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MODEL T20797 52" FOOT SHEAR 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.
Machine Data Sheet MACHINE DATA SHEET MODEL T20797 52" SHEET METAL SHEAR Product Dimensions: Capacities: Construction: Features: Model G5772 Page 1 of 1...
Additional Safety Instructions for Foot GUARDS. 2. FOOTING. 3. HANDS AND FINGERS. 4. OPERATOR POSITION. 5. CAPACITY. 6. PROPER USE. Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this machine. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention.
SECTION 2: SET UP Setup Safety This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire manu- 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! The Model T20797 is extremely...
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Inventory Box 1: (Figure 2) NOTICE Some hardware/fasteners on the inventory list may arrive pre-installed on the machine. Check these locations before assuming that any items from the inventory list are miss- ing. SUFFOCATION HAZARD! Immediately discard all plas- tic bags and packing materi- als to eliminate choking/suf- focation hazards for children and animals.
Clean Up Figure 3 For optimum performance, clean all moving parts or sliding contact surfaces. Gasoline and petroleum products have low flash points and can explode or cause fire if used to clean machinery. NOT use these products to clean the machinery. Many cleaning solvents toxic Minimize your risk by only...
Moving & Placement Mounting to Shop Floor Figure 5. Figure 6 NOTICE Anchor studs are stronger and more per- manent alternatives to lag shield anchors; however, they will stick out of the floor, Figure 5. Lifting the foot shear. which may cause a tripping hazard if you decide to move your machine.
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Assembly To assemble the foot shear: Figure 7. Figure 8. Figure 7 Figure 9. Foot pedal and front extension arms. Figure Figure 9...
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To install the rear extension rods (optional): Figure 11 Figure 10 Figure 11. Figure 10.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read books, trade magazines, or get formal training before beginning any projects. Regardless of the content in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training. Basic Controls...
Hold-Down Adjustment Items Needed To adjust the hold-down: Figure 16. Step 2 Tip: To avoid scratching the surface of your workpiece, apply thin rubber pads to the bottom of the hold-down fingers. Blade Adjustment Tools Required Qty. To perform the blade adjustment: Figure 16 NOTICE: The moving blade should never overlap the fixed blade.
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Adjusting Blade Bow Figure 18 Note: 0.002" is a good starting point for most operations. The gap width will change, however, depending on the type and gauge of the material being sheared. This is a trial- and-error process. Test with scrap pieces until you achieve satisfactory results.
Blade Sharpening/ Replacement Tools Required Qty. Note After new blades are installed or old blades are sharpened, they must be adjusted. Figure 34 Figure 34.
PART # DESCRIPTION PT20797001 TABLE PT20797002 CUTTER BAR PT20797003 HOLD DOWN PT20797004 RH SIDE PANEL PT20797005 LH SIDE PANEL PT20797006 FRONT ARM EXTENSION PSB131M CAP SCREW M12-1.75 X 45 PT20797008 COMPRESSION SPRING PT20797009 SPRING STUD M12-1.75 PN09M HEX NUT M12-1.75 PT20797011 STUD M12-1.75 X 80 PW06M...
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. Parts List...
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