Lubrication; Spindle Bearings - Grizzly G1026 Owner's Manual

Lubrication

Since all bearings are sealed and permanently
lubricated, simply leave them alone until they
need to be replaced. Do not lubricate them.
However, the spindle slide and leadscrew do need
lubrication.
Items Needed
Phillips Head Screwdriver #2 ............................ 1
Mineral Spirits .................................... As Needed
Shop Rags ......................................... As Needed
Stiff Brush .......................................................... 1
NLGI#2 Grease ....................................Thin Coat
To lubricate the spindle slide and leadscrew:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove the rear cover.
3. Use the spindle height handwheel to lower
the spindle all the way, then access the
elevation assembly through the rear of the
cabinet (see Figure 64).
Leadscrew
Figure 64. Spindle slide and leadscrew.
4. Use mineral spirits, shop rags, and a stiff
brush to clean away grease and built-up
grime from the surfaces of both slides and
the threads of the leadscrew, then apply a
thin coat of multi-purpose grease to these
surfaces.
5. Fully raise and lower the spindle to distribute
the grease.
6. Re-install the rear cover.
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Should a bearing fail, your shaper will develop a
noticeable rumble, which will increase when the
machine is put under load. If the bad bearing is
not replaced, it will eventually seize—possibly
doing damage to other parts of the machine.
Bearings are standard sizes and can be replaced
through Grizzly.
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Tools Needed
Open-End Wrench or Socket 14mm ................. 1
Phillips Head Screwdriver #2 ............................ 1
To replace the spindle bearings:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Slide
5.
Carefully spread the casting to reduce the
risk of the bearing housing falling and
pinching fingers. To reduce damage, place
a pad underneath the housing. The casting
will break if too much pressure is applied.

Spindle Bearings

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
Remove the rear cover.
Remove the V-Belt (refer to V-Belt Tension
& Replacement on Page 43).
Loosen the hex bolt on the spindle cartridge
bracket (see Figure 65).
Hex Bolt
Figure 65. Bolt on spindle slide.
The bearing housing will drop down. If you
need to spread the spindle slide casting
more, use a flat head screwdriver.
Model G1026 (Mfd. Since 10/13)
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