Section 6: Operations - Grizzly G1026 Instruction Manual

SECTION 6: OPERATIONS

Wear safety glasses dur-
ing the entire operation
process. Failure to com-
ply may result in serious
personal injury.
Keep loose clothing out
of the way of machin-
ery and keep hair pulled
back during operations.
Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
ing any maintenance or
assembly. Failure to do
this may result in serious
personal injury.
Always
mask when operating
this shaper. Using this
machine produces saw-
dust that may cause short
and long-term respira-
tory illness.
NOTICE
The following section was designed to give
instructions on the basic operations of this
shaper. However, it is in no way compre-
hensive of every shaper application. WE
STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read
books, trade magazines, or get formal train-
ing to maximize the potential of your shaper.
There are many different jigs not mentioned
in this manual that can be built to increase
safety and accuracy for specialized cuts.
G1026 Heavy-Duty Shaper
wear a dust
Test Run
Once assembly is complete and adjustments are
done to your satisfaction, you are ready to test
the machine.
If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop
using the machine immediately.
If you still cannot remedy a problem, contact our
Tech Support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
To test run the machine:
1. Connect the machine to the power source.
2. Make sure you have read the safety instruc-
tions at the beginning of the manual and that
the machine is setup properly.
3. Make sure all tools and objects used during
set up are cleared away from the machine.
4.
Press the START button to turn the machine
ON.
5. Check to make sure the spindle is rotating in
a counterclockwise direction when the switch
is in the FORWARD position.
6.
Listen to and watch for abnormal noises or
actions. The machine should run smoothly
with little or no vibration or rubbing noises.
— Immediately turn the shaper OFF if you
suspect any problems and fix any prob-
lems before starting the shaper again.
If the source of an unusual noise or vibra-
tion is not readily apparent, contact our
Technical Support at (360) 546-9663.
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