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MODEL G0612 6" JOINTER OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
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MACHINE DATA SHEET Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G0612 6" X 24" BENCH TOP JOINTER Weight................................95 lbs. Length/Width/Height........................... 24 x 6 x 7-3/4 in. Foot Print (Length/Width)........................11 x 18-7/8 in.
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Cutterhead Type............................2 Knife Cutterhead Diameter..........................1-7/8 in. Cutterhead Speed..........................10000 RPM Table Length............................28-1/2 in. Table Width............................6-1/4 in. Floor to Table Height..........................73-1/4 in. Table Adjustment Type..........................Knob Table Movement Type..........................Swing Base Construction..........................Cast Iron Body Assembly Construction........................Cast Iron Cabinet Construction.........................Preformed Steel Fence Assembly Construction......................Cast Iron Guard Construction..........................
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.
Additional Safety for Jointers JOINTER KICKBACK. MAXIMUM CUTTING DEPTH. JOINTING WITH THE GRAIN DO NOT CUTTERHEAD ALIGNMENT. KEEPING GUARDS IN PLACE. PUSH BLOCKS. PROPER CUTTING. WORKPIECE SUPPORT. 10. USING GOOD STOCK. KICKBACK ZONE. Like all machines there is danger associated No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Grounding 110V Operation Serious personal injury could occur if you connect the machine to the power source before you have completed the set up pro- cess. DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so. Amperage Draw Electrocution or fire could result if this machine is...
SECTION 3: SETUP Unpacking Setup Safety This machine presents please immediately call Customer Service at serious injury hazards (570) 546-9663 for advice. to untrained users. Read through this entire manu- al to become familiar with the controls and opera- Otherwise, filing a freight claim can be difficult. tions before starting the machine! Wear safety glasses dur-...
Inventory Jointer Box Contents: (Figure 4 & 5) Figure 4 Hardware ......... Qty Figure 5 NOTICE Some assembly fasteners may arrive pre- installed on the machine. Check the mount- ing locations on the machine before assum- ing that any items from the inventory list are missing.
Mounting the Jointer Cleanup optimum performance from your machine, Figures 7 and 8 make sure you clean all moving parts or slid- ing contact surfaces that are coated. Site Considerations Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 6 Figure 8.
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Attaching the Fence Support Figure 10 Components and Hardware Needed: To attach the fence support: Figure 10 Figure 9 Figure 11 Figure 9 Figure 11...
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Installing the Fence Figure 14. Components and Hardware Needed: To install the fence: Figure 12 Figure 14 Fence Tilting Handle Figure 15 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 15 Figure 13...
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To adjust the height of the cutterhead knives: Checking Outfeed Table Alignment Figures 17 & To check the outfeed table alignment: Note: You will perform the procedure in Steps 1-8 for each of the two knives. Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 16 Figure 18...
Dust Collection The Model G0612 creates substantial amounts of wood dust while operating. DO NOT oper- ate this machine without an adequate dust collection system. Failure to use a dust col- lection system can result in short and long- term respiratory illness.
Figure 20 SECTIONS 1 and 2 SAFETY and CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Pages 5- Pages 31 & 32 Figure 20. Test Run Steps 1-7 Loose hair and cloth- ing could get caught in machinery and cause Pages 32 & serious personal inju- ry.
WE STRONGLY REC- OMMEND that you read books, trade maga- zines, or get formal training before begin- ning any projects. Regardless of the con- tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training.
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ON/OFF Switch G/H. Dust Collection Chute and Bag Figure 22 Fence Bracket Assembly A. Outfeed Table Fence Tilting Handle B. Cutterhead Guard DO NOT K. Fence Sliding Handle C. Fence ALWAYS D. Infeed Table NEVER E. Depth of Cut Adjustment Knob...
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To set the 90º stop: Fence Angle Stops Figure 23 Note: When you pull the fence towards 90º, it will stop when it hits the limit block shaft. Figure 24 Figure 23 Figure 24 Steps...
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Note: Keep the limit plate tab in the rear slot of the limit block. Steps 5-9 Figure 26 To set the inward 45º stop: Note: When you tip the fence towards the table, it will stop when it hits the inward stop bolt.
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Figure 28 To set the outward 45º stop: Note: The fence will stop when the outward stop bolt hits the fence bracket. Figure 28 Figure 27. Note: To ensure accurate results when edge jointing, check the accuracy of these settings fre- quently (monthly at a minimum) with a machinist's combination square and readjust them if neces- sary.
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Stock Inspection and Remove foreign objects from the stock. Requirements Here are some rules to follow when choos- Only process natural wood fiber through ing and jointing stock: your jointer. Jointing and surface planing WITH the grain produces a better finish and is safer for the operator.
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3. Edge Joint 0n the Jointer Squaring Stock Squaring stock involves four steps performed in the order below: 1. Surface Plane on the Jointer 4. Rip Cut on a Table Saw 2. Surface Plane on a Thickness Planer...
To surface plane on the jointer: Surface Planing SECTION SAFETY Figures 32 & 33 Stock Inspection & Requirements NOTICE If you are not experienced with a jointer, set the depth of cut to zero and practice feeding the workpiece across the tables as described.
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To edge joint on the jointer: Edge Jointing SECTION SAFETY Figure 34 Stock Inspection NOTICE If you are not experienced with a jointer, set the depth of cut to zero, and practice feeding the workpiece across the tables as described below. This procedure will better prepare you for the actual operation.
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To bevel cut on the jointer: Bevel Cutting SECTION SAFETY Figure 37 Stock Inspection NOTICE If you are not experienced with a jointer, set the depth of cut to zero, and practice feeding the workpiece across the tables as described below. This procedure will better prepare you for the actual operation.
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE Belts Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. Schedule Cleaning Daily Check Lubrication Monthly Check...
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Adjusting/Replacing Belts Figure 46 To realign or replace the cutterhead belt: To replace the fan belt: Note: It is highly unlikely that this belt will ever be misaligned or out of tension. If it is, Note: The belt is properly tensioned if it the jointer needs to be serviced by a qualified deflects no more than "...
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Note: When you remove the brush caps a Replacing Motor spring will pop out of the socket; the carbon Brushes brush is firmly attached to this spring. When you buy a new brush kit you will get a pair of brush/spring assemblies.
Parts List P0612001 BASE P0612050 PUSH BLOCK P0612002 FENCE P0612051 PADDLE SWITCH P0612003 FENCE PLATE P6000 BALL BEARING 6000ZZ P0612004 HANDLE PSS01M SET SCREW M6-1 X 10 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM PSB26M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 12 P0612006 RIGHT LINK PLW03M LOCK WASHER 6MM P0612007...
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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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