Section 3: Operations; Operation Overview - Grizzly G0973 Owner's Manual

SECTION 3: OPERATIONS

Operation Overview

The purpose of this overview is to provide the
novice machine operator with a basic understand-
ing 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.
Bodily injury could result from using this
machine. Always wear safety glasses, leather
gloves, and steel-toed footwear when oper-
ating machine or handling sheet metal.
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.
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manual BEFORE
To complete a typical operation, the operator
does the following:
Puts on safety glasses, leather gloves, and
1.
steel-toed footwear.
Deburrs sharp edges (see Accessories on
2.
Page 25 for optional deburring tool).
Cleans workpiece and wheels thoroughly and
3.
removes all abrasive particles.
Installs lower wheel with greatest radius
4.
(least amount of curve).
Rotates kick wheel until distance between
5.
bottom of upper wheel and top of lower wheel
are about a ⁄ " apart.
1
2
Marks approximate
6.
workpiece (see Page 20), then inserts
workpiece between wheels.
Rotates quick-release hub to operating posi-
7.
tion until there is just enough pressure to
prevent workpiece from skipping or slipping.
Moves workpiece back and forth between
8.
wheels using a tracking pattern (see Tracking
Patterns on Page 21), rolling it up to an
edge, rotating it slightly, then pulling it back.
When workpiece no longer stretches, rotates
9.
kick wheel clockwise just enough to slightly
increase pressure.
10. When workpiece no longer moves through
wheels, operator rotates quick-release hub
and changes lower wheel to next lowest
radius.
11. Repeat Steps 3–10 until curve is attained.
Model G0973 (Mfd. Since 09/23)
1" frame around