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Model T32957 (Mfd. Since 09/21)

SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE

To reduce risk of shock or 

accidental startup, always 

disconnect machine from 

power before adjustments, 

maintenance, or service.

For optimum performance from this machine, this 
maintenance schedule must be strictly followed.

Ongoing
To minimize your risk of injury and maintain proper 
machine operation, stop operations immediately if 
you ever observe any of the items below, and fix 
the problem before continuing operations:

• 

Loose mounting bolts.

 

Loose or damaged blade guard.

 

Worn or damaged blades.

 

Loose or bent rear work stop support rods.

 

Any other unsafe condition.

Daily Maintenance
• 

Clean and protect blades and bare cast iron 
surfaces.

• 

Lubricate pivot pins.  

Schedule

Cleaning the Model T32957 is relatively easy. Use 
a brush to clear away any metal debris from the 
blades, the blade guard, and the table.

Keep the table and exposed portions of the blades 
rust-free with regular applications of products like 
G96

®

 Gun Treatment, SLIPIT

®

, or Boeshield

®

 T-9 

(see 

Page 20 for more details).

Cleaning & 

Protecting

There are a number of parts on this machine that 
undergo a lot of movement and must remain lubri-
cated for smooth operation and long life.

Lubrication

Oil Type .................T26685 or ISO 32 Equivalent
Oil Amount ....................................... 1 or 2 Drops
Lubrication Frequency ................................. Daily

Items Needed 

Qty

Wire Brush ......................................................... 1
Shop Rags ......................................... As Needed
T26685 or ISO 32 Equivalent ............ As Needed

Pivot Pins

Figure 30. Location of pivot pins (2 of 4 shown).

Use  a  wire  brush  to  clean  any  built-up  grease 
from pivot pins (see 

Figure 30) before applying a 

few drops of lubricant to the exposed portions of 
all  four  pivot  pins.  Keep  your  hands  and  fingers 
away from shearing area and press down on the 
foot pedal a few times to distribute the lubricant.

Summary of Contents for T32957

Page 1: ...C WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC CS22037 PRINTED IN CHINA V1 09 21 MODEL T32957 52 SHEET METAL SHEAR OW...

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: ...o Floor 14 Assembly 15 SECTION 3 OPERATIONS 17 Operation Overview 17 Cutting Tips 18 Adjusting Rear Work Stop 18 Adjusting Front Work Stop 19 Using Bevel Gauge 19 SECTION 4 ACCESSORIES 20 SECTION 5 MA...

Page 4: ...between the manual and machine leaves you confused or unsure about something check our website for an updated version We post current manuals and manual updates for free on our web site at www grizzl...

Page 5: ...and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual Blade Guard Blade Bow Bevel Gauge Foot Pedal Rear Scale 1 of 2 Front Scale 1 of 2 Extension...

Page 6: ...ear work stop position tighten to secure M Rear Work Stop Adjusts on rear work stop support rods to measure and support workpieces for repeatable cuts Figure 2 Outfeed components and controls H I J M...

Page 7: ...t 67 x 30 x 46 in Must Ship Upright Yes Main Specifications Capacities Maximum Width 52 in Maximum Thickness Mild Steel 16 Gauge Maximum Thickness at Half Width Mild Steel 14 Gauge Maximum Thickness a...

Page 8: ...d 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 MENTAL A...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...ces that may create a slip trip or fall hazard SHARP METAL EDGES The sharp edges of sheet metal can easily cut fingers hands and other body parts Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling sheet m...

Page 11: ...ing materials and inspect them for shipping damage If items are damaged please call us immediately at 570 546 9663 IMPORTANT Save all packaging materials until you are completely satisfied with the ma...

Page 12: ...acements can be obtained at your local hardware store Loosen Inventory Figure 4 Qty A Front Extension Arms 2 B Rear Work Stop Support Rods 2 C Front Work Stop 1 D Rear Work Stop Assemblies 2 E Rear Wo...

Page 13: ...Model T32957 Mfd Since 09 21 11 Hardware Recognition Chart USE THIS CHART TO MATCH UP HARDWARE DURING THE INVENTORY AND ASSEMBLY PROCESS 5mm 5mm Flat Head Cap Screw...

Page 14: ...ng gather the following Disposable rags Cleaner degreaser WD 40 works well Safety glasses disposable gloves Plastic paint scraper optional Basic steps for removing rust preventative 1 Put on safety gl...

