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Model G4179 (Mfd. Since 01/22)

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To reduce your risk of 

serious injury, read this 

entire manual BEFORE 

using machine.

Identification

Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand 
the instructions in this manual.

Horizontal 

Travel Lock 

Vertical Travel 

Handcrank

Vertical

Travel

Lock

1

2

 HP 

Motor

Upper Elbow 

Joint Lock

Lower Elbow

Joint Lock

Gearbox Oil Plug  

Labeled "OIL" 

Located on Top 

of Case Behind 

Motor

Horizontal 

Travel

Handcrank

Rotation 

Lock

Chain Cover

Cover 

Knobs

Summary of Contents for G4179

Page 1: ...NING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC CR10816 PRINTED IN TAIWAN MODEL G4179 1 2 HP POWER FEEDER OWNER S MANUAL Fo...

Page 2: ...g grinding tool integrity and the usage of personal protective equipment The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence improper training machine modifications...

Page 3: ...ventory 13 Cleanup 14 Site Considerations 14 Assembly 15 Power Connection 15 Base Mounting 16 Mounting Options 17 Test Run 18 SECTION 4 OPERATIONS 19 Operation Overview 19 Basic Use Care 20 Vertical I...

Page 4: ...ade every effort to be exact with the instruc tions specifications drawings and photographs in this manual Sometimes we make mistakes but our policy of continuous improvement also means that sometimes...

Page 5: ...locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual Horizontal Travel Lock Vertical Travel Handcrank Vertical Travel Lock 1 2 HP Motor Upper Elbow J...

Page 6: ...igure 1 Feed direction switch A Column Controls Figure 2 Column features B C D E F G H B Vertical Travel Handcrank Adjusts vertical position of power feeder C Vertical Travel Lock Locks vertical posit...

Page 7: ...board Box Content Machine Weight 58 lbs Length x Width x Height 20 x 11 x 19 in Must Ship Upright No Carton 2 Type Cardboard Box Content Stand Weight 49 lbs Length x Width x Height 19 x 30 x 11 in Mus...

Page 8: ...rward Reverse Roller Info Number of Rollers 3 Roller Width 2 in Roller Diameter 4 in Roller Suspension 1 in Maximum Height Rollers Parallel Table Surface 7 in Centers Between Rollers 4 3 4 in Construc...

Page 9: ...kshop kid proof DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Do not use machinery in areas that are wet cluttered or have poor lighting Operating machinery in these areas greatly increases the risk of accidents and injury...

Page 10: ...moving parts or flying debris Make sure they are properly installed undamaged and working correctly BEFORE operating machine FORCING MACHINERY Do not force machine It will do the job safer and better...

Page 11: ...e risk of accidental entanglement pinch injuries between power feed er rollers and workpiece or contact with blade cut ter of associated machine keep hands away from rotating parts of power feeder Tur...

Page 12: ...result especially if connected to an undersized circuit To reduce the risk of these hazards avoid over loading the machine during operation and make sure it is connected to a power supply circuit that...

Page 13: ...ith this machine must be in good condition and contain a ground wire and matching plug receptacle Additionally it must meet the following size requirements Minimum Gauge Size 16 AWG Maximum Length Sho...

Page 14: ...m Grade Thread Locking Liquid 1 Clean Rags As Required Disposable Gloves 1 Hex Wrench 6mm 1 Table Mounting Hardware 1 Gear Oil 80 90W 1 6 15 Plug 1 Needed for Setup The following items are needed but...

Page 15: ...26T 34T Gears Behind Cover 1 Ea C Elbow Joint Assembly 1 D Base and Column Assembly 1 E Crank and Leadscrew Assembly 1 F T Handle 1 G Horizontal Column Assembly 1 H Base Bolt Pattern Template 1 I Cap...

Page 16: ...tative will wipe off easily If you have a plastic paint scraper scrape off as much as you can first then wipe off the rest with the rag 4 Repeat Steps 2 3 as necessary until clean then coat all unpain...

Page 17: ...preventative if applicable Tip We recommend using a set of C clamps to temporarily secure the base while assembling the power feeder to prevent it from tipping You will mount the power feeder to the...

Page 18: ...ed OFF or the OFF button is pushed in before connecting power Electrocution fire shock or equipment damage may occur if machine is not properly grounded and connected to power supply Connecting Plug t...

