Grizzly G1201 User manual

DRILL PRESS
MODEL G1201
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GRIZZLY IMPORTS, INC.
COPYRIGHT ©1993 BY GRIZZLY IMPORTS, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY
SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY IMPORTS, INC.
PRINTED IN USA, MAY 1993

WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind¬
ing, 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 fil¬
ter out microscopic particles.

WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
▲ WARNING
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual
Before Operating This Equipment
Woodworking can be fun and rewarding, however it can also be a dangerous activity if safe and
proper operating procedures are not followed. Please take the time to review the manual which
was supplied with your machine, as well as these general safety instructions. Make sure you
have properly assembled and adjusted the machine before operating it the first time. Also make
certain you understand the procedures you are going to perform. Thinking through the steps or
going through the motions of the operation with the machine off is often a good way to anticipate
potential problems. Always use common sense and exercise caution in the workshop. If a pro¬
cedure feels dangerous or awkward, don’t do it!
If the instruction manual does not answer your questions, or you cannot find assistance from
other woodworking books or references, please contact Grizzly Industrial’s Customer Service:
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com
▲ WARNING
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working
order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form a 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. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVI¬
RONMENT. DO NOT use power tools in
damp or wet locations, or where any flam¬
mable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep
work area well lighted.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
AWAY. All children and visitors should be
kept a safe distance from work area.
6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with
padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
7. DO NOT 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.

Awarning
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
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 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 exten¬
sion cords if they become damaged.
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords
LENGTH
AMP RATING
25ft 50ft 100ft
0-6
16
16
16
7-10
16
16
14
11-12 16
16 14
13-16
14 12 12
17-20
12 12
10
21-30 10
10 No
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. DO NOT OVERREACH . Keep proper foot¬
ing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubri¬
cating and changing accessories.
15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner’s manual for recom¬
mended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION¬
AL starting. On machines with magnet¬
ic contact starting switches there is a risk
of starting if the machine is bumped or
jarred. Always disconnect from power
source before adjusting or servicing. Make
sure switch is in OFF position before recon¬
necting.
17. MANY WOODWORKING TOOLS CAN
“KICKBACK” THE WORKPIECE toward
the operator if not handled properly. Know
what conditions can create “kickback” and
know how to avoid them. Read the manual
accompanying the machine thoroughly.
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, bind¬
ing 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 UNAT¬
TENDED. TURN POWER OFF. DO NOT
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
20. NEVER OPERATE A MACHINE WHEN
TIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
DRUGS OR ALCOHOL . Full mental alert¬
ness is required at all times when running
a machine.
ACAUTION
No list of safety guidelines can be com¬
plete. 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 equip¬
ment or poor work results.

WARRANTY CARD
NAME_
STREET_
CITY
MODEL #
INVOICE #
PHONE NUMBER
__ STATE_ ZIP_
PURCHASED FROM GRIZZLY, BELLINGHAM, Wa I I
OR WILLIAMSPORT, PA [_]
The following Information is given on a voluntary basis. This information will be used for marketing purposes to help Grizzly develop better
products. Your name will be included in our mailing list only. It will not be sold to other companies. Of course, all information is strictly
confidential.
1, How did you find out about us?
_Advertisement __.Friend _Other_
— Catalog — Card deck
2, Do you think your machine represents good value? YES_ NO_
3. Would you allow us to use your name as a reference for Grizzly customers in your area? YES_ NO _
(Note: Your name will be used a maximum of three times.)
4. To which of the following publications do you subscribe? Check all that apply.
_Fine Woodworking — Popular Woodworking
_American Woodworker —Fine Homebuilding
_Woodwork _Workbench
_WOOD _Woodsmith
— Woodworker's Jou rnal — Woodshop News
_FDM
— Wood & Wood Products
_Oid House Journal
_Journal of Light Construction
_Wooden Beat
— Practical Homeowner
_Home Handyman
— Shop Notes
— - Cabinetmaker
— Other_
5. W hat is your annual household income?
— $20,000-$30,000 _$60,001 -$70,000
— $30,001-$40,000 _$70,001-$80,000
— $40,001-$50,000 _$80,001-$90,000
— $50,001 -$60,000 _+ $90,000
6. T o which age group do you belong?
_20-30 _41-50 —61-70
_31-40 _51-60 —+70
7. W hich of the following stationary woodworking machines do you own? Check all that apply.
Scroll Saw
Mortiser
Other
,— Table Saw _Jointer _Lathe
— Band Saw — Planer _Panel Saw
__Radial Arm Saw _Drill Press _Air Compressor & tools
.— Wide Belt Sander _Shaper _Dust Collector
_Drum Sander _Power Foeder _VacuumVeneer Press
8. How many of the machines you checked in Question 7 are Grizzly machines?_
9. Which of the following portable woodworking machines or power tools do you own? Check all that apply.
._Circular Saw —Saber Saw —Miter Saw —Biscuit Joiner Other:_
Drill/Driver —Recipro Saw —Belt Sander —Orbital Sander
._R-O Sander —Router —Planer —Detail Sander
10. Which of these machines or other tools would you like Grizzly to carry? Check all that apply.
._Radial Arm Saw _Biscuit Joiner — Combination Planer/Jointer Other:-
__Panel Saw _Pin Router —12" Table Saw _
_Vertical Spindle Sander — Mortiser — 24" Planer
11. Of all the mail order woodworking companies you have purchased from, how do you rate Grizzly in terms of overall customer satisfaction?
_The best _Above average — Average
,— Below average — The worst
12. Comments:_______

