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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. •...
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13. NEVER OVERREACH. Keep proper foot- ing and balance at all times. G9862/G9968 Shaper 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION- LENGTH 17.
Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious per- sonal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results. G9862/G9968 Shaper...
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Model G9862 The Model G9862 Shaper is prewired with a 5 H.P. single-phase motor. Under normal use, the motor draws approximately 30 amps at 220V. We recommend using a 30 amp circuit. This includes the appropriate wiring and circuit breaker. If fre- quent circuit failure occurs when using the shaper, contact our service department.
440V Operation The Model G9968 Shaper is furnished with a 7 H.P. three-phase motor that can be wired to 440V. Under normal use, the motor draws approximately 10 amps at 440V. We recommend using a 10 amp circuit. This includes the appro- priate wiring and circuit breaker.
When used according to the guidelines stated in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation. The Model G9862 and the Model G9968 are the same machine with the exception of the motor size/phase difference and the absence/presence of table extension wings.
(e.g. a nut or a washer), we would be glad to replace them, or, for the sake of expedi- ency, replacements can be obtained at your local hardware store. Figure 4. Model G9968 Hardware. (Model G9862 miter gauge and hold-down assemblies not shown.) G9862/G9968 Shaper...
Remove this protective coating with a sol- vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. To clean thoroughly, some parts may need to be removed. Avoid chlo- rine-based solvents as they may damage painted surfaces should they come in contact.
Site Considerations FLOOR LOAD Your Model G9862/G9968 Shaper represents a very large weight load in a moderate sized foot- print. Most commercial shop floors will be ade- quate for the 1600 lb. weight of the Model G9862/G9968. Some floors may require addition- al support.
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Beginning Assembly Most of your Model G9862/G9968 Shaper has been assembled at the factory, but some parts must be assembled or installed after delivery. We have organized the assembly process into steps. Please follow along in the order presented in this section.
Fence Guard The Model G9862/G9968 comes with a fence guard to reduce operator exposure to the spin- ning cutter. To install the fence guard: Place the fence guard against the face of the guard assembly and thread the (2) 1" star knobs through the guard and into their respective holes as shown in Figure 7.
Failure to com- ply may result in serious personal injury. Speed Changes The Model G9862/G9968 Shaper is equipped with three groove pulleys that control the speed of the spindle. To change spindle speeds: Unplug the machine. Turn the belt tensioning lever (shown in Figure 9) counterclockwise to loosen the adjustment bracket.
Each fence moves toward the front and back of the shaper and to the left and right. To adjust the front-to-back controls of the fence, see the control location in Figure 11 and follow the instructions below: Loosen the fence lock handle.
Table Inserts The Model G9862/G9968 is supplied with two inserts (shown in Figure 13). Use the smallest opening that a particular cutter will allow. This offers more support for the workpiece and reduces the amount of chips that can fall into the machine.
Failure to do this may result in seri- ous personal injury. Cutter Installation Your shaper operates at speeds of 5500, 7500 and 10,000 R.P.M. 3 ⁄ " or larger cutters must be operated at the slowest speed. Always use the largest spindle size possible.
Strange or unnatural noises should be inves- tigated and corrected before operating the machine further. Run the Model G9862/G9968 for a short time to ensure that the moving parts are working proper- ly with no excessive vibration. If any problem develops, correct it before attempting to use the machine.
NOTICE The following section was designed to give instructions on the basic operations of this shaper. However, it is in no way compre- hensive of every shaper application. There are many different jigs that can be built to increase safety, accuracy, and types of cuts.
Always check the direction of cutter rota- tion before beginning any shaping opera- tion. -20- with Figure 18A. Forward/reverse switch. This machine was designed to be started and stopped with the START/STOP but- tons—not the reversing switch. NOTICE G9862/G9968 Shaper...
Do not over-tighten the lock knob. A snug fit is all that is needed to keep the spindle from moving during shaper use. G9862/G9968 Shaper Straight Shaping Read the entire manual before making any cuts with...
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8'' then stopped. Once the shaper is turned off and the cutter has come to a complete stop, adjust the out- feed fence to support the new profiled edge as shown in Figure 21.
There are two types of rub collars—solid and ball- bearing. We recommend against the use of solid rub collars. Grizzly carries an extensive line of ball bearing rub collars designed for use with Grizzly shapers. See the current catalog for list- ings.
Planning ahead, you can most effectively decide which rub collars are best suit- ed for your application. Pattern Figure 28. Rub collar determines depth of cut. G9862/G9968 Shaper Rub Collar...
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Workpieces must be solid, stable, and secured to the jig; or kickback may occur, causing personal injury. G9862/G9968 Shaper Irregular shaping takes a high degree of skill and dexterity. The fence assembly is not used during irregular shaping, so rub collars must be used.
We highly recommend using a power feeder with your shaper! Check the current Grizzly catalog for available power feeders. Because of the wide range of fences and guards that can be built in the shop, explaining their con- struction is beyond the scope of this manual.
General Regular periodic maintenance on your Model G9862/G9968 Shaper ensures its optimum per- formance. Make a habit of inspecting your shaper each time you use it. Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary.
However, due to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly. Whenever possible, though, we send manual updates to all owners of a particular tool or machine.
WARRANTY AND 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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