Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product G2790 Grizzly
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UNIVERSAL KNIFE GRINDER MODEL G2790 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © 1992 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. REVISED APRIL, 1999.
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-C- G2790 Universal Knife Grinder Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS ................................................1-2 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRINDERS ....................................3 2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V OPERATION .
G2790 Universal Knife Grinder -1- 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.
-2- G2790 Universal Knife Grinder 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.
G2790 Universal Knife Grinder -3- Additional Safety Instructions For Grinders No list of safety guidelines can be com- plete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect.
-4- G2790 Universal Knife Grinder 110V Operation SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS A 15-amp fuse or circuit breaker should be used when fusing the universal knife grinder. Circuits rated any higher are not adequate to protect the motor from power surges.
G2790 Universal Knife Grinder -5- SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model G2790 Universal Knife Grinder. The Model G2790 is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking machinery.
-6- G2790 Universal Knife Grinder Unpacking This Universal Knife Grinder is shipped from the manufacturer in a carefully packed carton. If you discover the machine is damaged after you’ve signed for delivery, and the truck and driver are gone, you will need to file a freight claim with the carrier.
G2790 Universal Knife Grinder -7- Clean Up Site Considerations BENCH LOAD Your G2790 Universal Knife Grinder represents a moderately large weight load in a small footprint. Be sure that your workbench is adequately rein- forced to support the weight of the grinder.
Lock Knob Lock Bar Pivot Plate -8- G2790 Universal Knife Grinder SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Work Plate System To assemble the work plate system: 1. Place the work plate upside-down on your work bench. 2. Attach the lock bars to the pivot plate with the lock knobs provided.
G2790 Universal Knife Grinder -9- 3. Place the two tool clamps on the top of the pivot plate as shown in Figure 3. Attach using the tool clamp knobs and washers on top and the special lock nuts underneath the pivot plate.
-10- G2790 Universal Knife Grinder SECTION 5: Operations Setting up the Model G2790 will depend upon the type of knife you intend to sharpen. Wide blades, such as jointer or planer knives, will require the sliding support.
G2790 Universal Knife Grinder -11- 7. Place the sliding support on the work plate and turn the pivot adjustment knob until the angle of the knife bevel is parallel to the grinding surface. 8. Raise the grinding wheel, using the hand- wheel at the back of the machine, until the grinding surface makes contact with the knife bevel.
-12- G2790 Universal Knife Grinder 3. Adjust the angle knob so the bevel of the cutting tool is flush with the grinding sur- face. 4. Inspect the cutting edge of the knife.
G2790 Universal Knife Grinder -13- SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE After a large number of sharpenings, the surface of the grinding wheel will fill with metal residue and grit. When this happens, the wheel should be cleaned or “dressed” with a diamond-tipped dressing tool.
-14- G2790 Universal Knife Grinder The following pages contain general machine data, parts diagrams/lists, troubleshooting guide and Warranty/Return information for your Model G2790 Universal Knife Grinder. If you need parts or help in assembling your machine, or if you need operational information, we encourage you to call our Service Department.
G2790 Universal Knife Grinder -15- Customer Service #: (570) 326-3806 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 GRIZZLY MODEL G2790 UNIVERSAL KNIFE GRINDER MACHINE DATA SHEET Design Type ..............................................
-16- G2790 Universal Knife Grinder WARRANTY AND RETURNS 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.
G2790 Universal Knife Grinder -17- PARTS DIAGRAM.
-18- G2790 Universal Knife Grinder 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 Ref. # Part # Description Ref.
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