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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. G9933 Three Spindle Shaper 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubri- cating and changing accessories.
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. G9933 Three Spindle Shaper...
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS G9933 Operation The Model G9933 Shaper is furnished with 3 3450 R.P.M., 3 H.P., Single-Phase 220V motors, a push-button ON/OFF magnetic starter switch, a FORWARD/REVERSE switch for each motor and a cord set. Under normal use, each motor draws approximately 18 amps at 220V.
Please refer to the current Grizzly cat- alog for more information. We are also pleased to provide this manual with the Model G9933. It was written to guide you through assembly, review safety considerations, and cover general operating procedures. It repre- sents our latest effort to produce the best docu- mentation possible.
Most commercial shop floors will be adequate for the 1270 lb. weight of the Model G9933. Some floors may require additional support. Contact an archi- tect or structural engineer if you have any ques- tion about the ability of your floor to handle the weight.
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Beginning Assembly Most of your Model G9933 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.
Repeat Steps 1 & 2 with the other two guard assemblies. -10- Power Cord To connect a power cord to your Model G9933: Locate the electrical box near the base of the shaper. Remove the two hex nuts and washers that secure the cover on the electrical box.
Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire adjustment process. Failure to com- ply may result in serious personal injury. G9933 Three Spindle Shaper Pulleys & V-Belts Improper pulley alignment sharply reduces the keep effectiveness of power transmission and belt life expectancy.
Correct Figure 9. Correct fence rail position. The correct position will allow the cutterhead opening to travel from 0"-5 turned around or incorrect, the opening will be restricted to 0"-3". G9933 Three Spindle Shaper ⁄ ". If the rail is...
Speed Changes The Model G9933 Shaper is equipped with three V-belt drive systems that control the speeds for each of their respective spindles. To change spin- dle speeds: Unplug the machine. Loosen the V-belt by following the “V-Belt Tension” instructions.
Figure 11. If the wood fences are not coplanar with each other, shim the fence where it attaches to the fence bracket until both fences are coplanar. Figure 11. Aligning fences with straightedge. G9933 Three Spindle Shaper...
Table Inserts The Model G9933 is supplied with two inserts per spindle. Use the smallest opening that a particu- lar cutter will allow. This offers more support for the workpiece and reduces the amount of chips that can fall into the machine. The correct spindle opening also allows any unused portion of the cutter to remain below the table surface—...
Installation is the reverse of removal. When inserting the new spindle, start it by hand then use the spindle key to tighten it. Be sure to release the spindle lock lever after instal- lation is complete. G9933 Three Spindle Shaper...
Tighten the nuts while holding the spindle stationary. Use a wrench on the notches at the top of the spindle for leverage. G9933 Three Spindle Shaper Miter Gauge In the event that the miter gauge isn’t provid- ing accurate cuts, it is important to ensure that its gauge reads square to the fence at 0°.
Strange or unnatural noises should be inves- tigated and corrected before operating the machine further. Run the Model G9933 for a short time to ensure that the moving parts are working properly with no excessive vibration. If any problem develops, correct it before attempting to use the machine.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read books, trade magazines, or get for- mal training to maximize the potential of your shaper. G9933 Three Spindle Shaper keep Your FORWARD/REVERSE switch as shown in Figure 18. In many instances, it will be necessary to flip the cutter over and reverse cutter rotation.
Adjust the infeed fence by turning the adjust- ment knobs until the workpiece contacts the cutter in the desired location. Lock the infeed fence in position with the locking handle. Use a test piece to determine the best setting. G9933 Three Spindle Shaper your shaper.
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8'' then stopped. 6. Once the shaper is turned off and the cutter has come to a complete stop, adjust the outfeed 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.
G9933 Three Spindle Shaper Secure your workpiece on three sides with toggle clamps, or fasten the workpiece to the fixture with wood screws. Make sure they do not protrude through the workpiece.
-24- Table The table and other non-painted surfaces on the Model G9933 should be protected against rust and pitting. Wiping the table clean after every use ensures that wood dust isn’t allowed to trap mois- ture against bare metal surfaces.
Cracking and glazing could result in belt failure. Replace the belt if such conditions appear. G9933 Three Spindle Shaper Schedule Regularly blow out air vents with compressed air and keep exhaust port clear.
Washington location using the address in the General Information section. The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G9933 as supplied when the manual was prepared. However, due to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no oblig- ation on the part of Grizzly.
Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 GRIZZLY MODEL G9933 THREE SPINDLE SHAPER Design Type... Floor Model Overall Dimensions: Working Table Size (each side) ...21 Height (includes fence) ...45" Height From Table To Floor ...35"...
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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