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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death.
Machine Description Manual Accuracy We are proud to provide a high-quality owner’s We are proud to offer the Grizzly Jointer G0452, manual with your new machine! G0452P and G0452Z Models. The G0452P Model offers the same outstanding quality as the G0452 We made every effort to be exact with the instruc- only produced in Polar Bear white.
14 AWG Recommended Circuit Size at 120V Recommended Circuit Size at 240V Plug Included Included Plug Type for 120V NEMA 5-15 for 120V Recommended Plug Type for Rewired 240V Operation (not NEMA 6-15 for 240V included) Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
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Knife Length 6 in. Knife Width ⁄ Knife Thickness ⁄ Knife Adjustment Jack Screws Cutter Insert Information for G0452Z Cutter Insert Type Indexible Carbide Cutter Insert length 14mm Cutter Insert Width 14mm Cutter Insert Thickness Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
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Powder Coated Other Information Number of Dust Ports Dust Port Size 4 in. Other Specifications Country of Origin China Warranty 1 Year Serial Number Location ID Label Customer Assembly & Setup 1 Hour Time CSA Cerified Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Everyday ery. Never operate under the influence of drugs or eyeglasses are NOT approved safety glasses. alcohol, when tired, or when distracted. Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
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EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time debris. Make sure they are properly installed, you experience difficulties performing the intend- undamaged, and working correctly BEFORE ed operation, stop using the machine! Contact our operating machine. Technical Support at (570) 546-9663. Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
G0452/P Current Rating at 120V ..13 Amps path of least resistance for electric current. G0452Z Current Rating at 120V ..15 Amps G0452Z Current Rating at 240V ..
Figure 3. Typical 6-15 plug and receptacle. Serious injury could occur if you connect the machine to power before completing the setup process. DO NOT connect to power until instructed later in this manual. -12- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
NEMA 125VAC 250VAC Ground 6-15 plug is illustrated on Page 52 . SWITCH Remove (viewed from behind) Ground Ground Figure 4. Location of wire nuts to be removed. -13- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
• Wrench 19mm ..........1 • Socket Wrench 17mm ........ 1 • Level ............1 SUFFOCATION HAZARD! Keep children and pets away from plastic bags or packing materials shipped with this machine. Discard immediately. -14- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Figure 4. T23692 Orange Power Degreaser. off the rest with the rag. Repeat Steps 2–3 as necessary until clean, then coat all unpainted surfaces with a quality metal protectant to prevent rust. -16- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Only install in an Shadows, glare, or strobe effects that may distract access restricted location. or impede the operator must be eliminated. 46" 27½" Figure 9. Minimum working clearances. -17- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Figure 10. Cabinet. Lock the foot pedal down. Place the locking foot pedal assembly onto the cross brace. Level the cabinet front-to-back and side- to -side by adjusting the leveling feet (see Figure 12). -18- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
With the help of an assistant, lift the jointer onto the cabinet. 3. Align the three bolt holes on the jointer with the three holes on the cabinet (Figure 13). Mounting Holes Figure 13. Mounting holes. -19- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Figure 16. Cutterhead Cutterhead Pulley Figure 15. Installing V-belt. Motor Motor Pulley Setscrew Alignment Figure 16. The pulleys should be parallel and aligned. 7. Replace the access cover on the cabinet. -20- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Figure 18. Assembled carriage mounting bracket. 1. Align the locating pins on the back of the car- riage mounting bracket with the sockets on the jointer table (see Figure 17). Sockets Locating Pins Figure 17. Locating pins. -21- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Figure 23. Make sure the slot on the cutterhead guard shaft fits over the pin that sits inside the spring knob barrel (hidden from view). -23- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Figure 25, and secure in place with a hose clamp. Tug the hose to make sure it does not come off. Note: A tight fit is necessary for proper performance. Figure 25. Dust port installation. Attach to dust collection system. -24- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Plug the motor cord into the back of the switch box, then secure the loose cords with the hold downs shown in Figure 27. Motor Cord Power Cord Hold Downs Figure 27. Cord locations. -25- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
