-18- Model g4181/g7873 1-hp power Feeder
SEctiON 4: OPERatiONS

Operation Safety

Damage to your eyes and lungs could result
from using woodworking machinery without
proper protective gear. always wear safety
glasses and a respirator when operating this
machine.

NOTICE

if you have never used this type of machine
or equipment before, WE StRONGLy REc-
OMMEND that you read books, trade maga -
zines, or get formal training before begin-
ning any projects. Regardless of the con-
tent in this section, Grizzly industrial will
not be held liable for accidents caused by
lack of training.
Loose ha ir, clothing, or
jewelry could get caught
in machinery and cause
serious personal injury.
Keep t hese ite ms away
from moving parts at all
times to reduce this risk.
to reduce the ri sk of
serious injury when using
this machine, r ead an d
understand this enti re
manual before beginning
any operations.

basic use and care

power feeders reduce kickback hazards and
improve cutting results by feeding in a consistent
and stable manner. remember, do not to stand in
the path of potential kickback. When not in use,
support the power feeder with a wooden block so
the rubber wheels are raised above the table and
do not compress from the weight of the power
feed er.
the universal joints on this power feeder allow
you to adjust the power feeder tracking and height
to accommod ate many workpiece sizes. Before
loosening any lock lever, always suppor t the
power feeder with a blo ck of wood, so the power
feeder does not drop and cause damage.
adjust the power feeder so it is toed-in approxi-
mately 1° to 1.5° degrees towards the machine
fence. this adjustment will ensure that the power
feeder wheels slightly push the workpiece against
the fence during cutting operations (Figure 8).
next, adjust the power feeder so the rubber
wheels are parallel with the table surface, and are
1⁄8" lower than the thickness of your workpiece.
this adjustment ensures that the workpiece will
not slip or hang in the middle of a cut. always
double check that the power feeder wheels are
slightly lower than the workpiece before you begin
feeding operations. otherwise, the workpiece
may slip and kickback.
you MuSt assemble all guards, fences,
and hold-downs before starting your
machine or power feeder. Failure to heed
this warning could result in amputation or
death!