Page 2 - WARNING; other masonry products.
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind-ing, drilling, and other construction activities containschemicals known to the State of California to causecancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints.• Crystalline sil...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1. SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................3 Safety Instructions For Power Tools ..................................................................................3-4Addition...
Page 5 - NOTICE
G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers -3- Safety Instructions For Power Tools SECTION 1: SAFETY 5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORSAWAY . All children and visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area. 6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removingstarter keys. 7. NE...
Page 6 - Safety Instructions For Power Tools
-4- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD . Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-tion. Conductor size should be in accor-dance with the chart below. The amperagerating should be listed on the motor or toolnameplate. An undersized cord will causea drop in line vol...
Page 7 - Additional Safety Instructions For Jointers
G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers -5- Like all power tools, there is danger asso-ciated with the Grizzly 8" Jointers.Accidents are frequently caused by lack offamiliarity or failure to pay attention. Usethis tool with respect and caution to lessenthe possibility of operator injury. If normalsa...
Page 8 - SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION
-6- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers We are proud to offer the ModelG0500/G1018/G1018HW. These 8" jointers arepart of a growing Grizzly family of fine wood-working machinery. When used according to theguidelines set forth in this manual, you canexpect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operatio...
Page 9 - SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers -7- 220V Operation SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Amperage Draw The Model G0500/G1018/G1018HW motors areprewired at 220V and will draw the following load: G0500 ....................................................12 ampsG1018 ........................................
Page 11 - Grounding; Extension Cords
G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers -9- Grounding In the event of an electrical short, groundingreduces the risk of electric shock by providing apath of least resistance to disperse electric cur-rent. This tool is equipped with a power cord thathas an equipment-grounding prong. The outletmust be pro...
Page 12 - SECTION 4: IDENTIFICATION
-10- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers Figure 4. The following is a list of controls and components on the Model G0500/G1018/G1018HW. Please take time to become familiar with each item and its location. These items will be used throughout the man-ual and knowing them is essential to understanding ...
Page 13 - Common Terms and Definitions
G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers -11- Common Terms and Definitions Infeed Table: The infeed table is the table where the cutting operation begins. When facing thefront of the jointer, it is on the right-hand side.The wood travels right to left; from the infeedtable, across the cutterhead, and ont...
Page 14 - Unpacking
-12- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers Unpacking The Grizzly 8" Jointers are shipped from the man-ufacturer in a carefully packed crate and a card-board box. If you discover the machine is dam-aged after you’ve signed for delivery, and thetruck and driver are gone, you will need to file afreig...
Page 16 - Hardware Recognition Chart
-14- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers 5mm 10mm15mm20mm25mm30mm35mm40mm45mm50mm55mm60mm65mm70mm75mm Washer Lock Washer Hex Nut Wing Nut Phillips HeadSheetMetalScrew Setscrew Phillips Head Screw ThumbScrew Slotted Screw CountersunkPhillipsHead Screw Cap Screw Carriage Bolt Hex Head Bolt ButtonHead ...
Page 17 - Site Considerations; Clean Up
G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers -15- Site Considerations Make your shop “childsafe.” Ensure that yourworkplace is inaccessibleto youngsters by closingand locking all entranceswhen you are away. Neverallow visitors in your shopwhen assembling, adjust-ing or operating equipment. FLOOR AND WORKBENC...
Page 18 - Switch Installation; Beginning Assembly
-16- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers 4. Place the cover back on the switch andsecure it to the switch body with the two plas-tic screws. 5. Locate the shortest length cord (motor cord)and close a grommet around the wire, so thelarger end of the grommet is toward theswitch. 6. Thread the motor co...
Page 19 - Wiring Connection
G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers -17- Wiring Connection To connect the motor cord to the motor: 1. Remove three of the four motor mountingbolts and swing the motor toward the rearstand opening, as shown in Figure 13 . Figure 13. Motor positioned for easy access. 3. Make the motor connections in a...
Page 20 - Jointer to Stand
-18- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers To mount the jointer to the stand: 1. Lift the main unit onto the stand and positionthe cutterhead pulley over the pulley slot inthe top of the stand. 2. Carefully align the mounting holes in thestand (shown in Figure 17 ) with the threaded holes in the base ...
Page 21 - Stand Cover
G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers -19- 5. Move the motor on the mounting plate toalign the motor and cutterhead pulleys witheach other (See Figure 20 ). Visually confirm the pulley alignment from above (for the bestaccuracy use a straightedge for alignmentconfirmation). 6. Tighten the motor mount ...
Page 22 - Fence to Jointer
-20- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers To install the fence on the jointer unit: 1. Place the fence on the jointer unit as it wasbefore you removed it for clean up. Makesure the key on the fence support lines upwith the keyway on the fence. 2. Install the fence lock the opposite way thatyou remove...
Page 23 - Knife Setting Gauge; Lever Installation
G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers -21- To assemble the knife setting gauge: 1. Insert the steel rod through the hole in eachadjuster arm until the notches for the E-clipsextend past the adjustment arms on bothsides. 2. Attach the E-clips to the notches to lockadjustment arms onto the steel rod. Th...
