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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.
ID label (see below). This information is required for us to provide proper tech support, and it helps us determine if updated documenta- tion is available for your machine. Manufacture Date Serial Number Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
Emergency Stop Buttons V. Blade Gibs Foot Pedestal W. Upper Blade Frame K. Blade Light Switch X. Rear Cover ON/OFF Switch w/Lockout To reduce your risk of serious injury, read this entire manual BEFORE using machine. Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
Rear Work Stop Assembly: Allows opera- tor to set shear for multiple cuts of the same depth. Control Panel Figure 1. G0845P controls and components (front). Figure 3. G0845P control panel. Power Indicator: Illuminates when machine is connected to power.
MACHINE DATA SHEET Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G0845P HEAVY‐DUTY 50" ELECTRIC METAL SHEAR ‐ POLAR BEAR SERIES Product Dimensions: Weight................................3197 lbs. Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height..............72-1/2 x 80 x 48 in.
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The information contained herein is deemed accurate as of 5/29/2018 and represents our most recent product specifications. Model G0845P PAGE 2 OF 2 Due to our ongoing improvement efforts, this information may not accurately describe items previously purchased. Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
Everyday ery. Never operate under the influence of drugs or eyeglasses are NOT approved safety glasses. alcohol, when tired, or when distracted. Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
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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 G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
WORK AREA. Provide sufficient clearance around machine to permit safe use by regular opera- tors and performance of maintenance procedures. Keep work area clear of materials or substances that may create a slip, trip, or fall hazard. Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
To reduce the risk of these hazards, avoid over- loading the machine during operation and make sure it is connected to a power supply circuit that meets the specified circuit requirements. -10- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
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Improper grounding can increase the risk of electric shock! Serious injury could occur if you connect machine to power before completing setup process. DO NOT connect to power until instructed later in this manual. -11- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
With any padlock used to lock the switch, test the switch after installation to ensure that it is properly disabled. Figure 6. ON/OFF switch disabled by a padlock. Figure 5. Minimum lock shaft requirements. -12- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
IMPORTANT: Save all packaging materials until you are completely satisfied with the machine and have resolved any issues between Grizzly or the shipping agent. You MUST have the original pack- This is an extremely heavy machine! Serious aging to file a freight claim.
NOTICE Figure 7. G0845P electric shear and foot If you cannot find an item on this list, care- pedestal assembly. fully check around/inside the machine and packaging materials.
Hardware Recognition Chart USE THIS CHART TO MATCH UP HARDWARE DURING THE INVENTORY AND ASSEMBLY PROCESS. Flat Head Screw -15- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
Figure 10. T23692 Orange Power Degreaser. Repeat Steps 2–3 as necessary until clean, then coat all unpainted surfaces with a quality metal protectant to prevent rust. -16- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
Shadows, glare, or strobe effects that may distract access restricted location. or impede the operator must be eliminated. " Keep Workpiece Loading/ 80" " Unloading Areas Unobstructed Min. 30" for Maintenance " Figure 11. Minimum working clearances. -17- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
Review the Power Supply section beginning on Page 10, then prepare a permanent location for the machine. Note: Place the G0845P on a level concrete floor. Position the machine to provide clear access for the loading and unloading areas (refer to Site Considerations on Page 17).
Figure 15. Popular method for anchoring The Model H2683 Master Machinist's Level is one machinery to a concrete floor. example available from Grizzly. -19- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
(if applicable). The G0845P comes mostly assembled from the factory. The rear work stop assembly, left work stop, workpiece support rods, and control pedes- Left tal must be assembled or attached.
Connect ground wire to an open ground ter- minal, then connect incoming power wires to terminals shown in Figure 20. Ground Incoming Power Terminal Terminals Figure 20. Terminal locations to connect ground wire and incoming power wires. -21- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
3) the shear blades have adequate clearance, and 4) the safety feature works cor- rectly on both EMERGENCY STOP buttons. To test run shear: Clear all setup tools away from machine. Figure 22. Disconnecting power from machine. -22- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
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(see Figure 26). Motor should engage shear and operate smoothly with- Connect machine to power (see Page 22). out vibration or excessive noise as long as button is held in. Release jog button to stop machine. -23- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
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EMERGENCY STOP Button Figure 28. Control panel EMERGENCY STOP button. Figure 27. Foot pedestal EMERGENCY STOP 12. If test run is successful, press foot pedal to button. return upper blade to top dead center. -24- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
Regardless of the content in this sec- Slides workpiece under blade and up against tion, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable rear work stop. for accidents caused by lack of training. Presses foot pedal to make cut.
