Grizzly T10499 Instructions Manual page 9

7.
place the other blade end in the left welding
clamp and position it so that it evenly butts up
against the opposing blade end, then clamp
it in place by rotating the left clamp lever up
(see figure 14).
Blade ends
figure 14. Blade ends in correct position for
welding.
Note: To ensure a good blade weld, it is
critical that the blade ends are secured in the
welding clamps evenly and with no overlap
(see Figure 15).
Blade Ends Flat w/No Overlap
Blade Ends Butt Evenly
figure 15. Blade ends correctly secured in
welding clamps.
t10499/t10500 Blade Welder
8.
use the tables below to set the clamp pres-
sure switch and the anneal strength (see
figure 16).
• For T10499:
Blade Width
⁄ "– ⁄ "
1 1
8 4
⁄ "– ⁄ "
3 1
8 2
• For T10500:
Blade Width
⁄ "– ⁄ "
3 1
8 2
⁄ "– ⁄ "
1 3
2 4
Note: As you rotate the clamp pressure
switch, the left clamp will move and apply
pressure toward the right. This pressure is
necessary to maintain contact between the
blade ends as the metal melts during the
welding operation.
Anneal
strength switch
Welding
Button
figure 16. Welding controls.
9. Lower the spark deflector over the clamps.
10. put on safety goggles and heavy leather
gloves.
11. Connect the welder to power and turn the
main on/oFF switch ON.
Clamp Anneal
pressure strength
1–2 Low
3–4+ high
Clamp Anneal
pressure strength
1–2 Low
3–4+ high
Clamp
pressure switch
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