Page 15: ...r extreme conditions Extreme conditions for this type of machinery are generally those where the ambient temperature range is outside 41 104 F the relative humidity range is outside 20 95 non condensi...

Page 16: ...ng methodology specified by the code Machine Base Concrete Lag Screw Lag Shield Anchor Flat Washer Drilled Hole Figure 9 Popular method for anchoring machinery to a concrete floor Anchoring to Concret...

Page 17: ...so machine can continue to cut straight and square 2 Cut cable ties securing foot pedal to table 3 Have another person press and hold foot pedal about halfway through full range of movement 4 Insert 2...

Page 18: ...ten each micro adjustment knob completely to elimi nate space shown in Figure 15 Figure 15 Rear work stop assembly installed on rear work stop support rod 11 Attach rear work stop to rear work stop as...

Page 19: ...d upper blade and up against rear work stop 6 Adjusts front work stop or bevel gauge if angled workpiece against workpiece to keep shearing force from pushing workpiece forward 7 With balanced and sta...

Page 20: ...re 18 Blade shearing action Adjusting Rear Work Stop The rear work stop is used for making repetitive cuts of the same length The micro adjustment assemblies allow for precise positioning of the work...

Page 21: ...21 Figure 21 Front work stop components Front Work Stop Wing Nut 1 of 2 Front Extension Arm 1 of 2 3 Position workpiece on table and under blade guard for shearing operation 4 Install 1 M12 1 75 x 45...

Page 22: ...0097 380 0098 and 380 0091 holders D25 and D40 scrapers C20 countersink ES100 and ES200 blades 5 each V13 and A13 blades wrench and hex wrenches case Figure 23 Model T25208 23 Pc Deburring Set Recomm...

Page 23: ...HP Electric Sheet Metal Shear SB1365 South Bend Way Oil ISO 68 Engineered for the high pressure exerted on horizontal or vertical ways and slides Protects against rust and corrosion Ensures stick free...

Page 24: ...y Use a brush to clear away any metal debris from the blades the blade guard and the table Keep the table and exposed portions of the blades rust free with regular applications of products like G96 Gu...

Page 25: ...1 or 2 Drops Lubrication Frequency As Needed Items Needed Qty Shop Rags As Needed Mineral Spirits As Needed SB1365 or ISO 68 Equivalent As Needed The rear work stop assemblies must slide smooth ly in...

Page 26: ...lades Page 25 4 Properly adjust blade gap Page 26 5 Properly adjust hold down blade guard Page 28 Cuts are not square 1 Rear work stop not parallel with blades 2 Blade gap not correct 3 Blade bow is n...

Page 27: ...32957024 As Needed New Lower Blade PT32957025 As Needed If both of the upper blade cutting edges are dull or the cutting edge of the lower blade is dull sharpen the blade s on a surface grinder and ma...

Page 28: ...nd with normal wear you may need to adjust the blade gap If the blade gap is too wide the workpiece will not cut correctly and show signs of bending rip ping or tearing If the blade gap is too narrow...

Page 29: ...w jam nut clock wise while testing results until paper cuts cleanly along entire length of blades If paper cuts cleanly at center but not end of blades adjust bow jam nut counter clockwise while testi...

Page 30: ...y of cuts adjust screws clockwise 3 Tighten jam nuts to secure gib adjustment Adjusting Hold Down Blade Guard When the foot pedal lowers the upper blade the blade guard is also engaged to contact and...

Page 31: ...sition 2 Insert largest feeler gauge that will fit between hold down finger and table on right end of blade guard see Figure 41 Squaring Front Scales For the front scales to work properly these scales...

Page 32: ...3 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 20 20 68 51 31 76 8 9 14 39 56 42 76 2 3 5 6 7 15 16 19 71 74 75 49 54 56 76 76 52 67 57 50 72 50 53 68 17 44 46 47 73 74 12 72 72 33 20 23 39 58 20 43 45 48 32 33 2...

Page 33: ...18 PT32957018 HEX BOLT M10 1 5 X 60 58 PT32957058 HEX BOLT M10 1 5 X 25 19 PT32957019 HEX BOLT M10 1 5 X 50 59 PT32957059 REAR WORK STOP 20 PT32957020 FLAT WASHER 10MM 60 PT32957060 REAR WORK STOP MO...

Page 34: ...ity of this shear 8 Do not cut wire or nails 9 Rotate or sharpen dull blades 10 Do not place foot under foot pedal 11 Do not operate under influence of drugs or alcohol or when tired 12 Prevent unauth...

Page 35: ...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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