Grizzly Power Feeder G4181 Owner's Manual page 21

changing Feed
Speed
your power feeder has the option to feed a
workpiece at 13, 26, 33, and 66 feet per minute.
these rates are achieved by changing the
combination of change gears, shown in Figure
12, and turning the motor switch to high or low
range operation, shown in Figure 13.
always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Otherwize, serious per-
sonal injury may occur!
to change the feed rate of your power feeder:
1. turn the dial to oFF (the "0" position).
2. disConnECt thE poWEr FEEdEr
FroM poWEr!
Low speed W/optional g4184 gear Kit: a, 21 tooth + b, 44 tooth = 9.4 Ft Per Min.
Low speed W/optional g4184 gear Kit: a, 44 tooth + b, 21 tooth = 18.8 Ft Per Min.
high speed W/optional g4184 gear Kit: a, 21 tooth + b, 44 tooth = 41.4 Ft Per Min.
high speed W/optional g4184 gear Kit: a, 44 tooth + b, 21 tooth = 82.7 Ft Per Min.
Model g4181/g7873 1-hp power Feeder
3. refer to the change gear chart (Figure 13)
below to find the gear combination required
for your chosen feed rate.
4. remove the chain cover and the two hex nuts
securing the position a & b change gears to
the shafts.
5.
swap the required change gears so the gear
hubs are facing toward the power feeder
(shown in positions a & b in Figure 12).
6.
reinstall the hex nuts and the chain cover.
Low speed: a, 25 tooth + b, 40 tooth = 13 Ft Per Min.
Low speed: a, 40 tooth + b, 25 tooth = 26 Ft Per Min.
high speed: a, 25 tooth + b, 40 tooth = 33 Ft Per Min.
high speed: a, 40 tooth + b, 25 tooth = 66 Ft Per Min.
Motor oFF.
Figure 13. Change gear chart.
Change gear Change gear
position a position b
Figure 12. Change gear locations.
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