Section 4: Operations; Operation Overview - Grizzly G1026 Owner's Manual

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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

Operation Overview

The purpose of this overview is to provide the nov-
ice machine operator with a basic understanding
of how the machine is used during operation, so
the machine controls/components discussed later
in this manual are easier to understand.
Due to the generic nature of this overview, it is
not intended to be an instructional guide. To learn
more about specific operations, read this entire
manual, seek additional training from experienced
machine operators, and do additional research
outside of this manual by reading "how-to" books,
trade magazines, or websites.
To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire
using machine.
To reduce risk of eye injury from flying
chips or lung damage from breathing dust,
always wear safety glasses and a respirator
when operating this machine.
If you are not experienced with this type
of machine, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND
that you seek additional training outside of
this manual. Read books/magazines or get
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.
Model G1026 (Mfd. Since 10/13)
manual
BEFORE
To complete a typical operation, the operator
does the following:
1.
Examines the workpiece to make sure it is
suitable for cutting.
2.
Installs the cutter onto the spindle and adjusts
the spindle height for the operation.
3.
Correctly adjusts the safety guard and fence
boards for the operation and locks them in
place.
4.
Checks the outfeed side of the machine
for proper support and to make sure the
workpiece can safely move past the cutter
without interference from other objects.
5.
Places the workpiece on the infeed side
of the machine and stabilizes it with hold-
downs, jigs, or other safety workpiece holding
devices.
6.
Removes any clothing, apparel, or jewelry
that may become entangled in shaper.
7.
Puts on safety glasses and a respirator, and
locates push sticks if needed.
8.
Turns machine ON.
9.
Verifies cutter rotation and feed directions.
10. Feeds workpiece through the cut while main-
taining firm pressure on workpiece against
both table and fence, while always keeping
hands and fingers out of the cutting path.
11. Turns machine OFF.
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