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Model g4173
1
⁄
8
hp power Feeder
iNtRODuctiON
Foreword
We are proud to offer the Model g4173
1
⁄
8
hp
power Feeder. this machine 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.
the specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the Model
g4173 when the manual was prepared. however,
owing to grizzly’s policy of continuous improve-
ment, changes may be made at any time with no
obligation on the part of grizzly.
For your convenience, we always keep current
grizzly manuals available on our website at
www.
grizzly.com. any updates to your machine will be
reflected in these manuals as soon as they are
complete. Visit our site often to check for the lat-
est updates to this manual!
We stand behind our machines. if you have any
service questions, parts requests or general ques-
tions about the machine, please call or write us at
the location listed below.
grizzly industrial, inc.
1203 lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, pa 17756
phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
E-Mail: [email protected]
if you have any comments regarding this manual,
please write to us at the address below:
grizzly industrial, inc.
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/
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technical documentation Manager
p.o. Box 2069
Bellingham, Wa 98227-2069
Email: [email protected]
contact info
this power feeder greatly simplifies repetitive
operations on table saws, jointers, and shapers by
automating how workpieces are fed into the cut.
since the power feeder is typically positioned
between the blade and the operator during opera-
tions, the operator’s hands do not need to get
near the blade when feeding the workpiece,
so the danger of an accidental cutting injury is
greatly reduced.
additionally, the power feeder provides more con-
sistent results than hand fed operations, because
it moves the workpiece at an even speed and
maintains consistent workpiece pressure against
the table and fence throughout the cut.
the power feeder works by simply attaching rub-
ber rollers to a motor through a series of gears
designed to control the roller speed.
since the rubber rollers must be positioned
correctly to maintain even workpiece pressure
against the table and fence, the power feeder is
mounted on a stand that allows it to be moved and
locked at an array of heights an angles within the
range of the stand.
the power feeder stand is typically mounted to the
desired machine by clamping it to the machine’s
table, or mounting it directly into the machine’s
table via drilled and tapped holes.
Functional Overview
