Grizzly G1778 User Manual

All of the unpainted surfaces on this machine – and a few of the painted ones – are coated with a
rust preventative oil. The coating can be removed with paint thinner (mineral spirits) and a good sup-
ply of paper towels.

use gasoline, lacquer thinner, acetone, or other highly-flammable solvents to remove the

coating. The possibility of flash fire or explosion is far greater and they don’t work much better than
mineral sprits anyway. Don’t use chlorinated solvents, such as perchloroethelene; they will lift the
paint and ruin the Power Feeder’s finish.  While you are cleaning the Power Feeder, please pay
attention to the following rules:

1.

Work only in a well-ventilated area.

2.

Make sure there are no sources of open flame in your work area, such as pilot lights or wood-
stoves.

3.

DO NOT smoke while you’re working.

4.

Dispose of soiled towels in a proper manner to avoid fire and environmental damage.

The Model G1778 is wired for 110/120V, single phase operation; it cannot be operated on 220/240V.
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H.P., 1720 R.P.M. motor draws 3.8 amps. This is not a large load. However, if you operate

the power feeder on a circuit that is already close to capacity, it could overload that circuit. If an
unusual load does not exist and a power failure still occurs, have the circuit inspected by a qualified
electrician.

The Model G1778 is equipped with a grounded cord and plug.

Please ensure that the outlet and circuit you select is wired for 110/120V and is properly grounded.
If the circuit isn’t grounded, it will be necessary to run a separate 12 AWG copper wire from the out-
let to a known ground. If adding a new circuit, please ensure that the circuit is connected to the
grounding terminal in your electrical service panel. Under no circumstances should the grounding
pin be removed from the three pronged plug.

A 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker should be used when fusing the power feeder. Circuits rated any
higher are not adequate to protect the motor from power surges.

If you find it necessary to use an extension cord with the Model G1778, make sure the cord is rated
Hard Service (grade S) or better. Cords up to 50 feet should contain 14 AWG wire. The extension
cord must also contain a ground wire and plug pin. Always repair or replace extension cords when
they become worn or damaged.

In this section we have covered some basic electrical requirements for the safe opera-

tion of your G1778 Power Feeder. As with the safety rules in the preceding section, these require-
ments are not necessarily comprehensive. Be sure your electrical configuration complies with local
and state codes. If you have questions about your specific situation, feel free to call our service tech-
nicians.