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G5912Z Machine Data Sheet MACHINE DATA SHEET Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 GRIZZLY MODEL G5912Z HEAVY-DUTY SHAPER Design Type ..................... Floor Model Overall Dimensions: Table ......................35 ⁄ '' x 28'' Height (Includes Fence) ...................43''...
G7214Z Machine Data Sheet MACHINE DATA SHEET Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 GRIZZLY MODEL G7214Z HEAVY-DUTY SHAPER Design Type ..................... Floor Model Overall Dimensions: Table ......................35 ⁄ '' x 28'' Height (Includes Fence) ...................43''...
Failure to do so could result in serious per- operator injury. If normal safety precautions sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur. work results. G5912Z/G7214Z Heavy-Duty Shaper...
DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so. Full Load Amperage Draw G5912Z 5 HP 220V Single-Phase ..25 Amps G7214Z 7.5 HP 220V 3-Phase ....20 Amps G7214Z 7.5 HP 440V 3-Phase ....10 Amps �������...
Remove the control panel cover and carefully rotate it to expose the electrical components attached to the backside. Replace the existing magnetic switch assem- bly (Figure 2) with the magnetic switch assembly from the 440V conversion kit. Figure 2. Magnetic switch assembly G5912Z/G7214Z Heavy-Duty Shaper...
Hex Wrench 4mm ........1 cess! Unpacking Some machine compo- nents are very heavy. DO The Model G5912Z/G7214Z was carefully packed NOT over-exert yourself when it left our warehouse. If you discover the while unpacking or mov- machine is damaged after you have signed ing your machine—get...
Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight this protective coating with a solvent cleaner or and footprint specifications of your machine. citrus-based degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895 Some residential floors may require additional Citrus Degreaser. To clean thoroughly, some parts reinforcement to support both the machine and must be removed.
Spindle The Model G5912Z/G7214Z comes with three interchangeable spindles like those in Figure Align 6. The spindles must be inserted correctly and These remain stable in order to produce quality work. Parts When installing and changing spindles, make sure the spindle seats snugly and that there is enough drawbar threaded into the bottom of the spindle to safely secure it in place.
Figure 9. Bar into shaft guide. Tighten the shaft setscrew into the groove to lock the bar in place as shown in Figure 10. Groove Shaft Groove Figure 12. Wheel onto adjustment guide. Figure 10. Tightening setscrew with hex key. -14- G5912Z/G7214Z Heavy-Duty Shaper...
Figure 14. Do not completely tighten the bolt. This will allow the shaft to spin without coming out. Figure 16. Adjustment handle. Figure 14. Tightening bolt into shaft groove. G5912Z/G7214Z Heavy-Duty Shaper -15-...
Thread the knobs into the guard body and secure the cover. Figure 18. Installing guard cover. Figure 17. Attach wooden fence assembly. Handwheel Handle Thread the crank handle onto the handwheel. Figure 19. Handwheel mounted to shaper. -16- G5912Z/G7214Z Heavy-Duty Shaper...
Figure 21. Tighten these in place with the knob on top of each miter hold- down. Position the hold-downs according to the size of your workpiece. Tighten the handles to secure the hold- downs. Figure 21. Overview of hold-downs in place. G5912Z/G7214Z Heavy-Duty Shaper -17-...
You should be able to deflect the belt ⁄ " with The Model G5912Z/G7214Z is equipped with a V- moderate finger pressure, as shown in Figure 23. belt drive system that controls the speeds. This may seem tight compared to most other V-...
Normal washers may work, but Turn the fence adjustment knob until the shim washers allow for fine adjustments. fence is set to the desired position. Tighten the fence lock handle. Figure 25. Aligning fences with straightedge. -20- G5912Z/G7214Z Heavy-Duty Shaper...
FORWARD position. Run the the barrel screws clockwise or counterclock- Model G5912Z/G7214Z for a short time to ensure wise to level the larger table insert with the that the moving parts are working properly with no table (Figure 26).
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read books, trade magazines, or get formal training to maximize the potential of your shaper. -22- G5912Z/G7214Z Heavy-Duty Shaper...
Figure 28. Always use a spindle lock nut during oper- ation. If this warning is ignored, the cut- ter may fly off the spindle during use and cause severe personal injury. G5912Z/G7214Z Heavy-Duty Shaper -23-...
Adjust the infeed fence by turning the adjust- ment knobs until the workpiece contacts the cutter in the desired location. Lock the infeed fence in position with the locking handle. Use a test piece to determine the best setting. -24- G5912Z/G7214Z Heavy-Duty Shaper...
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Set the right and left wood faces so the ends barely clear the cutter. This allows the maximum support possible for the workpiece while passing the cutter. Remember to tight- en down the wood facing before starting the shaper. G5912Z/G7214Z Heavy-Duty Shaper -25-...
There are two types of rub collars—solid and ball-bearing. We recommend against the use of solid rub collars. Grizzly carries an extensive line of ball bearing rub collars designed for use with Grizzly shapers. See the current catalog for list- ings.
Build your jig from a material that will smooth- be used. Also, unless your jig is designed to touch ly follow the rub collar or fence. the rub collar before contacting the blade, a start- ing fixture MUST be used to begin your cut. G5912Z/G7214Z Heavy-Duty Shaper -27-...
If you MUST perform free- hand operations, get formal training and read a book that details freehand operations, their inher- ent dangers, and ways to avoid those dangers! -28- G5912Z/G7214Z Heavy-Duty Shaper...
There are tips on freehand shaping as well as jig and fixture shaping. 256 pages. H1300 H1298 G7984 H0736 H2347 Figure 40. G3030 Shaper Handbook. Figure 42. Our most popular safety glasses. G5912Z/G7214Z Heavy-Duty Shaper -29-...
Check the V-belt, as part of a monthly inspection • Lubricate worm gears, elevation slide, and for proper tension and belt condition. Cracking quill. and glazing could result in belt failure. Replace the belt if such conditions appear. -30- G5912Z/G7214Z Heavy-Duty Shaper...
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. G5912Z/G7214Z Heavy-Duty Shaper...
WARRANTY AND RETURNS Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance.