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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. H2801 4" Jointer 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. H2801 4" Jointer...
Extension Cords If you find it necessary to use an extension cord with the Model H2801, make sure the cord is rated Hard Service (grade S) or better. Refer to the chart in the standard safety instructions to determine the minimum gauge for the extension cord.
SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION Commentary Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model H2801 4" Jointer. This jointer is part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine woodworking and metal- working machinery. When used according to the guidelines stated in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation.
Customer Service. When you are completely satisfied with the con- dition of your shipment, you should inventory its parts. Figure 2. Model H2801 base unit and assembly parts. H2801 4" Jointer Piece Inventory After all the parts have been removed from the...
Remove this protective coating with a solvent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. To clean thor- oughly, some parts may need to be removed. Avoid chlorine-based solvents as they may dam- age painted surfaces should they come in con- tact.
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Beginning Assembly Most of your Model H2801 4" Jointer 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.
Figure 4. Attaching fence to jointer. H2801 4" Jointer Mounting Jointer The Model H2801 weighs approximately 22 lbs. Make sure that the workbench on which you plan to mount the jointer is sturdy enough to hold the combined weight of the machine and the wood stock being processed.
" depths for increased safety. -12- Figure 6. Straightedge across outfeed table. Figure 7. Measuring cutting depth. Do not exceed a cutting depth of to follow this caution will seriously increase the risk of kickback and possible injury! ⁄ ". Failure H2801 4" Jointer...
Fence The fence on the Model H2801 can be adjusted to cut various angles from -45˚ to 45˚. The fence can be tilted -45˚ toward the cutterhead for better stability with narrow workpieces, or the fence can be tilted to 45˚ away from the cutterhead for cut- ting large angles.
Figure 10. Cutterhead guard. To adjust the cutterhead guard: Unplug the power from the machine! Lay the Model H2801 on its back so the switch is facing up. Remove the screw from the base where it secures the cutterhead guard.
Run the Model H2801 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.
To ensure the safety of your work place, a lock - out switch has been provided with the Model H2801. To use the lock-out feature, simply pull the lock-out key when the switch is in the OFF position, as shown in Figure 12.
Use an extension table on the outfeed side or get help from another person to support the workpiece. H2801 4" Jointer Push Blocks Always use push blocks (Figure 14) when joint- ing wood that is narrower than 3" or when jointing...
" dust dust port (Figure 15) on attached to the 2 ⁄ the back of the Model H2801. To attach a dust collecting system: Insert the dust collection hose on the exhaust port at the rear of the jointer. If your...
Feed the stock slowly and evenly over the cutterhead. See Figure 17. Figure 17. Operator position for edge joining. H2801 4" Jointer Beveling Beveling an edge is essentially the same opera- tion as edge joining, except that the fence is tilted to a specified angle.
General Regular periodic maintenance on your Model H2801 4" Jointer ensures its optimum perfor- mance. Make a habit of inspecting your jointer each time you use it. Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary.
Replace the guard! Replacing Belt To replace the belt: Unplug the power from the jointer! Lay the Model H2801 on its back so the switch is facing up, and remove the belt by turning the pulley while applying outward pressure.
Washington location using the address in the General Information section. The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model H2801 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 H2801 4" JOINTER Design Type ...Bench Model Capacities: Maximum Depth of Cut ... Maximum Width of Cut ...4" Cutterhead Speed ...8,000 R.P.M.
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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