INTRODUCTION Foreword Contact Info We are proud to offer the Model G0608X Extreme If you have any comments regarding this manual, Series Tilting Spindle Shaper. This machine is please write to us at the address below: part of a growing Grizzly family of fine wood- working machinery.
MACHINE DATA SHEET Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G0608X 7-1/2 HP 3-PHASE EXTREME SERIES TILTING ARBOR SHAPER Product Dimensions: Weight................................1056 lbs. Length/Width/Height......................47-1/4 x 47-1/4 x 34-1/4 in.
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The information contained herein is deemed accurate as of 8/2/2007 and represents our most recent product specifications. Model G0608X PAGE 2 OF 2 Due to our ongoing improvement efforts, this information may not accurately describe items previously purchased. G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
K. Right Fence Board Miter Gauge M. Right Spindle Tilt Side Lock N. Spindle Rotation Lock O. ON Button P. Emergency OFF Button Q. Electrical Box R. Forward/Reverse Switch S. Motor Access Door Handle G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
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G. Left Fence Board Lock Handle H. Left Fence Board Lateral Adjustment Left Spindle Tilt Side Lock Bottom Dust Port K. Left Fence Board Alignment Knob Top Dust Port M. Right Fence Board Alignment Knob G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
If normal safety Failure to do so could result in serious per- sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri- ous personal injury may occur. work results. G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so. Full Load Amperage Draw G0608X 7.5 HP 220V 3-Phase ..... 20 Amps G0608X 7.5 HP 440V 3-Phase ..... 10 Amps Circuit Requirements Figure 3. NEMA L15-30 plug and receptacle.
Refer to the Wiring Diagrams figuration does not com- starting on Page 43. ply with local and state codes. Ensure compliance To rewire the Model G0608X for 440V opera- by checking with a quali- tion: fied electrician! DISCONNECT THE SHAPER FROM THE...
Lifting and Moving on Page 14. Mounting to Shop Floor on Page 15. Turn OFF the power at The Model G0608X was carefully packed when it the power disconnect left our warehouse. If you discover the machine and do NOT turn ON is damaged after you have signed for delivery, until instructed to do so.
See Figure 6 for the minimum The Model G0608X is a very heavy machine. working clearances. You will need power lifting equipment and assistance to remove this machine from the pallet and position it.
Figure 8. Typical lag shield anchor and lag bolt. Mounting to Shop Floor The Model G0608X is designed to be mounted to the floor. Because floor materials may vary, floor mounting hardware is not included. Bolting to Concrete Floors...
Lack of ventilation while using these sol- vents could cause seri- ous personal health risks or fire. Take precautions from this hazard by only using cleaning solvents in a well ventilated area. -16- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
Position the vertical hold-down fingers in the opposite direction (pointing to the right) when the cutter is rotating in REVERSE and the stock is passing the cutter from left-to-right. -17- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
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Secure the fence boards to the fence mount brackets with the M10-1.5 x 35 hex bolts, lock washers, and flat washers (see Figure 14). -18- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
Test Run Once assembly is complete, test run your machine to make sure it runs properly. DO NOT operate the Model G0608X without If, during the test run, the shaper does not oper- an adequate dust collection system. This ate as expected, or you cannot easily locate...
FORWARD/REVERSE switch. The workpiece MUST be fed into the cutter against the rotation of the cutter. Otherwise, kickback of the workpiece can occur and you could suffer serious personal injury. -20- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
Figure 17. Spindle rotation lock in locking ning any projects. Regardless of the con- position. tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by NOTICE lack of training.
Cutter Elevation Spindle Tilt The cutter elevation can be micro-adjusted with The Model G0608X has a tilting spindle feature to the spindle elevation handwheel. One revolu- allow a wider variety of profiles. The spindle can tion of the handwheel equals at cutter elevation be tilted from -5°...
Figure 20. Spindle tilt side lock (right side shown accessed underneath the table). Fence Adjustment The fence for the Model G0608X is a two-piece adjustable system. Each fence board can be independently micro-adjusted for different cutting thickness and special shaping applications. One...
