Operation safety, Notice, Basic use and care – Grizzly G4179 User Manual

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Model g4179

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hp power Feeder

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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.

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.

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 (

Figure 8).

Next, adjust the power feeder so the rubber
wheels are parallel with the table surface, and are

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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

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lower than the workpiece before you begin feed-
ing operations. otherwise, the workpiece may slip
and kickback.

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!