Page 24 - Table Alignment; Knife Inspection
-22- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers Figure 29. Jointer. Both tables can be adjusted by unlocking thetable locks (see Figure 29 ) and rotating the hand- wheels. To accurately joint or plane a piece ofstock, both tables must be aligned correctly,beginning with the outfeed table. Table Alignment T...
Page 27 - Cutterhead Guard
G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers -25- 5. Tighten the lock at the front of the housing. 6. Test the cutterhead guard by moving ittoward the front of the jointer and then lettingit go. The guard should return back to itsoriginal position against the fence and overthe cutterhead, or as shown in Figu...
Page 28 - Fence Stops
-26- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers The Grizzly 8" Jointers have three fence stops at45˚ R, 90˚, and 45˚L (see Figure 39 ). It is impor- tant to check and adjust these stops to ensureproper operation and quality results. Fence Stops Figure 39. Fence stops, controls & components. Figure ...
Page 29 - Test Run; Plug Installation
G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers -27- Figure 42. Checking the fence at 45˚ L with a 45˚ square. To check and adjust the 45˚L fence stop: 1. Loosen the fence tilt lock handle. 2. Using the tilt handle, slowly tilt the fencetoward the front of the jointer until it stops. 3. Set your bevel gauge to ...
Page 30 - SECTION 6: OPERATIONS; Stock Inspection
-28- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers SECTION 6: OPERATIONS Keep loose clothing outof the way of machineryand keep hair pulledback during operations. Your safety is important! Please follow thewarnings below during this entire section: Operating this equipment creates thepotential for flying debr...
Page 31 - Squaring Stock
G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers -29- Squaring Stock The jointer performs two of the four requiredoperations for squaring up stock—surface plan-ing and edge jointing. To help you understandthese two operations better, we quickly describethe squaring process below: 15 30 45 Step 1. Surface plane t...
Page 32 - Surface Planing
-30- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers Surface Planing The purpose of surface planing is to make a flatface on a piece of stock to prepare it for planingon a thickness planer. See Figure 44. 4. Make sure your fence is set to 90˚ 5. If your workpiece is cupped (warped), placeit so the concave side ...
Page 33 - Edge Jointing
G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers -31- Edge Jointing The purpose of edge jointing is to produce a fin-ished, flat-edged surface that is suitable for join-ery or finishing. It is also a necessary step in thesquaring process of rough or warped stock. See Figure 46. Figure 46. Illustration of edge jo...
Page 34 - Bevel Cutting
-32- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers Bevel Cutting The purpose of bevel cutting is to cut a specificangle into the edge of a workpiece. See Figure 48. The Grizzly 8" Jointers have preset fence stops at45˚ to the left and 45˚ to the right. If your situationrequires a different angle, the pres...
Page 35 - Rabbet Cutting
G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers -33- Rabbet Cutting The purpose of rabbet cutting is to remove a sec-tion of the workpiece edge. When combined withanother rabbet cut edge, the rabbet joints createa simple, yet strong method of joining stock. See Figure 50. 4. Set the cutting depth for your opera...
Page 36 - SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE; General; Knife Condition
-34- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE Disconnect power to themachine when perform-ing any adjustments ormaintenance. Failure todo this may result in seri-ous personal injury. Regular periodic maintenance on your Grizzly 8"jointer will ensure its optimum performance.Make...
Page 37 - Maintenance Log
G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers -35- Maintenance Performed Approximate Hours Of Use Maintenance Log Date
Page 38 - SECTION 8: SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS; About Service
-36- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers SECTION 8: SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS Disconnect power to themachine when perform-ing any adjustments ormaintenance. Failure todo this may result in seri-ous personal injury. This section is designed to help the operator withadjustments that were made at the factory...
Page 39 - Adjusting Gibs
G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers -37- Adjusting Gibs the jack screws, remove the springs from thecutterhead. If you decide to use the springs,you can just thread the jack screws com-pletely into the cutterhead so they will not getlost. Replace the gib and knife. 6. Position the knife gauge over t...
Page 42 - Service Log
-40- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers Service Performed Approximate Hours Of Use Service Log Date
Page 43 - SECTION 9: REFERENCE INFO
G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers -41- SECTION 9: REFERENCE INFO The following pages contain troubleshooting, thewiring diagram, general machine data, parts dia-grams, parts lists and Warranty/Return informationfor your Model G0500/G1018/G1018HW. If you need parts or help in assembling yourmachine...
Page 44 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
-42- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers SYMPTOM Motor will not start. Motor will not start; fuses orcircuit breakers blow. Motor overheats. Motor stalls (resulting inblown fuses or tripped cir-cuit). Machine slows when oper-ating. Loud, repetitious noise com-ing from machine. Snipe (gouge in the en...
Page 68 - Warranty and Returns
-66- G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,negligence, accidents, repairs or alterati...
Page 69 - WARRANTY CARD
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