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MODEL G4173 ⁄8 HP
POWER FEEDER
OWNER'S Ma Nua L
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t able of c ontents iNtRODuctiON ............................................... 2 SEctiON 4: OPERatiONS ........................... 19 Foreword ........................................................ 2 operation safety .......................................... 19 Contact info.................................................... 2 Basic Use and Care ..................................... 19 Functional overview ...................................... 2 SEctiON 5: MaiNtENaNcE ......................
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iNtROD ucti ON Foreword Functional Overview 1 t his power feeder greatly simplifies repetitive We are proud to offer the Model g4173 ⁄8 hp operations on table saws, jointers, and shapers by power Feeder. this machine is part of a growing automating how workpieces are fed into the cut. grizzly family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines set forth in since the power feeder is typically positioned this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, between th
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Machine Data MACHINE DATA Sheet SHEET Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G4173 BABY POWER FEEDER Weight................................................................................................................................................................ 20 lbs. Length/Width/Height............................................................................................................................. 31 x 11 x 12 in. Fo
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No. Of Rollers....................................................................................................................................................3 Roller Width..........................................................................................................................................1-3/16 in. Roller Diameter............................................................................................................................................ 3 in. Roller Suspe
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identification r efer to Figure 1 and your power feeder to familiarize yourself with the controls, features, and terminology used in this manual. d oing so will make setup, use, and any future maintenance easier. rotation horizontal position position lock lever lock lever dust port 1⁄8 hp Motor Vertical position lock lever horizontal Movement Crank power Feeder handle Ball Joint lock handle Figure 1. Controls and features. 1 -5- Model g4173 ⁄8 hp power Feeder
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a dditional Safety for Power Feeders 5. WORKPiEc E SuPPORt . do N ot feed long 1. Sa FEty acc ESSORiES. always use workpieces without providing adequate sup- appropriate machine guards. port at the outfeed end of the table. 2. t OOL SPEED. Make sure all cutting tools 6. St OPPiNG FEEDER. always stop the feeder are rotating at the operating speed before before stopping the cutting tool. feeding the workpiece. 7. a DJuSt MENt S. d isconnect the feeder from 3. FEEDiNG SPEED. do N ot overload
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SEcti ON 2: ciRcuit REQuiREMENt S Power connection Device 110v Operation t he Model g 4173 comes with a 5-15 plug, similar to Figure 2, to connect the machine to power. Serious personal injury could occur if you connect the machine to power before com- pleting the setup process. DO NOt connect the machine to the power until instructed later in this manual. Electrocution or fire could Figure 2. typical 5-15 plug and receptacle. result if machine is not grounded and installed in comp
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SEcti ON 3: SEtu P Setup Safety items Needed for Setup t he following items are needed to complete the t his machine presents setup process, but are not included with your serious injury hazards machine: to untrained users. Read through this entire manu- Description Qty al to become familiar with • straightedge 24" ......................................... 1 the controls and opera- • safety g lasses ........................................... 1 tions before starting the • shop Vacuum or
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inventory t he following is a description of the main compo- C nents shipped with your machine. l ay the compo- B nents out to inventory them. a Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check d the mounting location on the machine or examine the packaging materials carefully. Occasionally we pre-install certain components for shipping g F purposes. E h box inventory (Figures 3 & 4) Qty Figure 3. Box inventory. a . Base ........................................................... 1 b. arm
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Hardware Recognition c hart 1 -12- Model g4173 ⁄8 hp power Feeder
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c lean up assembly t he unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy t o correctly position this power feeder on your oil to prevent corrosion during shipment. r emove table top, completely assemble the power feeder this protective coating with a solvent cleaner or first, then refer to Base Mounting on page 17. degreaser, such as shown in Figure 5. For thor- With the power feeder unit completely assembled, ough cleaning, some parts must be removed. it will be easier to locate where on the table
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9. place the arm into the arm bracket so the power Feed teeth of the gear and arm mesh as shown in socket Figure 9. arm Ball-Joint Ball Note: No lubrication is required for the gear or rack teeth. Oil or grease will gather debris, making the horizontal adjustment of the power feeder difficult. arm arm Bracket Cap screw Figure 7. arm, ball joint and socket assembly. 5. insert the ball-joint socket into the power feed socket as shown in Figure 7, so it rests against the ball-joint ball.
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15. position the arm bracket onto the elbow 12. place the E-clip on the end of the horizontal clamp as shown in Figure 13. crank to retain the crank as shown in Figure 11. E-Clip Figure 13. arm bracket and elbow clamp Figure 11. horizontal crank handle E-clip. assembly. 13. turn the horizontal crank to make sure that 16. thread the t-handle into the elbow clamp the cover bolts are not too tight or too lose. so both assemblies are secure as shown in adjust the three cover hex bolts as req
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Whichever way you mount your power feeder, base Mounting you must be able to use the handwheels and lock levers to position the rubber wheels parallel with 1 the table surface and ⁄8" lower than the thickness position the power feeder on the table top to of your workpiece. determine where to drill your base mounting holes, so you can maximize power feeder swing also, you must be able to point the power feeder and adjustment options. slightly towards the machine fence (Figure 15). in o
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Mounting Options t o correctly position this power feeder on your table top, completely assemble the power feeder first, then refer this section and mount your base to the table using one of the three methods below. t he reason for this order is that with the power feeder unit completely assembled, it will be easier to locate where on the table top you will need to drill your base mounting holes, so you can take advantage of the full range of power feeder swing and adjustments.
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t est Run oFF oN speed dial Feet per Loose hair, clothing, or Minute jewelry could get caught scale in machinery and cause serious personal injury. Keep these items away from moving parts at all times to reduce this risk. Meters per Minute scale once the assembly is complete, test run your power feeder to make sure it runs properly and is ready for regular operation. the test run consists of verifying that the motor powers up and runs Feed direction correctly, and that the rollers o
