Grizzly G4173 1 8 HP Manual Do Utilizador
Model g4173
1
⁄
8
hp power Feeder
-19-
SEctiON 4: OPERatiONS
Operation Safety
Damage to your eyes and lungs could result
from using woodworking machinery without
proper protective gear. always wear safety
glasses and a respirator when operating this
machine.
NOTICE
if you have never used this type of machine
or equipment before, WE StRONGLy REc-
OMMEND that you read books, trade maga-
zines, or get formal training before begin-
ning any projects. Regardless of the con-
tent in this section, Grizzly industrial will
not be held liable for accidents caused by
lack of training.
Loose hair, clothing, or
jewelry could get caught
in machinery and cause
serious personal injury.
Keep these items away
from moving parts at all
times to reduce this risk.
to reduce the risk of
serious injury when using
this machine, read and
understand this entire
manual before beginning
any operations.
basic use and care
power feeders reduce kickback hazards and
improve cutting results by feeding in a consistent
and stable manner. remember, do not to stand in
the path of potential kickback. When not in use,
support the power feeder with a wooden block so
the rubber wheels are raised above the table and
do not compress from the weight of the power
feeder.
improve cutting results by feeding in a consistent
and stable manner. remember, do not to stand in
the path of potential kickback. When not in use,
support the power feeder with a wooden block so
the rubber wheels are raised above the table and
do not compress from the weight of the power
feeder.
the universal joints on this power feeder allow
you to adjust the power feeder tracking and height
to accommodate many workpiece sizes. Before
loosening any lock lever, always support the
power feeder with a block of wood, so the power
feeder does not drop and cause damage.
you to adjust the power feeder tracking and height
to accommodate many workpiece sizes. Before
loosening any lock lever, always support the
power feeder with a block of wood, so the power
feeder does not drop and cause damage.
adjust the power feeder so it is toed-in approxi-
mately 1° to 1.5° degrees towards the machine
fence. this adjustment will ensure that the power
feeder wheels slightly push the workpiece against
the fence during cutting operations (
mately 1° to 1.5° degrees towards the machine
fence. this adjustment will ensure that the power
feeder wheels slightly push the workpiece against
the fence during cutting operations (
Figure 15).
Next, adjust the power feeder so the rubber
wheels are parallel with the table surface, and are
wheels are parallel with the table surface, and are
1
⁄
8
"
lower than the thickness of your workpiece.
this adjustment ensures that the workpiece will
not slip or hang in the middle of a cut. always
double check that the power feeder wheels are
slightly lower than the workpiece before you begin
feeding operations. otherwise, the workpiece
may slip and kickback. For machine operations
that generate a lot of dust, this power feeder is
equipped with a dust port. simply remove the
plastic knock-out plug at the bottom of the port
and connect a 1
not slip or hang in the middle of a cut. always
double check that the power feeder wheels are
slightly lower than the workpiece before you begin
feeding operations. otherwise, the workpiece
may slip and kickback. For machine operations
that generate a lot of dust, this power feeder is
equipped with a dust port. simply remove the
plastic knock-out plug at the bottom of the port
and connect a 1
3
⁄
8
" inside diameter shop vacuum
hose.
you MuSt assemble all guards, fences,
and hold-downs before starting your
machine or power feeder. Failure to heed
this warning could result in amputation or
death!