Using Vise - Grizzly G9743 Owner's Manual

Using Vise

The vise on the Model G9743 adjusts from
45°–90° in relation to the blade and has a posi-
tive locking feature that improves productivity by
opening the vise jaws just enough to slide material
through.
Note: Figure 31 shows the correct methods of
holding different workpiece shapes.
INCORRECT
Figure 31. Example of workpiece holding options
by material shape.
To avoid serious injury, always turn machine
OFF and allow blade to come to complete
stop before adjusting vise!
Tool Needed
Wrench or Socket ⁄ " ........................................ 1
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To use vise:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Loosen movable vise jaw angle bolt and fixed
vise jaw angle nut shown in Figure 32.
3. Use angle scale to adjust fixed vise jaw to
desired angle of cut (see Figure 32), then
tighten angle nut to secure.
Model G9743 (Mfd. Since 10/23)
CORRECT
Qty
Fixed Vise Jaw
Angle Nut
Angle Scale
Figure 32. Location of vise jaws and angle
components.
4. Move positive lock handle to half open posi-
tion (see Figure 33).
5. Place workpiece against fixed vise jaw,
then use vise handwheel to tighten mov-
able vise jaw until it contacts workpiece (see
Figure 33).
Half Open
Open
Locked
Figure 33. Example of positive lock handle
positions and location of vise handwheel.
6.
Move positive lock handle to locked position
to secure workpiece in vise.
7. Tighten angle bolt, connect machine to power,
then cut workpiece.
8. Move positive lock handle to open position to
loosen vise jaws enough to slide and position
workpiece for additional cuts.
— If operation is complete, use vise
handwheel to fully release workpiece.
Movable Vise Jaw
Angle Bolt
Vise
Handwheel
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