Grizzly H2801 User Manual

COPYRIGHT © NOVEMBER, 2001 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE

OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

PRINTED IN TAIWAN

4" JOINTER

MODEL H2801

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WARNING

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind­ing, drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and
other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to fil­ter out microscopic particles.

Table Of Contents

PAGE

1. SAFETY

SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS ......................................................................2-3

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JOINTERS ......................................4

2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................5

110V OPERATION ....................................................................................................5

EXTENSION CORDS ................................................................................................5

GROUNDING ............................................................................................................5

3. GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................6

COMMENTARY ........................................................................................................6

UNPACKING..............................................................................................................7

PIECE INVENTORY ..................................................................................................7

HARDWARE RECOGNITION CHART ......................................................................8

CLEAN UP ................................................................................................................9

SITE CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................................9

4. ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................................10

BEGINNING ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................10

TRUNNIONS............................................................................................................10

FENCE ....................................................................................................................11

MOUNTING JOINTER ............................................................................................11

5. ADJUSTMENTS............................................................................................................12

CUTTING DEPTH....................................................................................................12

FENCE ....................................................................................................................13

BLADE GUARD..................................................................................................13-14

KNIFE ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................14

6. OPERATION..................................................................................................................15

TEST RUN ..............................................................................................................15

LOCK-OUT SWITCH ..............................................................................................16

STOCK INSPECTION ............................................................................................16

FEEDING WORKPIECE..........................................................................................16

PUSH BLOCKS ......................................................................................................17

DUST COLLECTION ..............................................................................................17

SURFACE PLANING ..............................................................................................18

EDGE JOINING ......................................................................................................18

BEVELING ..............................................................................................................19

RABBET CUTS........................................................................................................19

7. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................20

GENERAL................................................................................................................20

TABLE......................................................................................................................20

LUBRICATION ........................................................................................................20

V-BELT ....................................................................................................................20

SHARPENING KNIVES ..........................................................................................20

REPLACING KNIVES..............................................................................................21

REPLACING BELT ..................................................................................................21

REPLACING SPRING ............................................................................................21

MOTOR BRUSHES ................................................................................................21

8. CLOSURE ....................................................................................................................22

MACHINE DATA......................................................................................................23

PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LISTS ......................................................24-25

WARRANTY AND RETURNS ................................................................................26

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Safety Instructions For Power Tools

SECTION 1: SAFETY

5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
AWAY. All children and visitors should be

kept a safe distance from work area.

6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with

padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.

7. NEVER FORCE TOOL. It will do the job

better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.

8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or

attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.

1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working

order.

2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to

see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning on.

3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered

areas and benches invite accidents.

4. NEVER USE IN DANGEROUS ENVI­RONMENT. Do not use power tools in

damp or wet locations, or where any flam­mable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep
work area well lighted.

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction

Manual Before Operating This Equipment

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD

result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY

result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert

against unsafe practices.

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about
proper operation of the equipment.

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions.
This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level
of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below.
Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substi­tute for proper accident prevention measures.

NOTICE

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9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make

sure your extension cord is in good condi­tion. Conductor size should be in accor­dance with the chart below. The amperage
rating should be listed on the motor or tool
nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a
drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Your extension
cord must also contain a ground wire and
plug pin. Always repair or replace exten­sion cords if they become damaged.

Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. 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.

11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also

use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safe­ty glasses.

12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to

hold work when practical. It’s safer than
using your hand and frees both hands to
operate tool.

13. NEVER OVERREACH. Keep proper foot-

ing and balance at all times.

LENGTH

AMP RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft

0-6 18 16 16
7-10 18 16 14
11-12 16 16 14
13-16 14 12 12
17-20 12 12 10
21-30 10 10 No

Safety Instructions For Power Tools

14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep

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

15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing

and changing accessories, such as knives,
bits, cutters, and the like.

16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION­AL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off

position before plugging in.

17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Consult the owner’s manual for recom­mended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.

18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur-

ther 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.

