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ULTIMATE SERIES JOINTERS
MODELS G9859 / G9860 / G9860ZX / G9861
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © MARCH, 2002 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.
PRINTED IN TAIWAN.
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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 w
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Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS ..............................................2-3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JOINTERS ....................................4 2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 220V OPERATION ..................................................................................................5 CIRCUIT LOAD ........................................................................................................5 GROUNDING ...............................
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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 substitute for proper accident prevention measures. I
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Safety Instructions For Power Tools 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION- sure your extension cord is in good condi- AL STARTING. On machines with mag- tion. Conductor size should be in accor- netic contact starting switches there is a dance with the chart below. The amperage risk of starting if the machine is bumped or rating should be listed on the motor or tool jarred. Always disconnect from power nameplate. An undersized cord will cause source before adjustin
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Additional Safety Instructions For Jointers 1. JOINTING SAFETY BEGINS with your 9. JOINT WITH THE GRAIN. Jointing against lumber. Inspect your stock carefully before the grain is dangerous and could produce you feed it over the cutterhead. If you have chatter or excessive chip out, which could any doubts about the stability or structural lead to loss of control over the workpiece. integrity of your stock, DO NOT JOINT IT! 10. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF RABBETING, 2. MAINTAIN PROPER RELATIONSHIPS of a
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Circuit Load 220V Operation The Ultimate Series Jointers have a 3 H.P., 3450 When operating at 220V, we recommend using a R.P.M. motor which requires a 220V single-phase NEMA-style 6-15 plug and outlet. See Figure 1. circuit. The cord set enclosed does not have a You may also “hard-wire” the machine directly to plug as the style of plug you require will depend your panel, provided you place a disconnect upon the type of service you currently have or switch near th
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Grounding Extension Cords In the event of an electrical short, grounding pro- We do not recommend the use of extension cords vides electric current a path of least resistance to with 220V equipment. It is much better to arrange reduce the risk of electrical shock. This tool is the placement of your equipment and the installed equipped with an electric cord having an equip- wiring to eliminate the need for extension cords. ment-grounding conductor which must be proper- Should it be necessary to u
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SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION Most importantly, we stand behind our machines. Commentary If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or write us at the location listed below. We are proud to offer the Ultimate Series Jointers. These machines are part of a growing Grizzly Grizzly Industrial, Inc. family of fine woodworking machinery. When 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle used according to the guidelines set forth in this Muncy, PA 17756 manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, Phone:
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Ultimate Series Jointers Description G9859 G9860 G9860ZX G9861 1 3 1 1 1 3 8 ⁄2" x 73 ⁄8" 12 ⁄2" x 80" 12 ⁄2" x 80" 14 ⁄4" x 79 ⁄4" Table Size 5900 R.P.M. 5900 R.P.M. 5900 R.P.M. 5900 R.P.M. Cutterhead Speed 4" Dia., 3 Knife 4" Dia., 3 Knife Spiral Cutterhead 4" Dia., 3 Knife Cutterhead 3 H.P./1 PH. 3 H.P./1 PH. 3 H.P./1 PH. 3 H.P./1 PH. Motor 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 3 4 ⁄4" x 39 ⁄4" 4 ⁄4" x 39 ⁄4" 4 ⁄4" x 39 ⁄4" 4 ⁄4" x 39 ⁄8" Fence Size 900 lbs. 1080 lbs. 1080 lbs. 1210 lbs. Weight Terms and Definition
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Unpacking Piece Inventory Ultimate Series Jointers consist of: The Ultimate Series Jointers are shipped from the manufacturer in a carefully packed carton. If you discover the machine is damaged after you’ve • Jointer Assembly (Not Shown) signed for delivery, immediately call Customer • Fence Assembly Service for advice. • Cutterhead Guard • Push Blocks (2) When you are completely satisfied with the con- • Fence Base Support dition of your shipment, you should inventory its • Tool Bag ® parts. -
