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MINI SHAPER MODEL G8693 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © 2000 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. 1821 VALENCIA ST., BELLINGHAM, WA 98227 WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. JUNE 2000 PRINTED IN CHINA. -2- G8693 Mini Shaper Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS ................................................3-4 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHAPERS ......................................5 2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V OPERATION ....................................................................................................6 GROUNDING ............................................................................................................6 3. GENERAL INFORMATION COMMENTARY ........................................................................................................7 UNPACKING..............................................................................................................7 PARTS INVENTORY................................................................................................8 CLEAN UP ................................................................................................................9 4. ASSEMBLY STUB SHAFT ..........................................................................................................10 FENCE ....................................................................................................................11 RING GUARD..........................................................................................................11 SITE CONSIDERATIONS ......................................................................................12 5. OPERATIONS OVERVIEW..............................................................................................................13 ON/OFF SWITCH ....................................................................................................14 FENCE ....................................................................................................................14 DEPTH OF CUT ......................................................................................................14 TABLE INSERT ......................................................................................................15 SPINDLE HEIGHT ..................................................................................................15 RING GUARD..........................................................................................................16 KEYED WASHERS ................................................................................................16 INSTALLING A CUTTER ........................................................................................17 USING ROUTER BITS ............................................................................................17 WORKPIECE PREP ................................................................................................18 WOOD GRAIN ........................................................................................................18 STRAIGHT EDGE SHAPING ..................................................................................19 ACROSS THE GRAIN ............................................................................................19 LARGE WORKPIECE..............................................................................................20 CURVED WORKPIECE ..........................................................................................20 DUST COLLECTION ..............................................................................................21 6. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................22 BELT REPLACEMENT............................................................................................22 7. CLOSURE ....................................................................................................................23 DATA SHEET ..........................................................................................................24 PARTS BREAKDOWN ............................................................................................25 PARTS LIST ............................................................................................................26 8. WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................27 G8693 Mini Shaper -3- 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 substi- tute for proper accident prevention measures. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid- ed, COULD result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid- ed, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information NOTICE about proper operation of the equipment. Safety Instructions For Power Tools 1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working 5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS order. AWAY. All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area. 2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to 6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with see that keys and adjusting wrenches are padlocks, master switches, or by removing removed from tool before turning on. starter keys. 3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered 7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job areas and benches invite accidents. better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON- MENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or 8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or wet locations, or where any flammable or attachment to do a job for which it was not noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area designed. well lighted. -4- G8693 Mini Shaper Safety Instructions For Power Tools 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make 13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper foot- sure your extension cord is in good condi- ing and balance at all times. tion. Conductor size should be in accor- dance with the chart below. The amperage 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep rating should be listed on the motor or tool tools sharp and clean for best and safest nameplate. An undersized cord will cause performance. Follow instructions for lubri- a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of cating and changing accessories. power and overheating. Your extension cord must also contain a ground wire and 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing plug pin. Always repair or replace exten- and changing accessories, such as blades, sion cords if they become damaged. bits, cutters, and the like. Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION- LENGTH AL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off AMP RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft position before plugging in. 0-6 18 16 16 7-10 18 16 14 17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. 11-12 16 16 14 Consult the owner’s manual for recom- 13-16 14 12 12 mended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury. 17-20 12 12 10 21-30 10 10 No 18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur- ther use of the tool, a guard or other part 10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear that is damaged should be carefully loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, checked to determine that it will operate bracelets, or other jewelry which may get properly and perform its intended function. caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear Check for alignment of moving parts, bind- is recommended. Wear protective hair cov- ing of moving parts, breakage of parts, ering to contain long hair. mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other 11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also part that is damaged should be properly use face or dust mask if cutting operation is repaired or replaced. dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safe- 19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT- ty glasses. TENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. 12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool. G8693 Mini Shaper -5- Safety Instructions For Shapers 1. Wear eye protection. 6. Keep fingers away from revolving cutter - use fixture when necessary. 2. Wear ear protection. 7. Use overhead guard when adjustable fence 3. Be sure keyed washer is directly under is not in place. spindle nut and that spindle nut is tight. 8. Mini Shaper should be fastened securely to 4. Feed workpiece against rotation of cutter. a firm supporting surface. 5. Do not use awkward hand positions. Like all power tools, there is danger asso- No list of safety guidelines can be com- ciated with the Model G8693 Mini Shaper. plete. Every shop environment is different. Use the tool with respect and caution to Always consider safety first, as it applies to lessen the possibility of mechanical dam- your individual working conditions. Use age or operator