Section 6: Maintenance; General; Cleaning & Protecting; Lubrication - Grizzly G7947 Owner's Manual

SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE

To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect machine from
power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.

General

For optimum performance from this machine, this
maintenance schedule must be strictly followed.
Ongoing
To maintain a low risk of injury and proper
machine operation, if you ever observe any of the
items below, shut down the machine immediately
and fix the problem before continuing operations:
• Loose mounting bolts.
• Worn switch.
• Worn or damaged wires.
• Damaged V-belts.
• Any other unsafe condition.
Monthly Check
• V-belt tension, damage, or wear.
• Clean/vacuum dust buildup off motor.
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Cleaning &
Protecting
Cleaning the Model G7947/G7948
easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust,
and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth.
If any resin has built up, use a resin-dissolving
cleaner to remove it.
Protect the unpainted cast-iron table by wiping
it clean after every use—this ensures moisture
from wood dust does not remain on bare metal
surfaces. Keep the table rust-free with regular
applications of products like G96
SLIPIT , or Boeshield
® ®
details).

Lubrication

Since all bearings are shielded and permanently
lubricated, simply leave them alone until they
need to be replaced. DO NOT lubricate them.
Keep quill, spindle, column, and table top well
lubricated to prevent rust.

V-Belts

Inspect regularly for tension and wear. Check
pulleys to ensure that they are properly aligned.
See Changing Speeds on Page 29 for more
information about removing/installing belts if you
need help replacing the belts.
Model G7947/G7948 (Mfd. Since 01/21)
is relatively
Gun Treatment,
®
T-9 (see Page 34 for more