Page 3 - Table Of Contents
G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser -1- Table Of Contents PAGE 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................2 SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS ....................................................................3 UNPACKING ..................
Page 4 - SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
-2- G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser Grizzly Imports, Inc. is proud to offer the ModelG3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser. This Model G3183is a part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine wood-working machinery. When used according to theguidelines stated in this manual, you can expectyears of trouble-free, enjoy...
Page 5 - Safety Rules For All Tools
G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser -3- 12. USE SAFETY GLASSES AND EAR PRO- TECTION. Also use a DUST MASK if the operation is dusty. 13. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools sharp and clean for best andsafest performance. Follow ins...
Page 6 - Unpacking; Piece Inventory
-4- G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser Unpacking The Model G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser isshipped from the manufacturer in a carefullypacked carton. If you discover the machine isdamaged after you’ve signed for delivery, please call Customer Service immediately for advice. Save the containers and all pack...
Page 7 - Clean up; Site Considerations
G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser -5- Clean up The column and other unpainted parts of theModel G3183 are coated with a waxy oil that pro-tects them from corrosion during shipment.Remove the protective coating with mineral spir-its and paper towels. Do not use gasoline or otherpetroleum based solvents be...
Page 8 - Circuit Requirements
-6- G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser Circuit Requirements The motor supplied with the Model G3183 is a110V single-voltage motor, prewired for 110V.Under normal use, the motor draws approximate-ly 6 amps @ 110V. We recommend using a 15amp circuit breaker or a 15 amp slow blow fusefor 110V operation. This...
Page 9 - Hydraulic Cylinder
G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser -7- SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY Hydraulic Cylinder To install the Hydraulic Cylinder: 1. Screw the handle bar into the adjustable gearon the right side of the mortising machine andraise the head to its highest position. Figure 1. Figure 1. Figure 2. 2. With the head fully extend...
Page 10 - Table; Fence
-8- G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser Table To install the table: 1. Position the wood table on the base andsecure with two screws provided. Figure 3. 2. Secure the machine to a suitable work surfaceby fastening bolts through the holes providedin the mortiser’s base. This will eliminate thepossibility of...
Page 11 - Hold Down; Chisel Installation
G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser -9- Hold Down To install the hold down: Slide the hold down assembly over the verticalpost so the fingers extend forward of the fenceover the table. Leave the setscrew loose for now. Figure 5. Figure 5. Figure 6. Figure 7. Chisel Installation 1. Remove the chuck cover on...
Page 13 - Chuck Extender
G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser -11- Figure 10. Chuck Extender The use of the chuck extender is only necessaryif the chisel is too short to reach the chuck. Theextender will lower the chuck approximately 1''.To install the extender: 1. Remove the chuck cover on the mortiser’shead by loosening the knobs...
Page 14 - Headstock; SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS
-12- G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser Headstock SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS The handle bar on the Model G3183 HollowChisel Mortiser raises and lowers the head byrack-and-pinion gearing. The handle bar can beadjusted for comfort and maximum leverage byloosening the nut at the end of the pinion shaftjust enoug...
Page 15 - Depth Stop
G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser -13- Hold Down The hold down is designed to prevent the work-piece from lifting when the chisel is retracted. Thehold down should be adjusted so it just comes incontact with the workpiece – allowing it to moveside-to-side, but not up and down. To adjust thehold down, loo...
Page 16 - Head Adjustment
-14- G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser Head Adjustment Proper adjustment of the head and column isnecessary to ensure that mortiser travel issmooth and precise. Two bolts located at theback of the head control the tightness of the headand column. If movement of the head becomessloppy, tighten the bolts u...
Page 17 - SECTION 4: OPERATIONS; Safety Rules
G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser -15- Caution Always wear ANSI-approved safetyglasses or goggles when operatingequipment. Do not allow visitors intoyour workshop when testing or oper-ating equipment. SECTION 4: OPERATIONS Safety Rules • Before machine inspection, maintenance orchanging accessories: Turn...
Page 18 - Test Run
-16- G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser Once the assembly is complete and the adjust-ments are done to your satisfaction, you areready to test the machine. Turn on the power supply at the main panel.Press the START button. Make sure that your fin-ger is poised on the STOP button, just in casethere’s a pro...
Page 20 - SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE; Lubrication; General
-18- G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE Lubrication The Model G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiserrequires a minimum of maintenance. The opera-tor should clear the machine of wood chips afterevery use and periodically wipe the machine ofdust and grime. All of the bearings within themachine ...
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser -23- TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Noisy operation Dry drill bit shaft Lubricate drill bit shaft Bit burns or smokes 1. Chips not coming out of hole 1. Retract bit frequently to clear chips 2. Dull bit 2. Sharpen or replace bit 3. Feed rate too slow 3. Feed faster Excessive dril...
Page 26 - WARRANTY AND RETURNS
-24- G3183 Hollow Chisel Mortiser Grizzly Imports, 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, neg-ligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or l...
