSCREW BRACKET 237 PSB36M CAP SCREW M12-1.75 X 25
215 P8144Z215 LEADSCREW 3/4-6 x 7 238 P8145Z238 MOTOR PULLEY
216 PSS09M SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 20 239 P8145Z239 MOTOR 1-1/2HP 220V 3PH
217 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM 239-1 P8145Z239-1 MOTOR FAN COVER
218 P8144Z218 UPPER WHEEL SHAFT 239-2 P8145Z239-2 MOTOR FAN
219 P8144Z219 BUSHING 239-3 P8145Z239-3 MOTOR WIRING JUNCTION BOX
220 P8144Z220 LEADSCREW NUT 3/4-6 240 PVA58 V-BELT A-58 4L580
221 P8144Z221 TENSIONING WAY 241 P8145Z241 TENSIONING PANEL
222 PN09 HEX NUT 5/8-18
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34 10
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9 21
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20 24
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2 19
27 28
20
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KEYPAD
RPM MPM
T.S
PROG RUN
1 FUN
DATA
STOP
RESET

1 P8146Z001 WHEEL DOOR LOWER 17 P8144Z017 AIR NOZZLE
2 P8144Z002 HINGE PIN LOWER 18 P8146Z018 WORK LAMP 220V
3 PS05M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 8 19 P8144Z019 DOOR KNOB
4 P8146Z004 CONTROL PANEL 20 PS47M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 25
4-1 P8146Z004-1 POWER SWITCH W/KEY 21 PSB28M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 15
4-2 P8146Z004-2 POWER LAMP 22 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM
4-3 P8146Z004-3 EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON 23 P8146Z023 MOTOR ACCESS PANEL
4-4 P8146Z004-4 MOTOR ON BUTTON 24 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM
5 P8144Z005 BLADE CLEANING BRUSH 25 PS68M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 10
6 PS22M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 25 26 P8146Z026 CHIP PAN
7 P8146Z007 WHEEL DOOR UPPER 27 P8144Z027 DIGITAL DISPLAY
8 P8144Z002 HINGE PIN UPPER 28 P8146Z028 INVERTER RM5G 2HP 220V 3PH
9 PS05M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 8 29 P8146Z029 CONTROL PANEL
10 P8144Z010 DIGITIAL DISPLAY BRACKET 30 P8146Z030 TRANSFORMER 1PH 0-3VA
11 PSB11M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16 31 P8146Z031 CONTACTOR NHD C-12D 24V
12 P8144Z012 BLADE SHEAR 32 P8146Z032 OL RELAY ARITA MR4P 24V 3-5A
13 P8144Z013 VARIABLE SPEED DIAL 33 P8146Z033 FUSE HOLDER
14 P8144Z014 AIR PUMP 34 P8146Z034 FUSE 3A
15 P8146Z015 BANDSAW CABINET 35 P8146Z035 WIRING BLOCK 10-POST
16 P8144Z016 AIR HOSE 4X6MM
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G8146Z Table & Lower Guide Breakdown
& Parts List
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116
115
112
113
105
111
104
103 110
102
101
109
106 108
107

101 PSB15M CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 20 109 PLW06 LOCK WASHER 5/8
102 PLW02M LOCK WASHER 5MM 110 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM
103 P8144Z103 BLADE GUIDE 111 PSB14M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 20
104 P8144Z104 BLADE GUIDE BRACKET LOWER 112 P8146Z112 TRUNNION BASE
105 P8146Z105 GUIDE POST LOWER 113 PSB14M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 20
106 PSB06M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25 115 P8146Z115 TRUNNION
107 P8144Z107 BLADE SUPPORT 116 P8144Z116 TABLE TILT LOCK 5/8-11 X 2
108 PN04 HEX NUT 5/8-11 117 P8146Z117 TABLE
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G8146Z Motor & Lower Wheel Breakdown
& Parts List
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214
211
210 209A-1
212A 215A
208
209A 217
204 207
206
216
202
205
218
218-1
203
218-2
201 218-3

