G8621 Heavy-Duty Sliding Table Shaper -7-
SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model
G8621 Shaper. This shaper is part of Grizzly’s
growing family of fine woodworking and metal-
working machinery. When used according to the
guidelines stated in this manual, you can expect
years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation.
The Model G8621 is intended for heavy-duty pro-
fessional use. The Model G8621 Shaper features
a 5 H.P. single-phase motor, offers 220V opera-
tion with magnetic power switching and full
reversing capabilities. The Model G8621 also
features a precision-ground cast iron table, hold-
down springs, three interchangeable spindles
and a sliding table. This shaper is capable of
operating at four spindle speeds: 3600, 5100,
8000 and 10,000 R.P.M., giving you a versatile
shaper with plenty of power.
A number of optional accessories for the Model
G8621 are available. Please refer to the current
Grizzly catalog for more information.
We are also pleased to provide this manual with
the Model G8621. It was written to guide you
through assembly, review safety considerations,
and cover general operating procedures. It repre-
sents our latest effort to produce the best docu-
mentation possible. If you have any criticisms
that you feel we should address in our next print-
ing, please write to us at the address below:
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
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⁄O Technical Documentation
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227
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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:(570) 546-9663
Fax:(800) 438-5901
E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com
Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com
The specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the Model
G8621 as supplied when the manual was pre-
pared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of con-
tinuous 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 begin-
ning any work. Serious
personal injury may
result if safety or opera-
tional information is not
understood or followed.