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MODEL G5912Z/G7214Z HEAVY-DUTY SHAPER OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death.
G5912Z Machine Data Sheet MACHINE DATA SHEET GRIZZLY MODEL G5912Z HEAVY-DUTY SHAPER Overall Dimensions: Capacities: Construction: Motor: Features: Specifications, while deemed accurate, are not guaranteed.
G7214Z Machine Data Sheet MACHINE DATA SHEET GRIZZLY MODEL G7214Z HEAVY-DUTY SHAPER Overall Dimensions: Capacities: Construction: Motor: Features: Specifications, while deemed accurate, are not guaranteed.
SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating this Machine The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages.
Additional Safety Instructions for Shapers HAND POSITIONING. BLIND CUT WHEN POSSIBLE. TEST ROTATION. SAFETY DEVICES. DEPTH OF CUT. SAFETY GUARDS. 10. SHAPING CONTOURED WORK. CUTTER HEIGHT. 11. FEEDING THE WORKPIECE. STOCK LENGTH. STOCK CONDITION. 12. SECURING NUTS AND KNOBS. Like all machines there is danger associated No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Connection to Power Serious personal injury could occur if you connect the machine to the power source before you have completed the setup pro- cess. DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so. Full Load Amperage Draw Circuit Requirements Figure 1.
SECTION 3: SETUP Setup Safety Items Needed for Setup This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire manu- Description al to become familiar with the controls and opera- tions before starting the machine! Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire set up pro- cess! Unpacking...
Minimize your risk by only using these products in a well ventilated area. Figure 5. G7895—Grizzly Citrus Degreaser Children and visitors may be seriously injured if unsuper- vised. Lock all entrances to the shop when you are away. DO NOT allow unsupervised...
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Spindle Figure To install a spindle: Figure 7. Figure 8. Figure 6. Figure 8. Figure DO NOT...
Guard Fence Assembly To mount the cutter guard to the table: To mount the fence brackets to the guard body: Figure 15 Figure 13 Figure 15. Figure 13. Figure 16 Figure 12 Figure 14 Figure 16. Figure 14.
SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS Keep clothing rolled up and out of the way of machinery and keep hair pulled back. Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. Figure 22. Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire adjustment process.
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V-Belt Tension Speed Changes Figure 23 To change spindle speeds: Figure 24 Figure 23. To adjust V-belt tension: Figure 24. steps 2-3 Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury.
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Fence Adjustment Aligning The Fences To ensure that the fence is parallel with itself and square with the table: Figure 25 To adjust the fence: Figure 25.
Table Inserts Test Run To adjust the insert: Figure 26 Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. Figure 26. Never use the Model G5912Z/G7214Z for applications other than those for which it was intended.
SECTION 6: OPERATION Rotation Keep loose clothing rolled up and out of the way of machinery and Figure 27. keep hair pulled back. Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- Always check the direction of cutter rota- al injury.
Cutter Installation To install a cutter: Figure 28. Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. Figure 28. Always use a spindle lock nut during oper- ation. If this warning is ignored, the cut- ter may fly off the spindle during use and cause severe personal injury.
Spindle Height Straight Shaping To adjust the cutter height: Figure 29. Read the entire manu- al before making any cuts with your shaper. Serious personal injury may result if safety or operational information is not understood or fol- lowed. If removing material from the whole face, observe the following steps: Figure 29.
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Figure 32. Figure 31 Figure 32. Figure 33 Figure 31. If the face of the workpiece will only be par- tially removed, observe the following steps: Figure 33.
Above the cutter: Rub Collars Figure 35 Rub collars may be used in any of the follow- ing positions: Rub collar below the cutter: Figure 34 Figure 35. Between two cutters: Figure 36 Figure 34. Whenever the cutterhead is above the workpiece, or you can see cutterhead spin- ning during use, you must take extreme Figure 36.
Pattern Work Figure Figure 37, Workpieces must be solid, stable, and secured to the jig; or kickback may occur, causing personal injury. Figure 37. Figure 38. When making a pattern jig here are a few things to consider:...
Starting Fixures Shop Made Shaper Accessories Always feed against the rotation of the cutter and do not start cuts at corners. To use your pattern jig: Here are some basic accessories and their uses: Zero Clearance Fence Box Fence Freehand Shaping Freehand methods are one of the most dan- gerous operations performed on a shaper.
SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE Cleaning Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. Unpainted Cast Iron Schedule Daily Check: Weekly Maintenance: V-Belt Monthly Check:...
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Cabinet Parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION PSS38 SET SCREW 5/16-18 X 5/8 PB24 HEX BOLT 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 P5912Z002 TABLE PB21 HEX BOLT 3/8-16 X 3/4 P5912Z003 SMALL INSERT P5912Z016 MOTOR COVER P5912Z004 MID-SIZED INSERT PS08 PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 3/4 P5912Z005...
Motor Parts Breakdown 80-1 80-4 80-3 80-8 80-2 80-7 80-5 80-6 80-10 80-9...
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Motor Parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION PN08 HEX NUT 3/8-16 P5912Z078 COMPRESSION SPRING 3.4 X 20.3 PLW04 LOCK WASHER 3/8 P5912Z079 KEY 3/8 X 3/4 X 1 PW02 FLAT WASHER 3/8 P5912Z080 MOTOR 5HP 220V 1-PH PB24 HEX BOLT 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 80-1...
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.
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