201 P8146Z201 WHEEL TIRE 211 PB73M HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 50
202 P8146Z202 BANDSAW BLADE 3/8"W STANDARD 212A P8146Z212A BEARING HOUSING V2.04.08
203 P8146Z203 WHEEL LOWER 213 PB25M HEX BOLT M12-1.75 X 25
204 PB170M HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 10 214 P8146Z214 WHEEL PULLEY
205 P8146Z205 COLLAR 215A PVA62 V-BELT A-62 4L620
206 PSS20M SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 8 216 PSS16M SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 10
207 P6206 BALL BEARING 6206ZZ 217 P8146Z217 MOTOR PULLEY
208 PK107M KEY 8 X 8 X 20 218 P8146Z218 MOTOR 2HP 220V 3PH
209A P8146Z209A LOWER WHEEL SHAFT V2.04.08 218-1 P8146Z218-1 MOTOR FAN COVER
209A-1 PR15M EXT RETAINING RING 30MM 218-2 P8146Z218-2 MOTOR FAN
210 P8146Z210 SPECIAL SCREW 3/4-16 218-3 P8146Z218-3 MOTOR WIRING JUNCTION BOX
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G8146Z Guide Post Breakdown & Parts List
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510 511
509
513
508 514
507
515
516
518
506
517
503 504 520 519

502 521
522
501
523
505
524
525

501 PSB15M CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 20 514 P8146Z514 GUIDE POST PINION GEAR 15T OD 32MM
502 PW02M FLAT WASHER 5MM 515 P8146Z515 WORM GEAR P6.2832 OD 27MM
503 P8144Z503 BLADE GUIDE 516 P8146Z516 COLLAR
504 P8144Z504 BLADE GUIDE BRACKET UPPER 517 P8146Z517 HANDWHEEL HANDLE
505 P8144Z505 BLADE SUPPORT 518 P8146Z518 HANDWHEEL
506 PSB02M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20 519 PSS02M SET SCREW M6-1 X 6
507 PRP102M ROLL PIN 4 X 36 520 P8146Z520 BRACKET
508 P8146Z508 GUIDE POST CLAMP PLATE 521 PLW03M LOCK WASHER 6MM
509 P8146Z509 GUIDE POST RACK 522 PSB02M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20
510 P8146Z510 GUIDE POST BRACKET 523 P8146Z523 BLADE GUARD
511 P8146Z511 SPECIAL FLAT WASHER 13 X 35 X T2 524 PW04M FLAT WASHER 10MM
512 P8146Z512 LOCK KNOB 7/16-14 X 7/8 525 PSB146M CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 15
513 P8146Z513 SPECIAL SCREW 1/2-12 X 9/16
G8144Z/G8145Z/G8146Z
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G8146Z Upper Wheel Breakdown & Parts List
611 613
610 612
614
609
615
608
607
616
605
614
617
606
605 612
604 613
603
618
620
619

603 PN09 HEX NUT 5/8-18 612 PSS02M SET SCREW M6-1 X 6
604 PLW06 LOCK WASHER 5/8 613 P8146Z613 COLLAR
605 P6304 BALL BEARING 6304ZZ 614 P2901 THRUST BEARING 2901
606 P8146Z606 WHEEL UPPER 615 P8146Z615 TENSIONING WAY
607 P8146Z607 UPPER WHEEL SHAFT 616 P8146Z616 LEADSCREW BRACKET
608 P8146Z608 SLIDING BLOCK 617 PSB31M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 25
609 PB07M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 25 618 P8146Z618 LEADSCREW 5/8-18 X 11-13/16
610 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM 619 P8146Z619 HANDWHEEL
611 P8146Z611 LOCK PLATE 620 PSS16M SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 10
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302 348 347
346 345 344
303
307 304 340

308 305
341
309 328
342
310 327
311 343 336
306 326
335
325 329
312 334
322 333
316 321 332
314
320 331
315
313 317 323 330
Welder Station Breakdown
319
337
338
318 339
324-1
324

