Grizzly G5963 manual

6" x 12" SURFACE GRINDER MODEL G5963 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT ©2000 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. MARCH, 2000 PRINTED IN CHINA[...]

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G5963 Surface Grinder -1- Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS ................................................2-3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SURFACE GRINDERS ..................4 2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V OPERATION ............................................................................................[...]

-2- G5963 Surface Grinder Safety Instructions For Power Tools SECTION 1: SAFETY 5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area. 6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys. 7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate[...]

G5963 Surface Grinder -3- 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condi- tion. Conductor size should be in accor- dance with the chart below. The amperage rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Your extens[...]

-4- G5963 Surface Grinder Additional Safety Instructions For Surface Grinders No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your indi- vidual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious personal[...]

G5963 Surface Grinder -5- SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V Operation The motor supplied with the G5963 can be oper- ated at either 110V or 220V. The motor comes prewired for 110V. If you wish to operate at 220V, refer to the section at right. Under normal use, the motor draws approximate- ly 7.4 amps @ 110V. We recommend a 15 amp circuit breake[...]

-6- G5963 Surface Grinder We do not recommend the use of extension cords on 220V equipment. It is much better to arrange the placement of your equipment and the installed wiring to eliminate the need for exten- sion cords. Should it be necessary to use an extension when operating at 110V, make sure the cord is rated Hard Service (grade S) or better[...]

G5963 Surface Grinder -7- SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION To operate this, or any power tool, safely and efficiently, it is essential to become as familiar with its characteristics as possible. The time you invest before you begin to use your Model G5963 will be time well spent. DO NOT oper- ate this machine until you are completely famil- iar with [...]

-8- G5963 Surface Grinder Unpacking The surface grinder is shipped from the factory in two carefully packed crates. If you find the machine to be damaged after you’ve signed for delivery and the truck and driver are already gone, you will need to file a freight claim with the carrier. Save the containers and all packing mate- rials for inspection[...]

G5963 Surface Grinder -9- Clean Up The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect them from corrosion during ship- ment. Remove this protective coating with a sol- vent cleaner or degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895 Citrus-based Degreaser. Avoid chlorine- based solvents as they may damage painted sur- faces should they come in contact[...]

-10- G5963 Surface Grinder This surface grinder is heavy and awkward to move. We recommend that you use the proper equipment to put the surface grinder into posi- tion in your shop or on a mobile base. Lifting without proper equipment or ample assistance could result in serious injury. SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Lifting the Grinder The majority of the wei[...]

G5963 Surface Grinder -11- Handwheel Handles Table and Handwheel There are two handwheels which control cross feed and vertical movement. The handles for these handwheels need to be threaded in the hole in the outer edge of the wheel face. Wipe the V-grooves of the table and the saddle down with way oil (Mobil Vactra #2 or equivalent). The table re[...]

-12- G5963 Surface Grinder DO NOT make adjustments while the surface grinder is running. Ensure that the switch is off, power is disconnected and moving parts have stopped before making adjustments. Failure to comply could result in serious injury or electri- cal shock hazard. SECTION 5: OPERATIONS Overview Once assembly has been completed, the G59[...]

G5963 Surface Grinder -13- Wheel Mounting Before mounting any wheel, check it for integrity by performing a “ring check”. Balance the wheel on one finger, then lightly tap the rim of the wheel with a piece of wood such as the handle of a hammer. The wheel should have a ringing or har- monic type of sound. If it responds with a dull thud it may [...]

-14- G5963 Surface Grinder The wheel and sleeve assembly should be bal- anced before mounting onto the Grinder. Generally the wheel itself will be balanced by the manufacturer. The Wheel Sleeve has Balance Weights positioned in a groove which can be moved to accomplish final balance of the assem- bly. 1. Mount the wheel on the sleeve assembly as de[...]

G5963 Surface Grinder -15- Dressing is performed on the face of the grinding wheel to sharpen the abrasives or to remove material which has imbedded in the surface. Dressing also makes the circumference of the wheel true to its centerpoint, thus insuring good grinding results. Wheels should always be dressed when first installed on the machine, and[...]

-16- G5963 Surface Grinder NOTICE If a cut is taken that is too large, the surface grinder will bog down noticeably. The motor may even stall. If this happens, turn off the power immediately. Re-adjust the wheel height to allow a lighter cut and repeat the operation. Typical Operation Operation of the grinder is controlled through the location and [...]

G5963 Surface Grinder -17- Once the assembly is complete and the adjust- ments are done to your satisfaction, you are ready to test the machine. Turn on the power supply at the main panel. Press the START button. Make sure that your fin- ger is poised on the STOP button, just in case there is a problem. The surface grinder should run smoothly, with[...]

-18- G5963 Surface Grinder SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE Make a habit of inspecting your Surface Grinder each time you use it. Check for the following con- ditions and repair or replace when necessary: 1. Loose mounting bolts. 2. Worn switch. 3. Worn or damaged cords and plugs. 4. Damaged Grinding Wheel. 5. Any other condition that could hamper the safe o[...]

G5963 Surface Grinder -19- The following pages contain parts diagrams, parts lists, general machine data a n d warranty/return information for your Model G5963 Surface Grinder. If you need parts or help in assembling your machine, or if you need operational information, we encourage you to call the Grizzly Industrial Service Department. Our trained[...]

-20- G5963 Surface Grinder Customer Service #: (570) 326-3806 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MACHINE DA T A SHEET Design Type ......................................................................................................Floor Model Overall Dimensions: Height ......................................................[...]

G5963 Surface Grinder -21- This section covers the most common processing problems encountered in grinding and what to do about them. Do not make any adjustments until surface grinder is unplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop. TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Motor will not start. Motor will not start; fuses or circuit breakers blow. Motor [...]

-22- G5963 Surface Grinder Z 1 V 1 U 1 V 2 U 2 Z 2 Z 1 V 1 U 1 V 2 U 2 Z 2 110 V olt Operation 220 V olt Operation To Switch To Switch G5963 Surface Grinder Wiring Diagram[...]

G5963 Surface Grinder -23- 051 P5963051 ADJUSTMENT SCREW 052 P5963052 ELEVATION NUT 053 P5963053 ELEVATION LEAD SCREW 054 PK48M KEY 4 X 4 X 20 055 P5963055 BALL BEARING 056 P5963056 SEAT 057 P5963057 THRUST BEARING 058 P5963058 GEAR SHAFT 059 P5963059 GEAR 060 P5963060 WASHER 061 P5963061 COVER 062 P5963062 CAP SCREW M6- 1.0 x 55 063 P5963063 DIAL [...]

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-26- G5963 Surface Grinder Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written wa[...]

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