Use and Care Manual

Model G4181/G7873 (Mfd. Since 12/13)
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Changing Feed
Speed
4. Remove the chain cover and the two hex nuts
securing the position A & B change gears to
the shafts.
5. Swap the required change gears so the gear
hubs are facing toward the power feeder
(shown in positions A & B in Figure 13).
6. Re-install the hex nuts and the chain cover.
Figure 13. Change gear locations.
Change Gear
Position A
Change Gear
Position B
Your power feeder has the option to feed a
workpiece at 13, 26, 33, and 66 feet per minute.
These rates are achieved by changing the
combination of change gears (see Figure 13),
and turning the motor switch to the high or low
range operation (see Figure 14).
Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Otherwize, serious per-
sonal injury may occur!
To change the feed rate of your power feeder:
1. Turn the dial to OFF (the "0" position).
2. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
3. Refer to the change gear chart (see Figure
14) below to find the gear combination
required for your chosen feed rate.
Low Speed: A, 25 Tooth + B, 40 Tooth = 13 Ft Per Min.
Low Speed: A, 40 Tooth + B, 25 Tooth = 26 Ft Per Min.
High Speed: A, 25 Tooth + B, 40 Tooth = 33 Ft Per Min.
High Speed: A, 40 Tooth + B, 25 Tooth = 66 Ft Per Min.
Motor OFF.
Low Speed W/Optional G4184 Gear Kit: A, 21 Tooth + B, 44 Tooth = 9.4 Ft Per Min.
Low Speed W/Optional G4184 Gear Kit: A, 44 Tooth + B, 21 Tooth = 18.8 Ft Per Min.
High Speed W/Optional G4184 Gear Kit: A, 21 Tooth + B, 44 Tooth = 41.4 Ft Per Min.
High Speed W/Optional G4184 Gear Kit: A, 44 Tooth + B, 21 Tooth = 82.7 Ft Per Min.
Figure 14. Change gear chart.