Controls & Components - Grizzly G0828 Owner's Manual

Controls &
Components
Use Figures 1-2 and the descriptions below to
become familiar with the basic controls of the
G0828 and G0829 metal shears. The controls on
both models function identically.
Adjustable Upper
Angle Blade
Guide
Hold-Down Bar
Figure 1. Basic controls (front).
Adjustable Angle Guide: Adjusts from 0° to 180°
for making angled cuts.
Upper Blade: Moves with the cutting lever to
shear the workpiece against the lower blade for
cutting operations. The upper and lower blades
are interchangeable and reversible.
Cutting Lever: Controls movement of the upper
blade for cutting.
Hold-Down Bar: Spring-loaded bar holds the
workpiece in position during cutting operation as
cutting lever is pulled down.
90° Guide: Helps the operator square the
workpiece with the blades.
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Cutting
Lever
90°
Guide
Work Stop
Adjustment
Assembly
Lower Blade
Support Rods
Figure 2. Basic controls (rear).
Work Stop Adjustment Assembly: Moves the
rear work stop in or out at a specific distance from
the lower blade. Allows the operator to set up the
shear for multiple cuts of the same length.
Lower Blade: Fixed on frame. The upper and
lower blades are interchangeable and reversible.
Rear Work Stop: Used for making repetitive cuts.
Support Rods: Provide a measurement refer-
ence from the blade to the work stops. Support
the adjustable work stop assemblies and rear
work stop.
Model G0828/G0829 (Mfd. Since 02/17)
Rear
Work Stop