19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT­TENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Do not

leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

20. NEVER USE UNDER THE INFLUENCE of

alcohol or drugs, or when tired.

21. NEVER ALLOW UNSUPERVISED OR
UNTRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPER­ATE THE MACHINE. Make sure any

instructions you give in regards to the
operation of the machine are approved,
correct, safe, and clearly understood.

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Like all power tools, there is danger asso­ciated with jointers. Accidents are fre­quently caused by lack of familiarity or fail­ure to pay attention. Use this tool with
respect and caution to lessen the possibil­ity of operator injury. If normal safety pre­cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious
personal injury may occur.

No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per­sonal injury, damage to equipment or poor
work results.

Additional Safety Instructions For Jointers

1. JOINTING SAFETY BEGINS with your

lumber. Inspect your stock carefully before
you feed it over the cutterhead. If you have
any doubts about the stability or structural

integrity of your stock, DO NOT JOINT IT!

2. MAINTAIN PROPER RELATIONSHIPS of

infeed and outfeed table surfaces and cut­terhead knife path.

3. ALWAYS USE A PUSH BLOCK when

jointing. Never place your hands directly
over the cutterhead.

4. SUPPORT THE WORKPIECE adequately

at all times during operation, maintain con­trol over the work at all times.

5. WHEN JOINTING, do not stand directly at

the end of either table. Position yourself
just to the side of the infeed table to avoid

possible kickbacks.

6. NEVER JOINT A BOARD that has loose

knots. All defects should be cut out of the
board before it is planed or jointed.

7. NEVER JOINT end grain.

8. NEVER MAKE JOINTING CUTS deeper

than

1

⁄8".

9. JOINT WITH THE GRAIN. Jointing against

the grain is dangerous and could produce
chatter or excessive chip out.

11. NEVER BACK THE WORK toward the

infeed table.

12. HABITS – GOOD AND BAD – are hard to

break. Develop good habits in your shop
and safety will become second-nature to
you.

13. “KICKBACK” is when the workpiece is

thrown off the jointer table by the force of
the cutterheads. Always use pushblocks
and safety glasses to reduce the likelihood
of injury from “kickback.” If you do not
understand what kickback is, or how it

occurs, DO NOT operate this machine.

14. BE AWARE THAT CERTAIN WOODS
MAY CAUSE AN ALLERGIC REACTION

in people and animals, especially when
exposed to fine dust. Make sure you know
what type of wood dust you will be exposed
to and always wear an approved respirator.

H2801 4" Jointer

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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS

110V Operation

If you find it necessary to use an extension cord
with the Model H2801, make sure the cord is
rated Hard Service (grade S) or better. Refer to
the chart in the standard safety instructions to
determine the minimum gauge for the extension
cord. The extension cord must also contain a
ground wire and plug pin. Always repair or
replace extension cords when they become worn
or damaged.

Extension Cords

Grounding

This equipment must be
grounded. Verify that any
existing electrical outlet
and circuit you intend to
plug into is actually
grounded. Under no cir­cumstances should the
grounding pin from any
three-pronged plug be
removed. Serious injury
may occur.

In the event of an electrical short, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing
electric current a path of least resistance. This
tool is equipped with a power cord having an

equipment-grounding conductor. See Figure 1.

The outlet must be properly installed and ground­ed in accordance with all local codes and ordi­nances.

The Model H2801 is wired for 110V operation.
The motor will safely draw 5 amps at 110V. If you
operate this machine on any circuit that is already
close to its capacity, it might blow a fuse or trip a
circuit breaker. However, if an unusual load does
not exist and the circuit still trips, contact a quali­fied electrician or our service department.

A 10 amp fuse or circuit breaker should be used
when fusing this jointer. Circuit breakers rated
any higher may not be adequate to protect the cir­cuit from power surges.

Figure 1. Typical 110V 3-prong plug and outlet.

Figure 1A. Do not remove grounding pin.

H2801 4" Jointer

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SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION

Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model
H2801 4" Jointer. This jointer is part of Grizzly’s
growing family of fine woodworking and metal­working machinery. When used according to the
guidelines stated in this manual, you can expect
years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation.