This adjustment will also have to be made any time you perform maintenance on the cutterhead or knives. Figure 32. Outfeed table lock. -26- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Figure 34. Using a straightedge to align the Outfeed Infeed outfeed table height with insert at TDC. Figure 36. Straightedge inward mark at edge of outfeed table. Lock the outfeed table, re-install the cutterhead guard, and close the rear access panel. -27- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Factory adjustments that should be verified: The motor should run smoothly and without Knife Settings (Page 44). unusual problems or noises. Insert Settings (Page 46). Depth Scale Calibration (Page 47). Fence Stop Accuracy (Page 48). -28- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Read books/magazines or get 10. Stops the machine. formal training before beginning any proj- ects. Regardless of the content in this sec- tion, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training. -29- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Note: The infeed table stops can be adjusted to return the table height to the same height Table Stop Lock Nuts every time by loosening the lock nuts and adjusting the set screws. Infeed Table Lock Figure 38. Infeed table lock. -30- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
1" Min. ⁄ " Min. Figure 41. Minimum dimensions for edge jointing. 10" Min. ⁄ " Min. Figure 40. Correct and incorrect grain alignment to cutterhead. 1" Min. Figure 42. Minimum dimensions for surface planing. -31- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
4. Rip Cut on a Table Saw—The jointed edge of the workpiece is placed against a table saw fence and the opposite edge cut off. Previously Figure 44. Illustration of surface planing results. Jointed Edge -32- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Repeat Step 7 until the entire surface is flat. Note: If 2nd surface is jointed it will not likely be parallel with the 1st, so the best approach is to joint one surface, then plane the other with a thickness planer. -33- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
(see Figures 47 & 48). Make sure the fence is set to 90˚. The Model G0452 has preset fence stops at 45˚ If your workpiece is cupped (warped), place it inward, 90˚, and 45˚ outward (135˚). If your situ-...
4" from the cutterhead when it is moving! Repeat Step 7 until the angled cut is satisfac- tory to your needs. Figure 50. Illustration of rabbet cutting effects and a few sample joints. -35- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
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Remove the cutterhead guard. Make sure your fence is moved forward, so the amount of infeed/outfeed table exposed is the same as the size of your rabbet. Also, make sure your fence is set to 90˚. -36- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Great for touch-ups. serious personal injury or machine damage. To reduce this risk, only install accessories recommended for this machine by Grizzly. NOTICE Refer to our website or latest catalog for additional recommended accessories.
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" x ⁄ " Jointer Knives are made other powered tools. Smooth running with less from HSS steel and are for our G0452 6" Jointer. vibration than solid belts. Power Twist V-Belts ® can be customized in minutes to any size—just add or remove sections to fit your needs.
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H7653—6" Spiral Cutterhead Figure 60. Shelix Cutterhead. This cutterhead replaces the standard straight knife cutterheads on our Grizzly jointers. It has four spirals with indexable, four-sided carbide T21348—Carbide Replacement Inserts inserts, so each insert can be rotated for a new Solid Carbide Indexable Inserts for Cutterheads.
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H7194—Bifocal Safety Glasses 1.5 H7195—Bifocal Safety Glasses 2.0 H7196—Bifocal Safety Glasses 2.5 T20502 T20452 T20503 T20451 Figure 63. 5-Piece Safety Kit. H7194 Figure 65. Eye protection assortment. www.grizzly.com 1-800-523-4777 order online at or call -40- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE Cleaning To reduce risk of shock or accidental startup, always Cleaning the Model G0452/P/Z is relatively easy. disconnect machine from Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and power before adjustments, wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any maintenance, or service.
3. Adjust the knives so they are set up evenly in other in the cutterhead. the cutterhead (Page 44). 4. Nicked or chipped knives. 4. Adjust one of the nicked knives sideways; replace knives (Page 44). -43- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
This section is provided for your convenience— Figure 66. Jig positioned over cutterhead knife. it is not a substitute for the Grizzly Service Department. Carefully inspect how the jig touches the cutterhead and the knife.