G8144Z/G8145Z/G8146Z
Welder Station Parts List
301 PB96 HEX BOLT 1/4-20 X 4 326 PS11M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 16
302 P8144Z302 TRANSFORMER BRACKET 327 PS26M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 20
303 PW06 FLAT WASHER 1/4 328 P8144Z328 WELDING PANEL
304 PN05 HEX NUT 1/4-20 329 P8144Z329 CLAMP PRESSURE KNOB
305 P8144Z305 LIMIT SWITCH 330 PEC02M E-CLIP 4MM
306 PSB06M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25 331 P8144Z331 CLAMP LEVER
307 PSB04M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 10 332 P8144Z332 SHAFT
308 P8144Z308 LIMIT SWITCH BRACKET 333 P8144Z333 WELDING CLAMP RIGHT
309 P8144Z309 SLIDING BLOCK 334 P8144Z334 INSULATING PLATE
310 P8144Z310 WELDING CLAMP LEFT 335 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM
311 P8144Z311 WELDING JAW LEFT 336 PSB02M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20
312 PSB26M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 12 337 PSB02M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20
313 PEC02M E-CLIP 4MM 338 P8144Z338 WELDING JAW RIGHT
314 P8144Z314 SHAFT 339 PSB02M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20
315 P8144Z315 CLAMP LEVER 340 PN01M HEX NUT M6-1
316 PSB26M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 12 341 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM
317 P8144Z317 SLIDING BLOCK BASE 342 P8144Z342 PRESSURE CAM
318 PS11M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 16 343 P8144Z343 CAM SHAFT
319 P8144Z319 GRINDER COVER 344 P8144Z344 TENSION SPRING 0.8 X 25MM
320 PN01M HEX NUT M6-1 345 PS04 PHLP HD SCR 1/4-20 X 1/2
321 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM 346 P8144Z346 BRACKET
322 P8144Z322 GRINDING WHEEL 2-1/2"D 347 P8144Z347 ANNEALING PUSH BUTTON
323 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM 348 P8144Z348 WELDING PUSH BUTTON
324 P8144Z324 GRINDER MOTOR 1/8HP 220V 1PH 349 P8144Z349 TRANSFORMER 1.2KVA 220V (G8144Z)
324-1 P8144Z324-1 S CAPACITOR 3M 250V 3/4 X 1-1/4 349 P8145Z349 TRANSFORMER 2KVA 220V (G8145Z)
325 P8144Z325 ON/OFF SWITCH 349 P8146Z349 TRANSFORMER 4.2KVA 220V (G8146Z)
G8144Z/G8145Z/G8146Z
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Label Placement & List
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405
409
404
408
403
410
402
401
411

401 P8144Z401 MODEL # LABEL (G8144Z) 407 P8144Z407 MACHINE ID LABEL (G8144Z)
402 P8144Z402 BLADE SPECIFICATION LABEL 408 P8144Z408 BLADE HAZARD LABEL VERT L
403 P8144Z403 POWER DISCONNECT LABEL VERT S 409 P8144Z409 DOOR INJURY HAZARD LABEL VERT S
404 P8144Z404 EYE/LUNG HAZARD LABEL VERT L 410 PPAINT-11 GRIZZLY PUTTY TOUCH UP PAINT
405 P8144Z405 READ MANUAL LABEL VERT L 411 P8144Z411 UNSTABLE WORKPIECE LABEL
406 G8588 GRIZZLY NAMEPLATE 9-1/2" X 4-1/2"
Safety labels warn about machine hazards and ways to prevent injury. The owner of this machine
MUST maintain the original location and readability of the labels on the machine. If any label is
removed or becomes unreadable, REPLACE that label before using the machine again. Contact
Grizzly at (800) 523-4777 or www.grizzly.com to order new labels.
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We recently made the following changes to the Model G8144Z/G8145Z/G8146Z:

• Changed welding station wiring.

Updated Motor Wiring Diagram (G8144Z & G8145Z)

If motor rotates in opposite direc-

COPYRIGHT © JANUARY, 2017 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC., REVISED 01.17 (JH)

G8144Z/8145Z/8146Z Update (Mfd. Since 06/11) -1-

Digital Display White Wt Blue Bu

RM5G 220V 3-PH

Rd Start/Stop Switch 220V

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Figure 1. New inverter wiring.

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Right COLOR KEY

Clamp Green Gn Yellow Yl

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G8146Z Electrical & Control Wiring Diagram

on Page 50) 24V

0V E-Stop Button Start Button

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REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

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REF PART # DESCRIPTION

Note: If replacing older V1 parts with V2 parts,

COPYRIGHT © JANUARY, 2015 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

Figure 1. Heavy-duty blade shear. REF PART # DESCRIPTION

Copyright © FEBRUARY, 2013 By Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and

• Lead from lead-based paints.

MODEL G8144Z 12" VS VERTICAL METAL-CUTTING

MODEL G8145Z 14-1/8" VS VERTICAL METAL-CUTTING

MODEL G8146Z 15-3/4" VS VERTICAL METAL-CUTTING

Figure 1. Model G8144Z/G8145Z basic identification.

A. Blade Tensioning Handwheel H. Table

Front View Rear View

Figure 2. Model G8146Z basic identification.

A. Blade Shear J. Machine Mounting Flange

Figure 4. Model G8144Z/G8145Z power switch.

Figure 5. Model G8146Z power control panel.

Model G8146Z only:

Figure 3. Control panel identification.

A. Digital Speed Display (FPM)

For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

Safety Instructions for Machinery

Safety Instructions for Machinery

6. Hot Surfaces. Be aware that touch- 11. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY. If at any

Electrocution or fire could Grounding Prong

• The extension cord must also have a ground

Minimum 220V Circuit (All Models)........ 15 Amps

Wear safety glasses or

Figure 7. Cleaner/degreaser available from