Craftsman G8693 instruction manual General Information, Commentary

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SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION

Commentary

We are proud to offer the G8693 Mini Shaper. The Model G8693 is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s com- mitment to customer satisfaction.

We are also pleased to provide this manual with the Model G8693. It was written to guide you through assembly, review safety considerations, and cover general operating procedures. It repre- sents our effort to produce the best documenta- tion possible. If you have any comments regard- ing this manual, please write to us at the address below:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

C/O Technical Documentation

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Most importantly, we stand behind our machines. If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or write us at the following location:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone: (570) 546-9663

Fax: (800) 438-5901

E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com

Web Site:www.grizzly.com

The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G8693 as supplied when the manual was pre- pared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of con- tinuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly. Whenever possible, though, we send manual updates to all owners of a particular tool or machine. Should you receive one, we urge you to insert the new information with the old and keep it for reference.

To operate this, or any power tool, safely and efficiently, it is essential to become as familiar with its characteristics as possible. The time you invest before you begin to use your Model G8693 will be time well spent. DO NOT oper- ate this machine until you are completely famil- iar with the contents of this manual. Make sure you read and understand all of the safety pro- cedures. If you do not understand something, DO NOT operate the machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Mini Shaper Model G8693 G8693 Mini Shaper Table Of Contents Safety Safety Instructions For Power ToolsAMP Rating Safety Instructions For Shapers Grounding Circuit Requirements110V Operation General Information CommentaryUnpacking Parts InventoryClean Up Assembly Spindle ShaftGuard installed Fence Ring GuardSite Consideration Hole Pattern G8693 Mini ShaperOperations Location Of Primary ComponentsOn-Off Switch Fence Depth Of CutTable Insert Spindle Height Spindle height locking knobs G8693 Mini ShaperRing Guard Keyed Washers Installing a Cutter Using Router Bits UnpluggedWorkpiece Prep Wood GrainStraight Edge Shaping Across The Grain Large Workpiece Curved WorkpieceDust Collection Do not use finger since stationary blades are SharpMaintenance Belt ReplacementClosure Machine Data Sheet 1714 G8693 Mini Shaper Base Warranty and Returns Warranty Card Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC