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HEAVY-DUTY
SLIDING TABLE SHAPER
MODEL G8621
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © 2001 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
REVISED OCTOBER, 2002. PRINTED IN TAIWAN
ONLINE MANUAL DISCLAIMER
THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL REPRESENTS THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MACHINE AS IT IS CURRENTLY BEING SHIPPED. THE
MACHINE CONFIGURATION CAN CHANGE AS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED. IF YO
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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. • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products. • Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
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Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS ..................................................................................2-3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHAPERS ..................................................4 2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................5 220V OPERATION ................................................................................................................5
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SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substi- tute for proper accident prevention measures.
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Safety Instructions For Power Tools 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep sure your extension cord is in good condi- tools sharp and clean for best and safest tion. Conductor size should be in accor- performance. Follow instructions for lubri- dance with the chart below. The amperage cating and changing accessories. rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing drop in line voltage res
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Additional Safety Instructions For Shapers 1. NEVER ALLOW YOUR HANDS to come 9. THE USE OF PUSH STICKS as safety within 12 inches of the cutters. Never pass devices in some applications is smart; in your hands directly over or in front of the others it can be quite dangerous. If the push cutter. stick comes in contact with the cutter on the end grain, it can fly out of your hand like a 2. BLIND CUT WHENEVER POSSIBLE. This bullet—potentially causing serious injury. keeps the knives on the unde
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 220V Operation Grounding The Model G8621 Shaper is furnished with a In the event of an electrical short, grounding 3450 R.P.M., 5 H.P., Single-Phase 220V motor, reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a push-button ON/OFF magnetic starter switch, for- path of least resistance to disperse electric cur- ward-reverse switch and a cord set. Under nor- rent. This tool is equipped with an electric cord mal use, the motor draws approximately 25 amps that has an e
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Extension Cords Wiring We do not recommend the use of extension A wiring diagram is provided at the back of this cords on 220V equipment. Arrange the place- manual should it be necessary to repair or revise ment of your equipment and the installed wiring the wiring. Always utilize a qualified electrician to eliminate the need for extension cords. Should when doing any electrical work on this equip- it be necessary to use an extension make sure ment. the cord is rated Hard Service (grade S) or be
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SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION Most important, we stand behind our machines. Commentary We have an excellent service department at your disposal should the need arise. If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or write to us at the location listed below. Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model G8621 Shaper. This shaper is part of Grizzly’s Grizzly Industrial, Inc. growing family of fine woodworking and metal- 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle working machinery. When u
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When you are completely satisfied with the con- Unpacking dition of your shipment, you should inventory its parts. In the event that any nonproprietary parts are The Model G8621 Shaper is shipped from the missing (e.g. a nut or a washer), we would be manufacturer in a carefully packed carton. If you glad to replace them, or, for the sake of expedi- discover the machine is damaged after you’ve ency, replacements can be obtained at your local signed for delivery, and the truck and driver are hardw
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The Model G8621 Hardware and Qty: 3 ⁄4" Spindle 1 1" Spindle 1 1 1 ⁄4" Spindle 1 3 ⁄4" Spindle Nut 2 1" Spindle Nut 2 1 1 ⁄4" Spindle Nut 2 Spacer Set 22 Hold Downs 2 Hold Down Bars 2 Hold Down Brackets 2 Fence Pieces 2 Fence Mounts 2 Dust Port 1 Safety Guard 1 Multi Wrench 10, 19, 23, 26, 37mm 1 ® 3mm Allen Wrench 1 Figure 3. Shaper hardware. ® 4mm Allen Wrench 1 1 1 ⁄2" Box Wrench 1 1" Box Wrench 1 Stainless Wheel Handles 1 Round Knobs 4 Plastic Adjustment Wheels 2 7 4 ⁄8" Threaded Stud Knobs
