Grizzly T23036 Hold-Down Adjustment, Blade Adjustment, Items Needed, To adjust the hold-down

Hold-Down

Adjustment

The hold-down functions as a safety device to secure the workpiece while it is being sheared and to help prevent the operator's fingers from getting in the blade cutting path. The hold-down must be adjusted properly to perform these func- tions.

The ideal adjustment provides only enough clear- ance to slide the workpiece under the workstop. For practicality and safety, the workstop should be adjusted to provide approximately 1⁄8" clearance.

Items Needed	Qty.
Stock 1⁄8"	1
Socket or Wrench 19mm	1
To adjust the hold-down:

1.Tighten the hex nuts on the springs to raise the hold-down off the table (Figure 17).

Hex Nut

Fixing Bolt

Shim

Figure 17. Tightening hold-down.

2.Insert the shim stock under the hold-down, then loosen the hex nut to lower the hold- down until it makes contact with the shim.

3.Repeat Step 2 at the other side of the shear.

4.Check the gap to make sure the distance is equal across the length of the hold-down.

Tip: To avoid scratching the surface of your workpiece, apply thin rubber pads to the bottom of the hold-down fingers.

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Blade Adjustment

The blade adjustment has been made at the fac- tory before shipment. A few test cuts will deter- mine if this adjustment is satisfactory for your needs. If it is, you are ready to start using your foot shear. However, you may find it necessary to check the blade adjustment before continuing. Depending on how often you change the type and gauge of material you cut, this adjustment process may become routine.

Tools Required	Qty.
Socket or Wrench 24mm	.....................................1
Hex Wrench 8mm	1
Feeler Gauge 0.002"	1

To perform the blade adjustment:

1.Loosen, but do not remove the two table bolts and table adjustment screws on both sides of the foot shear (see Figure 18).

Table Adjustment Screws Table Bolts

Figure 18. Adjustment screws.

2.Using the foot pedal, lower the blade and hold it in position. (It may help to have your assistant do this step.)

3.Turn the table adjustment screws to move the table and fixed blade until the fixed blade makes light contact with the moving blade.

NOTICE: The moving blade should never overlap the fixed blade. This will cause dam- age to both.

T23036 37" Foot Shear