Grizzly G7153 User Manual

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GRIZZLY ID # 404001623. REVISED JANUARY, 2003. PRINTED IN CHINA

ONLINE MANUAL DISCLAIMER

THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL REPRESENTS THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MACHINE AS IT IS CURRENTLY BEING SHIPPED. THE

MACHINE CONFIGURATION CAN CHANGE AS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED. IF YOU OWN AN EARLIER VERSION OF THE

MACHINE, THIS MANUAL MAY NOT EXACTLY DEPICT YOUR MACHINE . CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS

ABOUT DIFFERENCES. PREVIOUS VERSIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE.

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adequately at all times during operation; maintain control of the work at all times. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work securely.

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. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

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Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

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Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.-Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

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Use safety approved lenses, everyday glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

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Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

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. Cluttered

areas and benches invite accidents.

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. All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

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with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

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Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

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Keep proper footing

and balance at all times.

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The Model G7153 Heavy-Duty Universal Bender is shipped from the manufacturer in a carefully packed carton. If you discover the tool is damaged after you’ve signed for delivery,

please call

Customer Service immediately for advice.

Save the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent.

Otherwise filing a freight claim can be difficult.

When you are completely satisfied with the condition of your shipment, you should inventory its parts.

Refer to the attached parts list and make certain you have all the parts and dies included with this bending tool. If any components are missing, contact Customer Service.

In the event that any non-proprietary parts are missing (e.g. a nut or a washer), we would be glad to replace them, or, for the sake of expediency, replacements can be obtained at your local hardware store.

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The cast iron and other unpainted parts of the Model G7153 may be coated with a waxy oil that protects them from corrosion during shipment. Remove the protective coating with mineral spirits and paper towels.

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The G7153 Universal Bender must be securely mounted to a solid surface before using. Operating the tool for certain operations will require exerting considerable force on the handle, thus it is essential that the tool be mounted to a heavy or immovable work bench or other work surface. Be certain there will be adequate clearance for the entire range of motion of the handle with no potential pinch points for the operator’s hands.

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Read and follow all directions and warnings on the solvent label.

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Work only in a well ventilated area.

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Do not work near any type of open flame (e.g., pilot lights, kerosene heaters, and so on).

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smoke while working with flam-

mable material.

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Paper towels from the cleaning process are extremely combustible. Dispose of waste towels so they do not create a fire hazard.

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Do not use gasoline or other petroleum based solvents because of their extremely low flash points. Do not use chlorine-based solvents – if you happen to splash some onto a painted surface, you’ll ruin the finish.

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Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model G7153 Heavy-Duty Universal Bender. The G7153 is part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine metalworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines stated in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation.

The Model G7153 is intended for home and medium duty professional use. The G7153 features cast iron construction for rigidity and strength. This bender has a bending capacity of 28

⁄2 tons per square inch which can be used to shape iron, steel, wrought iron, brass, copper and aluminum.

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for these various materials

are:

Steel & Iron

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" Round Stock

⁄2" x 1⁄2" Square Stock

⁄16" x 5⁄16" Strip Stock

Wrought Iron

⁄32" Round Stock

⁄32" x 13⁄32" Square Stock

⁄16" x 1⁄4" Strip Stock

Brass & Copper

⁄8" Round Stock

⁄32" x 15⁄32" Square Stock

⁄16" x 5⁄16" Strip Stock

Aluminum

⁄32" Round Stock

⁄32" x 19⁄32" Square Stock

⁄16" x 13⁄32" Strip Stock

We are also pleased to provide this manual with the Model G7153. It was written to guide you through assembly, review safety considerations, and cover general operating procedures. It represents our latest effort to produce the best documentation possible. If you have any criticisms that you feel we should address in our next printing, please write to us at the Bellingham, WA address at the end of this section.

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Most important, we stand behind our tools. We have an excellent service department at your disposal should the need arise. If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or write to us at the location listed below.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc. 1203 Lycoming Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone:(717) 326-3806

Fax:(800) 438-5901

E-Mail: Grizzlytec@aol.com

Web Site: http://www.grizzlyimports.com

To comment on this manual write to:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

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Technical Documentation

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227

To operate this, or any other tool safely and efficiently, it is essential to become as familiar with it as possible. The time you invest before you begin to use your Model G7153 will be time well spent.

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operate this tool until you are completely familiar with the contents of this manual.

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