Cutting Tips Cutting Procedure • Before each operation, remove cut-offs from The Model G0845P can cut up to 10-gauge mild machine. sheet steel and 8-gauge sheet aluminum. Two blade gap adjusters on the back of the shear allow • Never place hands/fingers under blades. Use...
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Blade Gap Adjuster (1 of 2) Figure 30. Measure workpiece, then set both blade gap adjusters according to chart. Figure 32. Properly placing workpiece against left work stop and rear work stop for cut. -27- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
Using Work Stops Stop Block Finger Bolt The Model G0845P has an adjustable stop block Left Pointer on the left work stop, and adjustable work stops Work on both workpiece support arms. Use the stop Stop...
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Measure workpiece for length of cut or cuts. With hands and fingers clear of blade area, press foot pedal to cut workpiece. To make second cut on workpiece, repeat Steps 3–5 using right work stop. -29- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
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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Gun Treatment 12 Oz. Spray ® H3789—G96 Gun Treatment 4.5 Oz. Spray ® Figure 40. T21321 Hand Punch. Figure 42. Recommended products for protect- ing unpainted cast-iron/steel areas. www.grizzly.com 1-800-523-4777 order online at or call -31- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
Ongoing To maintain a low risk of injury and proper The Model G0845P has 10 grease fittings that are machine operation, if you ever observe any of the used to lubricate moving parts of the machine with items below, shut down the machine immediately Grizzly T26419—Syn-o-Gen High Speed Bearing...
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Grease Gun ............1 Shop Rags ......... As Needed Hex Wrench 4mm ..........1 NLGI#2 Grease or Grizzly T26419 ..As Needed Shop Rags ......... As Needed NLGI#2 Grease or Grizzly T26419 ..As Needed To lubricate upper blade frame and gibs:...
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Grease Gun ............1 NLGI#2 Grease or Grizzly T26419 ..As Needed NLGI#2 Grease or Grizzly T26419 ..As Needed ISO 68 Oil or Grizzly T27914 ..... As Needed Shop Rags ......... As Needed To lubricate rear work stop support rods:...
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Drain Pan 1 Gallon ..........1 Hex Wrench 4mm ..........1 Open-End Wrench 17mm ........1 Shop Rags ......... As Needed ISO68 Oil or Grizzly T27914 ....As Needed To change gearbox oil: Figure 50. Gearbox fill plug (rear of machine). DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
6. Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan. 7. Motor bearings at fault. 7. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft requires bearing replacement. Motor does 1. Motor electromagnetic brake at fault. 1. Inspect/replace. not stop when jog button is released. -36- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
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2. Blade travel limit switch cam is out of dead center. position. 3. Blade travel limit switch faulty. 3. Inspect/replace (Page 48). 4. Motor electromagnetic brake at fault. 4. Inspect/replace. -37- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! the upper blade. Remove rear cover. • If the paper does not cut cleanly along the entire length of the shear, adjust the upper Remove blade cover. blade along its length. -38- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
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Turn both blade gap adjusters counterclock- wise to 0" setting (see Figure 54). Figure 56. Location of blade guide retaining hex nut and eccentric cam (right side). Scale Pointer Screw Figure 54. Blade gap adjuster detail. -39- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT loosen any of the blade mounting hex nuts between the 14 jack screws on the upper blade frame. Blade Mounting Hex Nuts (7) Jack Screws (14) Figure 58. Upper blade jack screws and mounting hex nuts. -40- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
(see Adjusting Blade Gap on Page 38). Figure 59. Upper blade cover and finger guard removal. Contact Grizzly at (800) 523-4777 or online at grizzly.com to purchase Part No. P0845P034. We Remove two pressure-regulating hex bolts recommend you keep an extra set of blades on on hold-down clamp (see Figure 60), then lift hand to minimize downtime.
