Cutter Installation; Spindle Height - Grizzly G1026 Owner's Manual

Cutter Installation

Large cutters (3 ⁄ " or greater) must be operated
1
2
at 7,000 RPM; smaller cutters can be operated at
10,000 RPM. Always use the largest spindle size
possible, and never use a cutter bore more than
one size larger than the spindle size.
Tools Needed:
Spindle Wrenches ............................................. 2
To install a cutter:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Loosen the knurled lock knob and temporarily
move the main safety guard out of the way.
3.
If needed, place an appropriate spacer or col-
lar at the base of the spindle for support.
4.
Place the cutter on the spindle. Make sure
the rotation is correct for your application.
5.
Use spacers or collars to suit your particular
application.
6. Place a spindle washer above the cutter and
screw on the nut and locknut, as shown in
Figure 36.
Lock Nut
Nut
Cutter
Figure 36. Cutter and fasteners.
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7.
8.
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To adjust the cutter height:
1.
Spindle
Washer
Collar
2.
3.
Tighten the nuts while holding the spindle
stationary. Place a spindle wrench on the
notches at the top of the spindle for leverage,
as shown in Figure 37.
Replace the safety guard.
Figure 37. Tightening spindle nuts.

Spindle Height

Loosen the spindle lock (see Figure 38).
Figure 38. Spindle lock knob.
Move the spindle up or down with the eleva-
tion handwheel until the desired position is
obtained.
Lock the spindle into position.
Model G1026 (Mfd. Since 10/13)