(see Figure 24). Changing Speeds ������� ����� The Model G0608X operates at speeds of 3900, 5000, 7200, and 9400 RPM. Here are a some tips to keep in mind when select- ing a speed for your workpiece: ����...
DISCONNECT SHAPER FROM POWER! The Model G0608X features three table inserts (see Figure 26). Use these inserts to keep the Open the shaper front door and identify the cavity surrounding the cutter as small as possible belt tensioning bar and the locking handle while not interfering with the cutter rotation.
Cutter Installation Cutter Installation CUTTING HAZARD! Cutters are sharp! Put The Model G0608X features a long 7" spindle and on heavy leather gloves table inserts for cutters up to 9", allowing for a when handling a cutter greater choice in cutter profiles and applications.
DO NOT use the miter gauge to feed material along the fence face when straight shaping. Use a push stick and hold-downs to keep the workpiece in position. -27- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
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Use a straightedge to adjust the outfeed Lock the infeed fence in position with the lock fence to the same plane as the infeed fence, handle. then lock the outfeed fence in place. -28- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
Create mounting holes in the zero-clearance fence so that the fasteners from the split Figure 34. Illustration of cutting end grain first. fence can be used to fasten the one-piece fence to the same brackets. -29- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
There are two types of rub collars—solid and ball-bearing. We recommend using ball bearing collars and Grizzly carries an extensive line that is designed for use with Grizzly shapers. See our current catalog or website for listings. Figure 37. Cutting with the rub collar above the cutter.
(see Figure 38). Notice be used. The Model G0608X is not designed to be that part of the edge is left uncut. The uncut used with a starting pin. However, a firmly secured portion rides on the rub collar.
The workpiece must rest on the shaper table and not on the fixture. The workpiece must be fixed securely to the fixture. Figure 41. Illustration of pattern work with a rub collar. -32- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
You can't be too careful when it as well as jig and fixture shaping. 256 pages. comes to shop safety! H1300 H1298 G7984 Figure 43. G3030 Shaper Handbook. H0736 H2347 Figure 45. Our most popular safety glasses. -33- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
Lubricate worm gears, elevation slide, and • Spindle elevation sliding connector rod. quill. • Spindle tilt worm gear. • Quill and gear box. All other pivot points and bearings are factory lubricated and are permanently sealed. -34- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
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If any lubricant does get on the V- belt or pulleys during the lubrication proce- DISCONNECT SHAPER FROM dures, remove the V-belt, thoroughly clean POWER! the pulleys, and install a new V-belt. -35- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
Do not get grease or oil on the V-belt or pulleys. Figure 49. Quill support grease cap. Refer to the Changing Speed procedures on Page 25 for detailed information on accessing the V-belt. -36- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
9. Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload. 10. Contactor not getting energized or has poor 10. Test for power on all legs and contactor operation. contacts. Replace if faulty. 11. Motor is at fault. 11. Test/repair/replace. -37- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
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3. Fence not adjusted correctly. 3. Adjust fence. Spindle rotates in 1. Power wires are connected to wrong termi- 1. Switch locations of power source wires U and V. wrong direction. nals. -38- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
Make sure the two innermost inserts are firmly secured and the fasteners are below the surface of the inserts. ������� ������������ Figure 52. Illustration of using straightedge to level table inserts. -39- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
Repeat Steps 5–6 as necessary until all tiple readings and make multiple adjustments to directions of the table are perpendicular with the adjusting hex bolt at each corner of the table. the spindle. -40- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
⁄ turn to finish securing the spindle taper into the spindle shaft. Hold the spindle and shaft nut together while removing from the spindle shaft. -41- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
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When converting to 440V operation, the contactor and over- ������� ��� ��� load relay must be changed. Refer to Circuit Requirements on Page ���������� ������ 10 for instructions on converting to 440V operation. -43- G0608X Extreme Series Tilting Spindle Shaper...
MUST maintain the original location and readability of the labels on the machine. If any label is removed or becomes unreadable, REPLACE that label before using the machine again. Contact Grizzly at (800) 523-4777 or www.grizzly.com to order new labels. -49-...
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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