Grizzly G0925 User manual

COPYRIGHT © MAY, 2020 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.
#CS21123 PRINTED IN CHINA
The following changes were recently made since the owner's manual was printed:
• Factory replaced depth stop bracket with a chuck guard.
• Inventory list has been revised.
• Assembly section has been revised.
Aside from this information, all other content in the owner's manual applies and MUST be read and under-
stood for your own safety. IMPORTANT: Keep this update with the owner's manual for future reference.
For questions or help, contact our Tech Support at [phone] or [email protected].
READ THIS FIRST
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Model G0925
***IMPORTANT UPDATE***
For Machines Mfd. Since 02/20
and Owner's Manual Printed 02/20
Revised Parts Breakdown & List
81
81-1
81-5
81-3
81-4
81-6
81-7 81-8 81-9
81-10
81-11
81-12
81-2
81-13
81-14
21
REF PART # DESCRIPTION
21 P0925021 FLAT WASHER 6MM
81 P0925081 CHUCK GUARD ASSEMBLY
81-1 P0925081-1 CHUCK GUARD SEAT
81-2 P0925081-2 LOWER GUARD
81-3 P0925081-3 TAP SCREW M3.5 X 5
81-4 P0925081-4 PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 30
81-5 P0925081-5 HEX NUT M4-.7
81-6 P0925081-6 LOCK NUT M4-.7
81-7 P0925081-7 PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 20
81-8 P0925081-8 EXTENSION SPRING 1 X 6 X 20
81-9 P0925081-9 HINGE BRACKET
81-10 P0925081-10 UPPER GUARD
81-11 P0925081-11 WING NUT M5-.8
81-12 P0925081-12 HEX BOLT M5-.8 X 10
81-13 P0925081-13 PHLP HD SCR M3-.5 X 10
81-14 P0925081-14 HEX NUT M3-.5
Description Qty
Phillips Head Screwdriver #1 ............................ 1
Wrench or Sockets 4, 5.5, 10mm ................1 Ea.
Revised Needed for Setup

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5. Remove (2) pre-installed tap screws, Phillips
head screw, and hex nut (see Figure 2) from
chuck guard seat.
6. Attach chuck guard to chuck guard seat
using fasteners removed in Step 5 (see
Figure 4).
Figure 4. Attaching chuck guard to chuck guard
seat.
Figure 2. Location of chuck guard seat screws.
Tap Screws
Hex Nut
Phillips Head
Screw
Revised Inventory List
Box 1 (Figure 1) Qty
K. Pointer ........................................................ 1
L. Threaded Depth Rod Assembly ................. 1
M. Chuck Guard Assembly ............................. 1
N. Chuck Guard Seat Assembly ..................... 1
Figure 1. Box 1 additions.
K
L
M
N
Perform Steps 1–4 of Assembly on Page 15 of
owner's manual. Then follow the steps below to
complete the assembly process.
Revised Assembly Steps Figure 3. Aligning chuck guard to chuck guard
seat.

Model G0925 (Mfd. Since 2/20) -3-
12. Open chuck guard.
13. Use acetone or lacquer thinner to clean
spindle and chuck mating surfaces.
14. Retract chuck jaws completely.
11. Thread (2) M10-1.5 hex nuts from Step 7
onto depth rod, and snap on pointer so it
points at zero (see Figure 8).
7. Remove (2) M10-1.5 hex nuts, (1) M6-1 hex
nut and (1) 6mm flat washer from depth rod.
8. Pull bottom of chuck guard forward to open
and attach depth rod to guard with M6-1 hex
nut and 6mm flat washer (see Figure 5).
Figure 5. Attaching depth rod to chuck guard.
Washer
Hex Nut
Depth Rod
10. With chuck guard around quill, tighten Phillips
head screw and hex nut until guard is snug
(see Figure 7).
9. Close guard and insert depth rod through
mounting hole until guard fits around drill
press quill (see Figure 6).
Figure 7. Attaching chuck guard to quill.
Quill
Figure 6. Inserting depth rod through mounting
hole.
Mounting Hole
Figure 8. Attaching pointer to depth rod.
Pointer
Hex Nuts

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16. Attempt to separate spindle and chuck by
hand—if they separate, repeat Steps 13–15.
17. Thread (3) downfeed handles into downfeed
hub, as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10. Downfeed handles installed in hub.
Hub
Downfeed
Handle
Figure 9. Using block of wood and hammer to
tap chuck onto spindle taper.
15. Push chuck onto spindle taper, then use
a wood block and hammer or mallet to hit
chuck once with moderate force as shown in
Figure 9.
Note: Hitting chuck directly with a steel ham-
mer may damage chuck, making it unsafe to
use.