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION.1
II. SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS.2
III. UNPACKING.4
IV. PIECE INVENTORY.4
V. CLEAN UP BEFORE ASSEMBLY.5
VI. ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS.6
A. CIRCUIT LOADING.6
B. GROUNDING.6
C. GENERAL INFORMATION.6
D. LIGHT.6
E. WORD OF CAUTION.6
VII. ASSEMBLY.7
A. CHUCK INSTALLATION.10
B. CHUCK REMOVAL.11
VIII. GETTING READY TO USE YOUR DRILL PRESS.11
IX. OPERATIONS.12
A. GENERAL PROCEDURES.13
B. METAL.13
C. WOOD.13
D. REFERENCE LIST OF DRILL SIZE, SPEED AND MATERIALS.14
X. ADJUSTMENTS.15
A. CHANGING BITS.15
B. CHANGING SPEEDS.16
C. SPINDLE ADJUSTMENTS.16
D. MORSE TAPER DRILL BITS.17
E. QUILL ADJUSTMENT.17
F. TABLE ADJUSTMENTS 17

XI. MAINTENANCE. 1 9
A. LUBRICATION.19
B. BELT TENSION.19
XII. TROUBLE SHOOTING.20
XIII. MACHINE DATA.21
XIV. CLOSURE.22
XV. PARTS DIAGRAM.23
XVI. PARTS LIST.24
XVII. WARRANTY AND RETURNS.25
XVIII. NOTES.-.26

I. INTRODUCTION
We are proud to brinQ you the Model G1201 Drill Press. The G1201 is designed to be one
of the most versatile machines in your shop. It can perform many functions both as a wood
and metalworking tool.
We are also pleased to provide this instruction manual with the Model G1201 drill press. This
instruction manual was written to guide you through assembly, review safety considerations and
cover general operating procedures. It represents our latest effort to produce the best documen¬
tation possible. If you have any constructive criticisms or comments that you feel we should
include in our next printing, please write to us at the address below.
Manager, Technical Documentation
Grizzly Imports, Inc.
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
Finally, we stand behind our machines. We have two excellent regional service departments
at your disposal should the need arise, if you have any service questions or parts requests,
please call or write to us at the appropriate location listed below:
If you live West of the
Mississippi River, contact:
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227
Phone [phone]
If you live East of the
Mississippi River, contact:
2406 Reach Road
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone [phone]
As with any tool or machine, a thorough understanding of how this drill press operates is necessary
for safe operation. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly. If you do not understand
something, DO NOT operate this machine. Contact us first for assistance or advice. Grizzly
cautions that although our Safety Rules are extensive, they aren't necessarily comprehensive.
The bottom line on safety is this: Make sure a setup or operation is safe as it applies to your
situation.
We would also like to state that the specifications, drawings and photographs in this manual
represent the Model G1201 as supplied when this manual was prepared. We are meticulous
with our manuals; however, product changes or discrepancies can occur. Whenever possible,
we send manual updates to all owners of a particular tool or machine. Should you receive one,
please insert the new information with the old and keep it for reference.
We recommend that you keep a copy of our current catalog for complete information regarding
Grizzly warranty and return policy. Should you need additional technical information relating to
this machine, parts, or general assistance, please contact the appropriate regional service
department.
We also believe additional information sources are very important to help you better realize the
full potential of this machine. Trade journals, woodworking magazines, fellow woodworkers and
your local library are all excellent sources.
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to accommodate a two-prong receptacle, the adapter plug must be attached to a known
ground. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Develop the habit of checking to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tods In damp or wet locations,
or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
7. MAINTAIN A SHOP "SAFE ZONE”. Keep all visitors a safe distance from the work
area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF. Use padlocks, lockable master switches, or remove
starter keys.
9. DO NOT FORCE MATERIAL INTO THE MACHINE, it wiii do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
10. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not use a tool or attachment to do a job that it was not
designed to do.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry that
may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is also recommended. Wear a hat
or hair-covering to contain long hair.
12. USE SAFETY GLASSES AND EAR PROTECTION. Also, use a dust mask or respirator
if an operation produces dust.
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