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Clean Up Site Considerations The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil FLOOR LOAD to protect it from corrosion during shipment. Your Ultimate Series Jointer represents a large Remove this protective coating with a solvent weight load in a medium footprint. Most commer- cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as cial or home shop floors should be sufficient to Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. Avoid chlorine-based carry the weight. If you question the strength of solvents as they may damage paint
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Fence Beginning Assembly NOTICE Disconnect power to the machine when perform- DO NOT slide the fence across the outfeed ! ing any maintenance, table. Scratching will result. assembly or adjust- ments. Failure to do this To install the fence assembly: may result in serious personal injury. 1. Using (2) M12-1.75 x 35 cap screws, (2) M12 5 washers, and (2) ⁄8" I.D. x 3mm thick x 38mm O.D. special washers, attach the fence base support to the jointer assembly as shown in Keep lo
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Cutterhead Guard Installed Key The cutterhead guard spring tension comes pre- set from the factory. To install the cutterhead guard: 1. Loosen the black plastic knob shown in Figure 6. 2. Slide the cutterhead assembly post into the slot shown in Figure 6. 3. Tighten the black plastic knob that was loos- ened in Step 1. Figure 4. Properly installed key. 4. When rotated, make sure the cutterhead guard rotates back over the cutterhead 3. Carefully lift the fence assembly onto the assembly. fence b
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Pedestal Switch Your jointer comes with a pedestal mounted mag- netic switch for safety and convenience. Simply bolt the pedestal to the four mounting holes on the back side of the stand with (4) M10-1.5 x 25 cap screws and (4) M10 flat washers as shown in Figure 7A & 7B. Figure 7A. Mounting the pedestal switch. Figure 7B. Mounted pedestal switch. Ultimate Series Jointers -13-
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SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS General Knives NOTICE Disconnect power to the The Model G9953 is supplied with a 4 knife machine when perform- cutterhead, while the Models G9859/60/61 ! ing any maintenance, have 3 knife cutterheads. assembly or adjust- ments. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. Jointer knives are extremely sharp. Never grab the cutterhead directly to rotate it. Always use the drive pulley. Always be sure the jointer is disconnected from its power Keep loose clothing
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4. Adjust the screws below each end of the knife until both feet of the gauge rest flush and evenly on the outfeed table and the knife edge is just touching the bottom of the gauge. Securely tighten each gib bolt. The gauge will set the knives at a uniform protrusion above the cutterhead. The knife height should vary no more than .002"-.003" across the length of Brake Rod the cutterhead. A dial indicator can be used to check variation in thousandths of an inch; however, the standard knife settin
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2. Loosen the outfeed table lock knob located on Spiral Cutterhead the center of the outfeed table handwheel. Rotate the outfeed table handwheel until the outfeed table is nearly flush with the knife edge. The Model G9860ZX is equipped with a spiral cutterhead. The indexed square carbide cutters 3. Position a steel straightedge on the outfeed have four separate cutting surfaces that can be table. Extend the straightedge over the middle rotated as needed. If one of the cutters becomes of the cutt
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Infeed Table To adjust the infeed table: 1. The infeed table can be adjusted the same way as the outfeed table. Loosen the infeed table lock knob in the center of the handwheel. 2. Place a straightedge on the outfeed table so it hangs over the infeed table. Turn the cutter- head so that the knives are NOT touching the straightedge. 3. Loosen the infeed table lock knob. Raise the Figure 14. Use of square to align fence. infeed table until it just touches the straight- 2. While holding the fence a
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45° Fence Stop 1. Place a 45° gauge on the outfeed table fair- ly close to the cutterhead as shown in Figure 16. 45° Stop Figure 17. Setting the 45° stop. Figure 16. Using a 45° gauge to align fence. 2. While holding the fence adjusting handle, loosen the angle setting lock knob and the checknut on the 45° stop screw as shown in . Turn the stop screw against the Figure 17 sliding bracket until the fence contacts the edge of the 45° gauge evenly. 3. Tighten the checknut on the stop screw and tilt
