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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. G8622 Tilting Spindle Sliding Table Shaper 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 personal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results. G8622 Tilting Spindle Sliding Table Shaper...
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 220V Operation The Model G8622 Shaper is furnished with a 3450 R.P.M., 5 H.P., Single-Phase 220V motor, push-button ON/OFF magnetic starter switch, FORWARD/REVERSE switch and a cord set. Under normal use, the motor draws approximate- ly 25 amps @ 220V. We recommend a 30 amp circuit breaker.
These requirements are not necessarily comprehensive. You must be sure that your particular electrical configu- ration complies with local and state codes. Ensure compliance by checking with your local municipality or a licensed electrician. G8622 Tilting Spindle Sliding Table Shaper...
G8622 are available. Please refer to the current Grizzly catalog for more information. We are also pleased to provide this manual with the Model G8622. 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.
Unpacking The Model G8622 Shaper is shipped from the manufacturer in a carefully packed carton. If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed for delivery, and the truck and driver are gone, you will need to file a freight claim with the carrier.
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The Model G8622 Hardware and Qty: ⁄ " Spindle 1" Spindle ⁄ " Spindle ⁄ " Spindle Nut 1" Spindle Nut ⁄ " Spindle Nut Spacer Set Hold-Downs Hold-Down Bars Hold-Down Brackets Fence Pieces Fence Mounts Dust Port Safety Guard...
Most commercial shop floors will be adequate for the 770 lb. weight of the Model G8622. 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.
Failure to do so could result in injury. Beginning Assembly Most of your Model G8622 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.
Spindles The Model G8622 comes with 1 dles like those in Figure 6. The spindles must be inserted correctly and remain stable in order to produce quality work. When installing and chang- ing spindles, make sure the spindle seats snugly...
Tighten the shaft setscrew into the groove to lock the bar in place as shown in Figure 10. Figure 10. Tightening setscrew with hex key. G8622 Tilting Spindle Sliding Table Shaper Install the round knobs shown in Figure 11 onto both ends of the bar.
Figure 15. Figure 15. Adjustment shaft to fence bracket. Insert the adjustable handle (Figure 16) into the fence bracket, and thread it into the guard body. Figure 16. Adjustable handle. G8622 Tilting Spindle Sliding Table Shaper...
Figure 19. Hold-downs on workpiece. -16- Miter Assembly The miter gauge for the Model G8622 features a clamp and special fence. The miter gauge assembly can be mounted on either end of the table, depending on the type of desired cut or cut- ting direction.
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Figure 24. G8622 Tilting Spindle Sliding Table Shaper Figure 24. Installing the miter fence. Tighten the hex bolts that secure the fence to the miter gauge.
(one is shown in Figure 26) which are in the lowest groove of the motor pulley and move the pulley into posi- tion. Tighten the setscrews when the align- ment is satisfactory. G8622 Tilting Spindle Sliding Table Shaper...
Failure to do this may result in seri- ous personal injury. Speed Changes The Model G8622 Shaper is equipped with a V- belt drive system that controls the speeds. To change spindle speeds: Unplug the machine. Loosen the two motor plate bolts and slide the motor toward the spindle assembly.
If they do not stay flush or are not square to the miter fence, repeat steps 1-4 until they are true. During operation, move the infeed and outfeed fences away from the workpiece before cutting. G8622 Tilting Spindle Sliding Table Shaper...
G8622 Tilting Spindle Sliding Table Shaper Table Insert The Model G8622 is supplied with a special table insert that allows room for the spindle to tilt. Using this insert offers more support for the workpiece and reduces the amount of chips that can fall into the machine.
FWD position. Run the Model G8622 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. G8622 Tilting Spindle Sliding Table Shaper loose clothing Your shaper is equipped with a forward and reverse switch as shown in Figure 32. In many instances, it will be necessary to flip the cutter over and reverse the cutter rotation.
Although the miter assembly does aid in safety, common sense should always be used during every shaping operation. Table Lock Figure 34. Table lock. G8622 Tilting Spindle Sliding Table Shaper...
Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any adjustments or maintenance. Failure to do this may result in seri- ous personal injury. G8622 Tilting Spindle Sliding Table Shaper Straight Shaping Read the entire manual before making any cuts with Serious personal injury...
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Figure 38. Figure 38. Fence adjustment for blind cuts. Always cut the end grain first when putting an edge around the perimeter of your work- piece. See Figure 39. Figure 39. Sequence for multiple cuts. G8622 Tilting Spindle Sliding Table Shaper...
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.
Also, unless your jig is designed to touch the rub collar before contacting the blade, a starting fixture must be used to begin your cut. G8622 Tilting Spindle Sliding Table Shaper Workpiece fits here (guard removed for clarity).
G8622 Tilting Spindle Sliding Table Shaper Miter Assembly When the workpiece is clamped to the table using the miter assembly, crosscuts can be made with a much greater degree of safety.
Because of the steady feed rate, power feed- ers can also produce cleaner, more consis- tent cuts. Check the current Grizzly catalog for available power feeders. Because of the wide range of fences and guards that can be built in the shop, explaining their con- struction is beyond the scope of this manual.
General Regular periodic maintenance on your Model G8622 ensures its optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your shaper each time you use Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary.
Washington location using the address in the General Information section. The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G8622 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.
...Spindle Height Scale In Inches And MM ...Sliding Table Rides On Eight Shielded And Lubricated Ball Bearings Specifications, while deemed accurate, are not guaranteed. -34- MACHINE DATA SLIDING TABLE SHAPER G8622 Tilting Spindle Sliding Table Shaper SHEET ⁄ '' x 14 ⁄ "...
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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