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MODEL G9948 37" FOOT SHEAR OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
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Machine Data Sheet MACHINE DATA SHEET MODEL G9948 37" FOOT SHEAR Product Dimensions: Shipping Dimensions: Capacities: Construction Other Specifications: Features: Model G9948 Page 1 of 1...
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Additional Safety Instructions for Foot GUARDS. 2. FOOTING. 3. HANDS AND FINGERS. 4. OPERATOR POSITION. 5. CAPACITY. 6. PROPER USE. Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this machine. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention.
Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire set up pro- cess! The Model G9948 is extremely heavy machine. Serious per- sonal injury may occur if safe moving methods are not followed. To be safe,...
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Inventory Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check the mounting location on the machine or examine the packaging materials carefully. Occasionally we pre-install certain components for shipping purposes. Inventory: (Figure 2) Figure 2. SUFFOCATION HAZARD! Immediately discard all plas- tic bags and packing materi- als to eliminate choking/suf- focation hazards for children...
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Clean Up Figure 3 For optimum performance, clean all moving parts or sliding contact surfaces. Gasoline and petroleum products have low flash points and can explode or cause fire if used to clean machinery. NOT use these products to clean the machinery. Many cleaning solvents toxic Minimize your risk by only...
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Moving & Placement Mounting to Shop Floor Figure 5. Figure 6 NOTICE Anchor studs are stronger and more per- manent alternatives to lag shield anchors; however, they will stick out of the floor, Figure 5. Lifting the foot shear. which may cause a tripping hazard if you decide to move your machine.
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Assembly To assemble the foot shear: Figure 7 Figure 7. Hinge pin & foot pedal. Figure 8. Figure 9. Figure 8 Figure 10. Foot pedal and front extension arms. Figure...
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To install the rear extension arms (optional): Figure 12 Figure 11 Figure 12. Figure 11.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read books, trade magazines, or get formal training before beginning any projects. Regardless of the content in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training. Basic Controls...
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Stops & Guides Shearing Tips Figure 15 Figure 15. Operation Overview To use the foot shear: Figure 16. Finger Guard Step 1...
Hold-Down Adjustment Items Needed To adjust the hold-down: Figure 17. Step 2 Tip: To avoid scratching the surface of your workpiece, apply thin rubber pads to the bottom of the hold-down fingers. Blade Adjustment Tools Required Qty. To perform the blade adjustment: Figure 17 NOTICE: The moving blade should never overlap the fixed blade.
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Adjusting Blade Bow Figure 19 Note: 0.002" is a good starting point for most operations. The gap width will change, however, depending on the type and gauge of the material being sheared. This is a trial- and-error process. Test with scrap pieces until you achieve satisfactory results.
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. Schedule Daily Check: Weekly Maintenance: Cleaning Lubrication Unpainted Cast Iron Section 5: Accessories Page 18...
REF PART # DESCRIPTION P9948001 TABLE P9948002 CUTTER BAR P9948003 HOLDDOWN P9948004 RIGHT SIDE PANEL P9948005 LEFT SIDE PANEL P9948006 FRONT EXTENSION ARM PB24M HEX BOLT M12-1.75 x 45 P9948008 HOLDDOWN SPRING P9948009 HOLDDOWN SHAFT PN09M HEX NUT M12-1.75 P9948011 SPECIAL BOLT P9948012 SPECIAL WASHER 12MM...
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MUST maintain the original location and readability of the labels on the machine. If any label is removed or becomes unreadable, REPLACE that label before using the machine again. Contact Grizzly at (800) 523-4777 or www.grizzly.com to order new labels. REF PART #...