Page 19: ...rface and approximately 1 8 lower than the thickness of the workpiece Also aim the front of the power feeder slight ly towards the machine fence see Figure 9 with approximately 1 to 1 5 toe in toward...

Page 20: ...th washer or nut locations under the table you must use an optional clamping kit or drill and thread holes directly into the table as described in Direct Mounting Direct Mounting Use the included moun...

Page 21: ...unusual problem during the test run immediately stop the machine disconnect it from power and fix the problem BEFORE operating the machine again The Troubleshooting table in the SERVICE section of thi...

Page 22: ...tightens elbow lock 5 Loosens vertical travel lock and lower elbow joint lock then adjusts position of power feeder so rubber rollers are parallel with table surface and 1 8 lower than thickness of w...

Page 23: ...he power feeder rollers slightly push the workpiece against the fence during cutting opera tions Use a featherboard on the infeed side to assist with feeding long or large stock You MUST assemble all...

Page 24: ...t Per Minute Included Accessory Change Gears A 26 Tooth B 34 Tooth 15 Feet Per Minute A 34 Tooth B 26 Tooth 25 Feet Per Minute Motor OFF To reduce risk of shock or accidental startup always disconnect...

Page 25: ...positioning power feeder for incline feeding Lower Elbow Joint Lock 1 Loosen rotation lock and swing power feeder off of machine table see Figure 17 2 Loosen cap screw on upper elbow joint rotate uppe...

Page 26: ...iece Table Jointer Fence at 45 Side View Figure 20 Example of power feeder set up for 45 feeding operation on a jointer 6 Tighten all locks on power feeder and vertical column 7 Repeat Steps 1 6 in re...

Page 27: ...modate a wide range of workpieces Reduce the likelihood of kickback with this convenient accessory Figure 25 G4180 Replacement Roller Figure 23 Recommended product for machine lubrication T26419 Syn O...

Page 28: ...lubricate the other components that require lubrication Lubrication Cleaning Protecting Lubrication Task Frequency Hours of Operation Page Ref Roller Grease Fittings 200 Hrs 27 Gearbox 1000 Hrs 27 Ch...

Page 29: ...1000 Hrs 6 Months of Operation The gearbox should be drained and refilled after the first month or 200 hours of use For the remaining life of the power feeder change oil every six months or 1000 hour...

Page 30: ...the grease Lock Levers Lube Type ISO 32 or Equivalent Amount Thin Coat Lubrication Frequency 8 Hrs of Operation To prevent rust and binding periodically clean and oil all lock lever and leadscrew thre...

Page 31: ...se 4 Test replace if at fault 5 Fix broken wires or disconnected corroded connections 6 Inspect replace if at fault 7 Test repair replace Machine stalls or is underpowered 1 Motor wired incorrectly 2...

Page 32: ...2 Dull cutter or blade 3 Power feeder angle not toed in to keep workpiece against fence 1 Reduce feed speed 2 Replace with sharp cutter or blade 3 Adjust power feeder so it is toed in 1 to 1 5 toward...

Page 33: ...t at the time of printing but may not match your machine If you find this to be the case use the wiring diagram inside the motor junction box CAPACITORS INVERTERS Some capacitors and power inverters s...

Page 34: ...Motor power and direction switch Figure 33 Motor capacitors R 2 U 1 6 5 Y 10 9 V 3 S 4 7 X 8 11 12 Side A Side B Motor Power and Direction Switch Ground Run Capacitor 220V Motor Start Capacitor 200MF...

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Page 36: ...2 GEAR 40T 520 P4179520 SPROCKET SHAFT 559 P4179559 GEAR SET 26T 34T 521 P4179521 EXT RETAINING RING 13MM 559 1 P4179559 1 GEAR 34T 522 P4179522 SPROCKET SHAFT 559 2 P4179559 2 GEAR 26T 523 P4179523...

Page 37: ...ASSEMBLY V2 01 22 662 1 P4179662 1 OVER ARM CONE 682V2 1 P4179682V2 1 OVER ARM 662 2 P4179662 2 LOCK STUD 682V2 2 P4179682V2 2 KEY 564MML X 8T 662 3 P4179662 3 T HANDLE 682V2 3 P4179682V2 3 CAP SCREW...

Page 38: ...ays wear eye protection 3 Only plug power cord into a grounded outlet 4 Keep hands away from rotating wheels or other moving parts that could cause entanglement 5 Keep guards in place at all times 6 D...

Page 39: ...rty or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they constantly...

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