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WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
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#CS20962 PRINTED IN CHINA V1.02.20
MODEL G0925
8" BENCHTOP DRILL PRESS
OWNER'S MANUAL
(For models manufactured since 02/20)

This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup,
operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this
document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators.
Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual
may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation,
electrocution, or death.
The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use.
This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installation in
a safe environment, personnel training and usage authorization,
proper inspection and maintenance, manual availability and compre-
hension, application of safety devices, cutting/sanding/grinding tool
integrity, and the usage of personal protective equipment.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage
from negligence, improper training, machine modifications or misuse.
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 equip-
ment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 2
Contact Info ................................................................................................................................ 2
Manual Accuracy ........................................................................................................................ 2
Identification ............................................................................................................................... 3
Controls & Components ............................................................................................................. 4
Machine Data Sheet ................................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 1: SAFETY....................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Instructions for Machinery ............................................................................................... 7
Additional Safety for Drill Presses .............................................................................................. 9
SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY ...................................................................................................... 10
SECTION 3: SETUP ....................................................................................................................... 12
Needed for Setup ..................................................................................................................... 12
Unpacking ................................................................................................................................ 12
Inventory ................................................................................................................................... 13
Cleanup .................................................................................................................................... 13
Site Considerations .................................................................................................................. 14
Bench Mounting ....................................................................................................................... 14
Assembly .................................................................................................................................. 15
Test Run ................................................................................................................................... 17
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................................................................................................... 18
Operation Overview.................................................................................................................. 18
Choosing Spindle Speeds ........................................................................................................ 19
Changing Spindle Speed ......................................................................................................... 20
Installing/Removing Drill Bits .................................................................................................... 21
Adjusting Depth Stop ............................................................................................................... 21
Positioning Table ...................................................................................................................... 22
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES......................................................................................................... 23
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 26
Schedule .................................................................................................................................. 26
Cleaning & Protecting .............................................................................................................. 26
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................ 26
SECTION 7: SERVICE ................................................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 28
Adjusting Spring Tension ......................................................................................................... 30
Aligning Pulleys ........................................................................................................................ 31
SECTION 8: WIRING...................................................................................................................... 32
Wiring Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 32
Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................................ 33
SECTION 9: PARTS....................................................................................................................... 34
Main .......................................................................................................................................... 34
Labels & Cosmetics ................................................................................................................. 36
WARRANTY & RETURNS ............................................................................................................. 37

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Contact Info
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Manual Accuracy
INTRODUCTION

Model G0925 (Mfd. Since 02/20) -3-
Identification
Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand
the instructions in this manual.
Belt Cover
Motor
Base
Table
Column
Chuck
Spindle
Adjustable
Depth Stop
Depth Stop
Scale
Quill
Downfeed
Handle
Spindle
Return Spring
Table Height
Lock Handle
Belt Tension Lock
Tilt Scale
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Drill Press
a) Wear eye protection.
b) Do not wear gloves, necktie, or loose clothing.
c) Clamp workpiece or brace against column to prevent rotation.
d) Use recommended speed for drill accessory and workpiece material.
ON/OFF
Switch
w/Disabling
Key

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Controls &
Components
To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire manual BEFORE
using machine.
Refer to the following figures and descriptions to
become familiar with the basic controls and com-
ponents of this machine. Understanding these
items and how they work will help you understand
the rest of the manual and minimize your risk of
injury when operating this machine.
Table
Figure 2. Table controls.
E. Table Lock Handle: Locks table height and
rotation in position in relation to column.
Power and Speed Components
Figure 3. Control panel.
F. Spindle Pulley: Holds drive belt and transfers
motor power to spindle.
G. Drive Belt: Controls spindle speed.
H. Motor Pulley: Transfers motor power to drive
belt at different speeds.
I. Belt Tension Lock: Secures motor in position
to set belt tension.
J. ON/OFF Switch w/Disabling Key: Turns motor
ON when flipped up; turns motor OFF when
pressed down. Removal of yellow key disables
switch so motor cannot start.
Headstock
A. Adjustable Depth Stop: Stops spindle travel
at predetermined depth.
B. Depth Scale: Indicates drilling depth and posi-
tion of depth stop.
C. Downfeed Handles: Move spindle down when
pulled down. Spindle automatically returns to top
position when released.
D. Spindle Return Spring: Automatically returns
quill into headstock.
Figure 1. Headstock controls.
A
B
C
D
E
F
I
J
G
H