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The G0452/P Jointer uses jack screws for Using a 3mm hex wrench, access the jack cutterhead knife height adjustments (see Figure screws through the holes in the cutterhead 67). (Figure 68) and rotate the jack screws to raise or lower the knife. When the knife is set correctly, it will barely touch the middle pad of the knife setting jig.
Replacement carbide inserts should be included this from happening. with the cutterhead. If you need additional inserts, call Grizzly Customer Service at (800) 523-4777 and order Model T21348, Replacement Indexable Carbide Inserts for G0452Z, 10 pack. -46-...
Adjust the infeed table until it is level with the outfeed table, as illustrated in Figure 70. Straightedge Outfeed Infeed Figure 70. Infeed table adjusted even with outfeed table and knife at TDC. -47- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Adjust the 45˚ inward fence stop nut until it Retighten the jam nut loosened in Step 3 and makes contact with the back of the fence recheck. bracket. Retighten the jam nut loosened in Step 2 and recheck. -48- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Adjust the 45˚ outward fence stop bolt until it Setting Outfeed Table Height on Page 26. makes contact with the back of the fence. Retighten the jam nut loosened in Step 3 and recheck. -49- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
Technical source. Support at (570) 546-9663. The photos and diagrams included in this section are best viewed in color. You can view these pages in color at www.grizzly.com. -50- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
(viewed from behind) WARNING! Ground SHOCK HAZARD! Ground Disconnect power before working on wiring. Electrical Components to Power Source Motor Junction Box Switch to Motor v Wiring Diagram READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY -51- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12) ON PAGE 50!
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Ground G0452Z 240V Wiring Diagram Ground Start MOTOR Capacitor Capacitor 240 VAC 300MFD 40MFD 125VAC 250VAC 6-15 Plug (As Recommended) SWITCH (viewed from behind) Ground Ground READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY -52- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12) ON PAGE 50 !
Please Note: We do our best to stock replacement parts whenever possible, but we cannot guarantee that all parts shown here are available for purchase. Call (800) 523-4777 or visit our online parts store at www.grizzly.com to check for availability.
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TORSION SPRING P0452262 KNIFE SETTING JIG ASSEMBLY P0452047 SPRING HOUSING 262-1 P0452262-1 KNIFE JIG ROD P0452048 RETAINER 262-1 P0452262-1 KNIFE JIG ROD P0452049 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M4-.7 X 16 262-3 P0452262-3 E-CLIP 9MM -54- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
P0452132 O-RING 5.8 X 1.9 P6 P0452109 LEFT BRACKET P0452133 LOCK LEVER BAR P0452110 FENCE BRACKET BOLT P0452134 LOCK WASHER 8MM P0452111 REAR CLAMP P0452135 FLAT WASHER 8MM P0452112 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20 -55- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
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HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 55 224-3 P0452224-3 CAPACITOR COVER P0452253 BRACKET 224-4 P0452224-4 S CAPACITOR 200M 125V 1-1/2 X 2-3/4 P0452254 PEDAL 224-5 P0452224-5 JUNCTION BOX 254A P0452254A PEDAL ASSEMBLY 224-6 P0452224-6 BALL BEARING 6204ZZ -57- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
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MACHINE ID LABEL CSA V2.08.12 P0452260 GRIZZLY NAMEPLATE, SMALL P0452256 SAFETY GLASSES LABEL P0452261 ELECTRICITY LABEL P0452257 READ MANUAL LABEL P0452263 DISCONNECT LABEL P0452258 GRIZZLY.COM LABEL 9-3/4 X 2 P0452264 EAR PROTECTION LABEL P0452259 MODEL NUMBER LABEL -58- Model G0452/P/Z (Mfg. Since 08/12)
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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.
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