Grizzly G2790 manual

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. PRINTED IN U.S.A.[...]

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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. 7. DON’T FORCE TOOL . It will do the job better and safer a[...]

-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. Yo[...]

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. Failure to do so could result in serious personal[...]

-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. Equipment returned to us for service that shows evidence of being over-fused will be repaired or [...]

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. When used according to the guide- lines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation and proof of G[...]

-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. Save the containers and all packing mate- rials [...]

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. WORKING CLEARANCES Working clearances can be thought of as the dis- tances between m[...]

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. See Figure 2. Pivot Rotation Knob Work Plate Table 3 . Attach the pivot rotation kn[...]

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. 4. Position the clamps so they are centered over the wheel, and adjust the width to the approximate size of the workpiece you ar[...]

-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. To sharpen chisel blades or other narrower blades – like those found on smaller block planes – you will want to attach the [...]

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. (The grinding wheel[...]

-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. The edge should contact the grinding wheel squarely and consistently. Adjustments can be made by altering the angle of the chisel in the stationary clamps or by loos- ening the [...]

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. Grizzly’s Model G3092 Dressing Tool is designed specifically for the Model G279[...]

-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 .................................................................................................... Bench Model Overall Dimensions: Height .....[...]

-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. This i[...]

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. # Part # Description P2790001 Knob P2790002 Knife Lock Plate P2790003 Sliding Knife Support P2790004 O-Ring PN05 Nut 1 / 4 " - 20 P2790006 Knob P2790007 Work Plate P2790008 Right Lock Bar[...]

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