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Clean Up Site Considerations The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy FLOOR LOAD oil to protect them from corrosion during ship- Your Model G8621 Shaper represents a moder- ment. Remove this protective coating with a sol- ately large weight load in a moderate sized foot- vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as print. Most commercial shop floors will be ade- Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. Avoid chlorine- quate for the 770 lb. weight of the Model G8621. based solvents as they may damage pa
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Handwheel Beginning Assembly Most of your Model G8621 Shaper has been The handwheel, pre-installed at the factory, is assembled at the factory, but some parts must be made of cast iron. It is used to raise and lower the assembled or installed after delivery. We have spindle to accommodate the height required by organized the assembly process into steps. your cutter. Please follow along in the order presented here. Thread the crank handle onto the handwheel. Keep loose clothin
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Spindle The Model G8621 comes with three interchange- Align able spindles like those in Figure 5. The spindles These must be inserted correctly and remain stable in Parts order to produce quality work. When installing and changing spindles, make sure the spindle seats snugly and that there is enough drawbar threaded into the bottom of the spindle to safely secure it in place. To install a spindle: 1. You should not have your machine connect- ed to a power source at this time. If you do, UNPLUG i
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4. Install the round knobs shown in Figure 10 Handles onto both ends of the bar. The guard adjuster is used to secure the guard to the table and to allow the guard to be loosened for adjustment. To assemble the guard adjuster: 1. Install the bar into the shaft guide as shown in Figure 8. 2. Line up the groove in the bar with the setscrew. Figure 10. Thread round knobs onto bar. The wheel shown in Figure 11 fits on the adjust- ment shaft. This locks in place by tightening the setscrew into the gr
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Guard Fence Assembly To mount the cutter guard to the table: To mount the fence brackets to the guard body: 1. Place the guard over the threaded holes on 1. Insert the adjustment shaft into the fence the table. bracket as shown in Figure 14. 2. Insert the shaft guide into the guard as shown in Figure 12, and thread the shaft guide clockwise to secure the guard to the table. Figure 14. Adjustment guide to fence bracket. 2. Insert the adjustment handle (Figure 15) into Figure 12. Inserting shaft g
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To install the wood facing: Guard Cover 1. Secure the wooden fence pieces (as shown 5 ® in Figure 16) with the ⁄16''- 18 x 1'' Phillips head screws, washers, and hex nuts provid- To mount the guard cover: ed. 1. Place the guard cover over the threaded 2. If using your own wood faces, make sure the holes on top of the guard body as shown in countersunk holes in your fence material are Figure 17. deep enough to keep the entire screw head below the fence surface. 2. Thread the knobs into the guard
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Hold-Downs Miter Assembly Hold-downs are used to hold the workpiece flat The miter gauge for the Model G8621 features a and snug against table as shown in Figure 18. To clamp and special fence. The miter gauge assemble the hold-downs: assembly can be mounted on either end of the table, depending on the type of desired cut or cut- 1. Slide a hold-down plate into each of the cast ting direction. To mount the miter gauge and its iron hold-down brackets. fence: 2. Insert the bracket pole into the f
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4. With the provided washer, thread the ratchet handle through the miter gauge and into the table as shown in Figure 21. Figure 23. Installing the miter fence. 7. Slide the clamping unit onto the push shaft as shown in Figure 24. Figure 21. Installing the ratchet handle. 5. Insert the the miter gauge pointer shown in Figure 22, but do not tighten the nearby setscrew at this time. Figure 24. Installing the clamping unit. Figure 22. Installing the pointer. 6. Place flat washers on the miter fence
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SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS Adjustment Setscrew Keep loose clothing rolled up and out of the way of machinery and keep hair pulled back. Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any adjustments or maintenance. Failure to do this may result in seri- ous personal injury. Figure 25. Inspecting pulley alignment. 4. This process is easiest with the help of another person. Loosen the four bolts that attach the motor to the motor base. One per- Wear safety glasses dur- son should slide the motor ei
