Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product G7946 Grizzly
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RADIAL DRILL PRESS MODEL G7945/46 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © 2001 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. JUNE, 2001 PRINTED IN CHINA.
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemi- cals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints.
G7945/46 Radial Drill Press -1- Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS ......................................................................2-3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR G7945/46 ......................................4 2.
-2- G7945/46 Radial Drill Press 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 WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
G7945/46 Radial Drill Press -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.
-4- G7945/46 Radial Drill Press 1. ALWAYS OPERATE YOUR DRILL PRESS AT SPEEDS that are appropriate for the drill bit size and the material that you are drilling. 2. FEED THE DRILL BIT EVENLY INTO THE WORKPIECE. Back the bit out of deep holes and clear the chips with a brush after you have turned the machine off.
G7945/46 Radial Drill Press -5- 110V Operation SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS A 10-amp fuse or circuit breaker should be used when fusing this drill press. Circuits breakers rated any higher may not be adequate to protect the circuit from power surges.
-6- G7945/46 Radial Drill Press SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model G7945/46 Radial Drill Press. The Model G7945/46 is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking machinery.
G7945/46 Radial Drill Press -7- If moving this machine up or down stairs, the machine must be dis- mantled and moved in smaller pieces. Make sure floor and stair structures are capable of supporting the com- bined weight of the machine parts and the people moving them.
-8- Clean Up The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect them from corrosion during shipment. Remove this protective coating with a solvent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. Avoid chlorine-based solvents as they may damage painted surfaces should they come in contact.
G7945/46 Radial Drill Press -9- SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Beginning Assembly Most of your Model G7945/46 Radial Drill Press has been assembled at the factory, but some parts must be assembled or installed after deliv- ery. We have organized the assembly process into steps.
-10- G7945/46 Radial Drill Press The Model G7945 comes with a one piece square table and support as shown in Figure 4 . The Model G7946 comes with a round table and two piece hinged table support. 1. Insert the pinion gear into the hole on the side of the bracket from the inside, starting with the shaft.
G7945/46 Radial Drill Press -11- The headstock repre- sents a heavy load. Seek assistance before begin- ning this step. Figure 8 . Lock Handles and gib location. 1. Make sure the locking gib is in the recessed pocket on the inside edge of the headstock opening.
-12- G7945/46 Radial Drill Press SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS Unplug the drill press before changing speeds. The drill press has 5 speeds ranging from 550 to 3470 R.P.M. There is a speed chart located under the belt guard. Refer to this chart when setting a speed.
G7945/46 Radial Drill Press -13- Your radial drill press comes with a depth stop for use when drilling. Follow the instructions below for use. 1. Loosen the depth collar lock knob. See Figure 11 . 2. Secure the wood stock you will be drilling onto the drill press table.
-14- G7945/46 Radial Drill Press The Model G7945 table can be adjusted for height and angle. The G7946 adds the adjust- ments of table distance from column and rotation. Follow these instructions to adjust height: 1. Loosen the table support bracket lock han- dle.
G7945/46 Radial Drill Press -15- Head Adjustments Figure 16. Guide pin location. The headstock can be tilted from 45° clockwise to 90° counterclockwise. 1. Loosen the lock handle on the right side of the headstock. 2. Pull out the guide pin located on the left side of the headstock and rotate the pin 90°.
-16- G7945/46 Radial Drill Press SECTION 6: OPERATIONS Test Run Drill Bit Changes Care must be taken to secure the bit firmly in place. When changing bits, proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. Open the chuck wide enough to accept a new bit.
G7945/46 Radial Drill Press -17- SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE Lubrication V-Belt Since all bearings are shielded and permanently lubricated, simply leave them alone until they need to be replaced. Do not lubricate them. Inspect regularly for tension and wear.
-18- G7945/46 Radial Drill Press The following pages contain general machine data, parts diagrams/lists, a troubleshooting guide and Warranty/Return information for your Model G7945/46 Radial Drill Press. If you need parts or help in assembling your machine, or if you need operational information, we encourage you to call our Service Department.
G7945/46 Radial Drill Press -19- Design Type ....................................................................................................Bench Model Overall Dimensions: Table ....................................................................
-20- G7945/46 Radial Drill Press Design Type ......................................................................................................Floor Model Overall Dimensions: Table ..................................................................
43 47 39 37 55 51 50 57 44 48 58 45 59 75 60 32 31 56 46 1 2 3 4 27 34 36 28 28A 28 29 42 41 5 40 33 20 64 65 66 54 38 53 22 23 67 68 16 15 36 71 73 74 69 7 19 11 13 56 49 76 70 17 18 53 21 26 62 25 3.
-22- G7945/46 Radial Drill Press Ref# Part# Description 001 P7945001 BASE 002 P7945002 FLANGE 002A P7946002A W1670 FLANGE 003 PB07 HEX BOLT 5 ⁄ 16 "-18X 3 ⁄ 4 " 004 P7945004 RACK 004A P7945004A LONG RACK 005 P7945005 VERT. COLUMN 005A P7945005A LONG VERT.
G7945/46 Radial Drill Press -23- NOTES.
-24- G7945/46 Radial Drill Press 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.
G7945/46 Radial Drill Press -25- 10. Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply. ___1" x 42" Belt Sander ___6" - 8" Grinder ___5" - 8" Drill Press ___Mini Lath.
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