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If necessary, adjust finger guard position and/or limit switch mounting plate to engage limit switch. -42- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
Hold set screw in position and tighten hex nut Rear to secure gib adjustment. Adjustment Copper Set Screws Plate Blade Guide Figure 64. Gib adjustment controls (right side). -43- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
Stops foot switch. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! The Model G0845P left and right work stops are Place (2) magnetic base blocks 12" apart on adjusted at the factory to be square, but they can left side of lower blade (see Figure 65).
Stop stop, then adjust rear work stop until it is par- allel with lower blade (see Figure 67). The Model G0845P rear work stop is adjusted at Lower Lower Support Rods the factory to be square, but it can be adjusted if...
Replacing V-Belts Position upper blade at top dead center. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! The Model G0845P is fitted with four V-belts that Remove blade cover (see Figure 68). transfer power between the motor and gearbox. After initial break-in, the V-belts slightly stretch and seat into the pulley.
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Install (4) new V-belts as a set. Remove front cover. Lift motor up, then replace spherical washer and upper hex nut removed in Step 4. Tension belts (refer to Tensioning V-Belts on this page.) Replace front cover. -47- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
Figure 74, replace limit switch and per- form Steps 3–5 if necessary. Replace front cover and rear cover. The Model G0845P uses a limit switch on the main shaft to stop the upper blade travel at top dead center when using the foot pedal. Adjust or replace the limit switch if the upper blade does not stop at top dead center.
Technical 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. -49- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
Pedestal Common SCHNEIDER Normally Open Normally ZB2-BE102C RCEN TFS-502 Closed 15A 250V Figure 80. Foot pedestal. MOTOR Motor Brake Ground Figure 81. Motor junction box. To Electrical Cabinet READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY -53- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18) ON PAGE 49!
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FLAT HD SCR KEYED M16-2 X 70 P0845P036 HEX NUT M12-1.75 P0845P018 CONNECTING ROD P0845P037 BLADE GUIDE RETANING STUD P0845P019 LOCK WASHER 16MM BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM! -55- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18) Scan QR code to visit our Parts Store.
Upper Blade-Motor-Gearbox Parts 76-1 75-1 75-2 75-3 53 54 75-4 BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM! -56- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18) Scan QR code to visit our Parts Store.
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P0845P078 JACK SCREW M10-1.5 X 45 P0845P060 KEY 8 X 6 X 40 P0845P079 HEX NUT M10-1.5 P0845P061 GEARBOX PULLEY SLEEVE BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM! -57- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18) Scan QR code to visit our Parts Store.
KNURLED THUMB SCREW M12-1.75 X 56 P0845P083 DISC SPRING STACK P0845P089 CRASH PAD P0845P084 CLAMP PRESSURE REGULATING NUT P0845P090 CLAMP FOOT PAD P0845P085 TOP COVER BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM! -58- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18) Scan QR code to visit our Parts Store.
106 P0845P106 GEAR SHAFT (LEFT) P0845P123 SUPPORT BLOCK 107 P0845P107 TRANSMISSION BLOCK (LEFT) P0845P124 MOUNTING BLOCK (RIGHT) 108 P0845P108 CAP SCREW M16-2 X 10 BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM! -59- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18) Scan QR code to visit our Parts Store.
WORK STOP (RIGHT) P0845P133 STOP BLOCK P0845P143 HEX BOLT M12-1.75 X 40 P0845P134 CAP SCREW M12-1.75 X 50 P0845P144 SCALE 4" – 38" BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM! -60- Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18) Scan QR code to visit our Parts Store.
Safety labels help reduce the risk of serious injury caused by machine hazards. If any label comes off or becomes unreadable, the owner of this machine MUST replace it in the original location before resuming operations. For replacements, contact (800) 523-4777 or www.grizzly.com. BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM! -62- Model G0845P (Mfd.
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WARRANTY & 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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