The Model H2801 offers a

1

⁄2

H.P., 110V, 8000
R.P.M. motor, a 2 knife cutterhead, and a 45˚ tilt­ing fence.

We are also pleased to provide this manual with
the Model H2801. 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 address below:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

C

⁄O Technical Documentation

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227

Commentary

Most important, we stand behind our machines.
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 Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone:[phone]

Fax:[phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com

The specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the Model
H2801 as supplied when the manual was pre­pared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of con­tinuous improvement, changes may be made at
any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly.
Whenever possible, though, we send manual
updates to all owners of a particular tool or
machine. Should you receive one, we urge you to
insert the new information with the old and keep
it for reference.

Read the manual before
assembly and operation.
Become familiar with
the machine and its
operation before begin­ning any work. Serious
personal injury may
result if safety or opera­tional information is not
understood or followed.

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Unpacking

The jointer and hardware (shown in Figure 2) are

shipped from the manufacturer in a carefully
packed carton. If you discover the machine is
damaged after you have signed for delivery, and
the truck and driver are gone, you will need to file
a freight claim with the carrier. Save the contain­ers and all packing materials for possible inspec­tion by the carrier or its agent. Without the pack­ing materials, filing a freight claim can be difficult.

If you need assistance determining whether you
need to file a freight claim, or with the procedure
to file one, please contact our Customer Service.

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

Piece Inventory

After all the parts have been removed from the
carton, you should have:

Part Qty

• Jointer Unit 1

• Fence 1

• Push Blocks 2

• Left Trunnion 1

• Right Trunnion 1

• Cap Screws M5-.8 x 8 4

• Lock Washers 5mm 4

• Slotted Screws M5-.8 x 10 4

In the event that any nonproprietary 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.

Figure 2. Model H2801 base unit and assembly

parts.

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Hardware Recognition Chart

Use this chart to match up
hardware pieces during the
assembly process!

10/24

Lock
Nut

Wing
Nut

S

A

W

D

I

A

R

5/8

M

E

T

E

R

E

H

1/4

Thumb
Screw

Phillips
Head
Screw

Countersunk
Phillips
Head
Screw

5/16

3/8

Cap
Screw

Carriage
Bolt

Flange
Bolt

7/16

Phillips
Head
Hex
Bolt

1/2

Setscrew

Hex
Head
Bolt

5/8

Lock

Washer

MEASURE BOLT DIAMETER BY PLACING INSIDE CIRCLE

4mm

6mm

8mm

5mm
10mm
15mm
20mm

1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8

Washer

25mm

10mm

30mm
35mm
40mm
45mm

12mm

50mm
55mm

LINES ARE 1MM APART

16mm

60mm
65mm
70mm

LINES ARE 1/16 INCH APART

75mm

Hex
Nut

10/24
5/16
7/16
9/16
3/4
7/8
1

1-1/4
1-1/2
1-3/4
2
2-1/4
2-1/2
2-3/4
3

Slotted
Screw

A

S

W

E

H

D

R

9/16

I

A

M

E

T

E

R

Button
Head

D

I

A

A

H

S

W

E

R

1/2

M

E

T

E

R

Screw

Phillips
Head
Sheet
Metal
Screw

D

I

A

R

12mm

D

I

A

D

I

A

M

M

E

T

E

R

D

I

A

R

M

E

H

E

S

T

E

A

R

W

M

4mm

E

T

E

R

D

I

A

R

M

E

E

H

T

S

E

A

R

W

6mm

E

T

E

R

A

S

S

W

H

A

S

A

E

H

E

W

E

H

W

R

10mm

R

8mm

WASHERS ARE MEASURED BY THE INSIDE DIAMETER

E

H

S

A

R

7/16

W

R

E

H

S

3/8

A

W

E

H

S

A

H

D

I

A

M

E

R

D

I

A

M

R

D

I

A

R

5/16

R

W

D

I

A

R

E

S

1/4

A

R

W

D

R

E

H

S

A

W

10-24

T

E

E

T

E

M

E

T

E

M

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